CollinMay 61 minOld Home FeaturesHow 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...
CollinOct 19, 20211 minGet a Certified InspectorMany home buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals don't vet their inspectors. I've been told dozens of past inspector horror...
CollinAug 10, 20211 minNotching BeamsThe past #homeowners notched the garage beam for the garage door opener. Now it doesn't work because the beam sagged AND they've...
CollinMay 28, 20212 minOpen 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...
CollinOct 12, 20201 minPipe CorrosionDid 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...
CollinSep 5, 20201 minEasy to MissEverything was looking great at a recent condo inspection in Mountlake Terrace, WA. Minor issues found inside and out. No big deal. As a...
CollinAug 30, 20201 minToday's MarketIt'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...
CollinJul 25, 20203 minWhat'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...
CollinJun 30, 20201 minWhat'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...
CollinMay 30, 20201 minHome Maintenance ResourcesA 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,...
CollinMay 28, 20201 minExample Inspection ReportDownload an example inspection report here. Reports by Don't Panic Inspections always look just as thorough and neat as this one, if not...
CollinMay 18, 20201 minList of ProfessionalsCheck out the new updated list of professionals. I've put together with the contact information of Electricians, Plumbers, Roofers,...
CollinApr 18, 20201 minHome Inspection Review from Mill Creek, WALatest 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...
CollinApr 13, 20201 minHow 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...
CollinApr 3, 20201 minCOVID-19 UPDATEWE'RE OPEN ! Following WA Governor orders (1), Real Estate Services are Essential and Home Inspections are continuing. However there are...
CollinMar 12, 20202 minOpen Sewer DangersRecent find in an older home: Unknown drain in the basement. I tried tracing the sewer line based on the layout. Normally, most...
CollinFeb 15, 20201 minReview from Friendly First Time HomebuyersRecent review from great, friendly, first time homebuyers: Quality: 5.0 Customer Service: 5.0 Value for Money: 5.0 Review by John in...
CollinFeb 14, 20201 minThe American Society of Home InspectorsProud to announce I'm Officially an ASHI Associate Member! #267174 - Learn more at: https://www.homeinspector.org/ - #ashi...
CollinSep 21, 20192 minElectrical Panel DangersA while back I inspected "ye olde" family home with all sorts of historical finds. The biggest problem though was clearly the electrical...
CollinMay 7, 20192 minUnderstanding a Home Inspection ReportAn Inspection Report is the essential document that describes the systems of a home and their condition at a specific time. Every realtor...