We used Brandal (VI Inspections) to make sure we found anything that needed to be addressed for a one-year walkthrough. He was very thorough with his inspection and spent quite a bit of time walking through the home and property to show and explain what he found. We definitely would have missed some important issues that needed to be resolved before our warranty expired if I would not have hired VI Inspections. I think his price is very reasonable for the time he spends. read more

I was referred Brandals way from a real estate agent that I respect immensely. He's done countless pre-listing inspections and buyers inspections over the last few years for me. His reports are easily decipherable, and his work is second to none. I don't go anywhere else. One more thing, when the other agent notices that Brandal did the inspection, and they feel better, you know you have the right person for the job. read more

My wife and I were nervous after buying a house without an inspection, and then having a few things break not long after moving in, so we hired Brandal to inspect our house. Brandal and his colleague Tyler were efficient and thorough, and really enjoyable to talk to. After the inspection, Brandal walked us through every detail of the inspection, offering a plethora of tips, things to look for, and what needed attention and on what timescales. My wife and I felt encouraged and greater peace of mind afterwards-- I attribute that not only to the thoroughness of the inspection itself but Brandal and Tyler's friendly, kind attitude. read more

I feel pretty confident in being able to notice issues in a home. That being said, having Brandal come out with his thorough inspection and wisdom is money very well spent. He took his time to look the whole house over and took even more time to explain to us what he saw and what we should be aware of. We've now used Vi Inspections for a couple different homes and would 100% call them again when we have another need! read more

Brandal is very thorough, funny and professional. I used his service for a new house I am buying and he came recommended by my agent. He took over 2 hours to inspect the ~2000 sq ft house and then walked me through all the issues he had noticed - plan for close to 3 hours if you intend to be there!!! He also gave me tips and warning to watch out for throughout my ownership - definitely appreciated this. His report is all digital and includes these tips so easy to reference in the future. His fee is inline with what I've paid in the past. Highly recommend Brandal! read more

We had a house inspection with Brandal Gehr from VI Inspections. This was our first home inspection and didn't know what to expect (youtube videos of house inspections don't count). He walked us through the house and explained what was going on and why (like ceiling coming down here might mean there's a water leak in the attic). He was very thorough and went on the rooftop too. We didn't close on the house so I can't judge how complete the pre-inspection was. Brandal also gave us some ballpark estimates of fixing various things around the house. His fees are quite reasonable but make sure you book your inspections early or you might not fit in his schedule! read more

Brandal inspected the condo I was purchasing in few months ago and did an incredible job. He was thorough and thoughtful and gave me tips and advice while he worked. The report came much more quickly than I expected, but still had all the detail I could possibly need. Brandal is professional, hard-working and just an all-around good human being. I highly recommend VI Inspections. read more

You can't do better than Brandal. We were referred to Brandal through our agent. In the wildly competitive and unpredictable market that we have here in the Seattle area right now, I am so grateful that we had Brandal as a part of our "dream team" as we worked to buy our first home! We put in more offers than I care to remember - and each time, Brandal made himself available on short notice to do our home inspection, give a solid unbiased recommendation on what needed to be done, and kept us laughing even when we got discouraged in the search. Kind, knowledgeable, professional and ethical - I strongly recommend you go with Brandal and VI Inspections for your home inspection needs. Extra bonus: I swear he's an acrobat! Watching Brandal balance and leverage himself into some of the inaccessible tiny attics and crawlspaces in some of these houses was a wonder in itself! read more

I am a Realtor and attended the home inspection with my buyers who got a home inspection from VI Inspections. The inspection went well. Brandall was great about pointing out what was good, and what things the buyers would need to plan on taking care of and monitoring in the future. I especially appreciate that Brandall made the inspection interesting and entertaining too. I was especially impressed that Brandall was able to fit through smaller openings to the attic and crawl space. I would high recommend Brandall at VI Inspections. read more

We had Brandal do a pre-inspection for a home we were about to put an offer on and he was very thorough and fabulous. We liked him so much we just had him come back to do the written report after closing on the house! He's very detail oriented and gives you honest advice. read more

