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“Inspected Once”
Inspected Right

King Of The House quality home inspections in Bellingham and Whatcom County

100% Locally Owned and Operated
Serving Whatcom County and Northwest Washington



Same-Day Printed Report
(Report Also Available On-line)

Take a look at a King of the House sample report and see why more and more buyers and sellers in the northwest are relying on Steven L. Smith for their home inspection.

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Samples are from actual home inspections.
Some information and photos have been altered to assure client anonymity.



If you want to become a certified home inspector, and you live in Washington State, visit Bellingham Technical College Home Inspection Training.
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Steven Smith is an experienced and highly regarded Bellingham home inspector. He operates King of the House, a local firm, and he doubles as the director of home inspection training at Bellingham Technical College, where specialized training in the field is provided to inspectors around Washington state.


What some of our satisfied customers say
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Northwest realtors -- from Seattle to the Canadian border -- click on this link
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to find out how you can, in the comfort of your own office, earn 3 clock hours of affordable, state approved real estate education. Classes are under the auspices of, and taught by instructors from, Bellingham Technical College's residential home inspection training program.

In memory of unrivaled specialist on the King Of The House Home Inspection team
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Real estate information from professionals in the field.
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See Steve's profile at the ActiveRain Real Estate Network.
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Visit Steve's blog at ActiveRain to view his informative articles on topics that are of interest to home buyers and sellers.
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recent Bellingham Business Journal article about Steve Smith and blogging


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STEVEN L. SMITH

My Guarantee To You

More than 35 years ago, Steven L. Smith performed his first home inspection -- a crawl space inspection searching for, and finding, wood destroying insects. In that case, the culprit was a satellite nest of carpenter ants. In home inspection experience counts! Choosing the right home inspector, who has the knowledge to best meet your home buying or selling needs, is an important decision. That is why you should pick an experienced and detail oriented home inspector who is up to date on developments in the field and has the expertise to professionally carry out your inspection. Steven L. Smith is a leading home inspector in the Pacific Northwest. He owns King of the House, a Bellingham home inspection firm, and, in addition to serving his clients, Smith works as a consultant in the field. Under the auspices of the state college system, Steve also teaches home inspection and professional report writing to prospective home inspectors around the state. Smith has lived in Whatcom County all of his life and is familiar with the problems and issues most likely to afflict homes in our damp climate. If you hire King of the House to inspect your investment, you will receive the benefit of a thorough, detailed, same day report. That is Steve's promise to you.

King of the House home inspection serves the Pacific Northwest including all of Whatcom County: Bellingham, Lummi Island, Ferndale, Blaine, Lake Whatcom, Sudden Valley, Glenhaven, Lake Samish, Lynden, Custer, Birch Bay, Semiahmoo, Nooksack, Everson, Maple Falls, Glacier and Sumas. In Skagit County we serve Alger, Bow, Edison, Mt. Vernon, Anacortes, Burlington, La Conner and Sedro-Woolley. King of the House travels to Island County including Oak Harbor and Coupeville. And, in San Juan County, you will find us in Eastsound, Friday Harbor, Lopez, Shaw and any areas accessible by ferry.

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Steven L. Smith
Certified Home Inspector
(National Association of Certified Home Inspectors)
Review our Standards of Practice at
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King of the House, Inc.
Phone: (360) 676-6908
Toll Free: (866) 676-6908
Fax: (360) 734-0174
1609 East Maplewood Avenue 
Bellingham, WA 98225


Web: www.kingofthehouse.com
Email: kingofthehouse@comcast.net

Appointments may be scheduled by telephone on weekends, holidays and weeknights until 9:00 O' clock








To learn more about about Bellingham and Whatcom County, check out Bellingham Information.com.

For a high quality home inspection in the Seattle, Tacoma area, look to Charles Buell Inspections, Inc.

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It Pays To Know What You Are Buying

A home is usually a person's largest investment, yet people sometimes buy without knowing the condition of the property they are purchasing.
An inspection by a certified home inspector is an important investment: An analysis of the home, conducted by a specially trained and equipped objective professional, can identify problems that will, at best, lead to buyer's remorse and could lead to financial distress.
Buyers, make sure you don't receive an unpleasant surprise after closing on the home of your dreams, join the eight out of ten people in the United States today, who gain peace of mind by having a home inspection prior to buying.


You Rely On Experience When You Hire King Of The House

  • Certified Home Inspector (National Association of Certified Home Inspectors)
  • Washington State Licensed Structural Pest Inspector, License No. 69078
  • Program coordinator, Residential Home Inspection Training Program, Bellingham Technical College
  • Current Instructor of Home Inspection, Bellingham Technical College
  • Former Instructor of Home Inspection, Arbutus Inspection Training
  • E&O and General Liability Insurance
  • Flexible Inspection Scheduling
  • Classroom Instructor: Exteriors and Siding; Structure; Roofing
  • Complete or Specific Wood Destroying Organisms/Pest Inspections
  • US Government Issued General Class FCC License
  • Former Chief Engineer in Broadcast Electronics
  • Construction and Residential Maintenance Background
  • Property Management Experience
  • Experienced Real Estate Purchaser
  • Experienced Real Estate Seller

Our Same-Day Report Is Published With Color Photos And A Complete Home Inspection Including

  • Crawlspace
  • Attic
  • Structure
  • Interior
  • Roof
  • Pests and Conducive Conditions
  • Foundation
  • Basement
  • Siding
  • Furnace
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Water Pressure
  • Lot and Grounds
  • Grading and Drainage
  • Gutters and Downspouts
  • Chimney
  • Decks, Porches, Walkways and Railings
  • Cooling Systems
  • Water Heating System
  • Fireplaces
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Insulation and Ventilation


Frequently Asked Questions

What Am I Paying For?
An inspection of your investment by a certified and trained professional familiar with the problems found in homes here in the Pacific Northwest.

What Will I Receive?
A same-day, easy to read, report with color photos detailing the results of your home inspection. This extensive report may be privately viewed by you from any Internet connection, or it may be provided to you in published form.

How Long Will It Take?
The "on-site" inspection typically lasts two to three hours, depending on the size, condition and age of the home.

May I Attend?
Yes, you are welcome to be present when the inspection takes place.

Is Your Company Insured?
Absolutely, King of the House Inc. is licensed by the state and fully insured for liability and errors and omissions.

When Will I See The Results?
Once again, you will receive your report the same day the inspection takes place.
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