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FIRST CAROLINA HOME INSPECTION
We have two primary objectives when completing an inspection. The first is to provide our customers with the most complete inspection possible. Our second goal is to present the information associated with each inspection in a way that allows our clients to make an intelligent, well informed decision about a property. To this end, we include explanations of property issues along with the extensive use of photographs to add clarity to the overall property assessment. In addition, we will provide you with an easy to understand narrative/check list formatted report, that details our findings about the property.
Please check the rest of our web site for additional information about what is covered in a home inspection and what to expect on inspection day.
THE HOME INSPECTION
The Home Inspection
Homes are like people, they almost always develop issues as they get older. In the case of a home, this may be the result of normal wear and tear, improperly installed equipment or poor workmanship that may have occurred over the years. The important thing to remember is that no home, not even new homes are perfect. As a home owner, you should be prepared for repairs, upgrades and changes that will make the home what you want for your family.
The type of general home inspection normally associated with most home sales is a visual inspection of the property. The inspector does not have the advantage of seeing the structure during construction before the walls and floors are enclosed. A home inspector is not allowed to disassemble the structure and may only do a limited disassembly of the mechanical components, such as the furnace or air conditioning units during the inspection
Correction of issues found during a home inspection are up to the seller, or buyer or may simply be left unaddressed. Issue resolution is normally achieved through negotiation between the buyer and seller.
What's Covered
Lot and Grounds : Exterior : Roof : Garage : Electrical : Structure : Attic : Basement : Crawl Space : Air Conditioning : Heating System : Plumbing : Fire Place : Chimney : Bath Rooms : Kitchen : Living : Dining Room : Bedrooms : Laundry Room : Gas Leak Tests : Thermal Imagining (If Needed)
INSPECTION DAY
Inspection Day
You are not required to be on site for the inspection. However, by being on site during an inspection gives you a chance to ask questions and view any issues first hand. The inspector can explain the inspection process and request that you review several documents that will require your signature before the inspection can be completed. These documents are required by the State of North Carolina or may be an insurance company mandate. We ask that you take the time to review these documents thoroughly before signing.
Also, inspection day will give you a chance to let the inspector known about any specific concerns that you may have about the property. Once the inspection is completed, the inspector will give you an opportunity to review any defects that may have been uncovered and we encourage all of our clients to ask questions at that time.
We do not rush through inspections, it can take as little as 4 to as many as 7 hours to complete the on-site inspection. You can expect a copy of the completed report as an Email attachment within 48 hours from the date of the inspection. Should additional questions arise after the inspection, you are encouraged to contact the inspector for help or guidance with your concerns.
Payment is normally due on the day inspection unless previous arrangements have been made. We accept cash, bank checks, money orders and all major credit cards.
Inspection fee quotes are based on the size, age and general condition of the property.
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RADON & IT'S DANGERS
The saying “to be forewarned, is to be forearmed” certainly applies here. Radon gas is classified by the World Health Organization as a Class A carcinogen. Other compounds in this classification that may be more familiar are arsenic, formaldehyde, asbestos and benzene to name a few. Radon gas is odorless, tasteless and colorless.
The question you must address as a home owner is, given the risk and the uncertainty associated with geographic Radon averages, should you test for Radon at a cost of $125 or do you take the chance that your home is safe.
First Carolina Home Inspection uses the most accurate testing equipment available. We utilize Radalink Inc., Atlanta, Ga to analyze test data and to provide our clients with a guaranteed, certified Radon test report.
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Among non-smokers, Radon is the highest cause of lung cancer deaths in the United States annually.
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Radon has a greater effect on children than adults due to their elevated breathing rates
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The effects of Radon gas exposure occur over long periods of time, making exposure to Radon at an early age difficult to associate with diseases, that may surface later in life.
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The EPA has established 4.0 pCi/L as the threshold for the installation of Radon mitigation systems designed to remove Radon gas from an effected home.
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In North Carolina, Radon levels range from an average of 2.0 pCi/L in the Eastern part of the state to well over 4.0 pCi/L in the Western most areas.
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It is extremely important to recognize that Radon concretions levels vary widely, not only between geography areas, but down to individual homes on the same street.
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You should also keep in mind that Radon levels listed for a general area are averages, averages are derived from some levels being at or below the goal and some must be over to arrive at the stated average.
Radon Facts
Radon & It's Dangers
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