Reliable Home Inspections

Deck Compliance

There are 40 million decks in the U.S., according to the North American Deck and Rail Association (NADRA), with maybe half of them code compliant. Meanwhile, deck failures and the injuries that result are pushing states and municipalities to establish more rigorous codes. “The codes have changed over time and the people in our industry are adapting to it,” says Mike Brueggenjohann, Vice President of California Custom Decks, in St. Louis, which builds about 150 projects a year.

Foundation Inspection

One of the worst things you can do if you discover a crack, hole, leak or any other kind of damage is to wait to schedule a foundation inspection by a qualified foundation expert. While a small imperfection in your foundation may seem like a minor problem, if the foundation is beginning to deteriorate, you have little time to waste.

Radon Testing

The problem occurs when radon gas enters your home and gets trapped. Long-term exposure to high levels of radon can cause lung cancer. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that lung cancer caused by radon exposure kills about 21,000 Americans every year. (This may be how this woman got lung cancer at 31-years-old—without ever smoking a cigarette.)

EMF Inspection

Specifically tailored to real estate transactions, a pre-purchase EMF inspection focuses on identifying any potential issues which may be impossible or costly to correct after moving in. Wether you are looking to purchase or rent, identifying any such issues before you sign on the dotted line makes good sense.

Roof Inspection

Your home’s roof is its first line of defense against storms and extreme weather, be it a foot or more of snow dropping from the sky overnight or high winds that tear through the town. When homeowners place blind faith in their roof and neglect it completely until the first sign of a leak appears in the ceiling, they could already be facing much larger problems—unwanted structural issues, mold growth, or damaged insulation, for starters. Spare yourself a headache down the road by having your roof periodically inspected.

Mold Inspection

If you are researching mold, you might come across different services and costs that list both mold inspection and mold testing. Mold inspection simply identifies the presence of mold and generally defines the size of the problem, usually in square footage.