Loren is always here for me, for home inspection report. I used him for a few times, this guy is the most professional guy you want to work with. He is honest and will get you all the real problems which other one didn't even take a look on. He charged 100$ more then his competitors, But his knowledge is definitely worth it. read more

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I had my home inspected by these guys based on all the positive reviews. The guy that conducted the inspection was very personable. However I didn't hire him to be my friend, I hired him to inspect my house. Most of the inspection was great, but some things were completely wrong or missing. The report states that the venting above the gas stove was working properly but there is no vent at all there, and that has been an ongoing issue in my house. The report also states that the water dispenser in the fridge was working normally but there is not even a water line connected to the refrigerator. I had read really good reviews about this business, so I had hoped for the same. Unfortunately it was a sub par inspection. read more

Lauren was quick to respond and very professional. He gave me thorough explanations with his inspection result. I'm very impressed with his work. He is super friendly also. I would recommend using him. read more

Loren did a great job with the inspection, then came back about a month later to walk us through his thoughts on the property again. Stand-up guy who we enjoyed working with! read more

I had a really good experience with Loren! Really quick response and everything was done on time. I had a last minute request and he was able to accommodate my schedule but didn't rush through the process. On the other hand, I called another large home inspection and got yelled at because I asked about their availability for the week before giving out my full address. I would highly recommend Loren :) read more

Very reliable- arrived a little early even. Did a thorough inspection and was very knowledgeable about everything. Got the report back within a day. Very impressed and happy with Summit! Thank you, Loren! read more

I contacted Loren for a quote and availability, his response was prompt. He answered all of my questions, and was able to get me in same day. I received the report I needed early the next morning. This has been the best customer service I have had with anyone for anything in a long time. Added bonus he was slightly cheaper, and definitely faster. The other company I contacted was out 4-5 days minimum and wanted an additional $250 to rush it if I needed it sooner. I will definitely keep him in mind if I ever need his services again or hear of anyone else that does. read more

Needed an inspector cause my latest trusted inspection company have been fully booked till next week. Searched on Yelp and found Loren, with good reviews thought give a call. He was available very next day and the fee was right. Scheduling was easy trough phone call and message. He sent back confirmation via email. We have scheduled afternoon spot at 2PM. I came from West side to Bellevue around 1:45 and he was already there. Introduced him self and explained the process. Inspection started and he was detailed and thorough. While inspecting he was explaining what he was doing and gave answers to our questions or suggested to contact the particular specialist to examine further. I would recommend Loren and his business. Well equipped, polite and good customer service, priced well, on time. read more

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Summit to Sound Inspection Services is first class operation! I have used Loren a few times and have found he is always on time; sometimes early. If you plan to be there the entire time, allow 2-3 hours, sometimes longer, to inspect. Loren is extremely thorough and pays close attention to details and defects. He will explain things as your walking thru the home "easy fixes" and "warnings". If your schedule is such that you can't be present during the entire home inspection, you owe it yourself to be there for the last 30 minutes. Loren will walk you through the home to point out defects/problem spots. Use this opportunity to ask questions about which noted "action items" are minor and which are major. Loren's reports are comprehensive and average between 20 and 50 pages and contain color photographs highlighting defects or problems. The report is electronic. If you want a hard copy, you can ask your real estate agent to print out a copy for you. Buying a home is a big decision and the inspection is a large part of the process. I have been truly satistfied with Loren's work and will call him again! Summit to Sound also does pest inspections. read more

Loren did the inspection of our new home a week ago. He did a very thorough job. He explained the crucial details regarding the home and what should be done once we transfer to the new home. His report was sent to us promptly at the end of the day. His report was very easy to understand. Gave us peace of mind. We will be hiring him again to do our one year inspection for warranty claims next year. Thank you Loren. read more

Great inspector Ron! Really helpful and provided us informatively detailed report. Most importantly, accept our appointment on weekend, which helped us get the house! Best. read more

I was fortunate enough to use Summit to Sound for our inspection. Loren was professional and thorough. He explained everything from possible issues to things that needed to be addressed immediately. He also pointed out where key items were located including where the main water cutoff was (weirdly hidden in our pantry). I would definitely recommend Summit to Sound to anyone. read more

Duane came out and did a fantastic job inspecting the house. He was thorough and made me feel confident in my choice to go with these guys. He talked through each of the issues with me and then sent over a very detailed inspection report, which we were able to send over to our builders for repair. Highly recommend. read more

Loren was very thorough and had a report to us by that evening. He also has a great personality and made looking at mold and crawl spaces fun. Ask him for referrals to other companies and contractors if you need work done, he has the whole city on speed dial. read more

