Services

General home inspections for buyers including inspecting the roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and everything in between. 

Pre listing inspections are perfect for current home owners to do before listing the house. It will allow you to address any issues prior to the buyers inspection that could possibly cause the buyer to back out of the contract. 

Crawlspace Inspection’s should be preformed periodically to help locate problems when they can be resolved relatively cheap before potentially causing thousands down the road. This service is ideal for people that don’t like or are not able crawl around in the dark damp areas of the home. 

A pool inspection is a safety inspec of the swimming pool surr area and the electrical system of the pool to ensure that your family is safe when swimming and protects you from possible hazards that exist around the pool. 

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Radon gas is an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas that comes from decaying rock deep underground. During the testing a hig sensitive monitor is set up in the lowest livable area of the home. It takes conti readings for 48 hours. At the end of the 48 hour a report is generated letting you know the average amo of radon gas that is entering the home and rath further mitigation is recommended. Radon mitigation systems are rel

HUD Permanent Foundation Certifications are required on all manufactured homes when financing with any government backed loans. (FHA, VA, USDA ext. )

Mold testing includes visually inspecting all areas of the home for mold like substances. up to 3 tape or swab samples are taken of visible areas of concern and then overnighted to a laboratory for professional analysis of the type and spore count present and if further mitigation is recommended. Additional samples can be taken at the buyers request for an additional price. We are ICA2 certified through the National Association of Certified Mold Inspectors. 

Sewer Scope inspections include running a camera through the sewer line from the house clean out to the main sewer lateral at the road. Sewer line replacement can cost thousands of dollars. We can locate issues during the inspection period helping you negotiate for repairs. We have even found serious  problems on sewer lines of new construction homes from where landscaping contractors have driven large trucks and trailers over newly installed sewer lines. 

Ari quality testing includes setting up a machine that takes one outside control air samole and then two inside air samples in different locations of the house. The three samples are then overnighted to a laboratory for professional analysis to determine the type and amount of mold spores present in the breathable air inside the home. Additional sample can be taken for an additional charge. Some clients elect to have samples taken in every room of the house 

Blower Door testing checks the air tightness of the building envelope and is a required test on all new construction homes in Alabama. This is great for older homes also as the test locates leaking areas around the home. In older homes after leaks are identified and repaired by a contractor of your choosing you can expect to save up to $1000 per year in utility cost. 

Air Duct Leakage/Tightness testing is required on all new construction homes and major remodels on existing homes when the ductwork is outside of the building envelope. The test identifies leaks in the ductwork portion of your HVAC system. After leaks are identified and repaired by an HVAC technician of your choosing you can expect to save $300-$1000 per year on your power bill. This will also extend the lifespan of your HVAC system.