Inspection Process

An inspection report presents 10 distinct home systems with components under each system. Licensed contractors specialize in these specific systems while Inspectors are licensed generalists with general knowledge of all the systems. A broad knowledge base enables inspectors to discover, report, and refer the appropriate specialist if one is needed. To fully understand what is and is not inspected, you may want to read the Standards of Practice set by the state of Oregon.

In summary, the Oregon standards require a visual-only report, meaning the inspector does not move objects in the home, probe, or disassemble anything not intended to be readily accessed. An inspection is not a home warranty or insurance policy, but is intended to report problems of material significance at the time of inspection. The reporting objective is to provide information that will help you make a wise purchase. A Rausch inspection will clearly and concisely tell you if each of the systems and their components are in satisfactory condition.

I carefully examine roofs, make my way through crawl spaces, and observe structural components to create a photo-rich report of areas not normally seen. I use an industry-leading report software called HomeGauge to describe and report on plumbing, ventilation, duct-work, insulation, electricity, and structural components throughout the home and condense the report into a summary listing safety issues, deferred costs, repair items, and items to monitor. The software allows the buyer and realtor to easily select issues in the home to help create a request of seller report. Review a sample report to see how information about your home will be investigated and concisely presented. I look forward to providing you a similar report so you can make that final offer with confidence!