Loren was wonderful to work with and we wish we'd found/used him when we bought this house! He came recommended by our realtor and did not disappoint. He was flexible (originally scheduled him during the two week period of ridiculous snow here in Seattle) and when we had to cancel our first appointment due to too much snow, he was willing to work with us and come same day when we gave him the thumbs up that our roof was clear of snow. He was clean -didn't track anything into the house, went into our attic in his "attic specific overalls" so no insulation was left in our main living space. He worked efficiently and thorough - 2 hours and detailed notes for every little thing our house could possible have good or bad. Lastly he was happy. I don't normally mind whether someone I hire for a job is happy or not as long as the job is done well but it was an actual joy having Loren here happily singing or making small comments as he'd pass by. It made a difference as I was playing and wrangling 3 toddlers at the same time - oh! and he was very mindful to always close the baby gate to our split level house, huge bonus points there! He was quick to respond post-fact (after being paid!) when we asked if he had any recommendations for roofers etc to come out. For a thorough and competitively priced home inspection, Loren's your man! read more

Loren is great! I submitted a request to schedule an appointment on his website, and he got back to me within the hour via text (which I appreciate since I rarely answer my phone). He arrived early to take a look around the exterior prior to my arrival and was super efficient. I found him to be thorough, detail oriented, knowledgeable, and overall a complete professional. He also emailed my agent and I the report within the same day. I highly recommend his services! read more

As others have said, Loren was great to work with. He was recommended by our realtor who has been working with him for years. After reading the great reviews of him on Yelp I felt very comfortable hiring him to perform an inspection on what was to be my first house purchase. Lore was very quick to respond and confirm the appointment, making time in his schedule to meet our inspection deadline. The day of the inspection he arrived early and was ready to go as soon as our realtor arrived. He was very thorough and was very patient to explain all the items he identified and went beyond that to provide suggestions on house maintenance that would help us going forward. We knew from the property records that the house had gone into foreclosure last year, a company bought it and flipped it and put it back on the market in under 6 months. Loren really saved us from getting into a really bad situation - the company who performed the flip had basically put lipstick on a pig. Lots of cosmetic work had been done, new appliances, countertops, floors, paint,new bathrooms, revised the layout of a couple rooms to open up an older home - on the surface everything looked really nice. When Loren began to dig into the "behind the scenes" stuff problems became really apparent - the new water heater was installed incorrectly and dangerously, the roof was rotten and there was mold in the crawl space - they even left a half full leak bucket in the attic from before the roof was repaired. There were major insulation problems, non-functioning water pipes, incorrect drain lines, electrical problems. After talking through all of the items with Loren and reviewing his very detailed report we requested that the seller fix all identified issues with licensed contractors. When they declined, we terminated the deal and walked away. Loren saved us thousands and prevented us for dealing with a home with so many issues. He even made himself available by phone to answer our questions as we tried to work with the sellers. I would recommend Loren to anyone who is looking for a very through inspector that is out to protect you in your real estate purchases. Money very well spent. read more

Loren is responsive (even after he completed the job), thorough, friendly, and trustworthy. I will be a life long customer as long as he is in the business. read more

Summit to Sound gets your Home inspections done on time and efficiently. We had the opportunity to work with Duane for the purchase of our future home. Duane is professional, knowledgeable, and no question is a dumb question. He clearly explains and immediately gets back to work! If there's something of concern during the inspection, he points it out, informs you and he's off again. Duane and I discovered paint bubbling on a baseboard. He promptly took out a camera that detects moisture but couldn't see any evidence, and that was it. Upon conclusion of an almost three hour inspection, Duane told me he went back to the crawlspace to double check for water stains in that corner of the wall with bubbling paint; but it was all clear. As a consumer, I appreciated Duane going the extra mile to make sure he hadn't missed anything. He understood my concerns and put me at ease with his findings. THAT'S A PROFESSIONAL INSPECTOR! Duane's the man! read more

Without a doubt, Loren is thorough, organized, and very clear at explaining both results and recommendations. I've had the pleasure of working with him twice now and his level of service has been top notch. If you are looking for an expert that provides quality service, as well as comprehensive results, Loren is the one! read more

Loren is a professional who offers excellent and thorough service. We were not too worried about major issues given the fact that we were purchasing a new construction home. However, because the astronomical purchase price/investment we decided to go with an inspection. Boy we're glad we did! Loren provide personable customer service and showed the greatest attention to detail. He was on the property 30 mins early and had spotted issues before I arrived. More importantly, he did not miss a couple of crucial issues that would have posed major problems in the future. He also gave us tips on what to look for in our home as it settled with time. I've have had several inspections completed in the past but this has be by far the best experience. I fully recommended Summit To Sound and Loren if you want to be certain that the job will be done with integrity and to the highest standard. read more

