Great article in Seattle Times this weekend. (Can’t believe I said that. Oh yea, it’s because it was copied from a reporter for the Denver Post.) Proactive maintenance is key to saving money as a homeowner. Something mentioned in the article is what we have recommended to homeowners for years: If you had an inspection performed when you purchased your …
Gutters Revisited Before Spring Rains
Maybe you cleaned your gutters in the Fall, but now is good time to check for plugged downspouts and all downspout connections before the Spring rains arrive. A client recently reported that their crawlspace filled with water during the last heavy rain. Worse than the hassle of renting a pump to clear the crawl space was the water that the furnace …
When It Rains This Hard, Check Crawl Space and Gutters
It looks like today’s storm may set a rainfall record. It is the right time to take a peak in your crawl space in verify that it is draining properly. A little bit of water under your vapor barrier is to be expected, but there should not be any water accumulation on top of the plastic. After this heavy rain subsides for …
Early Spring Clean-up
Now is the time to get those gutters cleaned and make sure downspouts are running clear. One outfit we recommend: All Pro Services, Ron Witsil, 425-746-4829. They also do windows. They're professional, show up on time, and get the job done.