Home Inspection
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Wood Destroying Insect InspectionsAs part of our normal inspection, we look for the presence of wood destroying insects and damage, rodents and other pests and note them in our report. If we see wood damage or a wood destroying insect infestation, an inspection by a Licensed Pest Control Company is needed. FHA, CHFA, VA and certain bank mortgages sometimes require a written "Wood Destroying Insect Report". If the building you are buying has a termite problem beware of low bids for treatment. There is a fixed cost for chemicals to properly treat a building. Low prices can indicate that sufficient chemicals are not applied to properly treat the building. We recommend the use of "Termidor", not bait systems, to treat termite infestations. Information is available at: TERMIDOR TERMITE TREATMENT Free pest inspections are available in Litchfield and parts of Hartford Counties from Michael's Carpenter Ant and Termite Services. They do not provide "Wood Destroying Insect Reports". PESKYPEST.COM. If you have a hornet or yellowjacket problem and live in Litchfield or parts of Hartford Counties removal is available from: YELLOW JACKET REMOVAL Radon GasRadon gas is a radioactive, colorless, odorless gas released from the decomposition of radium in the ground. It can enter a home through the foundation and accumulate within the home to undesirable levels. It is also present in well water. No correlation can be made between the presence of radon in air or water on a property. It may be high in one & not the other. Further information is available at: STATE OF CONNECTICUT RADON INFORMATION WEBSITE & U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROPECTION AGENCY RADON WEBSITE For radon in air, we provide a 48 hour canister test that measures radon levels. Canisters are set up at the time of the inspection, picked up between 48 and 72 hours later and mailed to the lab. Results are usually available 2 working days after the end of the test. For radon in the well water, a sample of well water is taken at the time of the inspection. This is sent to a lab for analysis. Results are available in about 4 days. There are additional charges for these tests. Federal and State Governments have adapted guidelines for acceptable levels of radon gas. We do not take a position on the potential health hazards of this element but its presence can be costly to reduce. Systems to reduce radon in air cost from $1200 - $1800. Systems to reduce radon in well water cost from $1800 - $6000. If you are unaware of radon levels when you purchase your home, you may be required to pay for a remediation system when you sell it. This adversely affects the value of your home when it is sold. Do-It-Yourself Radon in Air Remediation Kits: DO-IT-YOURSELF RADON REDUCTION KITS, CONNECTICUT RADON MITIGATION SUPPLIES Radon in Water Remediation Equipment: CONNECTICUT RADON IN WATER MITIGATION SYSTEMS CONNECTICUT BASEMENT SYSTEMS RADON REDUCTION SYSTEMS LIST OF STATE OF CONNECTICUT APPROVED RADON REMEDIATION CONTRACTORS Well Flow TestingWe inspect visible well equipment for proper installation, proper maintenance and basic operation. For an additional fee, we provide a flow test that determines well output. Flow is measured at the well tank with a calibrated flow meter. The well is allowed to run during the inspection. If the well goes dry within 1 hour, flow is stopped for 1 hour and then restarted. The well is then pumped dry again. The approximate recovery rate can be calculated from this data. Well capacity can vary at different times of the year depending upon ground water levels. A Well Service Company should be hired to inspect the well if you are unsure of the history or condition of the well. SAMPLE WELL FLOW REPORT EQUIPMENT TO BOOST LOWFLOW WELLS WELL WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT CONNECTICUT BASEMENT SYSTEMS RADON REDUCTION & WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS Well Water QualityWe use: AQUATEK TEST LABS For additional charges shown on our price list, separate tests can be conducted to determine the presence of:
Samples are taken and sent to an independent test lab. Typically, results are available 3 to 4 days after the inspection. Sample Water Analysis Report.pdf Useful Information on Ground Water Wells is Found at: AMERICAN GROUND WATER TRUST, NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, GROUND WATER SCIENCE, WELL OWNER.ORG WELL WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND FILTERS WELL & SEPTIC REQUIREMENTS FOR FHA MORTGAGES Septic SystemsDon't put anything in your septic system that you have not already eaten. Septic systems can be very costly to repair and should not be forgotten. Repairs can cost up to $20,000. An independent Septic Service Company should inspect the system. We do not perform septic inspections. We can make referrals for Septic Service Companies in many areas we have found to be reputable. You can also consult your Realtor, the Yellow Pages or YellowPages.com. MAINTAINING YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM ABOUT YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTION Additional information on Septic Systems is Found at: SEPTIC SYSTEM INFORMATION MORE SEPTIC SYSTEM INFORMATION Lead & AsbestosWe are able to identify possible sources of asbestos and lead in the building. There is no additional charge for this service. We can send samples to an independent laboratory for analysis for an additional charge. A Certified Lead or Asbestos Inspector can be hired to inspect buildings of extreme concern. Licensed lead & asbestos inspections are very costly. MoldMold or mold damage, if observed during the inspection, is reported. Mold growth is caused by excessive moisture. We try to identify the source of moisture and all areas affected. The first action is to correct and remove the source of moisture. Small areas of mold can be cleaned up by the Homeowner. Extreme cases of mold damage are rare. These should be professionally remediated. Additional information is available at: http://www.epa.gov/mold/ & http://www.epa.gov/mold/pdfs/moldguide.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
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A complete inspection includes opening both the tank and distribution boxes. Septic system inspections cost from $250 to $600.
