Little neighborhood Lavilla in Seattle was rated the safest neighborhood to live in. Homes in this area are now more sought after and getting a professional inspection is the first move. So before you pack your bags give us a call, we service the Lavilla neighbors!... Read more...

Yes we do offer this testing and are State certified to perform these test as required. Most often this type of sampling is needed to confirm that a building was properly protected during Asbestos abatement. When an area does have a carpet flooring cleanup is more difficult if flooring was not properly covered and our apporved non destructive sampling method will help confirm that proper measures were taken and the flooring is less than 1% Asbestos.Please call us for an inspection or w... Read more...

Yes we have laptops, Palm Pilots, PDAs and Tablet Pcs and the software to perform on-site inspections. So why are we not providing on-site reports? Simple. They lack the detailed information we feel is necessary to give you a complete home inspection report. We have at one time offered on-site inspection reports and feel the best report is written in our office by the performing inspector with access to all of our professionals for additional opinions if needed. You just can not get th... Read more...

We are in the works of writing two must read books. What Every Home Owner Needs To Know About Mold 2010 and also What Every Renter Needs to Know About Mold 2010.These will be packed full of what you need to know, what to do and when to test from a Renters point and a Owners point. ... Read more...

EPA Rule Requires New Lead Training to Protect Children and Expectant Mothers SEATTLE, WA. June 5, 2009. If you plan to renovate or repaint a private residence, childcare facility or residential complex in the near future, you may need to head back to the classroom this year. The final Renovation, Repair and Painting rule of The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 was recently published by the EPA. The rule establishes training, certification and best pract... Read more...

Energy-efficient homes require less energy to perform household functions as homes that are less energy-efficient. There are many adjustments that homeowners can make to reduce the amount of energy required by their homes. Interesting facts about energy consumption in the United States and Canada: The United States is the world’s largest consumer of energy, and the world’s seventh largest consumer of energy per capita. Canada consumes m... Read more...

If your home feels drafty in the winter and your heating bills are high, you probably have numerous small air leaks, the equivalent of keeping a window or door open! Typical sources of leaks include attic access points, recessed lighting fixtures, other ceiling penetrations, windows and doors, and basement band boards. The professionals at Pacific Northwest Inspections Group find leaks in your home, giving you immediate payback on your investment. After all work is completed, we retest usin... Read more...

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that up to 40 percent of heated or cooled air is lost through leaky ductwork. Why then do so many homeowners pay for expensive heating and cooling equipment yet fail to have their ductwork tested? It's like having a supercharged engine in a car with a broken transmission. To maximize your HVAC efficiency, Pacific Northwest Inspections Group tests your ductwork with a duct blaster (the only EPA ENERGY STAR©-approved test method), seals ... Read more...

Lead is a poisonous metal that was once commonly used in the manufacture of paint, gasoline, and plumbing. While U.S. law has banned the use of lead in new construction, existing lead-based paint and plumbing in homes may present a significant health hazard, especially for children. Inspectors who are not trained in lead detection should not perform lead inspections due to potential liability issues. They can, however, learn the basic facts about lead so they can answer questions from... Read more...

Condensation is the accumulation of liquid water on relatively cold surfaces.   Almost all air contains water vapor, the gas phase of water composed of tiny water droplets. The molecules in warm air are far apart from one another and allow the containment of a relatively large quantity of water vapor. As air cools, its molecules get closer together and squeeze the tiny vapor droplets closer together as well. A critical temperature, known as dew point, exists where the... Read more...

Polybutylene (PB) is a plastic manufactured between 1978 and 1994 for use as piping in home plumbing systems. It offered plenty of advantages over other materials such as flexibility, ease of installation, resistance to freezing, and it was inexpensive. Pipes made from polybutylene were installed in 6 to 10 million homes in the Unites States during that period. Despite its strengths, production was ceased in 1994 after scores of allegations surfaced claiming that polybutylene pipes were rupturi... Read more...

Save up to 25% on your home energy bills and make your home more comfortable to live in! With ever-rising energy costs in Seattle, WA and around the Puget Sound area your savings will begin to quickly multiply. Home energy bills are the second largest cost of owning a home. A home energy analyzed by Pacific Northwest Inspections Group is quick, easy, and cost effective. It is a tried and tested way to pinpoint and reduce energy loss and is approved by Government Tax r... Read more...