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Frequently-Asked Questions
What does an Inspection cost?
Rates vary depending on the square footage of the property, number of out-buildings, and Optional Services, please visit our Pricing page for more information and exact prices. Call or email us at info@healthyhouseonline.com with any specific questions you may have.
How long with the inspection take?
Generally speaking an inspection can take anywhere from 3-4 hours. At Healthy House, you will be provided with TWO inspectors per inspection. This not only cuts the inspection time in half, but also provides peace of mind to our clients. Two sets of eyes are always better than one!
Why do I need a Home Inspection? It is a new construction.
Let's face it, no one is perfect. There may be a drainage issue that was overlooked during construction. Or possibly the flashing on the roof was not properly installed. Maybe there is an appliance that is not functioning, or even a heating system not fully connected. There are an array of things that can go wrong during a build, PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY, and YOUR INVESTMENT!
Should I be there for the Inspection?
Absolutly! After all, this is your future investment! I will walk you through the entire property and thoroghly answer any/all questions you may have. I encourage all of my clients to take advantage of the information provided from being present.
What is Radon?
Radon is a radioactive gas. It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Your home traps radon inside, where it can build up. Any home may have a radon problem. This means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements.
Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year, according to EPA's 2003 Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes (EPA 402-R-03-003). The numbers of deaths from other causes are taken from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 1999-2001 National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Report and 2002 National Safety Council Reports.
For more information about Radon visit the US EPA: Citizen's Guide to Radon.
What does it mean to be an InterNACHI member?
InterNachi (The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors) is the best and largest home inspection trade association in the world. Our home buying clients enjoy the HI Experience only InterNACHI Certified Inspectors can provide. Formed in 1990, InterNACHI is a non-profit organization. Its 220,000+ page website is dedicated to inspection related issues, is host to interactive online continuing education and is the industry's most popular in exams and quizzes. It also has a 410,000+ post message board that recieves 115 million hits per year.
Only the top few percent of all home inspectors reach InterNACHI status. These Master inspectors have all successfully passed InterNACHI's Inspector Examination, adhere to a Standards of Practice, abide by a Code of Ethics, attend required continuing education courses, and all are InterNACHI Certified.
The InterNACHI Foundation's public service announcments play 7,000 times a month on radio stations across North America and hosts an on-line television show.
InterNACHI's Standards of Practice Is Now The Industry Standard. This new version is by far the largest, most comprehensive set of guidelines available to inspectors. Thirteen years in the making, and over 20 pages long, this latest revision elevates InterNACHI's Standards of Practice to the nation's definitive standard for the professional home inspection industry.
InterNACHI promotes a high standard of professionalism, business ethics, and inspection procedures with its Code of Ethics. InterNACHI's Continuing Education, hands-on training, online inspection courses, and an inspection video library all help keep our members the best they can be.
As a member of an elite organization of Certified Inspectors, you might find yourself paying a little more for your inspection with a InterNACHI Certified Inspector, but rest assured that you will get a more detailed inspection for your money. You are paying for the professional experience of a InterNACHI Certified Inspector who knows more and does more for you. This is no time to skimp: a less expensive inspection is not necessarily a bargain. When you pay less, you get less. Is it worth saving a few dollars to get a second rate home inspection? Don't pay a fee for an inspection; make an investment in your happiness knowing that your home will be inspected by a professional InterNationally Certified Home Inspector.
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