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I use 20 years of home inspection and construction experience as well as technical knowledge to look for what the building is telling me – for the large and small red flags that indicate a building system is failing, installed incorrectly, vulnerable or in need of maintenance. Where possible I aim for clarity of my findings; to help you understand what you are buying in both the fine detail and in the larger perspective. In my home inspection services I strive to be honest, accurate, consistent, straightforward and detailed.
Dylan was AMAZING. He was super thorough and sent the inspection promptly. We purchased sight unseen and were so happy to have had Dylan look at the house prior to closing.
Thorough and professional describe the inspection process. The information provided made us comfortable with the decision to buy.
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Buyer Closed Nov '20 Port Orchard, WA
$791,760
5.0
Dylan, with ORCA Inspection Services made it a pleasure to go through this old, 1936, house that had experienced a partial remodel due to a fire. His assurance to the stability of the structure confirmed our desire to go through with this purchase. In addition, Dylan pointed out the "keep an eye on this or that" issues that will need future attention.
Dylan was very professional and came prepared! We appreciated the detailed explanation during the inspection, and the extremely detailed summary delivered the next day. We're glad that we were referred to Dylan and definitely recommend him to others!
Dylan was great to work with!
He was meticulous and willing to explain everything to us, including what he was looking for, why, and his recommendations for fixes, if required.
I really appreciated the fact that he made time for our inspection on extremely short notice.
Dylan did a very thorough job inspecting our new construction house. He explained everything clearly, and even found an area where the builder had missed insulation. I would definitely recommend using Dylan.
Dylan was very thorough and caught several important issues prior to closing. What impressed us most was the forty page report, which includes very clear pictures and a detailed, prioritized list of all issues he found. We also appreciated his willingness to explain his technique and findings as he performed the inspection.
Dylan gave us a very thorough inspection, was happy to go through the walkthrough with us and go over in detail everything we should be keeping an eye on or considering to repair in the coming years.
He saved us a lot of time and money. Great guy, I've posted a longer review on his yelp page as well.
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Buyer Closed Jan '16 Redmond, WA
$520,000 • 1st Time Buyer
5.0
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Buyer Closed Dec '15 Bothell, WA
$448,205 • New Construction • 1st Time Buyer
5.0
Great at what he does! Our agent recommended him. He is very thorough and very knowledgeable in his field and he gives lot of suggestion during inspection as well as in his report.
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Buyer Closed Nov '15 Bothell, WA
$607,450 • New Construction • 1st Time Buyer
5.0
My experience working with Dylan Chalk with Orca Inspection Services was wonderful. I was under contract to purchase a home with a short inspection period and Dylan promptly responded to my request for an inspection, met me at the home on the appointed day and time, and methodically examined the home, all the while taking the time to patiently explain issues to me and answer my questions. His inspection report was sent to me via email the very next day and did a wonderful job detailing items of major concern, items which should be repaired, items which could be addressed to improve the functionality of certain systems, and items which could be treated as a possible future project. I will definitely recommend Orca Inspection Services to anyone looking for a prompt and thorough home or property insepctions.
Very informative, explained what he was doing and what he was looking for. Told us the good things about the house, not just the things needing improvement. Took his time and very complete.
Dylan was fantastic! Probably the best in the industry. He was knowledgeable about his field and was happy to share that knowledge. He was personable and worked hard throughout the entire inspection. I will be calling Dylan again for our next home purchase.
Dylan was awesome! He came highly recommended and did not disappoint. His inspection was thorough and he discussed the pros and cons of the house, answering questions I didn't know I had. Dylan was very personable and had no problem with me tagging along throughout the inspection. The report I received afterward has been incredibly helpful for planning repairs. All around a great inspector.
Dylan is amazing at what he does!!! He pulls no punches and gives the house the benefit of the doubt. However, when something is amiss he will let you know. He is really a fantastic educator and is content with any and all questions you may have. He gives you the information to make an educated decision about what you are buying and whether or not is worth it to you. He saved us from buying a major lemon and we are grateful.
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Buyer Did Not Sell Apr '15 Everett, WA
$708,000
5.0
Good report, Dylan was friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend being at the inspection.
Dylan is like your best friend or big brother in the home buying process. He checks out the house, tells you what he sees in play English, and makes solid, actionable recommendations. Highly Recommended!
Dylan is like your best friend or big brother in the home buying process. He checks out the house, tells you what he sees in play English, and makes solid, actionable recommendations. Highly Recommended!
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Buyer Did Not Sell Feb '15 Bothell, WA
$634,950
5.0
Dylan is not only a good inspector, he's also a good advisor.
Dylan was very personable. Attempted to level set expectations on what to expect in that age of a home. Report was detailed and easy to read. Took time to answer questions.
Dylan was great to work with! He was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the home and the era from which it was built. He also was very thorough in his inspection and went everywhere in, on top of and under the home and tested everything. He was very receptive to me following him around and learning about the new property we were trying to buy. I will use Dylan in the future for any other home inspections we may need. His report was very thorough with easy to read break downs of problematic areas that needed repair or things to think about renovating or changing in the future. Overall it was a great experience.
Dylan impressed me through the whole inspection process. Very knowledgeable and an asset to have on your side. Report was completed promptly and very thorough. Took the time to explain everything he was seeing, what it meant and even tolerated my persistent questions. Would highly recommend him.