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Suzanne Greive
Board of Directors, Treasurer 2009
JJ Greive
 
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Women's Council of Realtors
 Tacoma/Pierce County

 

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Computerized Reports Printed On-site with Full Color Photos
Two Certified Inspectors
for complete and efficient inspections Licensed Bonded Insured ASHI Certified Inspections

 

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Items we check include:
Exterior Inspection
Grounds Inspection
Roof Inspection
Structural Components Inspection
Inspection of Insulation/Ventilation
Electrical Inspection
Plumbing Inspection
Heating Systems Inspection
Appliance Inspection
Thorough  Inspection of Interior
Deck and balcony inspections
Stair & railings safety check 

We check hundreds of other items
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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.  

Meet JJ & Suzanne Greive
JJ and Suzanne top ranked home inspectio team
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! :-)

Always hire the best

JJ Greive - Licensed Home Inspector - Seattle Washington
Licensed Home Inspector

Licensed Structural Pest Inspector - Seattle Washington
Structural Pest Inspector

Hire only ASHI certified inspectors,
ASHI CERTIFIED

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. 

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Serving Seattle, Tacoma, Everett Olympia 
and all of King, Snohomish, Pierce, Thurston Counties

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Articles and Advice

Housing Safety - Environment & Health - Energy Savings - Structural Pests

Housing Safety - Read more housing safety articles in our library - Back

Federal Pacific Panels  The Federal Pacific Electric Stab-Lok panel is known among Electricians and Home Inspectors as a serious safety hazard.
Zinsco/Sylvania Hazards  Zinsco electrical equipment is known to be hazardous for several reasons. There is a problem with the bus bar and breaker contact points arcing and overheating.
Aluminum Wiring Hazards  We found this on a recent inspection, this family is lucky to still have a home and their lives.  CPSC research shows that "homes wired with aluminum wire manufactured before 1972 are 55 times more likely to reach "Fire Hazard Conditions" than are homes wired with copper.
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

Deck Safety and Video  There have been 800 injuries and 20 deaths in the last 10 years directly connected to unsafe decks and collapses. We understand the importance of proper deck construction.

Environment & Health - Read more environmental and health articles in our library - Back

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.

Energy Savings -Read more energy saving tips in our libraryBack

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. 

Structural Pests - Read more tips on structural pests in our library - Back

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.

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Federal Pacific Panels
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