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Collin

Aug 15, 20221 min read

MOLD !

MOLD! Here's a great example of what mold removal looks like. It looks easy, but this guy has all the gear and experience for it. I see...

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Collin

May 6, 20221 min read

Old Home Features

How many of these old home features do you recognize? Have you seen them before? I have certainly come across a number of them over my...

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Collin

Oct 19, 20211 min read

Get a Certified Inspector

Many home buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals don't vet their inspectors. I've been told dozens of past inspector horror...

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Collin

Aug 10, 20211 min read

Notching Beams

The past #homeowners notched the garage beam for the garage door opener. Now it doesn't work because the beam sagged AND they've...

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Collin

May 28, 20212 min read

Open Ground Outlets. Am I Grounded?

Electrical grounding is a whole course unto itself, but there is one aspect many home owners face: what to do with an outlet that shows...

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Collin

Oct 12, 20201 min read

Pipe Corrosion

Did you know something as simple as an old water heater can rust pipes from the inside out? Watch the video below to learn more. Water...

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Collin

Sep 5, 20201 min read

Easy to Miss

Everything was looking great at a recent condo inspection in Mountlake Terrace, WA. Minor issues found inside and out. No big deal. As a...

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Collin

Aug 29, 20201 min read

Today's Market

It's a wild and crazy market now, with homes on the market 20 days less on average than earlier this year! Lots of buyers are waiving...

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Collin

Jul 25, 20203 min read

What's Included in a Home Inspection?

By: Doris Dixon, T-Square Real Estate Services, Inc. Are you looking forward to a home inspection? Preparing your property for a home...

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Collin

Jun 30, 20201 min read

What's Under Your Floors?

Are your subfloors insulated? Not anymore in this Sammammish, Washington home. Darn gravity. A little bit of string can make a world of...

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Collin

May 30, 20201 min read

Home Maintenance Resources

A lot of people don't realize you should hire a home inspector every few years to do a checkup on your home(s). This can save you time,...

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Collin

May 28, 20201 min read

Example Inspection Report

Download an example inspection report here. Reports by Don't Panic Inspections always look just as thorough and neat as this one, if not...

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Collin

May 18, 20201 min read

List of Professionals

Check out the new updated list of professionals. I've put together with the contact information of Electricians, Plumbers, Roofers,...

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Home Inspection Review from Mill Creek, WA

Collin

Apr 18, 20201 min read

Home Inspection Review from Mill Creek, WA

Latest Review: 5.0 out of 5.0 Review by Kristin in Mill Creek, WA Project: Inspect a Home I had a short time window to get an...

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Collin

Apr 13, 20201 min read

How Much Does That Cost?

You get a home inspection and there are items in need of repair or replacement. But how do you estimate what it will cost for credit back...

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Collin

Apr 3, 20201 min read

COVID-19 UPDATE

WE'RE OPEN ! Following WA Governor orders (1), Real Estate Services are Essential and Home Inspections are continuing. However there are...

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Collin

Mar 12, 20202 min read

Open Sewer Dangers

Recent find in an older home: Unknown drain in the basement. I tried tracing the sewer line based on the layout. Normally, most...

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Review from Friendly First Time Homebuyers

Collin

Feb 14, 20201 min read

Review from Friendly First Time Homebuyers

Recent review from great, friendly, first time homebuyers: Quality: 5.0 Customer Service: 5.0 Value for Money: 5.0 Review by John in...

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Collin

Feb 14, 20201 min read

The American Society of Home Inspectors

Proud to announce I'm Officially an ASHI Associate Member! #267174 - Learn more at: https://www.homeinspector.org/ - #ashi...

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Collin

Sep 21, 20192 min read

Electrical Panel Dangers

A while back I inspected "ye olde" family home with all sorts of historical finds. The biggest problem though was clearly the electrical...

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