I got more than my money's worth. 05/09
Paul's work was thorough, friendly & prompt. I especially appreciated that he answered my phone call and e-mail when I needed further information for the bank loan. 04/09
I was purchasing a rental home. I needed a detailed, accurate and fast home inspection to conclude the purchase before the end of the year. The challenges were time, holidays, impassable weather and a house on a hill. I called on a Sunday night around 9pm and to my surprise, his wife answered the phone and took down the information and scheduled the job. Two days later, I met Paul at the house to conduct the inspection..You could read his summary as he advanced thru the house. He also did a great job of making a prioritized list of repairs before renting the house. 03/09
Inspection of a water damage on a partly opened wall. Paul did nore than others, really investigated and poked around until he found the root cause. 10/08
They were prompt and extremely knowledgeable. Paul has been in the business so long that not only did he know a lot about homes, but also knew a lot of people in the business and could refer us to several other people. 05/08
He was very helpful in answering specific concerns I listed and took extra time to show me how to drain my water heater and address a problem with one of my toilets. Paul gave me several names of individuals/companies who could put in a sump pump for me. He also supplied me with the inspection report on site, an added bonus. O3/08
We found him to be very knowledgeable, and personable. An excellent inspector, we would recommend him to our family and friends. 01/08
The renter was still living in the house and was present during the inspection. Paul handled this very well. After performing the inspection, he immediately gave us a print out--with pictures and emailed the same report so I could make copies for my brother. Paul is also available to answer any questions we have as we study the report 10/07
Paul was absolutely incredible as an inspector and I am so, so thankful that we hired him. After purchasing 3 homes in 3 years, he is BY FAR the most thorough, competent, and friendly inspector we've used.
Paul was great took a lot of time to explain everything, and answered all our questions thoroughly. We found him to be very knowledgeable, and personable. An excellent inspector, we would recommend him to our family and friends.
Paul did an excellent job and was a terrific advocate for us. He made sure that the builder and subcontractors did not cut any corners in making the necessary correction with requests for more information. I would use him again and recommend him to anyone.
Setting up the appointment was quick and easy. Paul showed up a few minutes early with all his gear. We spent several minutes talking about concerns we had with the house and then Paul was off inspecting. Paul was very thorough and did not miss a thing, he even pointed out the wrong type of screws in the electrical panel. . His many years experience shows. I would rate the overall experience as EXCELLENT. Job well done Paul.
I own a house that I rent out. Every five years or so, I hire a professional house inspector to give me a complete home inspection. This year I contacted a large, franchised home inspection company first. I didn't hire them because I didn't like their totally scripted approach. They were asking me a lot of questions, not letting me ask the questions. I decided that what I needed was a real person with whom I could have a conversation about my house and the alternatives for fixing them. I found this, in spades, in Paul Frey of Oregon West Inspections.
He found several problems with our house and told us the problems that can occur if we did not have them corrected. He had examples of the same problems that other homes had and emailed us those examples. He emailed extra information regarding the proper sealing of the cultured stone in front of our house. He was very honest in his opinions, was personable, and friendly. We would recommend him highly.
He went over the entire report with particular emphasis on trouble areas, but didn't just focus on the major issues. He allowed me to ask questions and answered them to my satisfaction. Upon completion he provided me with his business card and asked me to call if I had any questions. As a result of this inspection, the roof and electrical panel were replaced prior to me taking possession of the house. I appreciated his thorough job and will call him in the future if needed.
AAA! Our first new home in 32 years. Didn't believe we needed an inspection for a new. Wrong. Paul was more than detailed on our behalf. I was very confident in his expertise and review.
I hired Paul twice. The price is very competitive! Paul was punctual both times. He is very, very complete in the inspection, taking notes and pictures the whole time. During and after the inspection, he discussed his findings, using pictures to further explain. The first time, he provided a summary of the report and followed with the complete report by email. The second time, I declined the summary (knowing I would get the full report soon) because he had already explained everything I needed. The first house I hired him for was a disaster, the second was almost perfect, but he was diligent in both. Great demeanor, funny and yet very professional. His office is very pleasant to work with too! It went very well.
Overall the inspection went fine. Paul was punctual and went right to work. He is knowledgeable and did a thorough job. He was able to compile a report when he was finished instead of my having to wait until later. He has the latest equipment, a computer with printer, and a digital camera that are right with him that he used for a professional, clear report of his findings. I was happiest with the fee he charged, only $375. The other company I used last time charged $500 and I had a long wait to get a report.
Paul was prompt, friendly, professional, knew his job well, and was extremely willing to answer questions, as well as being available for questions once we got the report. His response time was excellent! We received our report the same day and thorough answers to a pile of email questions in less than 8 hours. I wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend him to anyone in need of a home inspection.
Paul has been doing inspections for many years. He is a wealth of knowledge about a wide array of problems and their solutions. Equally important, he communicates this information in a way that you can understand and then act on. He is patient with you as you struggle to understand things you previously knew nothing about. He's also very honest and not afraid to disagree with a contractor about the best way to do something. This is very valuable if you're remodeling (as I was). All this comes at a competitive price. I paid $370 for a full home inspection. Then I brought Paul back to comment on some construction (another $90). It was all money well spent. Whether you're buying a new home, or repairing/remodeling an existing one, you can't go wrong with Paul Frey.
Highly recommended.
On March 13 2009, The New York Times published an article in "The Fix" in which Paul was interviewed for his home inspection expertise!
In the September 2009, Portland Monthly/ Portland Spaces issue Paul was interviewed in an article highlighting advices from six professionals in the Portland housing industry. See the article at Portland Monthly Magazine Sept 2009