General Home Inspection
A general home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property. The inspection is designed to identify defects within specific system(s) and component(s) that are both observed and deemed material by the inspector. The proper standard operating procedures will be followed and all inspections are done within the scope of practice for the inspector.
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Radon Testing
Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas.
You cannot see, smell or taste radon. But it still may be a problem in your home. When you breathe air containing radon, you increase your risk of getting lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General of the United States has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.
You should test for radon.
Testing is the only way to find out your home's radon levels. The EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon.
You can fix a radon problem.
If you find that you have high radon levels, there are ways to fix a radon problem. Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.
Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon
The EPA recommends:
* Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year.
You cannot see, smell or taste radon. But it still may be a problem in your home. When you breathe air containing radon, you increase your risk of getting lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General of the United States has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.
You should test for radon.
Testing is the only way to find out your home's radon levels. The EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon.
You can fix a radon problem.
If you find that you have high radon levels, there are ways to fix a radon problem. Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.
Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon
The EPA recommends:
- If you are buying a home or selling your home, have it tested for radon.
- For a new home, ask if radon-resistant construction features were used and if the home has been tested.
- Fix the home if the radon level is 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher.
- Radon levels less than 4 pCi/L still pose a risk, and in many cases, may be reduced.
- Take steps to prevent device interference when conducting a radon test.
* Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year.
Seller's Pre-Listing Inspection
Eventually, your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first. Having an inspection performed ahead of time helps in many other ways, such as:
Copies of the inspection report, along with receipts for any repairs, should be made available to potential buyers. |
Move In Certified
Are you selling your home? Let an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector® inspect it before you even list it. A Move-In Certified® home has been pre-inspected, which means that the seller can confirm that there are no major systems in need of immediate repair or replacement, and no known safety hazards. A Move-In Certified® Seller Inspection informs you of any defects or problems with your home so that you can address them before prospective buyers discover them. You can then take the time you need to obtain reasonable repair estimates. Show prospective buyers that you are dealing in good faith. Avoid 11th-hour negotiations and delays, and justify your full asking price by having your home pre-inspected now.
Home Energy Report
A home energy inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property (as delineated below). It is designed to provide a list of recommended energy improvements to encourage investments by homeowners that may increase the energy efficiency and comfort of the house. The home energy inspection is based on the observations made on the date of the inspection, and not a prediction of future conditions.
Non-Diagnostic Inspection and Report
The home energy inspection is not equivalent to a comprehensive home energy audit, home energy assessment, or home energy rating, which require the use of a diagnostic tool, such as a combustion analyzer, blower door or infrared camera.
Discussion with Client
The inspector may provide his/her client with a general explanation of the home energy inspection process. The inspector may also discuss issues regarding home energy efficiency.
Non-Diagnostic Inspection and Report
The home energy inspection is not equivalent to a comprehensive home energy audit, home energy assessment, or home energy rating, which require the use of a diagnostic tool, such as a combustion analyzer, blower door or infrared camera.
Discussion with Client
The inspector may provide his/her client with a general explanation of the home energy inspection process. The inspector may also discuss issues regarding home energy efficiency.
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