Do you need a mold inspection or a remediator?

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?

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.

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

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Winter is Approaching..get your home energy audit today

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

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

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!