Buyers inspection

Your about to make one of the biggest decisions  of your life.  Imagine signing the paperwork, getting the keys, and then realizing you're going to have to spend thousands more on repairs you had no idea the house needed. That is completely avoidable with a proper and thorough inspection.  Our thorough home inspections cover every aspect of the property, from the foundation to the roof and everything in between. 

As a seller putting your house on the market can be both exciting and stressful at the same time. Let us take some of the stress out of the process by advising you of the full condition your home is in before it hits the market. Get ahead of the game by not only knowing what your house needs but fixing it prior to listing it. This will allow you to sell for more and keep the negotiations out of the buyers hand and to a minimum with no surprises that your not already aware of.

Home inspections are not just for buyers or sellers.  Houses continue to age and will deteriorate with time. Home maintenance inspections are an essential part of protecting that investment and properly maintaining your home throughout the years to come.  Not only will home inspections save you money, but they offer peace of mind when it comes to the safety, livability, and efficiency of your home.  Recognize potential issues from the onset so these issues can be dealt with before they escalate into more significant and costly problems.

Radon is a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that comes from the soil. Unfortunately radon is every where, any radon level poses some health risk. While it is not possible to reduce radon to zero, the best approach is to lower the radon level as much as possible. According to the Ohio Department Of Health Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in smokers. Your risk for lung cancer increases with higher levels of radon and longer periods of exposure. It is estimated that 21,000 people die each year in the United States from lung cancer due to radon exposure. 

There are many different varieties of mold, some are harmless and others not so much. Mold is fungi that can grow anywhere with enough water and oxygen and can start growing in as little as 24 hours. When mold spores are outside they pose little risk. However, if mold makes its way inside your property, it should be dealt with as soon as its noticed. Mold reproduces by releasing tiny spores that travel through the air.  Exposure can cause , coughing and wheezing, irritation of the throat, eyes, and skin. Some people with allergies and other lung diseases can experience much more serious symptoms. In immuno-compromised people, mold exposure can cause significant lung infections. It doesn't just exacerbate asthma symptoms; the Ohio Healthy Homes Network says it has even been linked to the development of asthma. 

 Wood-destroying insects (WDI) are capable of causing significant property damage. The signs of termite, carpenter ants/bees, powderpost beetle or other wood-destroying insect activity isn’t always simple to spot, but early detection can help preserve your investment and save you thousands in repair costs. That’s why we recommend WDI inspections be included as part of any general home inspection and before finalizing any real-estate transaction. Even if your not selling or buying its still a good idea to periodically get this inspection to maintain the longevity of your property. 

 Are you aware of the invisible threat lurking in your home? Poor indoor air quality can have serious implications for your health and well-being. That’s why it’s crucial to consider getting an air quality inspection on your home.   The test aims to identify any potential pollutants or contaminants that may be negatively impacting the indoor air. By conducting such inspections, you can ensure that your home is a safe and healthy environment for you and your family.  Implications include but are not limited to:  respiratory problems such as asthma, allergies, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Weakened Immune System making you more susceptible to illnesses and infections. Fatigue and discomfort, headaches, and general discomfort, impacting your overall quality of life.
Long-Term Health Risks: Prolonged exposure to indoor pollutants has been linked to long-term health risks, including heart disease and respiratory disorders. 

 A sewer scope is a video inspection of the lateral sewer line leading from the house at/near the foundation and connecting to the city or HOA tap or septic tank. A lateral sewer line is the privately-owned pipeline connecting the property to the publicly-owned main sewer line, HOA tap, or septic tank. Sewer-scoping the line can reveal blockages, damage to the pipe system, and other problems, which are vital for homeowners and home buyers to be aware of. For example, if there is a damp depression in the lawn above the sewer line, or if there is backflow into the home, or if contaminants have been discovered in the potable water supply, a sewer scope inspection can be critical to identifying and confirming these problems, which must be addressed immediately.