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Pre-Listing &
Inspection Repair
Tacoma WA

Inspection findings that kill transactions are almost always structural — dry rot, crawl space damage, sill plate deterioration, floor joist failure. We fix them on transaction timelines with written repair documentation that satisfies buyers, lenders, and agents. One licensed GC. Fixed price. No surprises at closing.

  • Pre-listing repairs — fix it before the inspector finds it
  • Post-inspection repairs — fast turnaround on buyer requests
  • Written repair documentation for FHA, VA, and conventional lenders
  • Fixed lump-sum pricing — no open-ended scopes during escrow
  • Structural, dry rot, crawl space, and GC-direct scope only
  • Works directly with agents, escrow, and transaction coordinators
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$350
Pre-Listing or Post-Inspection Diagnostic
  • Full structural assessment of inspection findings
  • Hidden scope identified before you price repairs
  • Written findings — lender-ready format
  • Fixed lump-sum repair proposal
  • Timeline commitment for closing date
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$350 credited in full toward repair scope when you proceed.

Who We Work With

Sellers. Buyers. Agents.
Everyone on the Transaction.

Pre-listing and inspection repairs touch every party in a real estate transaction. We work directly with all of them — on the same fixed-price, documented, licensed-GC standard.

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Sellers

Fix structural findings before they appear on the buyer's inspection report — or respond to post-inspection repair requests with professional documentation that holds the deal together.

  • Pre-listing structural assessment
  • Proactive dry rot and crawl space repair
  • Post-inspection buyer-requested repairs
  • Written completion docs for closing
  • Repairs that don't reopen at final walkthrough
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Buyers

Inspection findings on a home you want to buy don't have to kill the deal. We assess the true scope of structural findings and provide a repair-or-credit analysis based on actual cost — not inflated estimates.

  • Independent scope assessment on inspection findings
  • True cost to repair — not inflated negotiation leverage
  • Repair completion before close as deal condition
  • Post-purchase repair planning
  • Lender-required repairs completed and documented
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Real Estate Agents

We work on transaction timelines, communicate directly with escrow, and deliver repair completion documentation in lender-ready format. Deals that might die on structural findings stay alive with the right contractor response speed.

  • Fast response to inspection repair requests
  • Written scope within 48 hours of diagnostic
  • Lender-documentation-ready completion reports
  • Escrow and TC-compatible communication
  • Consistent priority for repeat agent relationships
What We Fix

Inspection Findings
We Handle Directly

These are the structural findings that appear most frequently on Tacoma home inspection reports and most often trigger lender holds or deal re-negotiations. All direct GC scope under license #APCONL*825QO — no subcontracting the structural work.

GC Direct

Dry Rot & Wood Rot

The most common Tacoma inspection finding. Full rot excision, structural rebuild, and moisture source correction — not surface patching that fails re-inspection.

GC Direct

Crawl Space Structural

Sagging floors, deteriorated joists, damaged sill plates, and vapor barrier failures. Full structural repair with moisture correction — not cosmetic improvement.

GC Direct

Floor Joist Repair

Sistering, partial replacement, or full joist replacement. Soft and bouncy floors — cause identified and structurally corrected, not shimmed and closed in.

GC Direct

Sill Plate & Rim Joist

Deteriorated sill plates from ground moisture — one of the most common Pierce County structural findings on older homes. Replaced correctly with pressure-treated material and moisture barrier.

GC Direct

Deck & Balcony Structural

Ledger connections, post bases, beam and joist deterioration, and handrail code compliance. Structural repair to code — not cosmetic refinishing that masks the problem.

GC Direct

Subfloor Repair

Delaminated, deteriorated, or soft subfloor from moisture exposure. Full removal and replacement — not coverage with new flooring over a failed substrate.

GC Coordinated

Plumbing Findings

We coordinate licensed plumbing contractors (RCW 18.106) for inspection findings involving supply lines, drain conditions, and water heater issues. GC manages the full scope.

GC Coordinated

Electrical Findings

Licensed electrical contractors (RCW 19.28) coordinated for panel, wiring, and GFCI findings. Documentation produced for lender compliance.

Lender Hold Risk

Foundation & Structural

Foundation findings, structural load path concerns, and seismic strap deficiencies — assessed and scoped for lender documentation. We identify what requires a structural engineer referral versus what is direct GC repair scope.

The Credit vs. Repair Decision

Why Repairs Beat Credits
on Structural Findings

Sellers consistently underestimate what credits actually cost them versus completing the repairs with a licensed contractor. Here is the real comparison on the structural findings we see most frequently in Tacoma transactions.

