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Chris Livingston, Owner
Pillar To Post
Portland, OR

Experience: 13 years
Email: portlandwestside@pillartopost.com
Website: www.pillartopost-portlandwestside.com

Main: (503) 682-3053

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About Us

As a fully insured, professional home inspector with Pillar To Post, I continually strive to provide the best service possible to you and your clients. At Pillar To Post we believe that a home inspection should do more than simply identify defects or problems. Our goal is to provide comprehensive non-biased information - identifying the positive aspects of a property as well as the areas of concern - to allow home buyers to make an informed decision.

At Pillar To Post, we understand the time constraints and unusual demands that home buyers are often under and we go out of our way to make the entire process - from scheduling an inspection to the delivery of our customized report - as easy and convenient as possible. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or if you would like any additional information about our services.

BENEFITS OF AN INSPECTION

As a real estate professional, your relationship with your clients is one based on trust in your expertise and reliance on your service.

A home inspection is one more way that you can help your clients feel confident at that "moment of truth" during their decision to buy or sell.

A professional home inspection by Pillar To Post® benefits every person buying a home, every person selling a home, and every professional involved in a residential real estate transaction. It reduces the chance of surprises and difficult re-negotiations, making the transaction process smoother for all parties.

Pre-Listing Inspection

A home inspection conducted prior to listing can detect previously unknown problems or potential upgrades that your client may wish to address. Being aware of issues in advance will also allow for disclosure of problems when selling, which can result in a smoother transaction for both parties.

Professional Obligation

If you are a real estate agent, insurer, lawyer or other professional involved in real estate, you bear an obligation to disclose flaws or potential flaws...and yet you are not an expert in home construction. Recommending an inspection goes a long way toward meeting your disclosure requirements. An objective, independent report could expedite the sale and make the process painless for everyone.

Serving the cities of Aloha, Aurora, Beaverton, Beavercreek, Canby, Cedar Mill, Clackamas, Colton, Eagle Creek, Estacada, Garden Home, Gladstone, Happy Valley, King City, Lake Grove, Lake Oswego, Metzger, Milwaukie, Mulino, Molalla, Oak Grove, Oregon City, Portland, Redland, Sherwood, St. Johns, Sunnyside, Tigard, Tualatin, West Linn, West Union, Willamette, Wilsonville, Durham, Damascus, and Raleigh Hills.

Certification

Oregon Certified Home Inspector #198

Oregon Construction Contractors Board #151008

Member of the Northwest Home Inspectors Association

Neighborhood Specialties

Clackamas
Beaverton
Portland

Testimonials

"[My agent] was right on with recommending you. Money well spent in my opinion."

-George Y. Client, Portland

"Pillar To Post is the only inspection company I will use. They are dependable and very thorough. They are professional and always impress my clients. You never have to wait for the report; they provide everything you need before you leave the home. My clients love that when they leave, they get a binder with photos of the repairs needed, info on the home and a complimentary CD for home repair. Their prices are extremely competitive and their staff is very warm and friendly. I enjoy inspections because of them."

-Rhonda M. Broker Coldwell Banker Barbara Sue Seal Lake Oswego

"I have used Pillar To Post for the last 9 years, starting with Chris's father, Sam Livingston and then Chris probably over the last 6-7 year. Chris is very knowledgeable has does a very good, thorough job, always pointing out the problems but never making problems out of non issues. He is very pleasant and all of my clients have liked him. He brings his computer and printer on site and will generate a long report on sight. I highly recommend him."

-Eleonore R. Portland, Hasson Agent

"Jennifer and I have used Pillar To Post on countless occasions and have been thrilled with their performance. They are prompt, courteous and professional. What we most appreciate about them is that they deliver the results at the inspection including all photos, from their portable laptop computers. The results are also e-mailed wherever we need them to go. The results are reliable and they stand by their work. We recommend them highly."

-Jade H. & Jenn A. Brokers Coldwell Banker Barbara Sue Seal Lake Oswego

"I have recommended Pillar To Post to my clients for years. All of their inspectors have proven to be knowledgeable, thorough and professional, and their client informational packet is the best I've seen."

-Charlene O. Broker Coldwell Banker Barbara Sue Seal Beaverton

"I've used Pillar To Post Home Inspections for nearly 4 years. In that time, I have had the experience of working with other inspection companies as well, but have not received the quality same day report, and thorough explanation of defects for my clients the way Pillar To Post provides. They are easy to work with, and their answers are well worded so clients can understand the defect, and possible solutions to repair it. I've used them on my last two personal residences, and I can tell you up front, they are simply the best home inspection provider I've ever used."

-Larry D. Coldwell Banker Barbara Sue Seal Properties Clackamas

"You did a very nice job! Thank You."

-Kimberly H. Client Portland

 
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