Inspection add-ons
We’re certified and qualified.
Radon Testing
- We’re an InterNACHI certified Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider
- Radon is a radioactive gas that emanates from soil and tends to concentrate in enclosed spaces such as houses, basements, crawlspaces, etc.
- Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
- Because there is no known safe level of exposure to radon, the EPA recommends mitigation for radon levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L.
- The average indoor radon level is estimated to be about 1.3 pCi/L, and about 0.4 pCi/L of radon is normally found in the outside air. The U.S. Congress has set a long-term goal that indoor radon levels be no more than outdoor levels.
Lab Analysis: We use RTCA as our certified lab for analysis. Results are typically given via email on the same day the lab receives the canisters.
RTCA, Radon Testing Corporation of America
2 Hayes Street, Elmsford, NY 10523-2502
Tel: 914-345-3380
Fax: 914-345-8546
Water Testing
- I’m an InterNACHI certified Water Quality Tester
- Water samples are taken while performing your home inspection
- 1-day rush service is available for an additional fee
1. Basic Water Analysis – $150
Tests for bacterial water contaminants.
What it Tests For
Bacteria:
- Coliform Bacteria
- E. Coli Bacteria
2. Full Panel Water Analysis (FHA/VA/HUD/USDA Loans) – $225
This test meets or exceeds the requirements for most government backed loans.
What it Tests For
Bacteria:
- Coliform Bacteria
- E. Coli Bacteria
Mineral Chemistry:
- Iron
- Lead
- pH
- TurbidityN
- itrates
- Nitrites
3. Ultimate Analysis – $884
This is the test you want when you want to know everything about your water.
What it Tests For
Bacteria:
Total Coliform, Fecal E. coli, Total Bacteria Count and Fungi Count
Metals and Minerals:
Aluminum, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Boron, Cadmium, Calcium, Cerium, Chromium (Total), Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Lead, Lithium, Magnesium, Manganese, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Phosphorous, Potassium, Selenium, Silver, Sodium, Strontium, Thallium, Tin, Titanium, Uranium, Vanadium and Zinc
Anions:
Chloride, Fluoride, Nitrate (as N), Nitrite and Sulfate
Attributes:
Alkalinity (as CaCO3), Ammonia, Color, Conductivity, Hardness, Odor, pH, Sediment, Silica, Tannins, Total Dissolved Solids and Turbidity
Radioactive Chemical Element:
Radon
Industrial & Cancer-causing Chemicals:
Benzene, Bromobenzene, Bromochloromethane, Bromodichloromethane, Bromoform, Bromomethane, n-Butylbenzene, sec-Butylbenzene, tert-Butylbenzene, Carbon-Tetrachloride, Dibromochloromethane, Chloroethane, Chloroform, Chloromethane, 1,2-Chlorotoluene, 1,4-Chlorotoluene, 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane, Dibromomethane, 1,2-Dibromoethane, 1,3-Dichlorobenzene, 1,2-Dichlorobenzene, 1,4-Dichlorobenzene, Dichlorodifluoromethane, 1,1-Dichloroethane, 1,2-Dichloroethane, 1,1-Dichloroethylene, cis-1,2-Dichloroethene, trans-1,2-Dichloroethene, 1,2-Dichloropropane, 1,3-Dichloropropane, 2,2-Dichloropropane, 1,1-Dichloropropene, 1,3-Dichloropropene, trans-1,3-Dichloropropene, Ethylbenzene, Trichlorofluoromethane, Hexachlorobutadiene, Isopropyl benzene, p-Isopropyltoluene, Methyl-t-Butyl Ether (MTBE), Methylene Chloride, Monochlorobenzene, Naphthalene, n-Propylbenzene, Styrene, 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane, 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane, Tetrachloroethylene, Toluene, 1,2,3-Trichlorobenzene, 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane, 1,1,2-Trichloroethane, Trichloroethylene, 1,2,3-Trichloropropane, 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene, 1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene, Vinyl Chloride, o-Xylene, m+p Xylenes
Semi-volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs):
