Home Inspection

The decision to buy a home is never an easy one  complex, important and very personal. Along with the usual considerations of price, floor plan, neighborhood and schools, the fundamental questions arise – is the house healthy? What kind of repairs may be in order and what can they do to the overall cost of the home? The purchase price and perhaps even the ultimate decision to purchase may be affected by these factors.

Levels of Inspection

To help you better understand the property you are considering, Structure & Site provides three levels of home inspections, which offer an increasing depth of services to protect your family and investment.

The Standard Home Inspection

The Standard home inspection conducted by Structure & Site is considered the benchmark home inspection in the industry. The on-site evaluation is extremely thorough and the corresponding report is highly detailed, computer generated in an easy-to-read format, includes digital photos and is presented to you at the completion of the inspection.

All of these important elements are inspected:

• Foundation & structure analysis
• Roof covering, flashings, chimneys, gutters & downspouts
• Electrical input and circuit wire evaluation
• Complete plumbing system including flood test
• Furnace & A/C operational and condition analysis
• Landscape, grading, driveways & garage
• Attic structure, insulation levels & venting capacity
• Window function & interior condition analysis
• Smoke detectors & carbon monoxide detectors

The Premier Inspection

The Premier Home Inspection is designed to bundle the most requested add-on services we offer. All of the elements of the Basic Home Inspection are included plus the following important safety inspections:

The Premier Home Inspection is designed to bundle the most requested add-on services we offer. All of the elements of the Basic Home Inspection are included plus the following important safety inspections:

Radon Gas Test
Radon gas is a by-product of decaying uranium. When a property is excavated for a home build, the dense compact soil is loosened and then allows easy penetration of radon gas to the foundation of the home. Radon gas is heavier than air, which settles in the lowest level of the home. Long- term exposure to radon gas is the 2nd leading cause of long cancer. Radon gas is an invisible and odor-less substance. A two- unit test is conducted which ensures a highly accurate account of the radon gas level of the property. There are two reasons to conduct a radon gas test.

(1) Health and safety. Exposure to elevated radon by children and the elderly is especially dangerous.

(2) If the property does have elevated radon gas, the remediation process costs approximately $1,000. Better to know the radon level before it becomes your problem.

Mold Inspection :
The last thing you want to deal with in a new property purchase is mold growth. Structure & Site professionals are highly trained and certified for mold investigations and testing. Why a mold inspection? Mold growth is always a direct cause of moisture infiltration to building materials. Although many mold issues are relatively minor, it is vital to understand the negative impact that mold growth can create. During the mold inspection, sophisticated equipment is utilized to detect elevated moisture and humidity levels. Floor joists. Attic decking. Floor decking. Basement drywall. Laundry rooms. Bathrooms. Shower pans. All areas of common mold growth. If physical mold is found, a sample is taken for laboratory analysis in order to determine if the mold is a toxic strain.

Pest Inspection:
Wood boring insects such as termites, carpenter ants and carpenter bees can cause significant damage to a property’s structure. A visual pest inspection is conducted to determine if current or past infiltration is present in the exterior, basement, attic or garage.

Costs for Repair & Replacement Items:
A detailed cost analysis will be provided for items in need of repair or replacement in the short term. Know the cost ramifications for significant items such as roof replacement, air conditioning replacement, etc.

The Elite Inspection

The Elite Home Inspection is designed to offer the most compressive review of the home and its environment.

All of the elements of the Premier Home Inspection are included plus the following:

Indoor Air Quality Testing. Multiple samples will be taken from the home to understand the air quality profile of the house. The air testing will provide the following:

Mold Strains – We’ll determine what kind of mold is floating around your environment.
Mold Spore Count – A critical variable, how many mold spores are in the air.
Dander Count – We all know that dander is a significant allergen.
Pollen – Pollen levels vary significantly from building to building.
Particulate Levels – Particulate count gives an overall indicator of air purity.