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Do you need a mold inspection or a remediator?

2012-01-17T22:21:00.000-08:00

Mold growth is virtually inevitable if a moisture problem is not controlled. If you think you have a mold problem, hire a mold inspection expert to determine the extent of any contamination. In addition to discovering the type and extent of a mold problem, a professional mold inspector will look for the source of your moisture intrusion. Moisture problems need to be identified and corrected as soon as possible because mold can start to grow within 24 to 48 hours after an intrusion.

Lead Paint?

2011-05-03T12:52:00.000-07:00

We offer complete lead paint testing for both personal and professional use. Including HUD and contractor projects.

EPA States:

Why Do You Need to Be Concerned About Lead?

Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead also can be emitted into the air from industrial sources and leaded aviation gasoline, and lead can enter drinking water from plumbing materials. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children six years old and under are most at risk.

Energy Effient Mortgage EEM, What it takes.

2010-01-16T18:11:00.000-08:00

Thinking of applying for a EEM?

What you need to know BEFORE starting the process.

We get many calls to conduct the audit process for a EEM and what we are finding is that the loan officers are too new at this to make the process easy and done right the first time.
Realtor s are also not properly informed and as for most act as they know the process.

Before you get involved in a EEM loan call us FIRST or you'll be sorry!

Pacific Northwest Inspections Group, LLC serves the Seattle, WA Puget Sound Area. Our office is located in Bellevue,WA and we go out as far as Olympia and up to Bellingham. Call 425,608.9553

www.PacificNorthwestInspections.com

Winter is Approaching..get your home energy audit today

2009-10-17T19:19:00.000-07:00

That is right, winter is about here. Does your home have a properly fitted winter coat?
Call us to get a Home energy Audit and we will test your home with our duct blaster and door blower equipment and find your energy waste. our thermal scan of your home will also point out bad areas of wall insulation this is the only way to find this loss. call today 425.608.9553

Maple Valley,WA Inspector - Home Energy Audits

2009-06-05T23:21:00.000-07:00

Maple Valley A Suburb of Seattle

Maple Valley Washington is a growing community and recreational opportunity. Skiing and hiking are only a 45 minute drive away at,Crystal Mountain, or Snoqualmie Summit.

The greater Maple Valley area is defined by the Tahoma School District boundaries and also includes Kent & part of Renton. The City of Maple Valley, is a growing community. The rural portion of Maple Valley fall within unincorporated King County and offers homes on acreage. Population is approximately 29,800 (City of Maple Valley approximately 17,300). Median age is 35 and median income is $80,000.

The Maple Valley housing market is comprised predominantly of single family homes in a variety of settings...and is growing. Let our local inspectors inspect your new Maple Valley home! We also do Home Energy Audits!

Building Drainage Inspection - a Dry Crawlspace

2008-12-05T15:44:00.000-08:00

Worried about water coming into your basement or crawlspace? Here are some tips on keeping yours dry.

* Place gutters on your home. Otherwise water will gather at the basis of your home, next to the foundation walls. If this occurs, the water may end up in the basement and crawlspace.

* If you happened to have a roof drainage system installed, make sure that it is functioning properly. Roof drainage systems effectively collect water off of the roof and send it to the downspouts. Make sure that the downspouts are transporting the water as far away from the home as possible.

* Where ever a paved area meets the foundation wall, apply some caulking or sealant. Caulk and sealant can play a bigger role than you may have expected in maintaining a dry basement.

* One reason you may be experiencing water problems in your crawlspace or basement may be because of "construction moisture".

While installing a poured wall basement and floor slab there is about four hundred gallons of water in the concrete. In block construction, the floor slab would have about two hundred gallons of water.

This water escapes into your basement in the form of humidity. To help prevent this water vapor, circulate air into the basement and run a dehumidifier for three to five weeks. Humidity can play a major role in preventing you from having a dry crawlspace and basement.

* Another reason you may have water in your basement is due to the internal moisture. To reduce the moisture in your crawlspace and/or basement, you should make sure the plumbing is leak-free. Keep the doors going into your basement closed, and chemically or mechanically dehumidify the air. Be sure to empty the drain pan or run it to a drain!

* Another area to check in your basement, are the window wells. Are they clean and well maintained? You may want to use plastic covers and metal housings for window areas.