Loren was on time, In fact he had already finished the roof inspection by the time we arrived, which is 5 minutes prior to the appointment. Setting up the appointment was seamless as well, Talking to him we felt confident going into the inspection, we knew what to expect. He was thorough and explained every step and the report was delivered the same day and all the things we discussed was also in the report. He also gave us few good home maintenance tips. He was pretty lively and transparent in his conversations and made us feel good and more knowledgeable about the new town home we bought! read more

In this "Seattle " market you need to move quick!! I lost bids on 2 other homes and I LOVED this home when I toured it. I was determined. I was STREESED OUT. Fortunately, my preinspection, realtor, and loan broker helped me get my dream home!!! Loren from Summit was going on vacation and I needed an inspection w/in days. He returned my phone call and offered to send one of his colleagues- Kyle. I was very impressed w/Kyle's professionalism. He arrived early, left no stone unturned ( literally every outlet in the house was checked), communicated w/me throughout the inspection, explained the findings, checked every window, door jam, nooks n cranny. Kyle went above and beyond to access the home's crawl space that was boarded up!! Most people would defer going down there if the access was boarded up w/nails. In the end I received a very detailed email attachment which included numerous pictures and descriptions of his inspection. This is my 2nd home purchase. I have to admit I have always been unsure of getting an inspection because of the $$. Inspections are not the issue its the perception of the cost vs what I'm getting out. Summit to Sound Home Inspection changed my perception and these guys truly are worth the fee. I am definitely recommending them to all my friends and clients. Thanks Loren and Kyle!!! read more

Loren from Summit to Sound went above and beyond in helping us with our roofing-inspection situation. Even though I called at the very end of the day, he took the time to thoughtfully answer all my questions in detail, without even knowing if we would become customers, and gave me so much helpful information that no one had given us before -- and we had done a lot of research! I have for the most part had pretty good experiences with local businesses, but Loren's knowledge and helpfulness really stood out. He is genuine, and he really cares. read more

Loren was terrific. He took us through the whole house top to bottom, roof to crawl space. He didn't just satisfy himself with glancing at things; he took pictures throughout the process, and discussed issues with us as he found them. He paid attention to even the smallest details, and gave us tips for how to deal with the issues that he found. He made sure that we knew where the shutoffs were, where the septic lids were, and what the main issues with the house were. We received his report within 36 hours of the inspection, and it was extremely thorough. Having online access to the report was also handy. All this along with being friendly, helpful, and entertaining! I would recommend him highly to anyone who wants a high quality home inspection. read more

Loren was recommended to me by another real estate agent, who has worked with Loren for a few years. I found Loren to be extremely thorough, very professional, and very knowledgeable in his field. He is consistent and I am confident that other professionals who work with Loren will say the same. I am happy to be partnering with him! read more

It was very pleasure to work with Loren when we need to inspection our new build home. He is very professional and highly organized. His report is very good which he uses digital photography that is clear and details. I will not hesitate to hire Loren again if I need him in the future. read more

Loren was stellar and we felt like we now know the house we are buying thoroughly. The documentation is clear and the advice on what we can fix ourselves and what we can potentially ask for was very helpful. Plus, he is friendly and made the experience fun. He was easy to contact and although very busy because he's so good at what he does, he fit us into his schedule. Report came later that day and he didn't miss a thing. Price was on par with any other inspector fee. Would hire him in a heartbeat if we needed an inspector again. Thanks Loren! read more

I am not familiar with the home inspection process, so I called a few companies. Among those, Summit to Sound stood out. Loren gave me good feedbacks even before I decided to sign a contract with them. The home inspection document was uploaded in a timely manner and in a clear, easy-to-understand language. I highly recommend this company and will most definitely use them again soon for another house. read more

I've worked with 4 house inspectors in the past, Loren is definitely the best of all. We had a few issues in mind before Loren came and he walked through each of them in a timely and detail oriented manner. He quickly pointed out root cause and potential fix of each problem, and assured us on non-issues. Though the inspection was done as a walk-through, Loren emailed me a brief with pictures and instructions afterwards anyway. I would definitely recommend Loren to my closet family and friends. read more

Loren is a great inspector. He arrived our home on time. He gives us a lot of explainations of what he is doing and answers a lot of questions. He provides us a thorough and detailed report very soon after the inspection. I would definitely recommend him. read more

