"I am a Realtor on Vashon Island. A client of mine had a home inspection done and the inspector called attention to flaws in the stucco type siding and recommend that we have an expert in that siding take a look. I called Sound Exterior Inspections and they sent someone out the very next day.

The inspector they sent did a methodical inspection of the outside of the home and wrote up notes that were clear and easy to understand. He answered my questions and was very knowledgeable and pleasant. My clients were able to give those notes to a contractor to make the needed repairs and they were very grateful for the quick response and the excellent work."

Emma Amiad
Broker, Amiad & Associates

EIFS and Stucco Inspection Services

Inspection Services We Offer

Determine product and manufacturer, if applicable, of plaster cladding installed on dwelling/building;
Determine if manufacturer's specifications were adhered to during installation and whether all components are present and functioning properly;
Determine life expectancy and future performance of sealants;
Perform a moisture survey to determine if moisture intrusion is present;
Provide a detailed written and photographic report of inspection to client;
Provide a detailed scope of remedial work necessary to bring exterior cladding up to industry standards, manufacturer's specifications, or Moisture Warranty Corporation's requirements for the purpose of purchasing a MoistureFree Warranty;
Remediation follow-up inspection including a detailed written and photographic report documenting that remedial work was completed to industry standards or Moisture Warranty's protocol for the purpose of obtaining a warranty;
Remedial consulting during the remediation process consisting of periodic on-site inspections including detailed written and photographic reports documenting the remediation process;
Consulting services to assist homeowners, building owners, and contractors to determine the best type of exterior plaster cladding for specific projects;
Commercial and residential third party inspections during the installation of stucco and EIFS claddings.

Remedial Consulting Services

Sound Exterior Inspections, LLC provides remedial consulting during the remediation of stucco and EIFS (Exterior Insulating Finish Systems) claddings to document the remediation process.

When it is determined that remediation is necessary upon completion of initial inspection, and at the request of the homeowner/building owner, we will assist the owner in determining the necessary remediation.

Upon commencement of the remediation, our inspector will make periodic site-visits throughout the remediation including photographing and documenting the remediation process and procedures, as well as meeting with the homeowner/building owner and/or its contractors to discuss industry standards, the exterior cladding manufacturer's specifications and issuance of manufacturer's warranty, if applicable.

This service includes detailed written and photographic reports documenting the exterior plaster remediation process.

Third Party Inspection Services

Third party inspections have become a very common practice in the plaster industry for quality control purposes. Sound Exterior Inspections, LLC provides third party inspection services to homeowners and building owners during the installation of stucco and EIFS (Exterior Insulating Finish Systems) claddings.

Our inspector will make periodic site-visits at specific stages of the exterior plaster application photographing and documenting the application process and procedures, as well as meeting with the building owner and/or its contractors to discuss industry standards, the plaster manufacturer's specifications and issuance of manufacturer's warranty, if applicable.

We provide detailed written and photographic reports documenting the exterior plaster application, components installed, specific details observed and recommendations made by the inspector during site visits.

DryvitCARE Program

When it is determined upon completion of inspection of the EIFS cladding installed on a commercial building that remediation is required to restore the cladding, it is often recommended that the DryvitCARE program be utilized.

The DryvitCARE program is designed for use over any manufacturer's EIFS claddings. Dryvit requires the use of their products to qualify for their warranty. For further information, please contact us or visit www.dryvit.com.