The Inspector Guys, Inc.

The Inspector Guys, Inc. Email us at, [email protected] or you can call or text to 360-941-6040. You know the value of checking out a home before you buy it.

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Inspector Guys Incorporated
14808 23rd Ave NE
Arlington, WA, 98223

Phone: 360-941-6040 call or text. Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.theinspectorguys.com


You're a wise home buyer. We've built our business around helping people just like you. We do that by providing the peace of mind that comes from having your property inspected by a tru

e professional. After all, you're about to commit to one of the largest investments you're going to make. You want to be sure there aren't any surprises. We provide a detailed Inspection of the property. Items Inspected include:
Exterior grounds, drainage and utility feeds to the property. The condition of the exterior finish and materials. Decks, patios, porches, stoops, sunrooms. Driveways, walkways and exterior stairs. The roof, gutters, downspouts, chimneys. Interior electrical systems
Interior plumbing systems. Interior heating and cooling systems. Carpet, appliances, lighting, flooring and bath fixtures. The condition of wall and ceiling finishes. The structural integrity of the home. And many, many more to numerous to list here. Larry and Mike started the Inspector Guys, Inc. in 2002 and have been doing home inspections full time since. In 2022, Mike decided to retire and spend time with his family and travel. Larry is still working full time doing home inspections as a Washington State Licensed Home Inspector, License #270 and a certified members of ASHI, the American Society of Home Inspectors. He has passed stringent exams and requirements to become a member. He has also served on the ASHI Western Washington chapter board. ASHI and the State of Washington both require us to maintain our education and training by meeting continuing education requirements each year. So, when you hire The Inspector Guys, you're hiring an inspector with credentials you can rely on. Larry is also a licensed Structural Pest/Wood Destroying Organism Inspector license # 65392


Our Services

We perform whole house inspections as our primary service. We are certified by the Washington State Department of Agriculture to perform a Structural Pest/Wood Destroying Organism Inspection as a separate inspection if you have a need for that. We also offer unbiased inspections on any specific part of your home. Such as heating/cooling systems, electrical checks, etc. These are quoted on a case by case basis. Simply contact us with your needs and we'll be happy to discuss them with you. Seller's Pre-Listing Inspections

Many sellers overlook pre-listing inspections. We provide this inspections to help sellers prepare their home for the real estate market. Warranty Inspections

Most new homes have a one-year, new home warranty from the builder. Many also have an additional warranty purchased with the home. Having a whole house inspection, 120 days prior to your warranty expiration, will make the warranty worthwhile. We'll uncover items that need attention so you can have your builder correct it under warranty. Call us for details. Fixer-Upper Inspections

Wondering where to start with your "fixer-upper" home? Own a rental property that needs some repairs? Then a home inspection is for you. It will help you understand the current condition of the home so that you can prioritize your repairs. We provide all of the findings and notes in the inspection report.

Plumbing traps or drain traps are designed to prevent sewer gases from entering your home or building by creating a wate...
07/26/2024

Plumbing traps or drain traps are designed to prevent sewer gases from entering your home or building by creating a water barrier between the fixture and the sewer system. They work by gravity. Water is collected in the trap which prevents sewer gases from escaping into the home or building. The diagram is of a properly installed trap. The other photos, from some of our inspections are of some drains that have been installed by homeowners. Some just don't understand how the trap is designed to work.

While doing an inspection on a very nice home. I noticed that the crawlspace was incredibly humid. Water was dripping fr...
05/24/2023

While doing an inspection on a very nice home. I noticed that the crawlspace was incredibly humid. Water was dripping from the floor joists, plumbing drain lines and the underfloor insulation was soaked. What I found that was causing this was, hot water spraying from a pin hole in a hot water supply pipe at the far side of the crawlspace. It is a good idea to look into your crawlspace once in awhile, just to make sure nothing is out of the normal.

Doing this for over 20 years now. I have seen some obsoletely beautiful homes and some, well not so nice. Only once have...
05/24/2023

Doing this for over 20 years now. I have seen some obsoletely beautiful homes and some, well not so nice. Only once have I told a buyer, it may be best to just bulldoze the home down and build a new one.

Cooler weather is upon us, and its time to turn on the furnace. This is from a house we recently inspected. The furnace ...
10/11/2018

Cooler weather is upon us, and its time to turn on the furnace. This is from a house we recently inspected. The furnace was just serviced a couple days prior to doing the inspection. The company that serviced the furnace, noted on the invoice,"the furnace is in good working condition." I noticed low air flow in all rooms, while I was checking heat registers in the home. This is what I found in the crawlspace. Most of the heated air was venting into the crawlspace at this damaged heating duct. The crawlspace area was nice and warm. You can bet their heating bill will decrease after this damaged heating duct is repaired.

06/19/2018

To all of our realtor friends. All of you mean a lot to us and are very special people. We are sharing this from the Snohomish County Crime and Community page. Please be careful out there.

Spring is here!!Now is a good time to do a careful walk around your home and take care of some maintenance items. This w...
03/16/2018

Spring is here!!
Now is a good time to do a careful walk around your home and take care of some maintenance items. This will help you to keep your home in good condition. Below are a few suggestions to get you started.

