Saturday, May 24, 2008

Seattle, Bellevue Crawlspace Building Inspection / Certified Inspectors

When it come to your investment of your home the crawlspace is the most critical inspection zone. Have a professional inspector that knows the importance of inspecting every inch can not be overlooked. Our inspectors here in the Seattle Bellevue, WA area know what serious conditions can be created in neglecting maintenance of the crawlspace. Rats, Moisture, Vapor Barrier, and Ventilation. Check out our website to learn more or for information on ordering a Home Inspection for the entire State of Washington.

Friday, May 9, 2008

About Our Condo Inspections

When you buy a condominium, you hire a home inspector to find conditions that directly affect the function and safety of your immediate living area. You also have a financial interest in the maintenance of common areas, but these are far less impacting on you directly and are often omitted by a majority of the inspection companies. The areas of common property maintenance, include upkeep of the grounds, painting of the exterior, eventual roof replacement, etc., affact the condition of the interior and should be inspected as well. We also offer a professional reserve study of these costs. Our focus is on the entire investment not just the living space, a true benefit of our condominium inspection exceeds all standards.

Within the confines of your privately owned condo space are numerous fixtures and components whose operation and safety can significantly affect your life and finances. These include the electrical wiring and the operational condition of outlets, lights and switches. They include the safe operation of interior heating, hot water fixtures and the combustible fuel systems that may be associated with such equipment. Other concerns considered by your condo inspector include the plumbing fixtures, windows, doors, cabinets, fireplace air conditioning, kitchen range, dishwasher, sinks, toilets, tubs, showers and so on.

Additionally, our qualified inspectors will consider exterior conditions immediately appurtenant to your unit, even though these are common areas of the property, managed by the owners' association. These would include the exterior walls and trim, patios and decks, porches and entry stairs, roofing conditions, exterior electrical and plumbing conditions, parking structures, etc.

As with any home inspection, whether the dwelling is a separate living unit or a condominium, the purpose of the inspection process is to protect the interests of buyers. Even with a condo, the more you know about your prospective purchase, the better your interests will be protected. Our inspection provide just that! Call us today 425.608.9553 or visit our website Pacific Northwest Inspections.