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Summer Home Maintenance Tips

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6 Ways to Maintain Your Home This Summer With longer days and hot months ahead, it’s a great time to tackle summer home maintenance projects, especially if you missed out on some tasks in the spring. Follow these six summer home maintenance tips to keep your home in great condition and prevent damage from the elements. Taking good care of your home during the summer can help prolong the life of your roof, gutters, landscaping and more.   Power wash exteriors Whether concrete, wood or other material, your deck can last longer and look better if it gets power washed. Power washing helps to remove the dirt, mold, mildew or algae that can make your deck a slippery, un-safe surface to walk on. You can also power wash brick and aluminum siding exteriors. Be mindful when operating power washing equipment because it can cause splintering in wood decks. Also, plan to power wash on milder days because extreme sun or heat may dry out the cleaning agents and prevent them from working properly.  After you’re done power washing your deck, it’s a good idea to seal it to prevent it from water and sun damage in the future.  Check your HVAC […]

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Common Interior and Exterior Drainage Problems

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How To Spot Home Drainage Issues With the spring season approaching, rain storms can be great for keeping your lawn and garden lush, but too much water can also cause problems. When water cannot drain properly inside or outside your home, it can result in costly damage. Here’s what you should know about interior and exterior drainage issues and their possible solutions.  EXTERIOR DRAINAGE ISSUES Overflowing Gutters If pools of water are gathering under your roof eaves, or if the siding on one side of your home is discolored, your home may have overflowing gutters. The gutters can overflow when they’re not positioned correctly, aren’t large enough, or if there’s debris blocking the gutter or downspout. Be sure to clean gutters regularly and purchase new hardware to ensure that the gutters are positioned correctly.  Ponding Water Poorly draining soil and low spots in the yard can cause ponding water. To address this draining problem, dethatching and aerating may be necessary. If the ponding water is due to an improperly graded lawn or slope, you may need to install a French drain, which can re-route the flow of water.  Cracks in Foundation  Lack of proper drainage near your home’s foundation can […]

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Detecting Leaks

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How to Detect Leaks Inside and Outside Your Home While spring showers may be great for your garden and lawn, water from leaking pipes on your property can wreak havoc on your home. Leak detection is key to avoiding and resolving issues with moisture and water damage that may cause big problems down the road. There are several risks involved with water leaks around a home, so here’s what you need to know about common areas for leaks and how to detect a water leak inside and outside your home. Common Areas for Leaks Some of the most common areas for leaks in your home are toilets, leaking water pipes, or drains. The basement and crawl space are also areas where leaks are commonly found. You can check for leaks by examining areas that look and feel damp, but sometimes it’s helpful to get a home inspector with an infrared camera to confirm the origins and severity of a leak. Risks Associated with Leaks Leaks can cause a range of issues such as mold and mildew, increased utility bills, structural damage, and pest infestation. Mold and mildew are health risks that can lead to respiratory issues, and enough moisture in […]

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Home Maintenance Inspections

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The Best Way to Evaluate Your Home’s Health The spring and summer months are a busy season for home buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and home inspectors. While this time of year sees an increase in home inspections related to the buying and selling of homes, home inspections can be done at any point during the year, even if you’re not considering listing your home or buying one. There are a number of reasons why you may want to get a home inspection, and this guide outlines the purposes, benefits, and processes of home inspections for current homeowners. Purpose of Home Inspection The primary purpose for a home inspection is to identify any problems with your home’s structure and function and issue a clean bill of health. Although a home inspection is usually required when purchasing a home, many potential home buyers are waiving the home inspection requirement in order to make their bids more attractive to sellers. But, if you’ve noticed that something seems a bit off in your home, a home inspection can provide peace of mind or inform you about the repairs or renovations your home needs. Ultimately, a home inspection is designed to reveal any and […]

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8 Spring Home Maintenance Tips

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Get Your Home Ready for Spring with these Home Maintenance Tips When a long winter finally ends and the promise of a new season arrives, you’re going to look forward to freshening up your home for the warmer months ahead. If you’ve already followed our tips for fall home maintenance, you’ll be in good shape for spring projects that can keep your home looking and functioning at its best. Here are some tips to get started with your spring home maintenance plan.  Exterior Home Maintenance Roof inspection Spring is a great time for a roof inspection since your roof likely experienced some wear and tear during the freezing and thawing of fall and winter. Look for algae, moss, and piles of leaves on top of your roof, as well as buckled or missing shingles. Inspect your roof up close, and while you’re at it, clear out the gutters to ensure they can operate at full capacity for spring rains.  Lawn Care  Your lawn will also require a little TLC this spring. Rake your lawn to prepare for new growth, aerate if necessary, and don’t forget to service your lawn mower. And be sure to trim overgrowth and tidy up flowerbeds to prepare them for […]

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Home Electrical Safety and Maintenance

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How to Ensure Your Home is Safe There are many things that can go wrong with the electrical wiring in your home. Electrical fires are one of the most common house fires and they can even be deadly. In fact, electrical failures or malfunctions are the second leading cause of U.S. home fires. One of the most important things you can do to keep your home safe is to have it inspected by a professional. Another thing you can do to protect yourself and your family is to practice some basic safety precautions. Here at South Sound Inspections, we know how important it is for every homeowner to have a safe home. Here are some tips on home electrical safety and maintenance! Be Careful When Working Around Electricity Never work with electrical wiring or appliances when you are wet, as this can easily lead to a shock. Make sure to unplug appliances before working on them, and be very careful when using power tools. Hire a Professional It is always a good idea to have a qualified electrician do any electrical work in your home. Trying to do it yourself could lead to disaster. Even if you are handy around your […]

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Seattle 206.930.6740
Tacoma 253-820-9650

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