Home Inspections-
A home inspection is an unbiased third party evaluation of a home. It allows
the buyer or seller to become aware of any problems or repairs that may
exist before purchase. This allows each party to make an informed decision
on the purchase or sell of a home. A true home inspection inspects and
evaluates the entire visual aspects of the home along with its systems and
components. If an inspector does only a simple systems check, basically
nothing has been accomplished and could leave you with costly repairs
after purchase.
My Inspections include, but not limited to:
Once the inspection is complete I offer a clear concise on-site report. This
report lists any defects found and general tips or notes on the aspects of
the property. Rest assured with my report in your hands, you will be on
your way to making a clear and informed decision on buying your home.
A home inspection is an unbiased third party evaluation of a home. It allows
the buyer or seller to become aware of any problems or repairs that may
exist before purchase. This allows each party to make an informed decision
on the purchase or sell of a home. A true home inspection inspects and
evaluates the entire visual aspects of the home along with its systems and
components. If an inspector does only a simple systems check, basically
nothing has been accomplished and could leave you with costly repairs
after purchase.
My Inspections include, but not limited to:
- Roof, vents, flashings, and trim.
- Gutters and downspouts.
- Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations.
- Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings.
- Eaves, soffit and fascia.
- Grading and drainage.
- Basement, foundation and crawlspace.
- Water penetration and foundation movement.
- Heating systems.
- Cooling systems.
- Water heating system.
- Interior doors, walls, ceilings, windows.
- Interior plumbing components and fixtures.
- Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats.
- Electrical service line and meter box.
- Main disconnect and service amperage.
- Electrical panels, breakers and fuses.
- Electrical outlets, switches and lights.
- Grounding and bonding.
- Fireplace damper door and hearth.
- Insulation and ventilation.
- Garage doors, safety sensors, and openers.
- Insect damage.
- And much more.
Once the inspection is complete I offer a clear concise on-site report. This
report lists any defects found and general tips or notes on the aspects of
the property. Rest assured with my report in your hands, you will be on
your way to making a clear and informed decision on buying your home.
Radon-
Radon is a tasteless, odorless, invisible gas that comes from the natural
radioactive decay of uranium found in the soil throughout the country.
Radon enters into buildings through holes, cracks, loose fitting pipes,
dirt/gravel floor and porous block in foundation walls.
The EPA and the Surgeon General's Office urge ALL home buyers to test
for radon. EPA studies indicate that millions of American homes have
levels at or above the recommended safe levels of 4 pCi/L.(picocuries per
liter).
Radon is common in the Shenandoah Valley because of large quantities of
Uranium in the soil. If buying or selling a home in the Shenandoah Valley
a Radon Test should be a priority. If the home has already been tested,
make sure the results are recent. If selling a home, having a radon test is
a great idea. This way if radon is detected the seller knows up front and
not at the last minute (which could cause the deal to turn south real quick).
All Radon Tests are performed to the standards set forth by the National
Radon Safety Board and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
All Radon Testing is guaranteed to be fair and impartial as I do not sell or install
the Radon Mitigation Systems.
Radon is a tasteless, odorless, invisible gas that comes from the natural
radioactive decay of uranium found in the soil throughout the country.
Radon enters into buildings through holes, cracks, loose fitting pipes,
dirt/gravel floor and porous block in foundation walls.
The EPA and the Surgeon General's Office urge ALL home buyers to test
for radon. EPA studies indicate that millions of American homes have
levels at or above the recommended safe levels of 4 pCi/L.(picocuries per
liter).
Radon is common in the Shenandoah Valley because of large quantities of
Uranium in the soil. If buying or selling a home in the Shenandoah Valley
a Radon Test should be a priority. If the home has already been tested,
make sure the results are recent. If selling a home, having a radon test is
a great idea. This way if radon is detected the seller knows up front and
not at the last minute (which could cause the deal to turn south real quick).
All Radon Tests are performed to the standards set forth by the National
Radon Safety Board and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
All Radon Testing is guaranteed to be fair and impartial as I do not sell or install
the Radon Mitigation Systems.
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Home Inspections, Radon and Water Testing
| Fact: After smoking, radon is the nation’s second leading cause of lung cancer. As many as 22,000 lung cancer deaths are attributed to radon each year. EPA Studies |
Water Testing-
Water quality is and probably should be the most common concern with a
homeowner. Especially when not supplied by a public water source. A
basic water test will check the hardness, pH, sodium, fluoride, iron and
manganese, along with bacteria’s such as E-coli. Water can also be
tested for the presence of other contaminates such as lead. When
purchasing a home thats water source is a private well, a water test is
strongly advised.
I provide the taking of water samples from the residence and sending
them to a local state certified lab to be analyzed. Once I receive the
results, usually within 2-3 days, I can mail them out to you. In
understanding the results you can contact your local Health Department
or Cooperative Extension Office for assistance, they can also provide you
with the corrective measures, if warranted.
Water quality is and probably should be the most common concern with a
homeowner. Especially when not supplied by a public water source. A
basic water test will check the hardness, pH, sodium, fluoride, iron and
manganese, along with bacteria’s such as E-coli. Water can also be
tested for the presence of other contaminates such as lead. When
purchasing a home thats water source is a private well, a water test is
strongly advised.
I provide the taking of water samples from the residence and sending
them to a local state certified lab to be analyzed. Once I receive the
results, usually within 2-3 days, I can mail them out to you. In
understanding the results you can contact your local Health Department
or Cooperative Extension Office for assistance, they can also provide you
with the corrective measures, if warranted.
| 1023 Balsley Road Staunton, VA 24401 Phone: 540-294-2289 E-mail: s_w_inspections@yahoo.com |