Portland OR Home Inspection Services
Certified, licensed home inspection services across Portland and Multnomah County. Detailed, photo-rich reports delivered within 24 hours.
Trusted Home Inspectors in Portland
Buying a home in Portland is a major decision — one that is not only a financial commitment but a bet on your comfort, safety, and long-term stability. A property can make a great first impression while hidden problems sit out of sight, waiting to affect your finances and peace of mind after you have the keys.
45th Parallel provides comprehensive Portland home inspection services designed to give buyers and homeowners the knowledge they need to make confident, informed decisions about their most valuable asset. Our Portland home inspectors are licensed in Oregon and know the quirks of Portland-area housing — from century-old Craftsman bungalows to new construction across the metro.
What We Watch For in Portland
Older housing stock & knob-and-tube wiring
Many close-in Portland neighborhoods are full of pre-1950 homes. That charm often comes with aging systems — knob-and-tube or ungrounded wiring, older panels, and galvanized supply plumbing — that we document carefully so you understand what you are buying.
Cast-iron & clay sewer laterals
Portland’s mature tree canopy is beautiful and hard on old sewer lines. Cast-iron and clay laterals are prone to root intrusion, bellies, and cracks. Because a lateral replacement can run into the tens of thousands, a sewer scope is one of the highest-value inspections you can add here.
Decommissioned heating-oil tanks
Countless older Portland homes were once heated with oil. Buried tanks that were never properly decommissioned are a common and costly surprise. We flag the signs so you can pursue a tank locate and soil test before closing.
Rain, moss & roof moisture
With the Willamette Valley’s wet season, roofs, gutters, and crawlspaces take a beating. We look closely for moss damage, failing flashing, poor drainage, and water intrusion in the areas of the home least often seen.
Comprehensive Home Inspections in Portland
Our thorough, meticulous inspections cover all readily accessible areas of your home — structural components, mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing and HVAC, roof, attic, and crawlspace. We generate detailed reports with photos that outline our findings and give clear recommendations for further evaluation or repair.
We can also perform limited inspections that focus on the most important areas of a home, such as the roof, attic, and crawlspace, when that is what your situation calls for.
Sewer Line Inspections
A sewer scope is crucial for a healthy plumbing system and essential for Portland buyers who want to understand hidden defects before they become expensive. Depending on where a problem sits, a repair can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
Our video inspections assess your main sewer line from the house to the city connection or septic tank. Using camera technology and locating equipment, we identify problems before they become costly, pinpoint issues that need attention, and help you get precise repair estimates.
- Identify potential problems before they become costly
- Pinpoint existing issues that need immediate attention
- Facilitate precise repair estimates
Radon Testing
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that seeps into homes through foundation cracks, gaps around plumbing, and up from the soil in crawlspaces. It is a known carcinogen linked to lung cancer with long-term exposure, and parts of the Portland area sit in elevated radon zones.
Testing shows whether your home has elevated levels so you can take action. A typical test runs over 48 hours, and mitigation — sealing entry points and installing a vent pipe and fan — is very effective and inexpensive relative to many home repairs, typically $1,500 to $2,500.
Stone Veneer, EIFS & Stucco Inspections
Your home’s exterior is its first line of defense against the weather. When cladding is installed improperly, water can do serious hidden damage. Adhered stone veneer gives Portland homes a sophisticated look, but we find improper installation to be common, and the results can lead to water intrusion over time.
If you are buying a Portland home with adhered stone, stucco, or EIFS, we can perform a detailed inspection including moisture testing behind the surface to find issues that are not visible from the outside.
Home Inspection Cost in Portland
A full home inspection in Portland, Oregon starts at $495. The final cost depends on the property itself — larger, older, and more complex homes take more time to inspect thoroughly, so pricing scales with the actual work involved rather than a one-size-fits-all flat fee.
When we quote your inspection, the main factors are:
- Square footage — more living space means more systems, more roof, and more surfaces to evaluate carefully
- Age of the home — Portland’s older housing stock often carries knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized plumbing, and original mechanical systems that deserve extra attention
- Foundation and access — crawlspaces, basements, and detached structures like garages and ADUs add inspection time
- Add-on services — sewer scopes, radon testing, and oil-tank locates are priced individually and can be bundled with your inspection
What Your Portland Inspection Fee Includes
Every full home inspection covers all readily accessible major systems — roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, attic, and crawlspace — documented in a detailed, photo-rich report delivered within 24 hours. You are welcome and encouraged to attend the inspection, walk the property with your inspector, and ask questions as findings come up. There is no extra charge for your time on site or for follow-up questions after you have read the report.
Because of Portland’s housing stock, many buyers here pair the inspection with a sewer scope (old cast-iron and clay laterals are a known local risk) and radon testing. Bundling services into one visit is the most cost-effective way to get the full picture, and your quote covers everything up front — no surprises on inspection day.
For an exact quote on your specific property, schedule online or call us at (360) 419-5544 — it only takes a few minutes, and pricing is confirmed before you book. Prices are current as of 2026 and subject to change.
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Portland Home Inspection FAQs
Do you recommend a sewer scope for older Portland homes?
Almost always. Portland’s older cast-iron and clay laterals combined with a heavy tree canopy make root intrusion and pipe failure common. Because a lateral repair can cost tens of thousands of dollars, a sewer scope is one of the best-value add-ons for an older Portland home.
Can you check for a buried oil tank?
A standard home inspection is visual, so we cannot locate or test a buried tank directly, but we look for the tell-tale signs of past oil heat and flag them in the report so you can arrange a dedicated tank locate and soil test before closing.
How soon will I get my report?
We deliver detailed, photo-rich reports quickly — typically within 24 hours of the inspection — so you can keep your transaction moving during your inspection contingency.
Are you licensed to inspect in Oregon?
Yes. 45th Parallel is licensed in Oregon (OCHI-certified) and Washington, so we serve the entire Portland–Vancouver metro on both sides of the river.
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