JJ & Suzanne Greive
Your home inspection team! We have been
asked many times "What is it like to work with your spouse?" I
can honestly say that I don't recommend it for most couples, but they are not
married to my spouse! :-)
We want to thank you for checking out our
website. We are independent, not a franchise, the only one we work for is
our clients.
Many
inspectors make you wait for a report. You will never
have to wait for our inspection results, all reports are printed onsite. We
use a unique inspection reporting system we developed ourselves.
What
we sell is education, and answers to your questions. Unless you have a report
in hand before we leave, there can be critical details that you may not
understand. How do you know what to ask an inspector without a report?
Our 35 years of experience in construction and
real estate is invaluable and allows us to pass along expertise you will not
find anywhere else. With
over 1000 inspections, we have many happy clients. Read what they
have to say about our superior customer service.
Full Members of ASHI,
(American Society of
Home Inspectors). ASHI certifications assure you that we are the best
trained and tested inspectors in the profession. This is achieved by real
testing of applicants (no phony internet certifications here) and peer reviews
of actual inspection reports.
ASHI is by far the toughest home inspection association to join and maintain membership. They require that the person have completed
no less than 250 paid professional home inspections and the completion of two written examinations.
Once a person becomes a member, he/she must take continuing education. No other association certification
program even comes close to these requirements.
Many say they inspect to ASHI standards, but
this is not the same as being an ASHI Certified inspector.
We are licensed by the State of Washington, as of
September 2009, all experienced home inspectors had to complete
mandatory testing and licensing.
Stair Safety
Worksheet As a builder I always took great pride in
building the all staircases to be as safe as possible. They
are one of the most common areas of injury.
Elderly Safety Tips As we age our senses are not as
sharp and the loss of the sense of vision, smell, hearing and
touch can result in injury. A simple fall can result in
an injury that can lead to loss of independence. Recalls and
Lawsuits These are some of the items that we see
regularly and has come to the attention of government agencies
as defective and or dangerous. Gas
furnace lawsuit - Cadet
heater Information - LP
Siding
Carpenter
Ants Carpenter ants will damage homes by nesting in them.
The will dig out tunnels to in wood expand their living spaces
and can lead to structural damage
Moisture Ants These ants are only found in wet wood, and
if the source or moisture is controlled, the insects will
usually leave with no pesticide treatments required.
Wood Boring Beetles In coastal areas of Washington
wood-infesting beetles cause extensive damage to wooden
buildings. Damage often is overlooked, as these insects live
in portions
of the structure where people seldom see them. Termites
Termites are among the most important structural insect pests
in the Northwest. Only carpenter ants rival them in
importance.
Winterization
Energy Tips Saving energy in your home will not only
save you money, but will also help the environment by reducing
the need for hydro-electric dams and fossil fuels used to
produce electricity.
Carbon
Monoxide Hazards During a power outage caused by the
windstorms in December 2006, a gas generator killed an entire
family in Burien Washington. Carbon monoxide kills nearly 150
Americans a year.
Indoor Air Quality Some homes have from 2 to 100
times more polluted air than outside. Dust, smoke, pet dander,
mold, mildew, and dust mites are all very common in the
typical home.
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