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Radon Testing

Why Test for Radon ?

Radon is an invisible, odorless gas that is the 2nd leading cause of Lung Cancer in the U.S. and kills an estimated 21,000 people every year. This gas is emitted from natural decaying uranium in the soil and it seeps up from the ground into homes.

Since Radon is odorless and invisible, testing for Radon is the only way to know if your home or building is affected. The U.S. Office of the Surgeon General and U.S. EPA both recommend that all homes in Tennessee be tested for the presence of radon gas.

How does it work?

Testing your home is easy, quick, and very affordable. Radon testing is often broken into two types: short-term and long-term. Short-term tests are the most common, and they measure levels over 48 hour – 72 hour period, with most measuring a 48 hour period. The majority of the time when you hear people talk about radon testing, they’re referring to short-term tests. Long-term tests are deployed over a 90 day period, and are often used to get more exact levels for a year-round average.

Mold Testing

Know the facts about mold

Mold is a byproduct of the breakdown of organic matter, such as plants, wood, and even food and certain beverages. The problem posed to humans by mold is their spores, which can be released into the air and land on damp surfaces indoors, where they will continue to grow, if the conditions are right. Mold growth left unaddressed can quickly spread and result in damage to the structure of a home. More importantly, mold can compromise the respiratory health.

Asbestos Testing

Know the facts about asbestos

Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen them and to provide heat insulation and fire resistance.

How Can Asbestos Affect Human Health?

From studies of people who were exposed to asbestos in factories and shipyards, we know that breathing high levels of asbestos fibers can lead to an increased risk of lung cancer in the forms of mesothelioma, which is a cancer of the lining of the chest and the abdominal cavity, and asbestosis, in which the lungs become scarred with fibrous tissue.

Lead Testing

Know the facts about lead

Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or paint chips containing lead. You have many options for reducing lead hazards. In most cases, lead-based paint that is in good condition is not a hazard. Removing lead-based paint improperly can increase the danger to your family.

Pool / Spa Inspection

Consists of inspecting:

• the plumbing

• the filters

• the lights

• any adjoining structure as it relates to the pool or spa

• the valves

• the solar heating system

• the pumps and motors

• the electrical system

• the filtration system

• the pool heater

• the safety barriers

Septic Scope

A sewer scope is a video inspection of the lateral sewer line leading from the house at/near the foundation and connecting to the city or HOA tap or septic tank. A lateral sewer line is the privately-owned pipeline connecting the property to the publicly-owned main sewer line, HOA tap, or septic tank.

Sewer-scoping the line can reveal blockages, damage to the pipe system, and other problems, which are vital for homeowners and home buyers to be aware of. For example, if there is a damp depression in the lawn above the sewer line, or if there is backflow into the home, or if contaminants have been discovered in the potable water supply, a sewer scope inspection can be critical to identifying and confirming these problems, which must be addressed immediately.

Advanced Infrared Inspection (Infrared Thermography)

• Infrared imaging or thermography uses a specialized lens that detects and visualizes heat spectrums that allow home inspectors to follow the flow of heat through a system.

• IRT creates a two-dimensional thermal image that allows for comparisons (cold/hot) with visible light cameras

• IRT works in real-time, allowing high-speed scanning of images

• IRT is safe and effective

• IRT is non-invasive and will not disturb or affect the target area

Pre-Inspections

A pre-listing inspection helps the seller see the home through the eyes of the buyer before putting the home on the market. It's essentially the same report,  but the seller is the client instead of the buyer. This is an invaluable tool for the seller.