* Check the ground around your home. Make sure that the ground has a positive slope of drainage away from the home. Dirt needs to be added around the home every couple of years due to settling.

* Another thing to be advised about is ventilation. As discussed earlier, concrete absorbs moisture. In the summer months, the humidity can make a basement damp or wet.

If this is a problem with your crawlspace / basement, a dehumidifier is the suggested cure, once again.

* If using a sump pump, make sure it works and is running in good condition. If you don't have a sump pump, check into getting one.

These tips may not clear your water problem a hundred percent, but they will sure help reduce the problem. Following these tips ensures you to save a lot of money, and maintain a dry basement and/or crawlspace.

Everett,WA Home Energy Audit Inspection

2008-10-27T21:34:00.000-07:00

How much would you save if you were to replace those old windows and doors? Do they need replacing? Is the 80% furnace in need of an upgrade? or what about the insulation in the crawlspace is the R-value what it should be? How much would we save if we added more insulation? What is the expected recovery on cost of upgrades?

WOW that is a lot of questions! Need answers? Just order our Home Energy Audit Inspection and those answers and more is what you will receive in your customized home energy audit inspection report! Call 425.608.9553 or visit our website and fill out an online inspection request form 24/7 !! PacificNorthwestInspections.com - Winter is about here and the time to get your energy audit performed by our certified inspectors is now!

Seattle Area Inspector Services

2008-10-20T22:25:00.001-07:00

Seattle Building Inspector Services

Certified Mold Inspections
Radon
EIFS Inspections
Water Test
Condo Property Condition Inspections
Condo Reverse Study Program
Septic Inspections Level I and II
Well Inspections
Asbestos Testing
Thermal Image Inspections
Roof
EMF Inspections (Electro Magnetic Fields)
IAQ (Indoor Air Quaility) Inspection
Pool Inspection / Water Testing
All Phase Inspections
AHERA Inspections - Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act
Insurance
Perform ASTM F2170 relative humidity test
Soil Testing
Lead Testing (Soil / Paint)
Energy Audit Inspections
Pre Sale Inspections
Property Maintenance Inspection Program
Termite - SPI Licensed Structural Pest Inspector
EH&S Inspections
Home Warranty Inspections
FHA Inspections
Granite Radiation Inspections
Crawlspace / Attic / Basment - Mold Condition Monitoring Systems

Asbestos Inspections

2008-10-06T22:05:00.000-07:00

Asbestos Inspections For Demolition/Renovation Asbestos inspections are performed by certified AHERA building inspectors following the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency's (PSCAA) Regulation III, Article 4 requirements, and OSHA/s (L& I) Good Faith inspection requirements under (WAC) 296-62-07721

More Details:

- Collect samples of suspect asbestos- containing building materials.

- Analyze samples in an NVLAP accredited laboratory as specified by EPA

- Identify Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM)- Provide inspection report (required for demolition permit)

Seattle Bellevue Energy audit Inspection

2008-10-03T20:09:00.000-07:00

More and more home owners are turning to Pacific Northwest Inspections Group, LLC to conduct professional energy audit inspections for both commercial and residential property. These audit provide the owners with detailed information needed to make an informed decision on improving energy efficiency.

PNWIG perform more energy audits in the Fall than any other season. With the temperature being in the perfect range to conduct these inspections yet giving you still the advantage of time before winter hits ands the cold can enter ones home.

A drafty home is a sick home..call 425.608.9553 and give your home a health check!

Mold is not always the one to blame.

2008-08-26T18:06:00.000-07:00

Feeling tired and always slightly sick? Think that moldy bathroom is to blame?
Not always, our mold inspections do come clean. Have you giving any thought to your drinking water? Thats right, water is not always as safe as we would like to think. Poor drinking water can cause illness and similar sings of mold illnesses.

Did you know that people in the United States get sick each and every year from water they drink from their faucet.

Yes, tap water makes roughly 7 million people sick every year, yet no one really thinks about that when a family member is ill. They just feel they contacted a virus from another person. However, you may need to look at your own kitchen faucet the next time you have an intestinal disorder or a stomach ailment.

Call us today for a complete water inspection of your home. If it goes into your body isn't it worth knowing it is safe?
Call 425.608.9553 or visit our inspection website.

