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Each year, thousands of American families suffer swimming pool tragedies—drownings and near-drownings of young children. The majority of deaths and injuries in pools and spas involve young children ages 1 to 3 and occur in residential settings
We just wrapped up our twenty first Home Inspection Fundamentals class (whew!) and I was going over our student’s exit surveys. Thank you for choosing SOPHI Greg. was a pleasure to have you in class. What would help to make this class more effective? “I wouldn’t change a thing. I can’t Read more
Home inspection is a job where you are always on the road. The commute from one job to another can often take up several hours or more a week. Now you can pass the time by listening to an informative, intriguing podcast about your profession. When Preston Sandlin created ” Read more
Floating homes also offer the benefits of living on top of the water. Unlike houseboats, however, a floating home is designed to stay put, much like a traditional land dwelling home. Both types of unique structures require extra inspection and particular attention traditional homes do not
Independence Day is just a few days away! Summer holidays are hot and fun. Many people have the day off to barbecue, lounge near the pool, lake or beach. Most Americans do not think the day is complete without the magical, colorful, booming tradition of fireworks. The use of fireworks Read more
Septic systems can be a great alternative to traditional sewer systems. They are more economical, highly efficient, and simply designed. If you have a septic system, make sure you know how to properly maintain it. Absorption Field Never drive over the absorption field with cars, trucks, or heavy equipment. Always Read more
Mold growth in the HVAC system is due to the mold spores contained in the constantly circulated air. These spores embed in the dust, and finally combine with condensation (due to the AC coil or humidity) and quickly grow.
It’s shaping up to be a hot Northwest summer, and we are a week away to the official first day of summer. If you have a pool or are putting one up for the summer, make sure you follow the safety guidelines. Follow the link below to Pool and Spa Read more
We are on our way to the season of sun, fun, and warm evenings under the stars. That’s right, summer is afoot! Here in the Pacific Northwest, we treasure our summers. We are able to spend the day on our deck or patio, tend our garden, and bask in the Read more
GENOA TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) — A family died from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning after a tankless water heater began leaking the poisonous gas at high levels, according to authorities. Police responded to the Reitter family home for a wellness check on May 2, after a concerned family member called 911. After seeing Read more
https://www.nation.com/heres-why-people-are-choosing-trade-school-top-5-reasons/ Trade school. Is it right for you? Chances are, the answer is a yes! Home inspection is a perfect trade for many men and women who want a new challenging career. Home inspection is a vital cog in the housing industry. Around 80% of the homes being bought are Read more
In the Pacific Northwest, you can count on one thing: there will always be rain. Do you know that you can use the rain to make your home more beautiful, protect the environment, and save money? Rain Wise is a local Seattle Public Utilities program that provides rebates to residents Read more
“Rammed earth homes are like building sand castles without that tricky step of flipping the bucket. Instead, the form of the home, which is usually a plywood structure that provides the outline of a wall, is already in place. A cross-grade, or mix, of soils is rammed into the walls, Read more
Did you know that before the 1960s, only about 5% of homes were inspected? Fast forward only a few decades, and that number rapidly grew to approximately 80% ! Read more below about the challenges and triumphs of the trailblazers in the industry. The history shows that home inspection will Read more
Happy Mother’s Day to all the women out there today! We are taking this day to not only celebrate moms but to focus on the amazing women in the home inspection industry. Buying a home is one of the most important decisions people will ever make. Statistics show that Read more
We are excited to announce our participation in Burien Pride! Come celebrate the love, inclusion, and diversity of our local community on June 1st . Visit our booth full of fun, games, rainbows and more ! https://www.facebook.com/events/443198629754590/
Found this distribution panel in a garage today. if you look closely you can see that the main wire on the right side had 3 wires terminating under one lug. One wire is a 12 gauge wire, connected to 50 amps of current. If something were to go wrong that Read more
Source Reuben Saltzman Structure Tech Water leaks and water backups can occur in many places throughout the home. Some of the most likely areas are around water heaters, boilers, sump baskets, lift stations, washing machines, dishwashers, and HVAC equipment with condensate drains. In an effort to reduce screen time for your Read more
Jonathan was a joy to have in our class. He was an enthusiastic, insightful student and is now a great home inspector.
It is code to have 6 mil black plastic vapor barrier in a crawlspace, we will often see no plastic or clear. The clear plastic will grow plants readily, below we found a home with the plants taking over. The vapor barrier will help prevent structural pests by reducing the Read more
Concrete blocks are useful for many parts of the structure of the home. One place we find them is as a pier in a crawlspace. While a concrete block may be structural if used correctly, we find it wrong all the time. They must be turned so the hollow parts Read more
I received this card a couple recently, it is always a pleasure to see our past students ‘working it’ and getting their new businesses up and running. Maureen was one of the top students will make a great home inspector.Maureen Moog SOPHI Certified Home Inspector 206-429-5255 ATS Home Inspection
We love teaching Home Inspection, so rewarding to see our students launching their new careers. One of the best parts is the reviews that students have left us, here are a couple of recent ones. Dillon M. 3/26/2019 I have had to take many CEU and Construction oriented classes through out Read more
We just wrapped up another successful class a couple of days ago, I am looking forward to following our newest students as they pursue their new inspection careers. Next class starts in just a couple of weeks. Call us we love to talk about home inspection. Suzanne passing out the certificates to our class. Here Read more
I want to congratulate Marc, a SOPHI certified home inspector. I look forward to seeing you in the field! Nice Job! Marc Yang – Elite Home Inspection 425-575-0891 Elite Home Inspection Services https://eliteinsp.com/