Maple Valley,WA Inspector - Home Energy Audits

Maple Valley A Suburb of Seattle

Nestled beside the picturesque Cascade Foothill Mountain Range, approximately 20 miles Southeast of Seattle, Maple Valley Washington is a growing community rich in History and recreational opportunity. Skiing and hiking are only a 45 minute drive away at,Crystal Mountain, or Snoqualmie Summit. Boating and jet-skiing on Lake Sawyer, or swimming at Lake Wilderness are some favorite warm weather activities.

The greater Maple Valley area is defined by the Tahoma School District boundaries and also includes Hobart, Ravensdale & part of Renton. The City of Maple Valley, which incorporated in 1997, is where you'll find traditional subdivisions and retail shops. The rural portion of Maple Valley falls within unincorporated King County and is comprised mostly of homes on acreage. Population is approximately 29,600 (City of Maple Valley approximately 17,000). Median age is 33 and median income is $74,781.
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The Maple Valley housing market is comprised predominantly of single family homes in a variety of settings...homes in traditional neighborhoods, homes on acreage, equestrian properties, lakefront homes and new construction. View information on Maple Valley neighborhoods. Let our local inspectors inspect your new Maple Valley home! We also do Home Energy Audits!

Building Drainage Inspection - a Dry Crawlspace

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

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

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

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

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.

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.