Bellevue,WA Commercial Certified Inspector

Commercial Maintenance Inspections

The purpose of preventative maintenance in any environment is to simply prevent failures. By preventing failures we can reduce the expenses incurred through the necessity of emergency repairs. Additionally the satisfaction of users and customers is generally adversely effected through outages or failures.

In the case of building structures, the effects of failures can compound very quickly. Water intrusion into a structure can cause structural damage or create conditions for organic growth resulting in environmental conditions exposing the property owner to unneeded liability and risk.

By starting a independent preventative maintenance program, your company can reduce risk of liability by fixing safety concerns and showing due diligence for maintenance which can carry great weight should an injury occur.

What is the Consequence of a problem?
Repair Costs?
Personal Injury?
Loss of Equity?

What we can do to assist?
Our goal is to find “Things that are not normal” and determine the cause. This allows the property owner to decide if corrective actions will be undertaken. Serving Bellevue ans Seattle,WA areas.Pacific Northwest Inspections Group,LLC

AHERA Asbestos Inspection Seattle

Asbestos & Demolition Commercial / Residential

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral (magnesium silicate) fiber that has been widely used in many construction materials and manufactured products, from insulation to vinyl flooring to spray-on "popcorn" ceilings. Left undisturbed and in good condition, these products can perform as intended. Problems arise, however, when they deteriorate and fall apart or are disturbed through the actions associated with demolition and renovation. These activities can cause asbestos to break down into tiny fibers that become airborne, are easily inhaled, and settle deep into the lungs. Medical research tells us that asbestos fibers can cause lung cancer, asbestosis, or mesothelioma, a related terminal cancer of the tissue lining the chest cavity, several years after inhalation.

That's why asbestos is classified as a hazardous air pollutant by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and why demolition and renovation projects must comply with certain asbestos requirements before they begin. For a certified inspector call 425.608.9553

Mold info check out this site.

Good Faith Inspection

Pacific Northwest Inspections Group performs "good Faith Inspections" for both commercial and residential buildings in the Seattle Puget sound area. Our inspectors are AHERA certified. Call us for any questions related to your asbestos inspection needs. 425.608.9553

Energy Audit Home Inspections

Our energy audit inspections show where your homes energy loss is and the cost of savings for correcting the issues at hand. The average home has 100s of air leaks that are easily corrected and could save you up to 20% on you energy cost to heat and cool your home.

You have a newly built home so is an energy audit right for your home?
Absolutely, builders often do not properly check on the sub contractors work and many areas are skipped where energy conservation is needed.

Our detailed reort shows cost of repair Vs cost of savings you will gaing from the correction. This gives you an informative desicion on if the repair is cost effevtive.

Call us today for your homes Energy Audit Inspection. Commercial and Residential building inspections.

Sammamish Home Inspections

Sammamish,WA Home Inspectors
As a leading real estate inspection professionals in King County, we want to explain our views on the necessity of hiring a qualified home inspector in Sammamish when you buy a home. A home inspection, by a qualified home inspector, greatly reduces the chances that the home you are buying will have serious problems. In the wet climate here in the Pacific Northwest, a perfect breeding ground for rot and wood destroying insects, the inspection for wood destroying organisms is absolutely essential. In fact, in this state, any inspector hired as part of a real estate transaction must be licensed and is mandated to perform an inspection for wood destroying organisms. The law allows a buyer to choose to waive having a home inspection, but if an inspector is hired, the inspector must be state licensed to inspect for wood destroying organisms and such an inspection must take place. So before you buy that lake view property in Sammamish Call us for a home inspection. Conducting Home, septic, Well, Water, Lead, Asbestos, Termite, Mold, Radon, Radiation in Granite, Energy Audit, Thermal Image, Condo Reserve, Commercial.....

Pacific Northwest Inspections Group, LLC
Office: 425.608.9553

Home Energy Audit Inspection

With winter approaching it will soon be the best time to order your home energy audit inspection. With our thermal image cameras we find all energy loss areas in your home saving you money.

Tip: Order your inspection when your home has a 15 degree temp difference from the exterior.

Our report will show you dollar for dollar what changes to your home will provide the best return for your dollar.

Call today to order your Energy Audit Inspection 425.608.9553

Deck Missing Support? Not in Seattle,Wa

Our recent deck inspection on this Seattle Washington home found many issues dealing with major structural support of the home owners decks. Decks are often thought of as a great area to entertain and have family cookouts on. But way too often these decks are not properly constructed and with the missing support brackets and lags bolts disaster could easily happen when the load exceeds the holding capacity of the nails holding the structure. Many people have been seriously hurt or killed from the builder passing on installing these low cost support items. so before your next patio deck event call us for as inspection and enjoy your deck! Call Pacific Northwest Inspections Group, LLC @ 425.608.9553 today!

Commercial Roof Inspection

The buyer never imagined that this Federal Way,WA office building would require us to to put on our wadders to inspect this commercial building roof. Upon arriving on the roof top we found the roof to have 2-3" ponding issues placing extreme load conditions on structure. The property owner even claimed to have roofing drains cleaned by a monthly maintenance service. Well guess what,it is time to fire the service company!

Thermal Image Inspection

Thermal image inspection finds break in heating lines. With this inspection our thermal image revealed to the owner exactly where the break in the heating ine was. This saved them thousands in repair cost other inspectors could not detect. With our advanced training our pro inspectors give you the information need to protect your proerty investment. Call Pacific Northwest Inspections Group,LLC today to order your inspection 425.608.9553 or visit PacificNorthwestInspections.com for more info. Also performing energy audit inspections for puget sound area.

Scuba Gear Needed

Mold spores, the seeds of mold, are in the air everywhere. All they need to grow is organic material such as wood, the right temperature range, and moisture. Of these, the only one that can be controlled is moisture. Dirt crawl spaces have the high humidity levels necessary for mold growth. Humidity levels from 50% to 90% are easily found in dirt crawl spaces that have never flooded.
Mold can grow on dirt, insulation, framing and even under your carpet on the first floor. Mold destroys organic materials as it feeds on them. Mold reproduces by producing millions of floating airborne spores, which some people are very sensitive to. Spores can be dormant for many years, waiting for the right conditions to grow. Some molds produce mycotoxins such as the black mold Stachybotrys. Visit our site for articles on the effects of mold, and toxic mold. Are the conditions right in this crawlspace for mold growth? This one is for fishing. Order your ispection today before your crawlspace is added to as a Washington Lake! call Pacific Northwest Inspections Group,LLC for a certified inspection in the Seattle,WA area.

Anyone got a paddle?

There are three things that destroy materials in general, and wood in particular: water, heat and ultra-violet radiation. Of these, water is by far the most important.
A dirt crawl space under a home is a very bad idea. The earth has very high humidity in the soil. This water vapor moves easily into the crawl space and upwards into the house environment.
A damp environment is very unhealthy and destructive. Mold thrives and reproduces by producing airborne spores by the millions, and some molds are toxic. Insects and critters of all kinds love damp environments and wet materials. Rot and decay occur in damp environments causing structural damage. The water level in this crawlspace was over a foot in areas! How a home owner could continue to allow this is beyond me. Among other issues the electrical wires were ran on ground and inch's away from a short. Crawlspace inspection is critical in home ownership and should be as routine as cleaning the gutters. Home owners benefit from our "Home Maintenance " program which includes routine inspection on all major areas of the property. Before you need a paddle call us to schedule your inspection today! 425.608.9553

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.

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.