North Cascade Home Inspection LLC.

03/25/2025

01/15/2025

House flippers typically put their money into interior finishes. This house was a perfect example. This house may be a little cold in the Winter and hot in the Summer due to what's missing in the attic and crawl space.

12/12/2024

The fireplace damper won't stay closed. Looks like someone got it figured out.

12/05/2024

When buying a new construction home doing an inspection before the builder warranty expires is important. Condensation on the bottom of the roof sheathing, elevated moisture levels and microbial growth was discovered in the attic space of this Lake Stevens home.

12/03/2024

Typical day so far. Bathroom exhaust fans venting moisture into the attic space.

11/30/2023

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Here’s what you need to know about your home’s most important water management system.

08/10/2022

Time for a new drain pipe for the kitchen sink.

04/05/2022

https://www.homeinspector.org/Newsroom/Articles/Before-You-Sell-6-Reasons-to-Get-a-Pre-Listing-Inspection/15766/Article

A pre-listing inspection is a home inspection that the seller has done before listing the house for sale. For the seller, getting this information about their home can be helpful as they begin their selling process, as it gives them more time and control over repairs and prices their home more accur...

10/21/2021

In this market many buyers would be tempted to waive the home inspection on a 3 year old house. This buyer is glad they did not waive the inspection. Several leaks were discovered during the inspection including a leak behind the refrigerator with water dripping through the subfloor and into the crawl space with elevated moisture readings at the kitchen floor.

10/20/2021

https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/How-the-Heck-Does-a-Heat-Pump-Get-Heat-from-Cold

It’s been cold out lately, so I’ve been talking about heat. When I talk to people about how heat pumps can keep your home warm in winter, they usually get a look of bewilderment on their faces. How is that…

10/19/2021

"Learn How to Avoid These Common Plumbing Mistakes"

Here are some of the most common mistakes plumbing contractors faced when doing their work. Learn how to avoid them.