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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.
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…
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…
A strong burst of winds moves up from Oregon tonight. Strongest winds will likely only last a few hours but will be enough to cause local power outages and tree damage! #wawx pic.twitter.com/nIiZG1L… Are you prepared for power outages? Many homes have gas fireplaces that are designed to work in the Read more…
I make a lot of recommendations for home repairs. One of the most common is for HVAC professionals, and there is a company I have been recommending for years. No more. I actually used to have their business card on my website, but after today’s inspection I have taken it down. Here Read more…
I just got this inspection request. We inspect it all, including homes for pigs. Pictures to come later!
Some of the best study materials are the quizzes we give our students. The class is now taking a 100 question electrical quiz, soon we go over the answers. These are all eye-opening experiences, testing the knowledge you just learned a couple days ago. Here are some sample questions: How many feet Read more…
We lost a colleague the other day in Florida. This tragedy reminds us to always use the utmost care when inspecting homes. He was killed using a pole camera when it touched a power line. There are dozens of items we look at that where there can be significant risks. May William Spear rest in Read more…
Our list is always growing. We are proud of our graduates and happy to make referrals. We have licensed inspector referrals from all over Washington State. All our members have completed our rigorous training program and mentored by licensed inspectors. All inspections are performed to Washington State Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. These high standards Read more…
They are taking their final exams, soon we pass out certificates and enjoy an adult beverage to celebrate with our students. Our next class starts in just a few weeks!
We have taught this class a dozen times now and we have had many requests for a class that can be completed within a 2 week period. We have heard you and the next upcoming class will also be taught on Monday to Saturday on 2 consecutive weeks. That is 12 Read more…
Sit back, relax and let someone do the driving for you to class as you review your study materials. Burien Transit Center located at 14900 4th Ave SW is only 0.4 miles from the classroom. If you prefer to use transit, you will have access to the Burien Transit Center Read more…
Interested in a Home Inspection Career? School of Professional Home Inspection (SOPHI) is your first step toward becoming a Licensed Home Inspector, offering interactive and informative course material taught by experienced professionals who truly value your long-term success, even beyond the classroom. Whether you plan to join an established team Read more…
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We take walks around the neighborhood with the class. 120 hours is a long time to sit in a classroom and it is always interesting to see and touch real homes. Hearing about a product and seeing it on a screen is not the same as tapping on it, touching Read more…
Most of you have heard me talk about the importance of water alarms. Today technology has come a long way in protecting your home. Flooding damage and mold in homes are one of the most common claims on homeowners insurance According to the website water damage defense in 2013, insurance claims Read more…
I have always warned people about excessive lint in the dryer vent. On today’s inspection we found this burnt hole where the dryer venting caught on fire. Be sure you have these maintained. “The U.S. Fire Administration (part of FEMA) cites that there are 2900 home clothes dryer fires every year Read more…
Good parents are always on the lookout to make their homes safe for their children. We install safety latches on cabinets, secure dangerous cleaners, medicines and chemicals to prevent accidental poisoning and protect children from outlets by covering unused receptacles to prevent shocks. One of the most overlooked dangers in the Read more…
In Washington State, we have a law that establishes the minimum requirements for the Standards of Practice for a home inspection. The state law exam has 24 multiple-choice questions, all are based on this standard. Most customers really don’t understand these standards. During the home inspection often the clients are so excited Read more…
This kitchen install has a few plumbing issues under the sink, what should the caption be? Here is another view..
Just passed out our certificates and we now have our summer session on the calendar. New inspection careers begin with top notch inspection and you can get that in 12 intensive instruction days at our classroom just south of Seattle. 929 SW 152nd St unit A, Burien, WA 98166 July Read more…