Are you selling your home?

Considering putting your home on the market? A home inspection by a qualified inspector can point out minor or major deficiencies that could affect the sale of your property. Living in a home everyday, we sometimes become comfortable with things that could be a source of irritation to others. There could be situations in your home that could be seen as health or safety concerns. If major deficiencies are found, it could affect not only the selling price but the sale itself. Some small repairs could pay dividends in the negotiations. So, don’t be blindsided by what the buyer’s home inspector finds. Find out what deficiencies your home has before you put it on the market.

Are you buying a home?

In today's market, home buyers must protect themselves and their investment. Let a professional home inspector evaluate your new home for health and safety issues. There could be situations that are readily apparent to the trained eye of an inspector that could be overlooked by the buyer. Some items or conditions could be costly to repair today or in the future. Visit our sample inspection form page to see all the items that are included in our inspections.

Do you do your own maintenance?

An increasing number of home owners are doing their own home improvement projects and home maintenance. Regardless of their best efforts and good intentions, sometimes things might be overlooked. When was the last time you were in the crawlspace of your home, or the attic? Believe it or not, that beautiful new landscaping that you or your contractor just installed could be destroying your home. A routine maintenance inspection can identify situations that could be extremely expensive if left unattended.

Health and Safety Concerns?

Some items such as stair rails, safety rails, trip hazards, weak decks, drop hazards from trees, or electrical problems are readily apparent during an inspection. But, what about the things that you can’t see or smell? Radon gas is considered by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) to be the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, right behind smoking. Consider a radon gas test when purchasing a home or if your home has never been tested. Radon gas measurements vary from season to season and from home to home in the same neighborhood. EPA link (here). State of Kentucky link (here). An additional health concern for home buyers is Indoor Air Quality. If you or someone in your family has allergies or asthma you should consider having some air sampling done before you move to a new dwelling. Dust mites, pet dander, smoke, or mold could cause respiratory problems for you or someone in your family. EPA link (here).

Let us sniff out the problems.