We recently had Brandal out for two different inspections - one was a pre inspection on a home that we ultimately did not get - and the 2nd was on the home that we wound up buying. For both inspections, Brandal arrived early to start running and testing everything, was easy to understand, had a great sense of humor, and pointed out everything that was worth discussing - whether it was good or bad. The home we bought was built in 1952 and from his description, Brandal's own home is from the same period, so when he was describing how our house was wired or plumbed he referred to his own home now and then as a good median indicator as to what was used at the time for materials, what works safely and well today, and what code issues should be kept in mind. Brandal's sense of humor made things quite fun considering how bland a home inspection could be. He poked fun at how narrow the opening was to the attic in the first home we inspected, for example; and at the end of our first inspection said that he hoped we'd never see him again as a silly nod to wishing us luck that we would be able to successfully buy the home and therefore not need to hire him again. Brandal's pricing is in line with the rest of the local market and he offered us a great rate for our first inspection since it was considered a "pre-inspection". This meant that we inspected the home prior to making an offer, so Brandal walked us through everything and visually pointed out things to take note of. There was no written report included with the pre-inspection, and we had the option to pay the difference and have him draw up the report later if we wanted. On the home we ultimately purchased, the full inspection took close to three hours (2 bedroom, single story home) and I was impressed with how long it took for him and his assistant to thoroughly look at all the details. They clearly don't rush through the process and take each appointment seriously. The written report was delivered to us the same evening as the inspection, and included dozens of photographs for visual aids, and notes on every point they inspected (whether it was functioning, defective, or in need of attention). The report was easy to read and interpret and thanks to them being so thorough, we had a great foundation to negotiate with the seller of our home to get a few things fixed. We'll happily recommend Brandal to anyone else looking for a home inspector. He was great to work with and a huge help in us understanding all the different features of our home that are in need of attention and how we can go about addressing those in the future. Very professional, thorough, and knowledgable. Thank you, Brandal! read more

It has been a decade since Brandal and his colleague inspected my home. We still refer to his report. Very thorough and professional. I would highly recommend them. read more

We are first-time home buyers and so grateful that VI Inspections was recommended! Brandal was incredibly generous explaining the inspection in real time and leaving us with a better understanding of how to care for a house than I would have thought possible in 3 hours! The thorough report and captioned photos he sent afterward have been hugely helpful resources for communicating with contractors. On top of all that, Brandal is kind, funny, and easy going. I would recommend him to absolutely anyone needing a home inspection!!! read more

Brandal came highly recommended by our realtor and was an amazing resource in buying our first home. He was very helpful in providing resources based on his findings as well, resources that also did outstanding work. He was available and willing to answer our questions after the initial inspection was done, too. If you're buying a home, you want him to inspect it. His knowledge and personable attitude make it well worth the money (which, frankly, was a bargain). read more

We hired Brandal on the recommendation of our agent to do a pre-inspection on a home in Green Lake. He was available on 48 hours notice, and he was on time, friendly, professional, and thorough. He raised lots of issues and gave us practical advice on how to address and prioritize them based on our risk tolerance and comfort level. He answered every question and we left with a great deal of comfort about knowing what we were facing with the property. I can't imagine what else anyone could possibly ask for in an inspector. Highly recommended. read more

I'd like to offer a word of caution: these guys really aren't skilled at inspecting boiler systems, and may not be great with new plumbing as well. I was impressed with the amount of time Brandal spent on the roof and exterior of my new house, but got very inadequate feedback on the tankless boiler system by his colleague. He missed clear deficiencies in related plumbing that were immediately apparent in a subsequent inspection by someone who works a lot with these systems. Also, his colleague indicated that there was a deficiency that actually was not present -- embarrassing to request that the contractor make the change which ultimately didn't need to be made. In any event, nice guys who may be over their head for this kind of work. read more

As a first time home buyer, the process can be daunting and nerve racking as you are about to make the biggest financial investment of your life. Brandal came recommended, and made me completely aware of so many things that made me perfectly aware of the risks in that investment. I used Brandal to inspect the house I eventually bought. In fact, I received a summary of the inspection that was previously done on the house and used it as a bit of a test when Brandal came to inspect. Not only did Brandal find all issues the previous inspector found, but he also found multiple other issues that previously weren't found. This included a significant issue with the plumbing in the crawlspace because the previous inspector didn't even bother to enter the crawlspace. During the inspection, Brandal was really friendly, competent, educated me on the severity of various issues, and passed my test where I checked his work against the previous inspection summary. Since the sale, Brandal has answered several questions from me. I would use him again in a heartbeat and would recommend him to anybody. read more