A Brief Description of Our Services
Written Reports
All Inspections are documented with written
reports. We use the Matrix Deluxe reporting system, affording our
clients the best available report and information that will be
incredibly useful for understanding, maintaining and re-selling their
home. The report is usually completed on site, and delivered to the
client immediately at the end of the inspection. Lab reports and
testing results are mailed separately, as soon as they are completed.
Faxes can be sent at your request.
All of the important structural systems that are
visible and accessible are examined during the inspection, to try to
determine if there is an on-going problem, and if additional
inspection, or remediation is required.
Well Water Testing
Since safety of the water is so important, we offer
a full battery of testing for water including Potability and Minerals,
Lead in Water, Radon in Water, and Volatile Organic Compounds. If all
the water tests are performed by us we offer a discount. We do
re-testing services if a well fails, we will re-test it for you after
the chlorination has been performed. We also offer flow and volume well
testing
Radon Gas Testing
Using state of the art anti-tamper computers, our continuous radon monitors take 10-20 readings each hour
of the 48 hour test and download a radon level average for each hour of
the test. The machines measure radon levels, moisture, barometric
pressure, temperature and if the machine is moved or tampered with.
This equipment takes most of the risk away associated with charcoal
canisters and other testing modes being tampered with &
skewing the results.
Radon Water Testing
Though naturally occurring, radon gas can become
trapped in your well and exit your plumbing from sink aerators or your
shower head. Testing for radon in the water can help you determine if
reduction of radon levels are needed.
CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) TESTING
Homes today are much more air-tight than ever. With
many more appliances that exhaust to the outside, there is a much
greater risk of producing and retaining carbon monoxide (CO) in homes
than ever before. This is evidenced by cases where occupants of houses
have been killed by carbon monoxide poisoning. Tests have also
indicated the cumulative effects of low dosages of CO on the human
body. With these facts in mind, it would be a good idea to evaluate the
risks a house poses to this problem. We have state-of-the-art equipment
that samples air and gives the concentration of CO under present
conditions. Although there are many variables to the testing that can
be performed and it is impossible to test all risks, our testing will
give a strong indication of the risks present for this deadly killer.
PEST INSPECTION
A pest inspection, sometimes referred to as a
termite inspection, is included in the basic inspection. Our inspectors
furnish FHA approved reports following a thorough inspection for wood
destroying organisms such as ants, termites, and powder post beetles.
WELL FLOW TESTING
Our well flow test addresses the question as to
whether you will have enough water for domestic purposes. We test the
flow at 4-5 gallons per minute for one hour. If the flow is maintained
at this rate, there will generally be an adequate supply of water. The
variables include number of people, lifestyle, pump capacity, and
static water storage as well as other factors.
