What We Do

Our Inspection Services

Thorough, detail-oriented inspections across Pierce County, Kitsap County, Gig Harbor, Tacoma, and Port Orchard. I help you make confident, informed decisions about your property.

Home Buyer Inspection

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Home Buyer Inspection

A complete, top-to-bottom inspection of the home you're buying, a thorough visual evaluation of every accessible area to identify major defects, safety issues, and components nearing the end of their life.

  • Top-to-bottom evaluation
  • Plain-English explanations
  • Photo documentation
  • Negotiation-ready report
  • 25+ years of building experience
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Pre-Inspection

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Pre-Inspection

Get ahead of buyer surprises. A Pre-Inspection identifies issues before your home hits the market so you can fix, price, or disclose on your own terms.

  • Find issues before buyers do
  • Strengthens your disclosure
  • Photo-documented findings
  • Helps you price with confidence
  • Reduces last-minute deal friction
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Home Maintenance Inspection

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Home Maintenance Inspection

An annual or periodic check on the home you already own, designed to catch small issues before they become big repairs, so you can plan ahead instead of react.

  • Catch problems early
  • Prioritized action list
  • Photo documentation
  • Budget-friendly planning
  • Annual or periodic cadence
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New Construction Inspection

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New Construction Inspection

A pre-closing inspection of your newly built home, performed before the builder hands you the keys, so issues are caught while they're still on the builder's punch list.

  • Independent advocate for the buyer
  • Pre-closing walkthrough
  • Photo-documented findings
  • Punch-list ready report
  • A carpenter's eye for cut corners
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11-Month Warranty Inspection

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11-Month Warranty Inspection

If your new home's first year is coming up, don't miss the chance to fix problems under warranty. A detailed evaluation timed just before your one-year builder warranty expires.

  • Timed before warranty expiry
  • Warranty-claim-ready report
  • Photo documentation of every finding
  • 25+ years of building experience
  • Saves money out of pocket
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Joshua Knouff · Knouff Home Inspections

Thorough, unbiased inspections and clear communication.

Joshua Knouff, Owner & Licensed Washington State Inspector · Knouff Home Inspections

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