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21 Years
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Your Trusted Home Inspection Partner in Richland, WA
Founded in 2005, Kestrel Inspection Services has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive and reliable property inspections across Eastern Washington. Our approach prioritizes client empowerment through transparency, with a focus on identifying potential safety hazards, operational deficiencies, and future maintenance needs. With over a decade of experience, we have completed thousands of residential and commercial inspections, ranging from small prefabricated homes to large industrial facilities. Our owner, Tim Mether, brings a personal commitment to thoroughness, informed by his own experience as a homeowner who once received an inadequate inspection.

We provide same-day digital reporting, maintain strong community connections for quality contractor referrals, and operate with full transparency, ensuring clients receive actionable insights to make informed real estate decisions. Licensed in Washington State and insured, our team combines technical expertise with a dedication to exceeding client expectations.
Services
Pre-Purchase Inspection New Construction Inspection Pre-Warranty Inspection Seller Inspection
Details
  • Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
  • We offer over 10 years of residential and commercial inspection experience.
  • Our inspections include same-day digital reporting for convenience.
  • We provide detailed defect identification with average 15-20 issues found in new constructions.
  • Our owner holds FBI background checks and AHIT certification.
  • We maintain community connections for quality contractor referrals.
Associations and certifications
  • Washington State Department of Licensing
What people say
Very thorough Professional and friendly Detailed reports Quick turnaround Excellent recommendations
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Services
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Our pre-purchase inspections identify structural defects, safety hazards, and maintenance needs in properties ranging from historic homes to modern warehouses. Clients receive a comprehensive report with photos and repair recommendations, enabling informed negotiation and decision-making. We encourage client attendance during inspections for real-time education about property systems.
New Construction Inspection
We identify construction defects in newly built properties, finding an average 15-20 issues per inspection. Our process covers structural integrity, system functionality, and code compliance, providing buyers and sellers with actionable insights before final walkthroughs. Reports help prioritize corrections while warranties remain active.
Pre-Warranty Inspection
This service helps property owners maximize warranty coverage by identifying issues before expiration. We conduct full-property assessments to document defects covered under builder warranties, allowing timely repairs and cost recovery. Our detailed reports serve as documentation for warranty claims.
Seller Inspection
Our seller inspections identify property deficiencies before listing, helping owners address issues that could delay sales. We provide repair recommendations and documentation to strengthen negotiation positions, with reports usable in buyer discussions to demonstrate transparency and property readiness.
People
Tim Mether
Owner/Inspector
Licensed Washington State home inspector with 10+ years experience. Completed thousands of residential and commercial inspections, including a 90,000 sq ft manufacturing plant. AHIT-certified and FBI background-checked, Tim prioritizes client education and thorough defect identification.
Questions
What types of properties do you inspect?
We inspect all residential properties and commercial buildings up to 100,000 square feet, including new constructions, historic homes, and industrial facilities.
Do you provide same-day inspection reports?
Yes, we deliver digital inspection reports the same day for all services, containing detailed findings with photographic documentation.
How long does a typical inspection take?
Residential inspections typically take 2-3 hours depending on property size and complexity, with commercial inspections scheduled based on facility scale.
Are inspections conducted during construction?
We offer phase inspections during construction and final inspections for newly built properties to identify defects before occupancy.
Can I attend the inspection?
Clients are encouraged to attend inspections to learn about property systems and ask questions directly during the evaluation process.
What credentials do your inspectors hold?
Our lead inspector holds Washington State license #1505, AHIT certification, and FBI background checks, with 10+ years of inspection experience.
Reviews (5)
Angelita Chavez
Nov 20, 2021 Report
Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Highly recommend Tim. He does a thorough job and is very knowledgeable and really cares about his customers.
Corey P.
Aug 03, 2021 Report
Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I've Used Kestrel multiple times now and I've always been pleased with Tim's work. He does a damn good job for a reasonable price so its safe to say I will be using him again if I ever buy another house in the future.
Kaley McCauley
Aug 31, 2020 Report
Tim was excellent! I told my realtor that we needed the "best of the best!" for our current home inspection, after a nightmare experience with our previous home inspectors. Tim was affable, genuine, and extremely knowledgeable. It was obvious that Tim cared about the quality of his inspection and wanted us to be at peace about our home buying decision. Thank you Tim!
Gayle Talcott
Aug 14, 2020 Report
I highly recommend Tim Mether. He is professional and personable. I received an in-depth report complete with pictures and explanations of all issues that needed to be addressed.
Tim went above and beyond in explaining his complete inspection.
Troy Binfet
Jul 02, 2018 Report
Tim is meticulous in his inspections and is concerned on doing a thorough job. Tim will contact me at times to get my opinion or thoughts on a roof that he may have questions on. I am more than happy to help out and prevent a new home owner from having any problems down the road with their roof. As I have seen this happen too many times. I wish Tim was around when I had my inspection done, as his report was much more complete than the one I had received. Time is very personable and easy to get along with and to communicate what is happening in an inspection. Troy, A Quality Roof Now