Home Inspection Services

A licensed home inspector will visually analyze components and systems that are readily accessible using industry standards.  We encourage our clients to be present for the entire inspection.  Items to be inspected include:

·          Property and Site

·          Exterior and Garage

·          Roof and Attic

·          Basement/Crawl Space/Structure

·          Central Heating and Cooling Units

·          Electrical Entrance, Panel, Systems

·          Plumbing Systems

·          All Bathroom Fixtures

·          All Kitchen and built in appliances

·          All interior living spaces and fixtures

Once the inspection has been completed the report will be printed on site and bound in the Pillar To Post 3 ring binder.  The Pillar To Post Binder includes: 1 Home Depot Repair CD, inspectors business card, seasonal maintenance checklist, home filing system to keep track of important papers and receipts, cost estimate guide.  The report and digital photos from the inspection will be e-mailed to the client and their agent the same day. 

Additional services offered by Pillar To Post:

Water Testing

This is especially important for homes that are serviced by a well.  It is also recommended that homes constructed before the late 1980’s be sampled even if serviced by municipal water source due to the lead that was used in the solder for the connections and fittings with copper distribution pipes.  Samples will be taken from kitchen and bathrooms to be analyzed for nitrates, nitrites, lead, bacteria, and turbidity.  This analysis satisfies FHA/VA requirements.  Samples are sent to a lab for analysis.  Lab results available in approximately 3 business days.

Mold Testing

Mold screening is the first step if the presence of mold is suspected or evident.  Surface and/or air samples can be taken and sent to a lab for analysis.  Samples determine the type of mold present (if any) and the spore count (air samples only).  Lab results available in approximately 3-5 business days.  If analysis detects elevated readings, the next step is consultation with a Certified Industrial Hygienist for remediation.

Environmental Data Reports

Do not be fooled by the cosmetics or property value in your neighborhood.  Environmental concerns can exist anywhere.  Neighborhood Environmental Reports are similar to Carfax reports, but for your house.  If any environmental incidents or concerns have been reported by state, federal, or other agencies, this report will most likely inform the clients of these concerns.  The databases from which these reports are pulled from are updated approximately every 45 days on average. The report covers a 300 ft radius around the property.  The report also identifies concerns outside the 300 ft radius to inform the client of any concerns that neighboring properties may have had.  Concerns that may be detected by this report include: leaking underground storage tanks, state and federal hazardous waste sites, superfund sites, landfills and solid waste sites, and clandestine drug labs (“meth” labs).  These concerns can contaminate the soil, ground water, and air.  This report is easy to read and provides information if clients wish to further investigate specific concerns.  A Neighborhood Environmental Report provided by Pillar To Post further allows the client to buy with confidence.

Re-Inspections