Bryan D. Mize grew up in Bremerton and brings 15+ years of Puget Sound inspection experience home — CMI-certified, with 5,000+ inspections and 550+ five-star reviews behind him.
Finding a reliable Kitsap County home inspector means finding someone who understands the specific challenges of Pacific Northwest construction — the wet climate's effect on crawlspaces, the aging housing inventory in Bremerton and Port Orchard, the moisture issues common to waterfront properties, and the building practices used in Kitsap subdivisions built between 1970 and 2000.
Bryan D. Mize has been inspecting homes in the Puget Sound region since 2010. He holds the CMI® designation — Certified Master Inspector — the top InterNACHI residential credential. He's personally completed more than 5,000 inspections and earned 550+ five-star reviews from buyers and sellers across the region.
What sets Bryan apart is context. He's not just a home inspector — he's a currently licensed managing broker, a former loan officer, and a long-time real estate investor. When he walks through a Kitsap County home, he sees it through all of those lenses simultaneously.
Whether you're buying in Poulsbo, selling in Bremerton, or investing in Port Orchard — you deserve a thorough inspection. Bryan D. Mize, CMI is now based right here in Kitsap County.
Bryan's hometown. Familiarity with Bremerton's housing stock — from historic Navy-era homes to new construction in the growing downtown corridor.
Home Inspector Bremerton →Kitsap's commercial hub. Home inspections for Silverdale's growing residential neighborhoods and investment properties.
Home Inspector Silverdale →Waterfront homes, hillside properties, and everything in between. Thorough inspections throughout South Kitsap.
Home Inspector Port Orchard →High-value properties served with CMI-certified thoroughness for Bainbridge Island's competitive market.
Home Inspector Bainbridge Island →One of North Kitsap's fastest-growing communities. Craftsman homes, new construction, and Liberty Bay waterfront properties.
Home Inspector Poulsbo →North Kitsap's waterfront village with ferry access to Edmonds. Older homes with coastal exposure require an experienced eye.
Home Inspector Kingston →There's a meaningful difference between an inspector who travels to Kitsap occasionally and one who has been working the region for over a decade. Local knowledge shapes how an inspector approaches every property.
Bryan knows which Bremerton neighborhoods have chronic crawlspace moisture problems. He knows which Silverdale-era subdivisions show specific defects after 20–25 years. He knows waterfront exposure conditions on Bainbridge Island and how they differ from properties two miles inland.
He's also available on your timeline. No ferry schedule delays, no cross-sound commute padding. Optimized Inspection Services is Poulsbo-based — Kitsap County is the primary market, not an afterthought.
After thousands of inspections across the peninsula, these are the deficiencies we encounter most consistently:
Inadequate vapor barriers, failed drainage, and standing water are chronic in Kitsap's older homes.
Moss accumulation, failing flashing, and improper ventilation appear regularly in 1980s–90s era homes.
Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels still appear regularly in Kitsap's pre-1990 housing stock.
LP hardboard and improperly installed fiber cement are common sources of moisture intrusion.
Ledger connections, post bases, and railings are chronic problem areas in the wet Pacific Northwest climate.
Pre-1975 homes in Bremerton and Port Orchard frequently show compounding deferred maintenance on plumbing, siding, and windows.
Most Kitsap County inspections can be scheduled within 2–4 business days. Bryan is Poulsbo-based — no travel surcharge, no cross-sound scheduling delays.
Inspections available Monday–Saturday. Reports delivered within 24 hours.