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By definition, a Home Inspection is a visual, non-invasive examination of the major components of a house that are easily accessible.
We don't think that's good enough. We think a home inspection should examine all components of a home, large and small, easy to get to, and not so easy to get to. That's why we inspect... |
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Roof Shingles, flashing, chimneys, vents, trim and gutters, drip edges, skylights, downspouts, and other visible, accessible roof related items Plumbing Water Heater, water pressure, water distribution systems, hose bibs, sinks, faucets, baths/showers, toilets, whirlpools, sump pumps, and other plumbing components |
Interior Floors, ceilings, walls, windows, doors, locks, stairs, banisters, cabinets, shelving, build-in appliances, free standing appliances, and other interior related components Electrical
Service entry and clearances, service panel, switches, outlets, lights and light fixtures, visible wiring and junction boxes, grounding system, and other related electrical components |
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Heating and Cooling
Furnace, air conditioner, air handlers, heat pumps, ductwork, whole house fans, ceiling fans, window units, non-bonded gas lines, and other HVAC components Foundation
Basement walls, crawlspace, insulation, ventilation, posts, columns, beams, floor joist, moisture, mildew, and other foundation related items Decks & Porches
Joist hangers, lag bolts, ledger boards, wood rot, cracks, voids, loose handrails, lack of stringers, and other deck related items |
Exterior
Siding, wood rot, stucco cracking, windows, doors, soffits, fascia, lot drainage, driveways, walkways, landscaping, porches, patios, fencing and other related exterior items Fireplaces
Damper, copper gas lines, gaps in firebricks, cracks in firebox, presence of glass doors, mesh screens and other fireplace related items |
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We're the only Inspection Company in Kansas City to offer Thermal Imaging Free of charge. Most companies do not have the technology, and those that do, charge between $125-175 as an add-on feature.
So what is thermal imaging?
It's a specialized camera that pinpoints temperature differentials.
How does it work?
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What You See What We See
We also check for Radon
. So what is Radon?
Radon is an inert gas, which means you can't smell, taste it. It's a by-product of the decay of Uranium. Yep, the same stuff they makes bombs from.
So why is it so important to check for it?
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind cigarettes.
If you have high levels of radon, and you smoke, you are 7x more likely to contract lung cancer.
According to the EPA, Kansas City sits on a "Hot Zone" meaning 50% of homes in this area have high levels of radon. In fact, we have tested homes KC that came in over 100. The EPA states that anything over 4.0 is dangerous.
And the chilling statistic is this one:
Radon is an inert gas, which means you can't smell, taste it. It's a by-product of the decay of Uranium. Yep, the same stuff they makes bombs from.
So why is it so important to check for it?
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind cigarettes.
If you have high levels of radon, and you smoke, you are 7x more likely to contract lung cancer.
According to the EPA, Kansas City sits on a "Hot Zone" meaning 50% of homes in this area have high levels of radon. In fact, we have tested homes KC that came in over 100. The EPA states that anything over 4.0 is dangerous.
And the chilling statistic is this one:
Each year, more people die from radon-related cancer than drunk driving.
Radon is bad stuff, but it's easy to fix once it's been identified.
But the only way to identify it is to have it tested.
$99 can safe-guard your loved ones.
Cheap price for peace of mind.
For more information, take a look at this site:
http://www.epa.gov/radon
But the only way to identify it is to have it tested.
$99 can safe-guard your loved ones.
Cheap price for peace of mind.
For more information, take a look at this site:
http://www.epa.gov/radon
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