Home Inspection in Sammamish, WA

A Builder's Eye on Every House

Before Kirk Oren inspected houses, he built them. He spent more than 25 years in construction and general contracting before founding From The Ground Up Home Inspection in 2010. That background shows up in the crawl space and the attic, where he knows what good framing, flashing, and venting should look like and spots it right away when they're wrong.


We provide home inspection services in Sammamish and across the greater Seattle area for buyers, sellers, and homeowners. Kirk is RESNET, Infrared, and BPI Certified, and he has been a certified energy auditor since 2012. Call (253) 377-7400, any day of the week from 8 am to 5 pm.

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What a Full Home Inspection Covers

A professional home inspection looks at every major system from the roof to the foundation:


  • Exterior and roofing: Roof covering, flashing, gutters, siding, and trim. Moss and constant rain are hard on Northwest roofs.
  • Drainage and grading: Whether water moves away from the house. On sloped Sammamish lots, this matters a lot.
  • Mechanical systems: Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, ventilation, and appliances
  • Interior: Doors, windows, walls, floors, and how everything functions
  • Structure: Crawl space and attic, where moisture, rot, and ventilation problems usually hide


Our inspections find problems early, before they become costly surprises. You get honest findings and clear recommendations, so you can negotiate repairs or move ahead with confidence.

Your Home Inspector in Sammamish, WA

Choosing a home inspector in Sammamish, WA matters. Kirk performs the inspections himself and explains what he finds in plain language. Every client deserves to actually understand their home, and a checklist alone doesn't do that.


  • Since 2010: Inspecting homes in Sammamish and across the Seattle area
  • 25+ years in construction: General contracting experience before inspecting
  • Certified: RESNET, Infrared, and BPI Certified Professional
  • Detailed digital reports: Photos, explanations, and practical recommendations, without the jargon


You can meet your home inspector and read what clients say on our testimonials page. Inspection fees are based on the home's size and age, and current rates are listed on our pricing page.

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Energy Audits Alongside Your Inspection

Comfort and utility bills depend on how well a house holds heat. As a certified energy auditor, Kirk can pair an energy audit with your inspection to find air leaks, weak spots in the insulation, and ventilation problems, then show you where improvements will pay off. If you're new to the idea, what an energy audit covers is a good place to start.

Schedule Your Home Inspection in Sammamish

Buying, selling, or maintaining a home, you shouldn't leave the big decisions to chance. Call our home inspection company at (253) 377-7400, email groundupinspect@gmail.com, or request an inspection online. We'll help you move forward knowing exactly what you have, from the ground up.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does a home inspection include?

    A visual evaluation of the home's accessible systems and components, including the roof, foundation, structure, drainage, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interior, crawl space, and attic.

  • When should I get a home inspection?

    When buying or selling a home, before a major renovation, or any time you want to understand your home's condition.

  • Do I get a written report?

    Yes. You receive a digital report with photos, explanations, and practical recommendations.

  • Do you do pre-purchase and pre-sale inspections?

    Yes. We inspect for buyers before closing and for sellers before listing.

  • What areas do you serve?

    Sammamish, Seattle, Bellevue, and more than 20 surrounding Washington communities.