 I Offer a Wide Range of Inspection and Testing Services.
Your home is a complicated structure that can present problems from many different sources. I provide services to keep you on top of the most important areas. Here's a list of all the services I offer and a brief explanation of why they're important. For a free no obligation quote on these services please contact us.
Seller Pre-Listing Inspections
Pre-listing inspections are overlooked by many sellers. I have a page just for sellers that shows the advantages of having your home inspected prior to listing it. Here are a few other excellent reasons:
- It allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical third-party.
- It helps you to price your home realistically.
- It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that ...
- Defects won't become negotiating stumbling blocks later.
- There is no delay in obtaining the Use and Occupancy permit.
- You have the time to get reasonably priced contractors or make the repairs yourself, if qualified.
- It may encourage the buyer to waive the inspection contingency.
- It may alert you of items of immediate personal concern, such as radon gas or active termite infestation.
- It may relieve prospect's concerns and suspicions.
- It reduces your liability by adding professional supporting documentation to your disclosure statement.
- Alerting you to immediate safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home.
Pool Inspections
Swimming pools are a high maintenance luxury. If they aren't properly maintained over the years, they will present problems that can be quite expensive to correct. When a pool exists on a property, it is a very wise decision to have it thoroughly inspected.
Sprinkler System Inspections
Many homes in our region have sprinkler systems due to the hot summers we have here. Sprinklers tend to have problems in two places. The controls and the sprinkler heads themselves. Some systems are quite complicated and are controlled by either mechanical timers or computers. I provide a complete examination of the system and check for leaks in the plumbing. I also check the controls and sprinkler heads for correct operation.
Mold Inspections
Anywhere there is moisture, even inside a wall, there is potential mold growth. Mold is known to cause problems for those with Asthma and other respiratory ailments. I can identify all areas that have existing mold growth and also point aout areas that need to be monitored regularly. Mold is not always readily visible, yet can still cause the associated health problems by infiltrating the air handling system in the home. If you're considering purchasing a home, and notice any stale or musty odors in the house while touring it, it is highly recommended that you have a mold inspection before purchasing.
Septic Tank Inspections
The septic tank system in a home is obviously of great importance. Tanks typically need to be pumped about every five years depending on the number of people living in the home. I provide actual tank inspections which means some excavation will be necessary to uncover the access port to the tank. There are other, non-invasive tests which can be done as well. These involve the use of dye and placing a drain load on the tank so it will provide flow into the drain field. If the dye shows on the surface in the drain field, it indicates a percolation problem in the drain field. I offer both tests. If you are considering purchasing a home, you will need to obtain the permission of the owner in writing in order to have the actual tank inspection.
Water Testing/Analysis
Water quality is important to the health of you and your family. Many families have opted to have filtering systems installed in their homes in the last decade. These systems work well but like all mechanical systems, they have to be properly maintained. A water quality test will determine the safety of your water whether it is filtered or not. If the property's water supply is from a well, it is imperative that you have a water quality test prior to purchasing. The expense of drilling a new well can easily run into thousands of dollars. So don't take the need for this test lightly.
Well Water Flow Testing
Wells can present problems sometimes and most often it becomes noticable in the output capacity of the well. I can perform a structured test to determine the true output of the well under stress. This is valuable to know because it can give an indication of how the well will perform if the home is to be occupied by several people.
Termite Clearance Letters
I provide the services necessary to obtain a termite clearance letter through a licensed pest control company. I will schedule them to be on site while I am performing the inspection. Termite Letters insure that the property has been thoroughly checked for current and prior infestation. This is important. If prior infestation is present and uncorrected, it will need to be tended to with appropriate repairs.
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