Home Inspector in Bothell, WA — Local Knowledge. CMI Certified.

Snohomish County

Bothell Home Inspections — Cross-County Coverage and CMI Credentials

Bothell's position at the boundary of Snohomish and King Counties makes it a hub for buyers from both markets. The city has seen significant growth and new construction alongside its established neighborhoods — and each requires a different inspection focus.

Newer Bothell construction demands scrutiny of installation quality, envelope integrity, and drainage. Older homes present the typical Pacific Northwest inspection priorities — crawlspace moisture, aging electrical and plumbing, and roof deterioration.

Bryan D. Mize holds the CMI designation and has inspected hundreds of Bothell-area homes throughout his 15+ year career.

What We Inspect

Every Bothell Home Inspection Includes

A complete evaluation of every major system and component — with a detailed report delivered within 24 hours.

• Roof — condition, flashing, gutters, drainage, and remaining life
• Foundation & structure — settlement, cracking, moisture intrusion
• Crawlspace — vapor barrier, moisture, insulation, and pest evidence
• Attic — ventilation, insulation, sheathing, and leak evidence
• Electrical — panel, wiring, GFCI protection, and safety
• Plumbing — supply, drain, water heater, and fixtures
• HVAC — heating, cooling, ductwork, and condition
• Exterior — siding, windows, decks, drainage, and grading
• Interior — all rooms, walls, ceilings, floors, and windows

• New construction quality — installation errors and envelope integrity in recent builds
• Older neighborhood homes — aging electrical panels and galvanized plumbing
• Crawlspace moisture — endemic in the Pacific Northwest's wet climate
• Drainage and grading — critical throughout Bothell's varied terrain
• Sewer scope — recommended for any Bothell home built before 1990

Pricing & Scheduling

Home Inspection Cost in Bothell

Every inspection is quoted based on the specific property — square footage, age, and complexity all factor in. Here's what to expect for a typical Bothell home:

Recent Real Inspection

A Recent Bothell Home Inspection

This Bothell single-family home was one Bryan inspected at the seller's request to surface issues before the property went on the market — a smart move, as a thorough pre-listing inspection lets sellers control the narrative and address concerns proactively. Notable findings included single-strand aluminum branch-circuit wiring of the type used during the Vietnam-era construction boom (a known fire-safety concern requiring specialist evaluation), a sub-panel fed with three wires instead of the modern four-wire requirement, no carbon-monoxide alarms (which Washington state law requires on every floor), incomplete smoke-alarm coverage, and a garage door safety-laser eye mounted too high to function as designed. Findings of this scope routinely become repair credits or pre-listing repairs at the negotiating table.