Centennial Home Inspection Services, Inc. has established itself as the premier home inspection firm in the Puget Sound area.  Formed in 1989, we have performed over 7000 home inspections for savvy homebuyers who realize that a thorough inspection of what is probably their largest investment makes sense.  Many were referred to us by previous satisfied clients, others by local realtors who appreciate the value of a thorough home inspection.  

Centennial Home Inspection Services, Inc. performs home inspections that exceed the standards of the American Society of Home Inspectors.  After accompanying us during the inspection and reading the inspection report, the client knows more about the home he is planning to purchase and quite often he knows more about the condition of the house than does the seller. 

Join the thousands of satisfied clients in the Puget Sound area who have retained us to help them with the real estate purchase.

About Centennial

Why should you hire us to perform your pre-purchase home inspection?

There are several reasons that Centennial Home Inspection Services, Inc. stands out among the competition:

Thorough Inspections

We perform the most thorough pre-purchase inspection.  We carefully and systematically inspect and evaluate the major systems of the home.  Our goal is to provide the client an objective examination of the condition of the home that he/she is considering purchasing. We are Washington State Licensed Home Inspectors and follow the Standards of Practice established by the Washington State Licensed Home Inspectors Board.  

As an example, we go up on the roof to look at the installation and condition of the roofing material, gutter system, flashing, masonry structures, etc.  We operate the heating system, check for heat and airflow, check of carbon monoxide emissions and gas leaks, inspect the heat exchanger as visible, etc.  Our competition may look at the roof from the sidewalk and "listen" to the furnace to tell how it operates.  

Our typical inspection is three to four manhours.  We schedule our inspections so there is plenty of time to perform the inspection and answer your questions.  We do not schedule inspections two hours apart and race through your inspection so we can get to the next one.  

Experience

Centennial Home Inspection Services, Inc. was established in 1989.  Bruce MacKintosh, president and lead inspector for Centennial Home Inspections, Inc., has performed over 7000 home inspections in the Puget Sound area.  He has eighteen years of experience performing home inspections and over twenty years in construction.  Bruce is the past President of the Northwest Chapter of ASHI.  

Joanne MacKintosh teamed up to perform inspections with Bruce in 1994 and is an ASHI Certified Inspector.  Prior to joining Centennial Home Inspection Services, Inc., Joanne worked as a construction manager and project engineer for national construction and engineering firms.

  Narrative Report

Centennial Home Inspection Services, Inc. provides a comprehensive narrative report specific to the home that you are purchasing.  The report is easy to read and understand.   Photographs of typical systems or the problem areas that are discovered are included.  See a sample report.  We would like to be able to use a checklist report that we can mark up at the time of the inspection, tear off the top copy, hand it to the homebuyer, and be done with it, but have not found one that can convey the information properly to the homebuyer in a readable format better than our report.  Performing an inspection is only half the job, relating the findings of that inspection is the other half. 

Competitive fees 

Our fees are competitive with other local qualified and experienced home inspection firms.  Our fees are based on the size and age of the home.  The base fee is $445.00 for a home of less than 1000 square feet and increases incrementally.   For homes larger than 5000 sf, a specific description is necessary to determine the fee.  Call for a quote about your specific house.

References 

We have asked several of our previous clients if we can quote them and/or use their names for references to prospective clients. 

"Mr. and Mrs. Mac!  Thanks for all your great work!" 

-The Murphys!  garymur@msn.com

"Hello!  Just a quick note to thank you again for the thorough inspection you performed on <my> home.  I really appreciated the time you took to answer my questions and instruct me in area I will need to be attentive to when I move into the Home.  My family is very excited about our upcoming move into the home and look forward to many years of residency.  You've helped to provide an extra sense of reassurance that the major purchase we're making here is a good one!" 

-Elise Kreinbring, new homeowner. 206-931-6601

"Bruce - thankyou very much for helping to make our dreams come true.  We appreciate your professional non-biased approach.  Your comments and tips on future maintenance will help us to keep our house in good condition." 

-Thank you,  Bob

"Joanne - we had used five inspectors, including you, in our 'history'.  You are truly the best!  Straightforward, no b.s., comprehensive, and with pictures!" 

-Donna and Craig Caditz-Peck

"Thanks for the excellent report.  With good knowledge about the house, we were able to craft an offer that was accepted by the owner.  It was a pleasure to work with you.  Thanks again!"

-Edward and Patricia D'Alessandro