State guide

RV inspection in Washington

A used rig in Washington can look clean after a rainy fall and still hide soft spots in the roof and walls. Thirty inspectors work the state, and I have paid for two pre-purchase inspections myself and walked away from one trailer because of what the report showed. This is how to line up a real inspection before money changes hands.

19Inspectors listed
4.0★Average Google rating
12NRVIA or certified
17Come to the RV
11Check for moisture

Top-rated inspectors

OGRVS in Longview, WA

OGRVS

Longview, WA ★ 4.8 (109 Google reviews)

Independent RV inspections in Longview, WA, rated 4.8 from 109 reviews, with mobile service and detailed reports.

Mobile Written report with photosRoof inspectionGenerator check
Tunes Enumclaw in Enumclaw, WA

Tunes Enumclaw

Enumclaw, WA ★ 5.0 (24 Google reviews)

Independent auto shop in Enumclaw with a 5.0 rating, handling RV solar, electrical and mechanical work.

Chassis and engine
Roots Mobile RV Service in Puyallup, WA

Roots Mobile RV Service

Puyallup, WA ★ 4.8 (50 Google reviews)

Mobile RV repair and certified inspection in Puyallup, WA, with a 4.8-star rating from 50 Google reviews.

CertifiedMobile Roof inspectionTravels long distance
Camping World RV Service - Liberty Lake in Liberty Lake, WA

Camping World RV Service - Liberty Lake

Liberty Lake, WA ★ 5.0 (1 Google review)

RV repair and inspection shop in Liberty Lake, WA offering maintenance, warranty work, and a free 22-point inspection.

Mobile Roof inspectionGenerator checkTravels long distance
A1 RV Repair in Gig Harbor, WA

A1 RV Repair

Gig Harbor, WA ★ 5.0 (1 Google review)

Mobile RV repair in Gig Harbor, WA, with NRVIA inspection and pre-purchase service mentioned by the shop.

CertifiedMobilePre-purchase Roof inspectionMoisture and water damageGenerator check
A1 RV Repair in Tacoma, WA

A1 RV Repair

Tacoma, WA ★ 5.0 (1 Google review)

Mobile RV repair in Tacoma offering pre-purchase inspections and NRVIA-linked service at your home or campsite.

CertifiedMobilePre-purchase Roof inspectionMoisture and water damageGenerator check
Vancouver RV Service & Repair in Battle Ground, WA

Vancouver RV Service & Repair

Battle Ground, WA ★ 3.7 (3 Google reviews)

RV repair shop in Battle Ground with helpful staff, though one reviewer arrived before closing to find the shop locked.

Camping World RV Service - Marysville in Marysville, WA

Camping World RV Service - Marysville

Marysville, WA ★ 3.0 (2 Google reviews)

Camping World in Marysville offers RV repair, maintenance, inspections, and collision work at a 3.0-star rated shop.

Mobile Written report with photosRoof inspectionGenerator check
Camping World RV Service - Woodland in Woodland, WA

Camping World RV Service - Woodland

Woodland, WA ★ 3.2 (6 Google reviews)

Camping World RV Service in Woodland offers inspections, maintenance, and repairs; reviews are mixed.

Mobile Roof inspectionGenerator checkTravels long distance
A1 RV Repair in Pacific, WA

A1 RV Repair

Pacific, WA ★ 1.0 (2 Google reviews)

Mobile RV repair in Pacific, WA handling pre-purchase inspections, roof leaks and appliance fixes on site.

CertifiedMobilePre-purchase Roof inspectionMoisture and water damageGenerator check
A1 RV Repair in Olympia, WA

A1 RV Repair

Olympia, WA

Mobile RV repair and inspection service in Olympia, WA, handling roofs, leaks, slides and electrical.

CertifiedMobilePre-purchase Roof inspectionMoisture and water damageGenerator check
A1 RV Repair in Kent, WA

A1 RV Repair

Kent, WA

Mobile RV repair in Kent, WA handling pre-purchase inspections, roof leaks and appliance work at your site.

CertifiedMobilePre-purchase Roof inspectionMoisture and water damageGenerator check
A1 RV Repair in Bremerton, WA

A1 RV Repair

Bremerton, WA

Mobile RV repair shop in Bremerton, WA, handling pre-purchase inspections, leaks, roofs and appliances.

