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What is a Home Inspection?

A Home Inspection is a detailed analysis of the present physical condition of a building. This applies to many types of homes such as single and multi-family residences, condominiums, and townhouses. Home Inspectors also perform inspections on commercial buildings.

What is a Home Inspection Report?

A Home Inspection Report is a written report containing a full description of the condition of a home at the time of inspection. The report is an easy to read guide that allows the client to see what was inspected and what was determined by the home inspector. The client is also provided with a summary of the inspection pin-pointing any concerns the inspector may have.

Who needs a Home Inspection? Why?

There are a variety of reasons that people request an inspection. Most inspections are pre-purchase inspections performed for potential home buyers who want to know the condition of a home before they decide to buy it. Pre-sale inspections are performed for home sellers to help them determine the need for any repairs before they put their home on the market to optimize their home’s value. We recommend that everyone that is looking to purchase a home have a Home Inspection performed so they are equipped with as much information as possible to be able to make an educated decision whether or not to purchase the home.

What is Radon?

Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, naturally occurring gas that is formed from the decay of radium. It is one of the heaviest substances that remains a gas under normal conditions and is considered to be a health hazard. Radon is a significant contaminant that affects indoor air quality worldwide. Radon gas from natural sources can accumulate in buildings, especially in confined areas such as the basement. Radon can be found in ground water. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, radon is reportedly the second most frequent cause of lung cancer, after cigarette smoking; and radon-induced lung cancer the 6th leading cause of cancer death overall. According to the same sources, radon reportedly causes 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year in the United States.

For more information about radon visit http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html.

Should I have Radon testing?

Due to the health risk that Radon presents, we strongly encourage having a radon test performed in the home you are looking to purchase. It is a very easy and inexpensive test that can give you peace of mind about the safety and health of you and your family. Make sure the Home Inspector you choose offers Radon testing!

What is mold?

Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores float through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. Mold can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and food. When excessive moisture or water accumulates indoors, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or un-addressed. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment. The best way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture. A visual mold inspection is usually standard in a Home Inspection. If evidence of mold is found in a home we strongly recommend additional mold testing be done.

For more information on mold visit http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html.

Should I have a water test done?

If the home you are interested in has public water there is no need to have the water tested. Towns with public water are required to test and treat the water. If the home has a well, we strongly encourage bacteria and radon testing be performed. Even if a home doesn’t have significant radon found in the air, there can still be radon in the water. Like radon testing, water testing is an easy and inexpensive way to have peace of mind about the safety and health of you and your family. Make sure the Home Inspector you choose offers water testing!

For more information about safe drinking water visit http://www.epa.gov/safewater.html.

Should I have a well and septic inspection?

If the home you are interested in has public water and sewer there is no need for additional inspection. If there is a well and septic we recommend having them inspected.

Having a septic tank replaced can be a costly repair. Having the septic tank inspected is a wise decision so you have the knowledge of it’s condition prior to purchasing the home. A well inspection, (outside of water testing,) usually consists of ensuring that the well is intact and properly sealed to keep out contaminants.

Should I have a termite inspection?
A termite inspection is a visual inspection of the readily accessible areas of a home for evidence of wood-destroying insects. The inspection usually entails a visual inspection of the entire interior of a home, (including accessing and entering any sub-space such as basements and crawlspaces,) attics and the exterior of the property. After the inspection has been performed, the findings are reported on a separate inspection report form. We recommend having a termite inspection due to the fact that unless you know what you are looking for, they are difficult to locate. Termites are also common in our area.

For more information on termite inspections visit http://www.guardian-online.com.






	What is a Home Inspection? A Home Inspection is a detailed analysis of the present physical condition of a building. This applies to many types of homes such as single and multi-family residences, condominiums, and townhouses. Home Inspectors also perform inspections on commercial buildings. What is a Home Inspection Report? A Home Inspection Report is a written report containing a full description of the condition of a home at the time of inspection. The report is an easy to read guide that allows the client to see what was inspected and what was determined by the home inspector. The client is also provided with a summary of the inspection pin-pointing any concerns the inspector may have. Who needs a Home Inspection? Why? There are a variety of reasons that people request an inspection. Most inspections are pre-purchase inspections performed for potential home buyers who want to know the condition of a home before they decide to buy it. Pre-sale inspections are performed for home sellers to help them determine the need for any repairs before they put their home on the market to optimize their home’s value. We recommend that everyone that is looking to purchase a home have a Home Inspection performed so they are equipped with as much information as possible to be able to make an educated decision whether or not to purchase the home. What is Radon? Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, naturally occurring gas that is formed from the decay of radium. It is one of the heaviest substances that remains a gas under normal conditions and is considered to be a health hazard. Radon is a significant contaminant that affects indoor air quality worldwide. Radon gas from natural sources can accumulate in buildings, especially in confined areas such as the basement. Radon can be found in ground water. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, radon is reportedly the second most frequent cause of lung cancer, after cigarette smoking; and radon-induced lung cancer the 6th leading cause of cancer death overall. According to the same sources, radon reportedly causes 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year in the United States. For more information about radon visit http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html. Should I have Radon testing? Due to the health risk that Radon presents, we strongly encourage having a radon test performed in the home you are looking to purchase. It is a very easy and inexpensive test that can give you peace of mind about the safety and health of you and your family. Make sure the Home Inspector you choose offers Radon testing! What is mold? Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores float through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. Mold can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and food. When excessive moisture or water accumulates indoors, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or un-addressed. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment. The best way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture. A visual mold inspection is usually standard in a Home Inspection. If evidence of mold is found in a home we strongly recommend additional mold testing be done. For more information on mold visit http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html. Should I have a water test done? If the home you are interested in has public water there is no need to have the water tested. Towns with public water are required to test and treat the water. If the home has a well, we strongly encourage bacteria and radon testing be performed. Even if a home doesn’t have significant radon found in the air, there can still be radon in the water. Like radon testing, water testing is an easy and inexpensive way to have peace of mind about the safety and health of you and your family. Make sure the Home Inspector you choose offers water testing! For more information about safe drinking water visit http://www.epa.gov/safewater.html. Should I have a well and septic inspection? If the home you are interested in has public water and sewer there is no need for additional inspection. If there is a well and septic we recommend having them inspected. Having a septic tank replaced can be a costly repair. Having the septic tank inspected is a wise decision so you have the knowledge of it’s condition prior to purchasing the home. A well inspection, (outside of water testing,) usually consists of ensuring that the well is intact and properly sealed to keep out contaminants. Should I have a termite inspection? A termite inspection is a visual inspection of the readily accessible areas of a home for evidence of wood-destroying insects. The inspection usually entails a visual inspection of the entire interior of a home, (including accessing and entering any sub-space such as basements and crawlspaces,) attics and the exterior of the property. After the inspection has been performed, the findings are reported on a separate inspection report form. We recommend having a termite inspection due to the fact that unless you know what you are looking for, they are difficult to locate. Termites are also common in our area. For more information on termite inspections visit http://www.guardian-online.com.
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