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During the Inspection:
Q: Can I be present during the
home inspection?
A: A buyer should always be present during the home
inspection. This is an opportunity to find out the strengths and problems
of the property first-hand, and to ask questions and hear the inspector's concerns.
We consider the interaction between the home inspector and a buyer to
be a crucial part of the services that we offer. (Articles: Home
Inspection Etiquette and Loose
Lips Sink Ships)
Q: Is the termite inspection
included in a home inspection?
A: Some home inspectors include the termite inspection
and other do not. Most pest companies will give a warranty to treat if people
have problems with
termites within a year after they inspect the property, so we recommend
that buyers have the termite inspection done by a professional termite/pest inspection
and treatment company.
Q: Do home inspectors test for
lead paint, radon and asbestos?
A: At a low additional cost, we can provide a radon
test kit. In Massachusetts, a person must be licensed to test for asbestos
and lead paint. (Article:
Why Test for Radon?)
Q: People are worried about
mold these days, and I don't want to buy a house that's
full of mold. Will a home inspector test for mold?
A: It is impossible to guarantee that a property is free of mold. Fungal growth can be
concealed. In addition, mold can grow within 24 to 48 hours if the conditions are right, so a room can be mold-free one day and full of mold a week later. Mold needs moisture to grow, so the best strategy to combat mold growth is to prevent water intrusion or leakage and to keep levels of relative humidity low. A good home inspector can talk to you about ways to control relative humidity and prevent ground water and rainwater from entering the home, but determining the presence or absence of fungal growth is not part of our inspections.
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