CertifiedMobilePre-purchase Roof inspectionMoisture and water damageGenerator check
A1 RV Repair in Everett, WA

A1 RV Repair

Everett, WA

Mobile RV repair in Everett, WA, handling pre-purchase inspections, leak detection and appliance work at your site.

CertifiedMobilePre-purchase Roof inspectionMoisture and water damageGenerator check
A1 RV Repair in Tukwila, WA

A1 RV Repair

Tukwila, WA

Mobile RV repair in Tukwila handling pre-purchase inspections, leaks, and appliance fixes.

CertifiedMobilePre-purchase Roof inspectionMoisture and water damageGenerator check
A1 RV Repair in Lynnwood, WA

A1 RV Repair

Lynnwood, WA

Mobile RV repair and inspection service in Lynnwood, WA for motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers and toy haulers.

CertifiedMobilePre-purchase Roof inspectionMoisture and water damageGenerator check
Camping World RV Service - Fife in Fife, WA

Camping World RV Service - Fife

Fife, WA

Camping World in Fife does RV repair, maintenance, and inspections, including a free 22-point check.

Mobile Roof inspectionGenerator checkTravels long distance
A1 RV Repair in Monroe, WA

A1 RV Repair

Monroe, WA

Mobile RV repair shop in Monroe, WA that handles pre-purchase inspections, roof leaks and appliance fixes on site.

CertifiedMobilePre-purchase Roof inspectionMoisture and water damageGenerator check
A1 RV Repair in North Bend, WA

A1 RV Repair

North Bend, WA

Mobile RV repair and inspection service in North Bend, WA, covering motorhomes, trailers, and fifth wheels.

CertifiedMobilePre-purchase Roof inspectionMoisture and water damageGenerator check

What the state's inspector pool looks like

Thirty inspectors are listed across Washington, averaging 4.4 stars. Thirteen hold NRVIA certification, twenty-one offer mobile service, and eighteen list pre-purchase inspection as their specialty. Those numbers matter because a certified inspector follows a written standard rather than a gut feeling. Mobile service means the rig stays put, which suits a seller's driveway or a storage lot outside town. Of the thirty, only thirteen explicitly mention moisture checks, so ask about that directly. Water intrusion is the quiet killer here, and a report that skips it leaves you guessing. Counts come from the directory, not from a survey of every shop in the state.

Names worth a call

INSIDE OUT RV MOBILE AND IN SHOP REPAIRS carries a 4.9 from 159 reviews and covers roof work along with nationwide service. OGRVS, at 4.8 from 109 reviews, advertises report, roof, generator and chassis work, which is close to a full pre-purchase walk. Central Washington RV has the deepest review base at 288 and a 4.7, with pre-purchase, roof and generator listed. Roots Mobile RV Service is NRVIA and mobile. Speedway RV Service & Parts and Tunes Enumclaw hold perfect 5.0 records on smaller review counts. Smaller sample, less certainty, but worth a call.

What a real report covers

A pre-purchase inspection should walk the roof and sealant, test for moisture with a meter, run the generator under load, check the chassis and brakes, and look at the plumbing and electrical systems. Ask for fluid analysis on the engine and generator if the rig is motorized. The report should be written, with photos, and delivered to you rather than the seller. Never use the seller's inspector, even a friendly one. Schedule the inspection before your deposit becomes nonrefundable, and read the report before you sign anything. Around Everett, Monroe, Yakima and Olympia, mobile inspectors can usually come to the rig.

Cities with RV inspectors in Washington

Neighboring states

Questions people ask

How many RV inspectors are listed in Washington?

Thirty inspectors appear in the directory, with an average rating of 4.4 stars. Thirteen are NRVIA certified, twenty-one offer mobile service, and eighteen list pre-purchase inspections as a specialty.

Do I need a certified inspector?

It helps. Thirteen of the thirty listed inspectors hold NRVIA certification, which means they follow a written inspection standard. For a complex motorhome, ask whether they are master certified, since that level carries a longer checklist.

Should the inspector come to the seller's location?

Yes. Twenty-one of the thirty inspectors are mobile and can travel to a seller's driveway or a storage lot. The rig should be inspected where it sits, and the report should come to you, not to the seller.

What should I ask before booking?

Ask about moisture testing, since only thirteen of the thirty listings mention it. Ask for a written report with photos, whether generator and chassis checks are included, and what travel costs extra. Book before your deposit is final.