I have been a Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Vancouver WA. ​for 40 years. I use Mark for my own personal inspections, all my friends and family and highly recommend him to all my clients. I have all inspections done at once, Pest,Sewer Full house and Radon. He is very knowledgeable, thorough and professional. read more

Quick and straightforward assessment of our house. The only downside was his inability to thoroughly assess the attic and roof decking due to the blown in insulation in our attic making him feel uncomfortable to venture far beyond the access point. That was an area that I was hoping for an inspection of by someone not trying to sell me something. Price seemed reasonable and the gentleman was pleasant to talk with. read more

Very thorough and helpful inspection report. Friendly and I thought the price was very fair. Communication was very easy. Definitely would recommend. read more

Mark's commitment to client service, exceptional expertise and knowledge, and patience and understanding of a sensitive situation combine for an excellent professional experience. We needed a comprehensive home inspection for a rental home in Portland, OR. We hired Touchstone, and every aspect of the process went smoothly and exceeded our expectations, including the value of the service. The final report served as an excellent reference document for multiple real estate purposes. And Mark's follow-up consultations were invaluable. We highly recommend Touchstone for professional home inspections services. Bruce Bay Area, California resident read more

I've bought property in California and Nevada, and Mark is far and away the best home inspector I've ever met. He answered all my questions promptly, setting up an appointment was fast and painless, and he arrived at our appointment early to inspect the roof with his ladder. Not only is he exceedingly knowledgeable and thorough, he was happy to answer all my questions, and by the end of the appointment, he had taught me all I needed to know to take care of my new home. He has the latest technology to find any damage that can't be seen with the naked eye. He doesn't watch the clock and took his time to examine every crevice. He submitted his report to me on the same day as the inspection, and it was incredibly detailed with lots of photos, and his website provides a tool to easily create a repair list to submit to the seller. His inspection report will double as a home owner's manual and I'll be referencing it for years to come. You can tell he cares to do his absolute best for his client. Mark is a genuinely good person and an extremely competent home inspector! Thank you Mark! read more

I've bought about a half dozen houses in my lifetime. Best inspector I have ever used. We recently used Mark for an inspection in Vancouver and I was super-impressed. He saved us from what would have been a disaster. Despite being very thorough, he was also very clear about differentiating big issues from little ones; not just going down a checklist. If needed, he also has the tools and capabilities to do further investigation such as mold, radon, or sewer cam, which makes following up on issues much quicker and easier than having to schedule a different inspector to follow-up. Most importantly, we felt like he was looking out for our interests rather than the agents'. A lot of inspectors are hesitant to emphasize serious issues because they don't want the buyer's agents to stop sending them jobs. Not Mark; he was on OUR side. read more

Mark is an amazing home inspector. We have had three inspections done by him. Very attentive, caring and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend! read more

Mark is an amazing home inspector! We had our new construction inspected three times - once in the foundation stage, once before sheet rocking and the final one will be done once the house is complete. Mark is very thorough and very knowledgeable. He does his homework before the inspection researching everything he can about the builder and any issues they are known for having. There have been numerous times I have texted Mark with general questions about our home, he answers them very quickly and is so helpful! Definitely recommend using Mark for your home inspections. read more

Mark was awesome. Thorough, patient and honest. An absolute pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.

Mark was knowledgable, kind and through! He took the time to help me understand the problem, and I felt informed and empowered to deal with a problem that would otherwise be extremely overwhelming. I also felt like his service was extremely affordable. Couldn't recommend him higher. read more

Mark was awesome! First time homebuyer here and did not know what to expect. Mark was very professional and informative. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a home inspection. read more

We live in a relatively new house so we try to keep up with what may decrease its value if we decide to sell. After seeing what looked like mold inside the caulking of our shower and fearing the worst (rot under floorboards and/or the wall), we called Mark to give us an expert opinion. He quickly scheduled a time that worked for us. He used both a heat sensor and a beeping moisture meter to reassure us that our floor and wall are safe (albeit a bit damp from a cheaply made shower door). More than that, though, he gave us advice on how to protect the area from further damage, as well as what to keep an eye out for that could concern a future inspector. We're grateful for his expertise and technology - we can breathe a sigh of relief now. read more

Mark was great, Didnt really know what to expect with a home inspection, it had been so long since Ive had one. Wow technology has changed. Lots of fancy gadgets to let me know where I was losing efficiency pin my house, very insightful. Mark did a great job, was super thorough, was professional, on-time, and the inspection report was laid out in a manner that even i could understand it.. which says a lot. Def would recommend! read more

Mark with Touchstone Inspections was a dream to work with. He was professional and prompt with every aspect of our interactions. He provided us with a thorough and detailed of our new construction. I would highly recommend Mark for your inspection needs, and we plan to use him again in the future. read more

Mark was absolutely awesome! His prices are great. His schedule was open and flexible! He is friendly, punctual, and informative. He went above and beyond by returning to the home we purchased and inspecting repairs done by the seller for free! Highly recommended! read more

Mark was a pleasure to work with. He went over things he found while inspecting our newly built home that would have went undetected otherwise. I appreciate his attention to detail and easy going demeanor. He made the whole process easy to understand and took the time to explain all findings. I highly recommend him and I will also use him for future needs. read more

Mark is fantastic. He inspected my home for mold. He was very thorough and explained everything very clearly. The report he provided was thorough and easy to understand. He came back for a follow-up inspection several months later at my request. He inspected the area in question at no additional cost. I'm very happy with his service. Will definitely use his service again. read more

Thorough, friendly, patient, and willing to educate a new home owner on the ins&outs of the inspection process. Highly recommend his services to anyone. Anticipate 2 hours for the process, it's worth it-i felt every aspect of my home was analyzed. Thank you, Mark! read more

I was hearing odd noises that sounded like they were coming from inside my walls near the roofline at the rear of the house. Mark came out and inspected the house that very same day - crawl space to attic, including thermal imaging in the bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchen sink area, and walls where drains ran. Reported that the house is in excellent shape with no penetrations or leaks. Did see some things that needed attention on the home exterior but that they could wait for better weather. He suggested the noise might be woodpeckers on the exterior trim. Turns out he was correct. Could not have asked for better or more thorough service! read more

Mark was extremely personable and professional in his inspection. He provided a thorough report, and being an inexperienced buyer, he was able to quickly and simply answer any and all questions I had. His use of both video and pictures made it easy to track with the report. This gave us a great understanding of what we were buying, and what repairs we would have to address with our home. I would strongly recommend Touchstone to any friends or family. read more