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Our Services (OR) Just What Do We Inspect? Strictly Business Home & Commercial Inspections services include:
What about other things like decks or swimming pools? Many home inspectors exclude things like swimming pools, decks, water wells, and septic systems..... At Strictly Business Home & Commercial Inspections, our policy is: If it's there, and it's visible, it's included in the inspection. We inspect swimming pools, water well equipment, and whatever else you have. Nothing is excluded. Our thorough "top to bottom" inspection provides a visual examination of more than 400 items in a home from the foundation to the roof. Our inspectors are trained to perform a professional inspection that meets the highest standards in the industry-the Standards of Practice established by the National Association Of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) Other home inspectors just give you a list of what's wrong, often with no explanation, or recommendation of what to do to fix the problems. Our service to you includes a Narrative Report, with photos of everything that was inspected, whether it was a problem or not. We make recommendations about how to fix problems, and also include useful information like the location of shut-off valves for water, and gas lines, main electric circuit breakers, and maintenance tips to help your appliances (furnace, hot water heater, A/C) operate in the most efficient manner, and saving you operating costs every day you are living in the house. Strictly Business Home & Commercial Inspections's 400+ item inspection findings are packaged in an attractive, easy-to-reference report. Your home inspection reports-features a comprehensive evaluation of the home, a complete Home Maintenance Manual, a seasonal maintenance checklist, and a variety of home-related services partner companies. Additional Services We go through extensive training and continuing education, always striving to enhance the quality of each inspection conducted. We take advantage of the best training in the industry by combining classroom instruction and hands-on technical training. Radon This inspection includes the placement of testing devices to measure the ongoing level of radon in the habitable areas of the home. These measurements evaluate the level of radon to determine if any form of improvement is required. The EPA document A Citizen's Guide To Radon (Third Edition) provides the basic information everyone should know about Radon. For more information on how to reduce your radon health risk, call your state radon office for copies of these guides:
If you plan to make repairs yourself, be sure to contact your state radon office or visit our publications site for a current copy of EPA's technical guidance on radon mitigation, "Application of Radon Reduction Techniques for Detached Houses." Another great site for additional information is How Stuff Works. Carbon Monoxide This service determines if the combustible appliances in the home are releasing harmful levels of carbon monoxide. Exposure to carbon monoxide reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen. Often a person or an entire family may not recognize that carbon monoxide is poisoning them. The chemical is odorless and some of the symptoms are similar to common illnesses. This can be particularly dangerous because carbon monoxide's deadly effects are rarely recognized until it is too late to take action against them. For more information visit: Protect Your Family and Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. You can't see or smell carbon monoxide, but at high levels it can kill a person in minutes. Mold This service determines whether harmful mold is present is a home. Exposure to bacteria and fungus in indoor air has emerged as a significant health problem in residential environments as well as in occupational settings. Molds and mildews are names given to thousands of species of filamentous fungi. The molds have clusters of spores that are located on the end of tiny stalks. The spores are the reproductive product of the mature mold. The web like body, or mycelium, attaches to porous surfaces. Mycelia and spores may contain chemical compounds, some of which can be poisonous and toxic to humans. They can also create a large range of health problems depending on the exposure and tolerance of the individual. Spores pose a larger health concern because they become airborne and can be inhaled. The health related problems associated with exposure to mold range from allergic reactions, to respiratory tract inflammation and infection. Some molds can be extremely dangerous such as legionella, which is the cause of Legionnaires Disease. For more information visit: Sources of Information on Indoor Air Quality: Mold Water This inspection is a limited sampling of certain water systems and components using normal operating controls. The purpose of the Inspection is to provide you with information about the condition of quality of the water of the home at the time of the Inspection. The test will be performed in accordance with the Laboratory and/or manufacturers guidelines for the collection of water samples. For more information visit: Drinking Water Standards Program Ground Water & Drinking Water Homepage Local Drinking Water Information Water on Tap: A Consumer's Guide to the Nation's Drinking Water Drinking Water Contaminants Septic Using current testing protocol, the septic system is subjected to above average water exposure. The system is evaluated for evidence of above ground septic breakout. Without a test, clear failure of the septic system is the only evidence of problems as most components are underground. For more information visit: Principles/Design of Onsite Waste Disposal with Septic Systems. Basics of on-site treatment: septic tanks, drainfields, mounds, and water conservation. Septic Tank Inspection and Trouble-Shooting Lead Based Paint Lead is ever-present in all urban environments due to its pervasive use for industrial, automotive, and household used over the past 100 years. It remains a common element in older homes, either as paint, dusts, or in the sites soil. The presence of lead can only be determined by a professional assessment of the physical characteristics of the material, such as its susceptibility to damage, and the potential for interface between the building occupants and the material is critical to assess the real hazard (and to then define an appropriate response action.) For more information visit the HUD Web Site. Lead Hazard Information Pamphlet EPA/HUD Residential Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Program (Section 1018 of Title X) Pool/Spa This inspection is a visual examination of a pool/spa installation. This review includes the pool equipment, electrical supply, and pool liner. The equipment is run, except for the pool heater if the pilot is not lit. National Spa & Pool Institute Founded in 1956, the National Spa & Pool Institute (NSPI) is an international trade association of more than 5,000 manufacturers, distributors, retailers, service companies, and builders in the pool/spa and hot tub industry. Roof This test evaluates the serviceability of the roof in relation to the trouble free useful life. This inspection includes the entrance of the attic area to determine leak activity. For more information visit www.roofonline.org. EIFS This inspection is performed to review the application and condition of artificial stucco on an existing property. It may be a nondestructive visual inspection, or a destructive analysis. The inspection is performed in order to reveal conditions conducive to, or the presence of, moisture inside the siding of the surface. For more information visit:
Commercial Property Inspections Commercial inspections include properties such as apartment complexes, motels, office buildings, retail stores and warehouses. The inspection evaluates the major systems of the property and the visible structural components; it also catalogs the type and condition of HVAC equipment. The commercial inspection results in a concise, computer generated, narrative report of the building's overall condition adhearing to current ASTM standards. Guide E2018-99 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments: Baseline Property Condition Assessment Process The purpose of this guide is to define good commercial and customary practice in the United States of America for conducting a baseline property condition assessment (PCA) of the improvements located on a parcel of commercial real estate by performing a walk-through survey and conducting research as outlined within this guide. Ira Eisenstein understands that listing and purchasing a home take a lot of your time and energy. That's why we provide you with our comprehensive summary of your home's condition. The easy-to-read format makes the report useful as a quick reference tool should questions arise regarding the home. |
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