I would highly recommend Loren Chewning of Summit to Sound Inspection Services. My husband and I were interested in an older home that had been fully remodeled on the inside, so visually it was nice. However, Loren discovered some major issues with roof ventilation that had caused the roof to be near failure despite the new shingles covering it. There were several other issues that he caught as well, that while most were minor, all needed attention. I appreciated that he wanted me there for the inspection; this is a huge investment and knowing what we were getting into was important to us. Loren was very knowledgeable, personable, and an amazing resource for information. I felt that if we had decided to go through with the sale, my husband and I would have had all the information we needed to repair/replace items and maintain the home properly based on Loren's information. Additionally, we needed someone quickly due to a short inspection window, and he fit us right in. While we ended up pulling our offer, Loren will be the inspector we call when we find the home that is right for us. read more

This was my first home inspection and never imagined it could be so much fun! Loren is clearly very knowledgeable and experienced. He gave thorough explanations for what he was doing and finding. For a first time home buyer, that is invaluable. He made the process very easy and I have no doubt that I received a spot on inspection report that will help me in the sale process. Will be recommending his services to any home buyers in the future! Top notch! read more

Loren is fantastic!! He did an inspection on short notice, was very thorough, and explained everything (the good and the bad) in incredible detail. After working with him, I was confident that I could proceed with the transaction with a very clear understanding of the state of the house. He also came back to do a walkthrough, and verified the seller fixed the items they said they would. I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking for inspection services!! read more

Ron and Loren are invaluable to making sure you get a good house. They got me out of a few deals that could've been bad. Kudos to them, will be coming back read more

Loren did a fantastic job for us on our recent home inspection. First off, I arrived to the house a little early thinking that I'd be there to greet him as well as introduce him to the seller. The opposite took place. Thankfully Loren proved to more than punctual, he was very professional, courteous, and extremely well versed with products and the local codes. His reports, by the way, are as comprehensive as any I've seen. Very easy to understand, as well, and he was extremely responsive to any follow up questions I had. Without a doubt we now have a much deeper understanding of our prospective home thanks to Loren. Highly recommended! read more

I want to start off by saying that the 5 stars review seen here for Loren is very much well-deserved. I found Loren from Yelp, then rang him up to find out more about his work style. Loren is an affable and funny guy, but the main reason I took an immediate liking to him is because he's the only inspector who spoke up (unprompted) about the fact that he likes having buyer accompanying with him during the inspection process. This did not happened with any of the other 5 inspectors I was considering and spoke to - some of who told me that they prefer to do their job unhindered, or to ask questions as long as they do not cause distraction. So if you are like me, willing and interested in learning more about the goods and bads of the home you are likely going to be buying and end up staying in the near future, and want to know about home operation, improvement and maintenance tips, then Loren will be a perfect fit for you. A 3-4 hours interaction with him is enough for me to know that he's incredibly experienced, thorough and competent in his job, and I feel very blessed and fortunate to have him, especially because the home I am planning to buy is a "flip" house. Loren goes above and beyond for you, and I say that because he not only does all of the above during his inspection, but he also summarized all his verbal statements to you again very clearly in his inspection report, and willing to clarify questions after the inspection process is over. As I am writing this review, I am still in communication with Loren to understand better the nature of problems that was discovered in the home I am under contract to purchase, and how to fix it, and he has been nothing but helpful. On the actual inspection day, he arrived much earlier than the scheduled time and already completed roof check under the rain by the time I reached the home (which is still earlier than our scheduled meeting time). [He figured I am not up for climbing up to the roof - which is probably true :)]. Thereafter, we began to go through every nook and cranny of the home. One point worth noting is that Loren has this cool FLIR gadget (thermal imaging) where it allows you to see through the wall and detect changes in pattern based on temperature. Think of this something like a blurred X-ray. Not all inspectors have this equipment, but I was attracted to that because I somehow always have the tough luck in ending up in a home that has water-related problems, so of course, for my first-home purchase, I want to avoid that! Last bits: Communication with Loren has been easy - phone, then speedy scheduling and response by email. Price-wise, it's reasonable. For any future inspections or re-inspections, I know I will go back to Loren without hesitation. read more

I'm the President of a condo association, so I deal with LOTS of vendors, good and bad. We hired Loren because he had good communication up through getting his quote. Not to mention, he actually responded to our request for a quote, unlike numerous others. While some details in his report could've been more thorough, he provided more information on my several follow up emails, and even offered to come back and walk the property with me if needed. He was higher in price than our last inspection company, but it's very clear why. We will be using this company for our yearly inspections going forward. read more

The two inspectors arrived on time. They checked every corner of the house with great carefulness. I ordered a verbal report, so they told me everything and made sure I wrote them down. read more

Loren was great. He gave details on what he was doing and why. His report was thorough with clear pictures and detailed explanations on what was inspected and found to need to be repaired. Loren also pointed out where key items were located, including where the main water cutoff was and gas shut off valve. He was friendly and on time for the inspection as well. I highly recommend Loren and his company to anyone out there that needs a professional inspection completed. read more