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Should I Test For Radon? |
A question
that I get asked often. Please refer to my Radon page and access
the link provided, and research further. Some people are very
concerned, others are not or not informed.
I can test a home with high levels of radon, and literally test the
home next door with a very low level present. The ONLY way to know if
high levels of radon are present in a home is to perform a test.
Bottom line
what I recommend to my customers is, if you and or your family and
friends spend a good portion of time in the basement, you probably want
to have the home tested. If your basement is finished or your
contemplating finishing the basement, for none other than piece of mind
I recommend testing.
If the home does test for high levels of radon, the good thing is
mitigation is relatively inexpensive and quite effective.
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How Long Does The Inspection Last? |
About 3 hours for most houses, or about 2 hours for most condominiums. Larger homes and older homes take longer.
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Are There Limitations To The Inspection? |
Yes, I can't see through walls or predict the future! If I could do either of those, I'd be in another line of work. Keep in mind that a home inspection lasts only a few hours, and it's not technically exhaustive. There is no way that anyone could find all the defects in a house in only a few hours.
The home inspection is not an appraisal or a check for compliance with building codes and it's not an evaluation for any biological or environmental hazards. See the inspection agreement for more information on the limitations of an inspection.
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Do You Offer A Guarantee? |
No. Something can look just fine today and still break tomorrow. If you want a home warranty they are available through your real estate agent or other sources.
If you think you're going to get a meaningful guarantee from another home inspector then you need to get the fine print and read it very carefully. Most guarantees from home inspectors are only marketing gimmicks that are riddled with loopholes.
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Do You Perform Or Manage Any Repair Work? |
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Are You Licensed? |
Unfortunately there is no licensing for home inspectors in Colorado -- anyone can claim to be a home inspector. That's why it's so important to choose an inspector that has had certified training and has met the rigorous requirements of an organization such as ASHI[American Society of Home Inspectors]
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What If I Have Questions Later? |
Your understanding of your home is my highest priority. You can ask questions for as long as you own your home. There's no charge as long as I can answer by phone or e-mail without coming back out to the house.
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What If The Report Reveals Problems? |
No home is perfect. I may find things that weren't expected. That's what you want, right? The report is not a sellers or builders "Must-Fix" list. It's an impartial reporting of conditions, giving you clear direction for what should be done about each problem. Each situation is different, and it's up to you to decide how to proceed after an inspection.
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When Will The Report Be Ready? |
The report is delivered at the completion of the inspection. No need to wait for a report to be generated in two days or sometimes longer.
A comprehensive computer generated report is delivered on site.
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How Much Does It Cost? |
The cost of a home inspection is usually a small fraction of the cost
of the problems discovered - truly the deal of a lifetime! The fee
varies with the size of the house and other factors. You wont find many
inspection company's that will list their prices with out a phone call.
Please refer to the price page for fee
schedules.
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What Items Do You Not Inspect? |
While
the inspection of your home and property is extensive and thorough, the
items listed below are not inspected. Specific components noted as
being excluded on the individual systems inspection forms.
Whether or not they are
concealed, the following ARE OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE INSPECTION:
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Private water or private
sewage systems
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Saunas, steam baths, or
fixtures and equipment
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Radio-controlled devices,
automatic gates, elevators, lifts, dumbwaiters and thermostatic or time
clock controls
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Water softener / purifier
systems or solar heating systems
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Furnace heat exchangers,
freestanding appliances, security / intercom / alarm systems or
personal property
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Adequacy or efficiency of any
system or component
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Prediction of life expectancy
of any item
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Building code or zoning
ordinance violations
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Geological stability or soils
condition
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Structural stability or
engineering analysis
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Termites, pests or other wood
destroying organisms
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Asbestos, radon, mold,
formaldehyde, lead, water or air quality, electromagnetic radiation or
any environmental hazards
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Building value appraisal or
cost estimates
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Condition of detached
buildings
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Hot tubs, pool or spas bodies
and underground piping, or sprinkler systems
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Telephone, cable, and
communication systems wiring and components
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Window treatments and or
coverings
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Heating / cooling systems not
permanently installed
(Some of the above items may
be included in this inspection for additional fees - check with your
inspector)
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