Tim Hance with All Islands Home Inspections discusses vulnerable roof-to-wall flashing details discovered at a recent home inspection. All Islands Home Inspections services all of Anacortes, the San Juan Islands, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, San Juan, and Snohomish counties. If you’re looking for a home inspector that’s so thorough and experienced that you won’t get stuck buying the “Money Pit,” then you need All Islands Home Inspections working for you! We’ve inspected over 8,000 homes to date and feel we are simply the best in the industry. We look forward to working with you soon, THANKS!
Category Archives: Videos
REMOVE Foundation Vent Covers in the Pacific Northwest!
Tim Hance with All Islands Home Inspections discusses the importance of NOT covering foundation vents in the Pacific Northwest which can lead to elevated moisture conditions and related issues (insect activity, mold, etc.) within crawl spaces. Provided the crawl space is well insulated, including water supply piping, vent covers should be removed.
Restricted Roof Soffit Vents Lead to Roof Moisture Problems!
Tim Hance if All Islands Home Inspections videos restricted soffit vents at a recent home inspection. It’s important that soffit vents remain free and clear of obstructions to prevent elevated moisture conditions within ceiling cavities that can lead to structural damage and mold growth within. Thanks for watching!
Treat and repair organic growth on chimney
Tim Hance of All Islands Home Inspections shares a video of moss/organic growth at a masonry chimney and discusses why it’s important to take care of (expensive-to-replace) masonry elements.
Airplane hangar door inspection
Tim Hance of All Islands Home Inspections shares a neat hangar door operation video from a recent home and hangar inspection. All Islands Home Inspections services all of Anacortes, the San Juan Islands, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, San Juan, and Snohomish counties. If you’re looking for a home inspector that’s so thorough and experienced that you won’t get stuck buying the “Money Pit,” then you need All Islands Home Inspections working for you! We’ve inspected over 8,000 homes to date and feel we are simply the best in the industry. We look forward to working with you soon, THANKS!
Awesome idea: Concealed trash cans
Inspecting a home in Friday Harbor on beautiful San Juan Island, I initially thought these covers were for water shutoff valves. Looking closer, they’re actually buried garbage cans! Really cool concept, keeps garbage out of sight and mind, easily accessible. You probably have to replace the cans from time to time as they deteriorate and the garbage collector may take issue, but this was unique to me so I thought I’d share!
Awesome storage under stairs
Awesome use of dead space under stairs for storage! I took this video at a recent inspection and thought I’d share the great idea. Hope you find it useful and can incorporate into your home! All Islands Home Inspections, “Inspect it Once, Inspect it Right!” Serving San Juan, Island, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties since 2005.
Crawl space water intrusion
Tim Hance with All Islands Home Inspections shares a video of water intrusion in a crawl space from a recent home inspection. Water intrusion in crawl spaces is never okay, and should be dealt with by a qualified contractor as it can lead to structural issues and insect damage.
Deteriorated and water-damaged door jamb and trim
Tim Hance of All Islands Home Inspections discusses a door jamb that has seen better days during a recent home inspection in Bellingham. Unfortunately, this type of damage may mean there is underlying damage not visible without invasive inspection. Whenever homeowners start to see deterioration, it’s always best to address the issue as soon as possible. Thanks for watching, and enjoy!
FAULTY AFCI Breaker Discovered
Tim Hance with All Islands Home Inspections discovers a faulty AFCI breaker in need of replacement. It’s important to test these breakers monthly to verify proper operation for safety reasons. Thanks for watching!