Acenaphthylene, Acenapthene, Alachlor, Aldrin., Ametryn, Anthracene, Atraton, Atrazine, Benz (A) Anthracene, Benzo (B) Fluoranthene, Benzo (K) Fluoranthene, Benzo (A) Pyrene, Benzo (G,H,I,) Perylene, Bromacil, Butachlor, Butylate, Butyl Benzyl Phthalate, Carboxin, Alpha Chlordane, Gamma Chlordane, Trans Nonachlor, Chlorneb, Chlorobenzilate, Chlorpropam, Chlorothalonil, Chloropyrifos, 2-Chlorobiphenyl, Chrysene, Cyanazine, Cycloate, DCPA, DDD, 4,4′-, DDE, 4,4′-, DDT, 4,4′-, Diazinon, Dibenz (A,H) Anthracene, Di-N-Butyl Phthalate, 2,3-Dichlorobiphenyl, Dichlorvos, Dieldrin., Diethyl Phthalate, Di (2-Ethylhexyl) Adipate, Di (2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate, Dimethyl Phthalate, 2,4-Dinitrotoluene, 2,6-Dinitrotoluene, Diphenamid, Disulfoton, Endosulfan I, Endosulfan II, Endosulfan Sulfate, Endrin., Endrin Aldehyde, EPTC, Ethoprpo, Etridiazole, Fenamiphos, Fenarimol, Fluorene, Fluridone, Heptachlor., Heptachlor Epoxide, 2,2′,3,3′,4,4’6-HeptachloroBiphenyl, Hexachlorobenzene, 2,2′,4,4′,5,6′-HexachloroBiphenyl, Alpha Hexachlorocyclohexane, Beta Hexachlorocyclohexane, Delta Hexachlorocyclohexane, Hexachlorocyclohexane, Hexazinone, Indeno (1,2,3-CD) Pyrene, Isophorone, Lindane, Merphos, Methoxychlor., Methyl Paraoxon, Metolachlor, Metribuzin, Mevinphos, MGK 264, Molinate, Napropamide, Napthalene., Norflurazon, 2,2′,3,3′,4,5′,6,6′-OctachloroBiphenyl, Pebulate, 2,2′,3′,4,6-Pentachlorobiphenyl, Pentachlorophenol, Phenanthrene, Permethrin, Cis, Permethrin, Trans, Prometron, Prometryn, Pronamide, Propachlor, Propazine, Pyrene, Simazine, Simetryn, Stifros, Terbuthiuron, Terbacil, Terbufos, Terbutryn, 2,2′,4,4′-Tetrachlorobiphenyl, Triademefon, 2,4,5-Trichlorobiphenyl, Tricyclazole, Trifluralin, Vernolate, PCB Screen, Toxaphene Screen, Technical Chloradane
Herbicides and Pesticides:
2,4-D, 2,4,5-TP, 2,4,5-T, Aldrin, A-BHC, B-BHC, C-BHC, D-BHC, Chlordane, 4,4′-DDD, 4,4′-DDE, 4,4′-DDT, Dieldrin, Endosulfan I, Endosulfan II, Endosulfan Sulfate, Endrin, Endrin Aldehyde, Heptachlor, Heptachlor Epoxide, Methoxychlor, Toxaphene
Septic Loading & Dye Test
- We’re an InterNACHI certified Septic Inspector
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We’re certified and able to:
- Conduct a directed and independent inspection study performed according to the Standards of Practice for entire septic systems;
- Develop professional opinions and conclusions to create an inspection report;
- Advise a client appropriately on condition and/or defects and make the proper recommendations;
- Perform a maintenance inspection;
- Perform a functional inspection;
- Perform septic loading & dye test.
WDI/WDO (Wood Destroying Insects & Organisms)
- Inspect crawlspaces; basements; and foundation structures by following an inspection checklist and WDI/WDO form.
- Make recommendations for the mitigation and treatment of wood-destroying organisms.
- Mold is considered a Wood Destroying Organism
Chimney Inspection
- We’re an InterNACHI certified Chimney Inspector
- The goal of chimney inspection is to provide observations that may lead to the decrease of hazardous conditions associated with fireplaces and chimneys.
- Examining the readily accessible portions of the chimney exterior, interior, accessible portions of the appliance, and the chimney connection. (This is not an invasive inspection of the flue and/or flue liner)
- General structure of the chimney and any connections to appliances, stoves, and heating systems.
- Inspecting for improper installation, obstructions, and combustible deposits if visible or readily accessible.
Manufactured Home Foundation Certifications
If you are selling or buying a manufactured home, then most likely a foundation certification will be required. For all FHA and VA loans, an engineer’s foundation certification is required that states that the home is placed on a permanent foundation that complies with the “HUD Permament Foundation Guide for Manufatured Homes”, dated 1996 by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
We have partnered with the engineers at Foundation Certifications to provide a turn-key foundation certification service to you. You may place your order online by going to http://www.FoundationCerts.com/order.
(607) 441-6031
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If you’re looking for a certified home inspector in Syracuse, Ithaca, Oneonta, Norwich, Binghamton, Cortland, Hamilton, Sidney, Unadilla, or any surrounding areas, we’re ready to work for you.
(607) 441-6031