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    How Much Does That Cost?
    Collin
    • Apr 13, 2020
    • 1 min

    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 from the seller, or out of pocket? First, do a Web Search just to get basic numbers in mind. Second, call contractors, electricians, plumbers, or special technicians and ask for a ballpark estimates. Trade professional know best the current costs due to market demand, location, replacement parts, etcetera. Call on a different day and you ma
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    How Much Does it Cost? Appliances
    Collin
    • Feb 24, 2019
    • 1 min

    How Much Does it Cost? Appliances

    After a home inspection, I had to deliver the bad news to my client that many appliances needed replacing. "How much does that cost?" She asked me after each item we talked about. Instead of guessing, I wrote up a spreadsheet with all the low, medium, and high costs of every appliance. And now you have access to it too: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MJSnzdXy7BVEK1ZpL5Vk0nenjs0-a6L5OVveJPwOpcQ/edit?usp=sharing I'll be updating this list as time goes on. Check back to
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    5 Common Attic Problems
    Collin
    • Nov 16, 2018
    • 6 min

    5 Common Attic Problems

    by Collin Pointon - Licensed WA Home Inspector  #2239 Most homeowners never look in their attic. If they do, it's only when there's a problem. So if there's no problem, you're fine right? As a home inspector I see the same five problems in attics all the time. So before you buy or sell a house make sure to break out a ladder and check for these issues, before they cause you a major headache, time and money. 1. Loose Ducts and Vents to Nowhere You don't need an engineering deg
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