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“Inspected Once”
Inspected Right

King Of The House — Experience, Attention to detail, Knowledge and Ethics.
In Bellingham and Whatcom County you can count on a quality home inspection from King of the House!

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 Washington state licensed home inspector, consider training at Bellingham Technical College. The course is fully approved by the state of Washington.
BTC home inspection training

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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King of the House (Steven L. Smith) Top-rated in Washington State on the Active Rain Real Estate Network
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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

Experience, attention to detail, knowledge and ethics. Those are the attributes people are looking for in a home inspector. Steven L. Smith, owner of King of the House Inc, meets all of those requirements. Steve is Washington state licensed as a home inspector and state licensed as a structural pest inspector. Steve is a well-known home inspector in the Pacific Northwest – a member of the Washington State Home Inspector Licensing Advisory Board and program coordinator and instructor of home inspection at Bellingham Technical College, a state approved "fundamentals" course in home inspection. Steve is ranked #1 in the state of Washington at the industry leading active rain real estate network!

We know that choosing the right home inspector is an important decision. Steven L. Smith is uniquely qualified to help you evaluate the condition of a home that you plan to buy or sell. Steve has acquired many years of experience in purchasing, renovating, building and repairing residential and investment properties. When buying investment properties, or advising others in that regard, an inspector must have a critical eye and be able to identify those properties that are "sound" investments while eliminating those that are not suitable. Let Steve put his experience and knowledge to work for you!

In addition to serving new clients and maintaining many repeat clients; Steve works as a consultant in the field of home inspection. Under the auspices of the state college system, he teaches home inspection, ethics and professional report writing to prospective home inspectors across the state. A King of the House home inspection is thorough and the written report is an industry leader, detailed and easy to understand. A King of the House home inspection includes virtually all areas of a home. To view a sample report, click here.

Steven L. Smith has lived in Whatcom County all of his life and is familiar with the problems and issues that afflict homes in our damp climate. If you hire King of the House to inspect your investment, you will receive the benefit of an honest report based on Steve's many years of professional experience and his industry knowledge. When you hire King of the House, you can count on a thorough inspection and a great written report. That is Steve's promise to you.

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Steven L. Smith

Washington State Licensed Home Inspector #207

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WA state standards of practice


Member, Washington State Home Inspector Licensing Board

Certified by the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors - Click here to verify.


You can view and download King Of The House Agreement for Home Inspection Services and Washington State Standards of Practice here


King of the House, Inc.
Phone: (360) 676-6908
Cell: (360) 319-0038
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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