Pacific NW Home Inspections

When a local firm has 155 Google reviews at 4.9 stars, you know they've satisfied plenty of customers - but a review count that size doesn't tell you everything. It doesn't reveal whether they have conflicts of interest, whether they're properly licensed, or whether they're the right fit for your specific situation. What it does show is that they've been around long enough to build a track record. Pacific NW Home Inspections is listed as a mold inspector in Portland, so it's worth asking what they actually do and how they operate.

Portland's climate - averaging 76% relative humidity and 36 inches of rain yearly - makes mold a real concern, especially in older homes like the median Portland house built in 1971. Before you hire anyone for mold inspection, ask whether they also perform remediation work. If they do both, there's a built-in conflict of interest under industry standards. A standalone mold inspection typically costs $200-$600 in this region. Whatever firm you choose, verify that any remediation contractor holds a current CCB (Construction Contractors Board) license by checking oregon.gov/ccb before you sign anything.