Buying a home on Seattle’s Eastside? A buyer’s home inspection is the most important step between your accepted offer and closing — and Tao Home Inspection delivers it in English and 中文. You get one licensed inspector from first call to final report, a thorough top-to-bottom inspection, and a clear, photo-rich report you can use to negotiate with confidence.
What a buyer’s home inspection covers
A full visual, non-invasive inspection of the home from roof to foundation: structure and foundation, roof and attic, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, the water heater, insulation and ventilation, windows and doors, signs of water intrusion or mold, and safety devices. Every finding is rated Safety Hazard, Repair or Replace, or Maintenance, so you know what actually matters — not just a list of everything that isn’t brand new.
What we check
Every major system, inspected and explained in plain language, with a clear, photo-rich report delivered within 24 hours. Home inspections start at $450 and are priced by home size; your bilingual English + 中文 report is always included.
WA Licensed Home Inspector #26009286 · Fully Insured ($1M GL + $1M E&O) · InterNACHI Member · Bilingual EN/中文
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Service areas & related services
Eastside cities: Sammamish · Bellevue · Redmond · Issaquah · Newcastle
Services: Pre-sale (pre-listing) inspection · Condo inspection · New construction & 11-month warranty · Pre-offer inspection · Bilingual (中文) inspector
Frequently asked questions
What does a home inspector check?
Every major system you’ll pay to maintain: roof, structure and foundation, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, the water heater, attic and insulation, windows and doors, and safety devices — a full visual, non-invasive inspection delivered as a clear, photo-rich report.
How much does a home inspection cost?
Home inspections start at $450 and are priced by square footage (condos and units under 1,000 sq ft start at $395). Your bilingual English + 中文 report is always included, and new clients save $50 with code FIRST50.
Can I attend the inspection?
Yes — you’re welcome to walk the home with me at the end. I’ll explain what I found in English or Mandarin, point out what matters most, and answer your questions before you ever open the report.
Should I inspect before I make an offer?
In a competitive market you can. A pre-offer inspection lets you bid with confidence instead of waiving your inspection — it’s the same thorough inspection, just timed before your offer.
