Expert Home Inspection Services.
Our reports will cover the condition of the home’s heating system, central air conditioning system (temperature permitting), interior plumbing and electrical systems, the roof, attic and visible insulation, walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors, the foundation, basement, and structural components. We also offer pre-listing home inspections for sellers, which can help identify potential issues and provide sellers with the information they need to make informed decisions about the sale of their home. Furthermore, they can also provide peace of mind for potential buyers, as it can provide assurance that a home is in good condition and free of major defects.
The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) publishes a Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics that outlines what you should expect to be covered in your home inspection report.
Stay safe with a Radon Test.
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that’s produced by decaying uranium. It’s present in nearly all soils. Radon testing needs to be done by a licensed professional.
Why is radon a problem? The problem occurs when radon gas enters your home and gets trapped. Long-term exposure to high levels of radon can cause lung cancer. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that lung cancer caused by radon exposure kills about 21,000 Americans every year.
Avoid future problems with a WDI inspection.
If you’re buying a home, having the home inspected for termites beforehand is usually required by the lender before they approve the mortgage. The lender will require that you have a licensed termite inspection (as well as a general home inspection) performed before the sale is finalized.
A termite inspection can also save buyers headaches later on if there are visible signs of termite damage that are found prior to the closing. The buyer definitely needs to know whether the home has an existing termite problem and the extent of the damage so they can decide whether to walk away from the deal or ask the seller to make the necessary repairs.
The termite inspection is typically an expense borne by the home buyer and it is definitely worth the price in the event that visible termite infestations are found.
Make a confident decision with a Septic Inspection.
When you buy a house you want to be certain that you know what you are getting. You can feel more confident about your property choice when you have a septic inspection preformed by us. This information may give you additional information on weather or not to move forward in the transaction of the home. Most importantly, a septic system inspection will help you become familiar with this vital home system. If you are considering buying a home with a septic system, do not hesitate to arrange to have a septic inspection added to the home inspection.
Ensure safety with Water testing.
When securing an FHA, VA, or USDA mortgage on a home with a well, water testing is often a mandatory step, ensuring that the well water meets safety standards for consumption. Lenders may have varying requirements; thus, it’s crucial to verify with them directly. Conventional loans may not require such testing, but it is always advisable to ensure the safety of the well water for any potential property purchase.
Water samples are collected at the time of inspection and delivered to a PA DEP certified laboratory. For FHA/VA water testing, it takes approximately five to seven business days to process the samples. For Bacteria only test processing takes approximately two to three days. Once the results are received back, we email the report to our client immediately.
Types of water testing we offer
- FHA/VA Bundle - Nitrate, Nitrite, First Draw Lead, Total coliform and E.coli
- Safe Water Signature Bundle - pH, Hardness, Iron, Manganese, Nitrate, Nitrite, Total Solids, Total Coliform/E.Coli
- Bacteria Only - Total Coliform/E.Coli
