My name is Wayne Gardner and I'm passionate about what I do: Home Inspections. I hope you will consider choosing me to be your home inspector.
I typically perform one inspection per day, leaving me time to be on site as long as it takes to get the job done, and for creating your detailed report afterwards. If you are looking for attention to detail and real value for your money, you have come to the right place.
My Philosophy
I'm a fortunate guy. I've got a great family, great friends, and
I love my job! I wake up every day, eager to take another bite
out of life. I believe in trying to improve every day and never being satisfied with the status quo. I look forward to arriving at
every home inspection and meeting new people who are excited about their new home. I want to be more than just your 1-time home
inspector. I want to be your home inspector now and in the future. I want you to consider me a resource for all things 'house',
and I want you to be happy to refer me to your friends and family. To that end, I strive to provide a home inspection that provides
overwhelming value at a very fair cost.
Please come with me!
Not only are you welcome to come with me on the inspection, but I encourage you to do so. You are
welcome to talk with me as we move around the home, and ask all the questions you like. Again, because you are typically my only
home buyer for the day, we have the extra time.
Other benefits of being part of the inspection include a better understanding of the written report and more value for your money overall. I know it is not always possible for you to be present but I want you to know you are welcome. If you cannot attend, rest assured I will strive to complete the report in a manner in which you can understand and you are always welcome to call me with questions.
Where will I go to inspect?
The answer is...pretty much anywhere. Although I live in wine country, outside of Portland, I'm usually
in the Portland area every day. However, I frequently do inspections up north in the St. Helens/Scappoose area. I travel to the
coast from time to time when the opportunity presents itself, and of course I inspect to the Salem area and beyond. Again, because I
typically perform only one inspection per day, travelling to beautiful places all around our state is not an issue. You should know,
however, that I do typically charge anywhere from $25 - $100 additional fee for travels outside the Salem to Portland area. Ask
me about the location of your home inspection and I will give you a fixed cost on the additional travel fee.
Something to keep in mind: At times I am requested to perform a reinspection on repairs performed after the original inspection. If you are paying an additional fee for me to travel, you may have to pay it again in the case of a reinspection.
