When buying a home, obtaining a home inspection on the property is a wise investment to be done before you close. The home inspection is a visual inspection of the accessible major systems and components of the home for the conditions that exist at the time of the inspection.

A new construction home inspection will offer you invaluable insights into what you and your family are buying. You’ve heard repeatedly that buying a home may be the biggest investment of your life, so knowing the issues upfront and getting them taken care of will allow you to enjoy your new home for many years.

We recommend that you perform mold testing anytime you purchase a home, especially if the house has been vacant, has had a water event, or if someone is particularly sensitive to mold. We can visually observe areas of a home and try to identify moisture intrusion or moisture damage that may have resulted in mold growth, but at times this can be hidden or not visible.

Any radon levels over the EPA-established 4.0 pCi/L are recommended to take corrective measures, i.e., installing radon mitigation which reduces the radon gas concentrations in the home. Just because the house has elevated radon levels doesn’t mean it’s a bad home; it just means the radon needs to be managed and reduced to acceptable levels with mitigation.

Sometimes called “termite inspections,” this specialized inspection looks for damage caused by any type of wood destroying insect, primarily termites that feed on and nest in the wood that supports your home’s frame, porch, deck, flooring, ceiling, and other places. Of course, not all wood-destroying insects are termites.

If you are aiming to buy an old rundown home, or a recently renovated home a structural inspection is necessary for discovering the structural stability of the home. In this short article, we discuss what goes into a structural assessment, and whether you might require one.

A plumbing inspection should be one of the primary aspects of the property that a buyer must look into before negotiating or closing a deal. Plumbing repairs are not inexpensive and getting stuck with poor plumbing work or broken pipes in your new home is bound to be a frustrating experience.

Whether you are planning to sell your home or you are buying one, a roof inspection should be part of your checklist, and definitely at the top. While it is very important to secure a safe roof for your home, it can also be quite an investment, but for good reasons. Don’t get stuck with a large expense as soon as you move into your new home.

A pool inspection is extremely important when purchasing a home. This inspection will look for minor and life safety concerns and maintenance issues that are crucial not only for your family but for others around your neighborhood to get the longest life out of your pool.

An energy audit at a dwelling is often the first step in making a home more energy efficient and comfortable. An audit can help assess how much energy the dwelling uses. It can provide a list for what measures need to be taken to improve efficiency.