As with any worthwhile investment, buying a property should involve taking a careful look at what you are getting for your money. It simply does not make sense to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in new or existing property without an expert evaluation. A quality home inspection or building inspection helps you make better decisions.
It can also save money and expensive surprises. Criterium-Pioli Engineers specializes in Western Washington residential home and building inspections. Since 1973, we have performed more than 22,000 inspections throughout Seattle and the Puget Sound Region, and have established a reputation for competence, professionalism, and thoroughness that is unmatched.
It can also save money and expensive surprises. Criterium-Pioli Engineers specializes in Western Washington residential home and building inspections. Since 1973, we have performed more than 22,000 inspections throughout Seattle and the Puget Sound Region, and have established a reputation for competence, professionalism, and thoroughness that is unmatched.
Services
To enhance peoples' lives through an improved understanding of the buildings in which they live and work. To approach each project as an opportunity to establish a new "personal best" in professionalism, service and quality. Criterium-Pioli Engineers is a full service consulting engineering firm.
Since 1973, we have provided our clients with the most complete home and building inspection services available throughout western Washington and Oregon.We specialize in working with existing buildings offering services which include inspection, diagnostics, maintenance planning and problem solving.
Since 1973, we have provided our clients with the most complete home and building inspection services available throughout western Washington and Oregon.We specialize in working with existing buildings offering services which include inspection, diagnostics, maintenance planning and problem solving.
We pride ourselves on being licensed Professional Engineers. When you retain our services you will discover professionalism every step of the way - from the initial phone call, to the inspection, to the report, and to any follow-up questions you might have. We offer a thorough inspection. Each inspection is performed by a licensed Professional Engineer, who is specially trained in building construction and evaluation.
The purchase of a new home is a time when an expert, professional home inspection is needed most. Criterium-Pioli Engineers can provide you with a detailed report to help you learn about the house you want to buy and avoid costly surprises in the future.
Our inspection is a limited visual inspection consistent with the Standards of Practice of the State of Washingtion, 308-408C WAC designed to identify significant deficiencies and/or repairs needed in the major systems of a home (structural, heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, roof, exterior) and to provide a general understanding of the property's current condition.
Our inspection is a limited visual inspection consistent with the Standards of Practice of the State of Washingtion, 308-408C WAC designed to identify significant deficiencies and/or repairs needed in the major systems of a home (structural, heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, roof, exterior) and to provide a general understanding of the property's current condition.
Prior to finalizing your dream home plans, let us review them with you and your builder to make sure that expectations are consistent with the planned construction. A plan review prior to starting construction will help to ensure that the project goes smoothly. If you need design services for your new home, addition or renovation, Criterium-Pioli Engineers can provide those services as well.
If you suspect your home has any structural deficiency, contact Criterium-Pioli Engineers to perform an evaluation before a small problem becomes more serious. Homes of any age are subject over time to weather conditions, ground shifting, warping, and more.
Our structural inspection service offers an assessment and evaluation of the structural components of your home, including probing with an awl, measuring framing members, and limited excavation around the foundation.The determination of squareness, levelness, and plumb can be included in such an evaluation.
Our structural inspection service offers an assessment and evaluation of the structural components of your home, including probing with an awl, measuring framing members, and limited excavation around the foundation.The determination of squareness, levelness, and plumb can be included in such an evaluation.
Reviews (5)
Mike C.
Jan 30, 2019
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Dave and his team were incredibly helpful in reviewing my house. Dave took the extra time to explain to me in layman's terms the on-going issues with the house: which needed immediate attention, which are normal for a house of its age, and which issues are more of a personal preference for improvement but are not critical to the life of the house and are not a danger to create further more expensive repairs.
Tim P.
Feb 16, 2014
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Dave is incredibly thorough. He's a professional engineer so he was able to provide me with a very detailed diagnosis on a house with a sinking back porch/addition and a settled foundation.
He gives you a list of exactly what needs to be dealt with now, within the next year, and within the next 5 years.
He was also very responsive over the phone, and I was able to schedule a same-day inspection due to a cancellation. He is probably overkill for a condo inspection but for a home you really can't beat Pioli.
He gives you a list of exactly what needs to be dealt with now, within the next year, and within the next 5 years.
He was also very responsive over the phone, and I was able to schedule a same-day inspection due to a cancellation. He is probably overkill for a condo inspection but for a home you really can't beat Pioli.
Chuan L.
Jan 06, 2012
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Chris O.
Sep 22, 2011
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President of my Condo Owner's Association, Criterium Pioli was recommended to me by the condo inspector I used for purchasing my home. We had an appointment all set to go to inspect the entire property for maintenance concerns and they never showed. I called 10 minutes after our scheduled time, voicemail. I called 30 minutes after our scheduled time, voicemail. I called the next day and left a 3rd message asking for a return call, nothing. It's been a week and I haven't been contacted.
Unprofessional, unreliable and not worth wasting my time on. DO NOT USE THEM.
Unprofessional, unreliable and not worth wasting my time on. DO NOT USE THEM.
Denice R.
Apr 08, 2009
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Many consider Criterium-Pioli Engineers to be like the creme de la creme of full service consulting engineers. Their history in Seattle is extensive as they've been doing their thing since 1973.
For my clients who want to reach deeper into their wallets to pay for Criterium-Pioli's services, they receive an inspection performed by a licensed professional engineer!!! In Washington State, only licensed professional engineers can legally comment on the structural integrity of a building. They can take on the tough stuff.
You can hire Criterium-Pioli for regular old home inspections, exhaustive
For my clients who want to reach deeper into their wallets to pay for Criterium-Pioli's services, they receive an inspection performed by a licensed professional engineer!!! In Washington State, only licensed professional engineers can legally comment on the structural integrity of a building. They can take on the tough stuff.
You can hire Criterium-Pioli for regular old home inspections, exhaustive
