We Offer a Wide Range of Inspection and Testing Services.

Your home is a complicated structure that can present problems from many different sources.  We provide services to keep you on top of the most important areas.  Here's a list of all the services we 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.  We 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, but fair, third-party.
• It helps you to price your home realistically.
• It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that ...

1. Defects won't become negotiating stumbling blocks later.
2. There is no delay in obtaining the Use and Occupancy permit.
3. You have the time to get reasonably priced contractors or make the repairs yourself, if qualified.
4. It may encourage the buyer to waive the inspection contingency.
5. It may alert you of items of immediate personal concern, such as radon gas or active termite infestation.
6. It may relieve prospect's concerns and suspicions.
7. It reduces your liability by adding professional supporting documentation to your disclosure statement.
8. Alerting you to immediate safety issues before agents and visitors tour your home.

Air Quality Testing and Purification Systems.

Considering the amount of time you spend in your home, it's important to be certain the air inside it is clean.  EPA statistics show that the air in your home can be much more harmful than outside air.  This is because homes today are built very "tight".  Building a tight home greatly reduces energy costs because there are no air leaks.  But, the side effect is that there is little circulation of outside air moving through your home.  This allows buildup of contaminants within your home's air supply that are harmful to your health.  Read more about this or call us to discuss our Air Quality Testing services.

Water Quality Testing and 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.  Read more about water quality here.  We offer water purification solutions that are reasonably priced and reputable.  Give us a call for details.

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.  We 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.  There is much to know about mold.  Read more about how it affect your health and well being here.

Security System Inspections

Brinks is the best known name in security systems and I can arrange for them to provide a complete report on the condition of the system in your home.

The great thing about this inspection is it's not a gimmick to get a Brinks salesman to badger you to buy a new system.  In fact, the technician will provide the inspection under my supervision and provide me with the report when he's done.  He'll answer any questions you might have and then he'll leave.  It's as simple as that.  This is a service Brinks provides so that you'll know whether the security system in the property is working properly.  There is absolutely no sales pressure from them.  It's an excellent opportunity to have an often overlooked system properly checked out prior to buying the property.

I'll include the Brinks report in the binder along with my inspection report.  This way, your security system is documented and I am familiar with it for future reference and questions if they come up.

Keep in mind, security systems are quite expensive to replace and you want a system that is reliable.  Know the story on your security system before you close on your property.

Radon Testing

Radon is a radioactive gas which has been linked to cancer.  It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils.  It can be easily controlled if it is present and the first step is to determine whether it is indeed a problem.  I provide Carbon Canister tests for Radon.  This type of test accurately determines whether the levels of Radon present on the property are safe or unsafe.  Most of the United States has some level of Radon present in the soil.  The levels vary depending on the geology of the region.  Even so, homes tend to trap the gases as they rise from the ground.  So it is very important to have your home tested.  Read more about Radon here.