Additional Services: What’s Beyond Home Inspection
Well, you know by now that for a mere visual examination, a home inspection is pretty extensive. But as extensive its coverage might be, it’s not exhaustive and it’s not all-inclusive. Depending on your level of concern and the location of your prospective home, you have the option to consider any one of the following services: Radon Testing Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports. The term is short for “radioactive gas,” a substance that is commonly found in soil. For home buyers, this has become a major concern. A home inspector that specializes in radon testing should be familiar with EPA protocols and have only the approved equipment. Water Analysis The Harris poll showed that some 84% of Americans believe their water supply at home is polluted. Additionally, the EPA states that nearly 70% are concerned specifically about the quality of their drinking water. Because of this overriding concern, some home inspection companies now include water quality analysis in their home inspections as an additional service. Make sure that your home inspector utilizes only laboratories that are certified by the EPA or the Health Department. Advisable tests are for lead, bacteria (such as cryptosporidium), and in some rural areas, nitrates and coliforms. Carbon Monoxide Testing Called the “silent killer,” carbon monoxide can be detected only with an analyzer. Since come from oil and natural gas, they may be an issue in homes using fossil fuels. A clear and working ventilation system minimizes the effects of the gas, so have your inspector check it. If you want additional protection, have a carbon monoxide detector installed. Energy Assessment When talking about valuable and money service offered by leading home inspection companies, the service that comes to mind is an energy assessment. What it does is determining major areas of energy use and waste. Not only that, your home inspector conducting the energy assessment could also suggest to you some steps that could help you save hundreds of dollars annually on utility bills. An energy assessment also helps protect the environment. There are several additional services, such as termite inspection and lead paint testing, that we haven’t discussed, but which you can still get when you have your house inspected. In the end, it really depends on how you concerned you are with the safety of living in your own home and the investment you are making in purchasing it. |
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