Seattle Area Pool Inspections / Testing

2008-08-18T17:38:00.000-07:00

Pacific Northwest Inspections Group. LLC offers complete pool inspections. We inspect the heating system, pumps, filter and also perform water testing. Our inspectors are certified Pool and Spa operators in the State of Washington and provide the service that is needed to evaluate a pools condition. Is your pool service company performing properly chemical treatments? Is the PH where it is needed? What about the Chlorine levels? Call us for a professional inspection of you pool today. 425.608.9553

Logs saved from fireplace

2008-07-26T18:38:00.000-07:00

A home located in Issaquah, WA gave a few logs a second life as support to take the sag out of the floor. Not a wise choice of lumber with logs being directly in contact with ground water stauration will soon cause more issues than just a sagging floor. Also noted in the photo the lack of insulation and lack of vapor barrior. Now you know why the DIY does not always save you money. Call a professional for even the smallest jobs.

Call Pacific Northwest Inspections Group,LLC @ 425.608.9553 and get an inspection ordered today! Protect your investment before those small repair jobs end up costing you thousands.

Burn the House Down

2008-07-26T16:25:00.000-07:00

Our inspection on this Bothell,Wa home found the insulation was placed up against the furnace vent and was acutually burning the paper facing. Our inspection possible saved this familys home and life! Proptect your family and order our Home maintiance inspection for your home today. Call 425.608.9553 or visit our inspection website!

Energy Audit Inspection

2008-07-23T00:09:00.000-07:00

After completing and inspection for a Kirkland,WA resident our inspection revealed disconnected duct work under insulation. Heating company recommeded a new furnace and the window company told owners window needed replaced and was the cause of high heating bills. That is where we steped in and saved the owner $20,000 with energy repairs costing under $3,000. Before you upgrade your hmes windows and heating system call us for an energy audit inspections and get your home energy loss facts! Call today 425.608.9553 or visit our website!

Mold in Seattle,Wa Toxic Indeed!

2008-06-22T20:08:00.000-07:00

Only our certified lab results could confirm that this black mold in a new build home was indeed Toxic Mold. A simple fix of the exterior water spigot could have prevented the area requiring complete drywall removal. The cost of the removal of this 12x12 room wast at a cost of $5,800.00 !! Upon our reinspection after the remediation we even found the remediator did a poor job. Complete dryout fans where not used leaving this job back in a contamination condition. This is why an independent inspection company is vital in protecting your investment. Call us today 425.608.9553

Photo on the right is the completed job, notice the wet corner. If this area is insulated and covered back with drywall the airborne spores could result back into another mold problem! Visit our website to find out more on getting a professional mold inspection.

Mold in Seattle

2008-06-17T18:23:00.000-07:00

What does this picture have to do with mold?

This common problem actually can give mold exactly what it needs to thrive inside your homes walls without detection. Usually the homeowner calls us with a odor problem. Our thermal imaging cameras reveal water damaged on the walls while our fiber optic camera brings the interior of the walls hidden secrets to the table. Order and inspection today and get your home on our inspection program to protect your investment! Call us today 425.608.9553 Serving State of Washington.

Where's the roof? A Kirkland,Wa Home Inspection

2008-06-17T18:00:00.000-07:00

Home owners in the Pacific Northwest have one thing in common.... Trees. Our home inspection reports all too often contain the most obvious problem that causes much damage to buildings and that is landscaping getting out of control. Trees and bushes get neglected and can cause many issues from root systems to the simple shade issue. The sun provides the UV rays needed to kill mold and keep building materials dry. As a property owner we recommend inspections every year and getting setup on our "Home Maintenance" Inspection program. Let us keep your home healthy!

Hey watch that roof !

2008-06-02T22:38:00.000-07:00

Seattle area siding crew installs siding with great care....but what about the roofing material that is getting trampled? New build inspections are critical here in the State of Washington. A local building code inspector would not report on this condition, although it can create future disasters and costly repairs in the thousands. Is it just a cosmetic issue? What are the builders project managers getting paid to do?

Dupont Ft Lewis home Inspection

2008-06-02T22:29:00.001-07:00

New roof install on a Ft. Lewis area home needs replacement?

You would new think when you buy a NEW home the roof would need replaced. The poor install job on this home needs just that. This buyer would have been in the hole $6,800.00 without our inspection. So before you buy call the pros @ 425.608.9553 or visit our inspection site!