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11 Month or 23 Month Warranty Inspection: A full inspection of your recently purchased new home prior to expiration of the builder’s warranty. This inspection will alert you to any repairs that need to be addressed by the builder that are covered under your warranty.
Rental/Property Management Inspection: A great way for investment property owners to document the condition of a home before a renter takes possession and after the lease ends. This report will show any damages that may have occurred during the lease period for which the owner may want to have repaired at the renter’s expense using the security deposit.
Preventative Maintenance Inspection: For current homeowners, preventative maintenance is a headache. This inspection will point out what needs to be taken care of right away, what can wait and will set forth a schedule of maintenance for you to follow.
4 or 5 Point: This inspection is a basic inspection that many insurance companies and lenders require. It covers: ¨ The roof and/or structure ¨ The electrical system ¨ The plumbing system ¨ The HVAC system
Radon: This service includes the placement of testing devices to measure the ongoing level of radon in the living areas of the home. The only way you can know the level of radon in your home is to test for it. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is a bi-product of the radioactive decay of uranium and radium. The gas is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Studies of humans exposed to both high and low levels of radon have shown an increase in lung cancer. These measurements evaluate the level of radon to determine if any form of improvement is required. Per the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you should take steps to resolve the issue if the radon level is 4pCi/l or higher.
Carbon Monoxide: This service determines if the combustible appliances in the home are releasing harmful levels of carbon monoxide. Exposure to carbon monoxide reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Often a person, or even an entire family, may not recognize that carbon monoxide is poisoning them. The chemical is odorless and some of the symptoms are similar to common illnesses. Carbon monoxide can be particularly dangerous because its deadly effects are rarely recognized until it is too late to take action against them.
Mold: This service determines whether harmful mold is present in a home. Exposure to bacteria and fungus in indoor air has emerged as a significant health problem in residential environments as well as in occupational settings. Molds and mildews are names given to thousands of species of filamentous fungi. They have clusters of spores, which are the reproductive product of the mature mold, that are located on the end of tiny stalks. The web like body, or mycelium, attaches to porous surfaces and may contain chemical compounds, some of which can be poisonous and toxic to humans. Spores pose a larger health concern because they become airborne and can be inhaled. They can also create health problems ranging from allergic reactions to respiratory tract inflammation and infection, depending on the exposure and tolerance of the individual.
Water: This service is a limited sampling of certain water systems and components using normal operating controls. The purpose of the inspection is to provide information about the quality of the water of the home at the time of the inspection. The test will be performed in accordance with the laboratory and/or manufacturers guidelines for the collection of water samples.
Septic: An Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Inspection is an objective evaluation of the onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems characteristics based on the experience and expertise of a qualified inspector in accordance with prescribed standards. It is an evaluation of each component examined leading to a conclusion about the system’s condition. It is a written narrative report of the evaluation of each component examined, leading to a conclusion about the septic system’s condition, at the time of inspection. It is not a warranty or guarantee that the system will properly function for any period of time in the future. Nor is there any assurance that the soil is adequately treating or will adequately treat effluent.
Lead Based Paint: Lead is ever-present in all urban environments due to its pervasive use in industrial, automotive, and household industries over the past 100 years. It remains a common element in older homes, either in paint, dust, or in sites soil. The presence of lead can only be determined by a professional assessment of the physical characteristics of the material, such as its susceptibility to damage. The potential for interface between the building occupants and the material is critical to assess the real hazard (and to then define an appropriate response action).
Pool/Spa: This inspection is a visual examination of a pool/spa installation. This review includes the pool equipment, electrical supply, and pool liner. The equipment is run, except for the pool heater if the pilot is not lit.
Roof: This test evaluates the serviceability of the roof in relation to the trouble-free useful life. This service evaluates the condition of the roof surface and components at the time of inspection. The inspector will either mount the roof or view its surface from the roof’s edge to visually determine the condition of the roof surface material. The inspector will also visually inspect for any signs of active or passive leaks associated with possible roofing material failure, the ceilings of the interior rooms directly under the roof surface, and the roof drainage system.
EIFS: Exterior Insulated Finish System. This inspection is performed to review the application and condition of artificial stucco on an existing property. It may be a nondestructive visual inspection, or a destructive analysis. The inspection is performed in order to reveal conditions conducive to, or the presence of, moisture inside the siding of the surface.
Commercial Property Inspections: Commercial inspections include properties such as apartment complexes, motels, office buildings, retail stores and warehouses. The inspection evaluates the major systems of the property and the visible structural components; it also catalogs the type and condition of HVAC equipment.
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