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Home Inspection

A home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of a residential dwelling, performed for a fee, which is designed to identify observed material defects within specific components of said dwelling.  Components may include any combination of mechanical, structural, electrical, plumbing, or other essential systems or portions of the home, as identified and agreed to by the Client and Inspector, prior to the inspection process.

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Home Inspections Are Not Warranties. A warranty is a policy sold to the buyer that warrants that specific items in the home are in sound condition and will remain in sound condition for a specified period of time.

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Benefits of Top Gun Inspection:

  • Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Background with over 20+ years of experience

  • Trained in building moisture infiltration

  • Discount pricing on multi-services

  • Identify and tag shutoff valves

  • Thermal imaging evaluation

  • Internet base reporting system with visual images of all defects

 

 

Areas checked during a home inspection

  • Roof & Ventilation

  • Chimney

  • Exterior Walls

  • Exterior Grounds

  • Garage

  • Attic

  • Kitchen

  • Bathrooms

  • Laundry

  • Fireplaces

  • Heating Systems

  • Air Conditioning

  • Domestic Hot Water Systems

  • Electrical Systems

  • Plumbing

  • Foundations

Radon Testing

Radon is a colorless and odorless gas that is a known carcinogen. The gas comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. The gas typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Exposure to elevated levels of radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Radon gas is present in all homes at some level. The only way to be sure what the level is in your home is to test for it. Since radon gas levels fluctuate with the season and weather conditions it is recommended that repeat testing be done annually.  EPA recommends homes be fixed if the radon level is 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter) or more. Because there is no known safe level of exposure to radon, EPA also recommends that Americans consider fixing their home for radon levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L. The average radon concentration in the indoor air of America’s homes is about 1.3 pCi/L.

Wood Destroying Insect

A WDO is an Inspection for Wood Destroying Organisms. This inspection is more commonly referred to as a termite inspection. It’s called a WDO because termites are not the only wood destroying organisms in the world.  The inspector will point out conducive conditions that could lead to a new termite infestation, or support an existing termite infestation, including firewood and other debris stored against the home, wood siding contact with the soil, and grade that does not slope away from the foundation.  Other potential concerns may include mulching materials, landscape timbers and deteriorated wood in the home’s vicinity.  The WDO inspector will provide detailed reports on the condition of the home, including notations of structural damage related to termites and other WDOs

Well Flow Test

well flow test is a test to determine if the well has enough water to supply a family of 4 people living in a house. Additionally, a well flow test determines if there is a problem with the well or its associated equipment such as the pump and storage tank that requires further evaluation or repair by a professional well contractor.  The well flow test consists of running water from a bath tub or from a exterior hose bib, for a period of time.  Typically FHA standards are used, which consists of running the well for 1-hour at the rate of 3 gallons per minutes.  Measurements are taken every 15 minutes to calculate an average flow rate.  The well flow test does not guaranty or warranty the well, or the condition of the well or related components.  It is intended to determine the condition present at the time of the inspection and testing.   The only test that does this is a “recovery test”, which is performed by a qualified well contractor

Water Quality Testing

Water quality testing is recommended in any home with a private well or where lead water supply lines may be present. There are many possible water contaminates that may be in the drinking water at your home. Contaminates such as coliform bacteria, lead, nitrites, nitrates and other organic and inorganic material. What to test for is generally determined by the area the home is in and specifically what types if business and industry might be or has been present.  All water quality testing is performed at St. Peter Bender Laboratory located in Albany New York.

New Construction Warranty Inspection

To protect yourself before your home warranty expires, Top Gun Inspection Services will inspect your new house prior to your final walk through with the Builder’s Customer Service Representative and at the 11 month of ownership.

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You will receive a complete documented inspection report that details the defects within your new house.  This document shall be used as your talking points when discussing with your builder what items should be considered for repair prior to expiration of your new home warranty.

Pre-Listing Home Inspection

Home Inspection for a Seller It can be much more advantageous to the seller to engage the service of a professional home inspector before placing the property up for sale. Even the accumulation of many small, common maintenance issues can make buyers feel like the house has not been cared for. In this market no one can afford to lose a potential buyer. A pre-listing home inspection can identify these items BEFORE your house is inspected by the buyer, allowing you to greatly reduce the likelihood that your buyer is scared away by safety or maintenance concerns As a seller, you are very likely going to have to address safety issues before you sell anyway, so it makes perfect sense to take care of those issues before they cost you the sale.

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