It is the objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home. If a problems or symptoms are found, the inspector may recommend further evaluations or remedies.

Why do I need a Home Inspection?

A home inspection summarizes the condition of the property, points out the need for major repairs and identifies areas that may need attention in the near future. Buyers and sellers depend on accurate home inspection to maximize their knowledge of the property in order to make intelligent decisions before executing an agreement for sale or purchase.

A home inspection points out the positive aspects of a home, as well as the maintenance that will be necessary to keep it in good shape.

For homeowners, an inspection may be used to identify problems in the making to learn about preventive measures, which might avoid costly repairs. If you are planning to sell your home, an inspection prior to placing your home on the market provides a better understanding of conditions which may be discovered by the buyer's inspector and provides you an opportunity to make repairs that will make your home more desirable to potential buyers.

What is Mold?

Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, mold play a big role in breaking down dead organic matters such as fallen leaves and dead trees. Indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and float through outdoor and indoor air. Mold begin growing indoors when mold spores land on a surfaces that are wet.

Why do I need a Mold Inspection?

Molds have the potential to cause a health problems. Molds produce allergens (susbstance that can cause allergic reactions) irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances. Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic responses includes hay fever type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash. Allergic reactions to mold are common. They can be immediate or delayed. Molds can cause asthma attacks in people with asthma who are allergic to mold. In additions, mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold allergic and non allergic people.

What is Radon ?

Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in rock, soil and water. It is tasteless, odorless,  colorless and chemically inert radioactive gas.

The release of this radioactive gas enters the air you breathe, causing a potential health risk to you and your family.

Radon gas can be found anywhere. It can get into any type of buildings. It  typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Your home traps radon inside, where it can build up. Any home may have a radon problem. This means new and old home, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements.