Ancillary Services

 We inspect for the presence and/or past evidence of wood destroying insects (termites, carpenter ants, powder post beetles, carpenter bees and wood destroying organisms, etc.) and report on any damaged wood that is found and/or past or present activity.

This inspection is included along with Featured Home Inspection and offered at a nominal fee with the Custom Home Inspection.  A full report is issued that is FHA and VA loans approved.

We will also report on the presence or evidence of rodents and/or or any other pests.

If the home being purchased has a well supplying water for the purpose of drinking, bathing and washing clothes it should be tested to ensure the well can produce a minimum of 3 gallons of water per minute run continuously for a minimum of 30 minutes.

According to The Guardian, February [2021]: More than 140,000 public water systems reported that millions of people in the U.S., are drinking water that fails to meet federal health standards, including limits for dangerous contaminants.  https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/arsenic-lead-toxic-chemicals-tap-water/?utm_source=salsa&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=9af36675-e8d3-4040-a6be-abcb46990996 

This water test is included with the Featured Home Inspection at no extra charge. and offered with the Custom Home Inspection.

Problem areas in a home such as electrical hot spots, moisture intrusions and energy loss, can go undetected during a home inspection.  An Infrared camera is designed to take images called "thermograms" that show surface heat variations and can detect these issues.  A Home buyer should insist that thermal inspection be performed prior to purchasing a home; even new homes can have defects in the thermal envelopes.  www.energy.gov/energysaver/thermographic-inspections 

This inspection is included with the Featured Home Inspection and offered with the Custom Home Inspection..

Radon gas can go undetected without testing. for it!

• You can't smell or see it. 
• Radon gas is estimated to cause 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year.
• Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US.
• According to the EPA nearly 1 out of every 3 homes in Indiana are estimated to have high levels of radon gas.

www.epa.gov/radon

This test is offered with both the Featured Home Inspection and the Custom Home Inspection.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) molds are health hazards.  Molds are organisms that may be found indoors and outdoors.   It is recommended to have a mold test be performed prior to purchasing a home, especially if there are infants, young children, elderly, those under a doctor's care for lung (breathing) conditions, and those with compromised immune systems.

The U.S. Government EPA says: “Sampling for mold should be conducted by professionals who have specific experience in designing mold sampling protocols, sampling methods, and interpreting results.  These tests are offered with both home inspections and a EPA approved 3rd party laboratory reports the results directly to our Client in a written detailed report of the findings. 

Having clarity after the home inspection is important.  If you would like zip code specific repair estimates for everything noted in the home inspection report, visit Majordomo and order your Domo Report.  This service is offered with both home inspections at a nominal fee.

Typically unfinished garages, basements and crawlspaces take extra time to inspect due to several factors associated with the structure,  systems, and components. The main concern for any structure is moisture intrusion.  This inspection is offered with both home inspections at or below current market prices.

Detached buildings are typically inspected in two (2) categories.  Structures with utilities and structures without utilities.  The structures with utilities will have at least one system (Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning, Roof and Structure) and some are found to have small to large living and/or business accommodations.  Each building will be carefully evaluated and priced according to the inspection needs.  Thses inspections are offered with both inspections at, or below the current market rate.

One (1) system (Structural, Roof, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning) is included along with either the Featured Home Inspection or Custom Home Inspection.  Multiple systems (more than the one provided) will require more time and therefore an additional cost.