Holm Inspection Services

11/09/2022

Me when I finish my crawlspace inspection and everyone is ready to leave… 😂🐻

10/31/2022

Never let your guard down when walking through open houses and showings when home buying... you never know what might be lurking in the closet... 👀❗

As a home inspector, nothing really surprises me anymore 🤣🤣

Have a happy and safe Halloween everyone!

10/22/2022

The fact that there is a shower curtain for the entire bathroom, not just the shower area, tells me this place has seen some things. 👀 I know anyone who uses that toilet definitely sees a lot of things... like, literally. Massive view. 🏰 😂

In all seriousness though, one of the major functions as a home inspector is to identify issues of safety and risk. The drop down from the toilet to the urinal is sizeable. Now imagine how slippery the tile floors and walls would be after a shower. It's not too hard to imagine how this bathroom setup is an accident waiting to happen... and if you're the owner of this property and your renter just fell and broke their hip, who's fault is it?

A conversation with me as your home inspector will illuminate these issues with real talk and down to earth conversation so you can make the best decisions moving forward with your investment.

Give me a call for your next home inspection!

10/13/2022

Below is an excellent video that summarizes what it is that we do as home inspectors. 🕵️‍♀️

My goal as a home inspector is to identify as many deficiencies as possible for my clients so they can make an informed decision on what is likely the biggest investment of their lives.

From there, I categorize and summarize those defects with Safety Concerns ❗️ and Material Defects 🟥(things that will be a serious financial burden) at the very top of the report so you can't miss them.

30% of my job is the inspection aspect. The other 70% is going the extra mile and properly communicating with my clients and their agents with findings in a clear and concise manner.

Hire me to be the eyes, ears, and nose of your next future property investment so you have a clearer picture of what you're purchasing!

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10/12/2022

It's beginning to finally get chilly here in the PNW and with that there will be the cravings of pumpkin spice lattes, Ugg boots, and Snuggies by a toasty wood fire🍂. My question for everyone is do you know the condition of your fireplace, chimney and chimney flue? 👀

Sometimes the firebox of your fireplace will develop creosote which can lead to chimney fires, not the fire you were planning to have 🔥. Also, rusting and cracking can develop over time which can lead to smoke infiltrating in your attic or, even worse, your living space. This is one reason why we should have CO alarms on every level of your home.

When you get a chance, look in your fireplace, test the damper, look for thick soot-like built up, and try to find any cracks in the brick or metal of the firebox. If there are, call a chimney sweep to further evaluate and/or clean your chimney 🎩. Stay warm and safe everybody!

09/23/2022

Last vacation of the year! Kauai is a beautiful island and has such a different pace than the other Hawaiian island even. Perfect place to reconnect, rest and recharge for the last push of the year! Looking forward to getting back to work the 24th!

08/22/2022

One of the most common defects I find in an attic space is a bathroom, laundry room, or kitchen vent that doesn't fully make its way outside. This one is just a smidge short for example 🤏 and is now venting directly into the attic space.

It doesn't seem like a very big deal though, right? 👀 Well, let's break it down really quick.

These vents carry hot, wet air from your laundry room, steamy shower, or greasy cook top. Your attic space works best when it's dry and matches the ambient air of the exterior (as long as it's not a conditioned attic).

Now, say your vent breaks free from its roof attachment and starts pumping that hot, wet air into your cold dry attic. What happens? 🤔🌧

Condensation begins to develop. And after condensation develops, microbial growth begins its lovely transformation from a spore to a carpet. 🍄😖

The worst part is we never go up into our attic spaces to catch these things from getting out of hand.

So, these small defects like a detached vent that I find in your attics are truly minor... but they have a tendency to grow... literally. 😎 Let me help you avoid these problems and costs!

Call Holm Inspection Services for your next home inspection @206-930-7989 or email me at [email protected]

08/17/2022

Rounded out our family vacation to Disneyland with some StarWars immersion and a final dinner at Blue Bayou!

Looking forward to being home the 17th and getting back to the swing of things!

08/13/2022

“What is this… a center for ants?”

I don’t care how small the building is, there’s always deficiencies that can lead to big costs 🤑😵‍💫😵 Do yourself a favor and hire me for your next home inspection to find out material defects that want make or break your bank account. 👍🏻

Holm Inspection Services @
206-930-7988

[email protected]

08/08/2022

Taking things to the next level at the Mastermind Summit with Brian Buffini! So grateful to be able to attend this, learn some new perspectives and apply some Reid and true tools to my business to better serve your needs!

08/07/2022

The last time I visited the Redwood Forests I was just a kid. So glad Mariesa and I are able to relive our memories and make new ones with our kids here! A real life enchanted forest! 🌲🍄

08/03/2022

Road tripping down to Cali for the next couple weeks! This will be the first multi day family drive since we’ve had Ryden… wish us luck! 😮‍💨🤪 I’ll be back the 17th refreshed and ready to serve all your inspecting needs!