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Pointon Ventures LLC
Your Trusted Washington Home Inspector
(425) 247-1789
Lynnwood, WA
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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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Aug 15, 20221 min read
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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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May 6, 20221 min read
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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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Oct 19, 20211 min read
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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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Aug 10, 20211 min read
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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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May 28, 20212 min read
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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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Oct 12, 20201 min read
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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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Sep 5, 20201 min read
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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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Aug 29, 20201 min read
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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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Jul 25, 20203 min read
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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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Jun 30, 20201 min read
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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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May 30, 20201 min read
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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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May 28, 20201 min read
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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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May 18, 20201 min read
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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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Apr 18, 20201 min read
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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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Apr 13, 20201 min read
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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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Apr 3, 20201 min read
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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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Mar 12, 20202 min read
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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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Feb 14, 20201 min read
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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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Feb 14, 20201 min read
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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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Sep 21, 20192 min read
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