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The Foundation

The Home Health
Assessment

A clear understanding of your home's maintenance needs, visible concerns, and recommended next steps. This is a maintenance review, not a real-estate evaluation or pre-purchase report.

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  • Licensed #MYHOUHS745L5
  • Bonded · $1M insured
  • 12-mo workmanship warranty
  • Same-day triage

What's included

  • Photo Documentation
  • Maintenance Review
  • Crawlspace Maintenance Observations
  • Attic Maintenance Observations
  • Moisture Observations
  • Rodent Activity Observations
  • Doors and Windows Review
  • Deck and Fence Review
  • Exterior Maintenance Review
  • Home Maintenance Priorities
  • Home Health Report™
  • 12-Month Maintenance Roadmap

By the numbers

What we actually find on Puget Sound homes

Field patterns from Home Health Assessments across Snohomish & King County. These are the maintenance items homeowners most often miss — caught early on assessment, they cost a fraction of the emergency repair.

74%of homes assessed

Roof moss establishment on north-facing slopes

Around 74% of PNW roofs we assess show active moss establishment — accelerates shingle wear by an estimated 3–5 years if untreated.

Caught early: $220–$650 · Ignored: $3,500–$22,000
71%of homes assessed

Failed exterior caulk at trim, windows, and penetrations

Roughly 71% of homes older than 8 years show one or more failed caulk joints letting water into wall assemblies.

Caught early: $220–$750 · Ignored: $1,200–$8,500
66%of homes assessed

Failed exterior door weatherstripping & thresholds

Roughly 66% of homes have at least one exterior door with compromised weatherstripping — a top driver of PNW winter heating loss.

Caught early: $95–$260 · Ignored: $200–$900
62%of homes assessed

Gutter slope & downspout drainage failures

About 62% of PNW homes we assess have at least one downspout dumping within 3 feet of the foundation.

Caught early: $180–$650 · Ignored: $3,500–$14,000
58%of homes assessed

Dryer vent lint accumulation

About 58% of homes we assess have dryer vent lint buildup at the exterior cap — a documented fire risk (US Fire Admin).

Caught early: $120–$220 · Ignored: $500–$25,000
55%of homes assessed

Bathroom grout & tub-surround seal breakdown

Nearly 55% of primary bathrooms show grout cracks or a failed tub-surround seal — the #1 quiet water intrusion in Seattle-area homes.

Caught early: $165–$480 · Ignored: $1,800–$9,500
48%of homes assessed

Elevated crawlspace moisture & vapor barrier gaps

About 48% of Snohomish County crawlspaces we assess have vapor barrier gaps large enough to affect indoor air quality.

Caught early: $275–$900 · Ignored: $2,200–$12,000
44%of homes assessed

Smoke & CO alarms past their expiration date

Around 44% of homes we assess have at least one smoke or CO alarm past its 10-year replacement date, per NFPA 72.

41%of homes assessed

Deck fastener corrosion & ledger flashing gaps

About 41% of decks 12+ years old show ledger-board flashing gaps or corroded fasteners at critical connections.

Caught early: $280–$1200 · Ignored: $2,500–$18,000
38%of homes assessed

Missing or non-functional GFCI protection

About 38% of homes built before 2005 are missing GFCI protection somewhere the current NEC requires it (kitchens, baths, garages, exterior).

Caught early: $85–$240 · Ignored: $300–$1,500

Ranges reflect House Spouse field observations across Snohomish & King County — a licensed WA contractor (MYHOUHS745L5). Individual homes vary; your written report lists exactly what we found at your address.