Safety

Great 1st day of class.  The first day is always the hardest one, we learned all about Washington State Laws and rules.  Washington State laws are the biggest single part of the home inspection exam Tomorrow on to the structures of the home, and hopefully the first field training day looking Read more

The classroom remodel is done! New carpet and expanded teaching space. Next class starts in just over a week. New inspections careers start here.

We find leaky plumbing a lot, and studies have shown that up 14% of the average bill is due to leaks. If your water consumption is high or you feel that you are using a large amount of water, check for leaks To use your water meter to detect leaks, Read more

I had a fellow home inspector share this video on just how fast someone can break into garage.   I never thought it would be so easy.  Watch the this demonstration and see someone get in just 6  seconds.   Of course once they are in the garage, they can take their Read more

As a licensed Home Inspector, we have to take continuing education to maintain our license. Just a couple weeks ago, we were in a class with a representative from Simpson, the company that makes all kind of metal connectors used in construction.  The topic of the day was deck attachments, Read more

Even though vinyl siding is a low maintenance material, it still needs cleaning from time to time to remove dirt and grime. In humid climates vinyl siding may also develop mold or mildew, which should be removed as well. Cleaning instructions are usually available from the vinyl siding manufacturer, and Read more

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Most disposals have a reset button on the bottom. If there is no sound when you turn it on, check to see it the button is popped out. If the disposal makes noise but wont start turning, it is probably jammed. Often you can fix this with a wrench, turning the Read more

Source: University of Minnesota Extension service An Overview of Solutions to Basement Moisture Problems The best way to approach any building problem is to first do the things that are easy and low cost. Then proceed in a logical order doing the next least costly technique with the most positive Read more

Are you ready? As a home inspection educator, I think is very important to consider earthquakes when evaluating a home. In our area, regular earthquakes are a part of life. Everyone should prepare for what will certainly happen again. Utility Shut Offs – If there were a gas leak in this Read more

The following illustrate the type of questions used in the Washington Home Inspector Examination. A gas-fired clothes dryer exhaust vent A. must be at least a class B type vent. B. may vent into a vent or chimney used by a gas furnace. C. must be screened at the duct Read more

This type of water heater uses a compressed gas to produce heat, instead of a resistive electrical heating element.  They can save over 60% of the energy consumed by a standard electric water heater.  This works out to a savings of $320 a year on average.  The cost is about Read more

While inspecting a nice early 1970’s homes electrical panel, we found this neutral bar with several aluminum branch circuit wired connected to it.  So called “old style” aluminum wire can be particularly dangerous and must be identified by the inspector, according to state law. The charring of this wire tells Read more

Prices are: 120 HOUR STATE REQUIRED COURSE FOR HOME INSPECTORS – $2500  with a $500 deposit Field Training –  40 hours – $1000 Computer reporting system with software and training Complete reporting system and 4 hours of training / customizing Call us for details and demonstration –  $500  

First let me say the company you hire is very important. We ONLY recommend hiring independent sewer inspectors.   At $5000 to $25,000 for a major sewer repair, an inspection is important peace of mind.   The sewer is one of the most expensive parts of the home we can’t see. So When Read more

It can be hard to find, but here it is, The Washington State Home Inspector Handbook. It will Give you a great idea what you need to know so you can set your inspection license.  It covers the test subject matter and gives you the breakdown of how each section Read more

What is Moss? source-roofpedia.com: Moss is a plant species that grows really well in moist cool areas. There are many different species of moss. Some common characteristics among these species are that moss does not have flowers or seeds, they must have a damp environment to grow in because they do Read more