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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 home.
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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:
Excluded is any inspection of any systems or items not included in the Inspection Report including but not limited to the following: Any information pertaining to Manufacturers' Recalls of any Component or “Class action” Litigation or Settlements against Contractors or Manufacturers. Detached Buildings or Equipment. Telephone, Cable, Satellite, Communication Systems Wiring and Components / Heating-Cooling Systems not Permanently Installed / Furnace Heat Exchangers / Time Clock Controls / Intercoms. Free Standing Appliances, to include Refrigerator, Washer and Dryer, Microwave Ovens. Window Treatments and or Coverings. Geological Stability or Soil’s Condition. Structural Stability or Engineering Analysis. Prediction of Life Expectancy for any item. Adequacy or efficiency of any system or components. Building Code - Zoning Ordinance or Permit Violations. Fire Sprinkler Systems and all Piping. Landscaping - Irrigation and all Underground Piping / The Presence of Insects or Other Pests / Low-voltage systems / Swimming Pools, Saunas, Spa, Whirlpool, Steam and Hot Tub Systems. Electrostatic Precipitators or Electronic Air Cleaners or Filters, Septic Systems, any Component or System which is Underground, Private Water Systems or Equipment, Wells and Well Pumps, Ejection Pumps, Cisterns, Ponds, Fountains, Water Quality or Volume, Water Conditioning Systems. Elevators / Lifts / Dumbwaiters / Automatic Gates / Audio and Video Systems / Central Vacuum Systems. Active and Passive Solar Systems, Security Systems, and any inspection or testing for any toxic or dangerous substances including Mold, Bacteria, Asbestos, Lead, or Gases (including Radon except pursuant to a separate fee) and Formaldehyde, other than Gases typically used as Fuel for Home Heating Systems, or any System or item not included in the Inspection Report. This inspector is not qualified to detect the presence of Chinese Drywall. Accordingly the issue of Chinese Drywall (and its potential problems) is beyond the scope of the inspection report. In the event the Inspection Report or the Inspector supplies information about any of the forgoing, this information shall be deemed to be informational only and supplied as a courtesy to the Customer, and shall not be deemed to be an amendment to or waiver of the forgoing exclusions.
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