HOME INSPECTION
Before you move in to a new house, it is recommended that you have a detailed home inspection undertaken. Why does the home need one? For all you know, the home might be dressed up to bring out its best features while its flaws are minimized.
ENERGY AUDIT
Billions of dollars in heating and cooling costs are lost to Americans each year because their homes are energy-inefficient. Energy audits are similar to insurance in that you pay up front in order to get the benefit later.
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
Did you know that environmental hazards plague four out of five homes in the United States? Some well-known environmental hazards are radon, asbestos, mold, lead, as well as contamination by methamphetamine and tobacco smoke.
MOLD TESTING
Mold plays an important role in the outdoors where it breaks down dead and decaying organic matter. But the presence of mold inside your home is undesirable. Mold propagates with the help of tiny spores which cannot be seen by the naked eye.
RADON TESTING
Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that is considered hazardous to health because of its radioactive property. There is a direct link between inhaling radon and lung cancer. In fact, more than 21,000 people die of lung cancer in the US every year, as a result of radon poisoning.
ASBESTOS INSPECTION
Asbestos is a type of mineral fiber. Asbestos fibers are very strong; they are also heat-resistant and fire-retardant. For these reasons, it is used to insulate buildings. While asbestos is very useful, it has many drawbacks also, particularly its effect on health.
METH TESTING
Before you buy a home in Utah, it is recommended that you get it tested for methamphetamine contamination. A home is a substantial investment, and you have to be sure that the home that you are investing in will not affect the health of your family in any way.
LEAD TESTING
Lead is toxic to human beings and can cause several health effects. Lead is found everywhere, in the soil, air, and water. Even your home is not safe from it. Most people are exposed to lead from fuels like leaded gasoline, lead based paints, and lead from industrial facilities.