Home
Inspections

Why is the home inspection contingency one of the most commonly seen and highly recommended aspects of the home buying process? Here are several reasons why they are so important.
-Peace of mind
-Relatively inexpensive
-Uncover safety issues
-Reveal possible pest and insect problems
-Find structural issues
-Forecast potential future expenses
-Price negotiations
-Negotiate seller repairs
-Provides an “out”

WDI
Inspections

Each year wood destroying insects cause billions of dollars in damage to homes/structures. Here are some reasons why a WDI is recommended.
-Property damage from wood destroying pests is often undetected by homeowners.
-Conformation of current pest activity/infestations
-Inspection done for home purchase loan
-Wood destroying pests/insects cause home devaluation

Water
Testing

The quality of drinking water varies from place to place. All water must meet (EPA) Environmental Protection Agency regulations, regardless of the source from which it is drawn and the treatment it receives. Although the U.S. has one of the safest water supplies in the world, contamination can still occur. Some of the possible sources of contamination are the following:
-Sewage releases
-Naturally occurring chemicals and minerals in the soil
-Local land use practices (fertilizers, pesticides, livestock and feeding operations
-Manufacturing processes (heavy metals, cyanide, etc)
-Malfunctioning on-site septic systems

RADON
Testing

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas formed from the decay of uranium in soil and rock. You can’t smell, taste or see it, so it is easy to ignore. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking. If you smoke and live in a house with high radon levels, you increase your risk of developing lung cancer. In the U.S. the EPA estimates radon is responsible for more than 20,000 cancer deaths per year. Having your home tested is the only effective way to determine whether you and your family are at risk of high radon exposure.