Finding Type
Credit Strategy
Repair Strategy
Dry rot — exterior siding and framing
Buyer demands 2–3× actual cost. Lender may still hold.
Fixed price. Lender hold cleared. Deal proceeds.
Crawl space sill plate deterioration
Buyer's agent inflates scope. Re-negotiation opens.
Licensed GC docs kill the re-negotiation leverage.
Sagging floor / joist damage
FHA/VA lender will not proceed. Credit is irrelevant.
Repair clears lender condition. Transaction continues.
Deck structural — ledger and posts
Buyer walks citing safety. Credit rejected.
Repair with permit documentation = deal stays alive.
Electrical panel findings
Lender hold regardless of credit amount.
Licensed electrical completion docs clear the hold.

Working With a Real Estate Agent?

Send us the inspection report and closing date. We review the structural findings, confirm what is direct GC scope versus coordinated trade work, and deliver a written scope with fixed pricing and a timeline commitment — within 48 hours of the diagnostic. Agents who refer transactions consistently get the same priority response and documentation standard every time.

Our Process

Report In.
Repaired. Documented. Closed.

We built our process around transaction timelines — not contractor convenience. Every step produces a deliverable that moves the transaction forward.

1

Send Us the Inspection Report

Send the inspection report and closing date to 253-891-9622 or through our contact form. We review the findings and identify what is direct GC scope, what requires trade coordination, and what may need a structural engineer referral — before we schedule anything.

2

$350 On-Site Diagnostic

We assess all flagged findings on site — including what the inspector flagged but did not fully scope. Structural findings consistently have more extent than the inspection report shows. We map the real scope before pricing. $350 credited toward repair.

3

Fixed Lump-Sum Proposal

Written repair proposal with fixed lump-sum pricing — not a range. Scope clearly delineated. Timeline commitment for your closing date. Formatted for agent, escrow, and lender review.

4

Repairs Completed on Timeline

We perform GC-direct structural work ourselves and coordinate any licensed trade work under GC oversight. Closing date is treated as a hard deadline. We do not miss it without advance notice and an alternative plan.

5

Lender-Ready Completion Documentation

Written repair completion documentation — scope performed, materials, GC license number, date of completion — formatted for FHA, VA, and conventional lender requirements. Delivered at job completion, not days later.

Send Us the Report

$350
Diagnostic · Credited Toward Repairs
  • Inspection report reviewed same day
  • On-site diagnostic — real scope, not report scope
  • Fixed lump-sum pricing within 48 hours
  • Timeline commitment for closing date
  • Lender-ready completion documentation
Get a Repair Scope → 📞 253-891-9622
✓ 5-Year Guarantee — All Structural Repair Scope
Common Questions

Pre-Listing & Inspection Repair
FAQ

Timeline depends on scope. Straightforward structural repairs — dry rot excision, sill plate sections, subfloor patches, joist sistering — are typically completable within 5–10 business days after scope confirmation. Complex multi-system repairs may require 10–21 days. Send us the inspection report and closing date and we give you a direct answer on feasibility. We do not take work we cannot complete on the timeline we commit to.
Yes. We provide written repair completion documentation including scope performed, materials used, and GC license number — formatted to satisfy lender requirements for FHA, VA, and conventional financing repair conditions. APCON LLC holds WA GC License APCONL*825QO. Many lenders require that repairs be performed by a licensed contractor with documented scope. Our standard completion documentation meets that requirement. If your lender has a specific form or format, send it to us and we complete it.
Credits are almost always priced at 2–3× the actual repair cost — buyers and their agents price in uncertainty and negotiating leverage. A completed repair with licensed contractor documentation removes the uncertainty entirely. On structural findings — dry rot, crawl space, sill plate — repairs also prevent lender holds that a credit cannot resolve. FHA and VA lenders frequently require structural repairs to be completed as a condition of financing, regardless of what credit amount is offered.
Our direct GC scope covers the structural findings most common on Tacoma inspection reports: dry rot and wood rot excision and rebuild, crawl space structural repair, floor joist sistering and replacement, sill plate and rim joist repair, subfloor repair, and deck and balcony structural repair. We coordinate licensed plumbing, electrical, and mechanical contractors for trade-specific findings under GC oversight. We also assess foundation and structural load path findings and identify what requires a structural engineer referral versus what is direct GC repair scope.
Yes. We work directly with listing agents, buyer's agents, and transaction coordinators. We understand escrow timelines, lender documentation requirements, and the cost of a delayed closing. Agents can send us inspection reports directly at 253-891-9622. We review findings, schedule the diagnostic, and deliver a written scope with fixed pricing and timeline commitment — in a format that works for your transaction workflow. Agents who refer transactions consistently receive the same priority response and documentation standard on every deal.

Inspection Report In Hand?
Send It to Us.

We review findings, schedule the diagnostic, and deliver a fixed repair price with a closing-date timeline commitment. Lender-ready documentation at completion. One licensed GC. No surprises.

253-891-9622