Trim back any vegetation that is growing up against or touching your home or roof. Vegetation that grows against your home blocks the air flow that your home needs to stay dry, provides a pathway for wood destroying insects to enter your home and provides a cover for rodents. Try to maintain a minimum of 12 inches of clearance or more between any vegetation and your home.

Tree branches that hang over a home can drop debris and branches which can plug gutters and potentially damage your roof. Keep trees branches trimmed back from overhanging your home.

Clean debris off the roof and out of roof gutters. Do not pressure wash or sweep your asphalt composition roof. Pressure washing and sweeping this type of roof can damage or shorten the lifespan of the shingles by loosening and remove granules that protect the roof from ultra violet rays. We have seen many roofs damaged by pressure washers. A w**d blower works well for cleaning debris.

Treat the roof for moss growth. We live in Washington and moss will grow on your roof! Apply a moss treatment to kill the moss.

Direct runoff from gutter downspouts to drain away from the foundation of the home if no subsurface drains are installed. Install splashblocks at the base of downspouts to direct roof water runoff away from the home.

Check your siding and trim for paint or paint touchup that may be needed to protect wood from the weather.

As you work in the garden, be careful not to pile landscape bark up so it touches the siding of your home. Try to maintain a minimum 6” separation between landscape bark and the siding.

Grade soil to slope away from the foundation. We often see mounded gardens around a home, some even with sprinkler systems. The back sides of the mounds slope towards the home. This can result in water draining towards the house and into the crawlspace. Direct sprinkler heads to spray away from the building.

Move any firewood stacked for winter away from your home. Firewood often hosts wood destroying insects that may be looking for another place to live.

This is the time of year birds will try to get into your attic through soffit vent openings. You may need to re-screen damaged vent openings to keep the birds out. Bird nests can block soffit vents that are needed to keep your attic ventilated.

Now is a good time to do your annual check of the crawlspace and attic areas as well. Look for leaks, rodents, staining or anything else out of the ordinary.

Home buyers today are finding out that the real estate market is very competitive. The lack of homes for sale and the bi...
03/06/2018

Home buyers today are finding out that the real estate market is very competitive. The lack of homes for sale and the bidding wars that ensue are not uncommon. We have been hearing more stories about buyers waving the inspection to try to sweeten their offer. Sometimes this will work out but quite often this can be a bad and costly decision. These pictures are from a house we inspected just the other day. The house looked pristine on the exterior and interior. The exterior had a fresh coat of paint. Inside everything was recently remodeled. It had a new kitchen, bathroom, all new appliances, freshly painted walls, new windows, carpeting and laminate floors. In the crawlspace, out of site, was quite another story. Wood destroying insects, moisture and rot damage was found throughout the crawlspace. This damage was found at supports, beams, rim joists, sill plates, floor joists and sub flooring. Had the buyer purchased this house they would have been stuck with huge repair costs.

Often, we are asked, “Do we need to have a new construction home inspected? “ Or we hear, “The builder said we don’t nee...
01/22/2018

Often, we are asked, “Do we need to have a new construction home inspected? “ Or we hear, “The builder said we don’t need an inspection because it is a new home. “
I believe the buyer of this new construction home was glad he had it inspected.
Standing water in the crawlspace. Areas of the v***r barrier are missing. Excessive humidity levels in the crawlspace, wet foundation walls, water dripping from the underfloor insulation and a mold / mildew type growth on support post gussets.
In the attic:
Excessive, mold / mildew type growth and staining on trusses and on the underside of the roof decking.
Repairs and cleanup can be very costly.

It is a good idea to check your attic at least a couple times a year. One very common defect we find while inspecting at...
01/09/2018

It is a good idea to check your attic at least a couple times a year. One very common defect we find while inspecting attic areas is a microbial type growth, (mold or mildew) type staining, on the underside of roof decking and on trusses or rafters.
Poor ventilation in the attic, roof leaks, poorly installed or insufficient insulation, incorrect venting from bathrooms, clothes dryers or kitchens may be one or more of the reason for this growth.
Moisture moves from hot to cold. We see this when we fill a glass with a cold beverage. The outside of the glass gets wet. Warm moist air from the house can leak into the attic and cause condensation of water v***r on the cold attic surface including roof rafters or trusses and roof sheathing. Over time, left unchecked. This can cause significant damage to the roof decking or framing components.
Cleaning this can be quite difficult. It is best to consult with a licensed specialist for further evaluation.

Creative but improper or lack of support piers in a crawlspace. The floors were amazingly level inside the house.
10/31/2017

Creative but improper or lack of support piers in a crawlspace. The floors were amazingly level inside the house.

Low-riders beware
07/27/2017

Low-riders beware

Well problems. Can you imagine hopping into this bathtub or brushing your teeth with this water?... Good reason for an i...
04/02/2017

Well problems. Can you imagine hopping into this bathtub or brushing your teeth with this water?... Good reason for an inspection.

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Arlington, WA
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