Commercial Inspections
We can perform inspections on commercial buildings and various types of industrial buildings. Whether you are an investor that is interested in purchasing a property or the owner of a building that you have concerns about, we can inspect the building and provide valuable information concerning the structure as well as the mechanical systems of the building.
Please contact us for further information concerning commercial and industrial inspections.
Please contact us for further information concerning commercial and industrial inspections.
Home InspectionsIt takes approximately 3 hours to complete a typical home inspection on an average size house. Larger houses usually take longer and a smaller house or condominium may take less than three hours. All inspections are performed by a Licensed Home Inspector and a Certified Member of The American Society of Home Inspectors. We follow New Jersey State Standards and ASHI® Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. We are fully insured and licensed.
Our reports are issued within 24 hours of the inspection. Each report is in a narrative format which is easy to read, quite detailed and very informative. Pictures are included to help understand the defects. Our inspections include information on the Structural Components of the house and the Mechanical Systems which include Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing Systems. The reports also include Roofing, Siding, Windows, Doors, etc. Wood Destroying Insect Infestation CertificationAll of our reports are written on the "Wood Destroying Insect Infestation Inspection Report" form that is produced by the National Pest Control Association. This form is accepted by all mortgage lenders including all HUD and FHA lenders.
Lead Paint TestingAll lead inspections are performed by a Licensed Lead Inspector using the latest technology, an X-ray Fluoresce Instrument. Lead evaluation may be necessary if the house you are planning to buy was built prior to 1978.
PricingThe price of a comprehensive Home Inspection varies depending on the size and location of the house. Please call for a price quote and scheduling. Keep in mind that I do not compete on price, only on my knowledge.
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Radon TestingWe offer two types of radon testing, Charcoal Canister testing and Continuous Radon Monitor testing. Both types of testing are EPA and NJDEP approved. Charcoal Canister testing is a basic radon test that most companies perform. We can also perform a Continuous Monitor test. This type of test has many advantages over the Charcoal Canister test. The Monitor test is much more tamper proof. It has sensors in the instrument which will detect movement of the Monitor. It also has a battery in the Monitor that will allow the instrument to continue to operate even if there is a power interruption. Test results will identify whether movement of the monitor has occurred or whether power was interrupted. In addition, an hourly readout is supplied for every hour the test is in progress. This helps identify severe "spikes" during certain periods of the day or as a result of dynamic weather conditions. Hourly readouts provide valuable information which could indicate whether windows and doors were opened during the testing period. The Continuous Monitor testing period can be as little as 24 hours where the Charcoal Canister test has to be in place for at least 48 hours. So if you are in a hurry, the Monitor is the way to go. Where possible, we prefer to use the Monitor rather than the Charcoal Canister.
Continuous Monitor provided by Sun Nuclear Corp. Charcoal Canisters and Analysis provided by Radiation Data. Indoor Air Quality and Mold TestingWe can perform various types of Air Quality and Mold Tests.
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Infrared Camera Inspections
We offer infrared inspections as an optional add-on service to our standard home inspection and/or as a troubleshooting tool for single-item inspections. Infrared inspections are performed with a thermal imaging camera, which shows surface temperature differences. These temperature differences can provide clues to various problems within the house. It is important to understand that color images produced by an infrared camera show surface temperature differences, not whether a surface is wet or dry. Thermography is not x-ray vision and cannot see through walls or any other material. Interpretation of the color differences can indicate a potential water problem or lack of adequate insulation or some other problem that will have to be further evaluated by a qualified professional. Thermal imaging sometimes suggests problems that would not normally be identified during a standard home inspection. These include concealed water leaks, insect nests, mold, overheated electrical or mechanical equipment, leaky ductwork, and defective radiant heating systems. Results of an infrared inspection should be used along with information obtained during a standard home inspection because relying only on infrared images to determine potential problems can lead to a false sense of security. If there are not adequate conditions at the time of inspection to create temperature differences that can be confirmed by the thermal imaging device then these issues can easily go undetected. An infrared scan of the home should not be a substitute for a thorough home inspection performed by a qualified professional. An example of the infrared camera image can be seen below. The left picture is what you would see when you look at the object, which in this case is a cathedral ceiling and two walls with a sliding glass door in the lower right corner of the picture. The right picture is an infrared image of the same scene. This picture shows the lack of adequate insulation in the walls and ceiling (as seen in the dark blue color).
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Another example can be seen in the two pictures below. The right picture shows an infrared image of a radiator that is not adequately functional. Only the bottom of the radiator is warm. The entire radiator should be yellow, which would indicate warmth. The picture at left is the radiator as you would normally see the radiator.
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Video Borescope Inspection Camera
Now we can see behind walls. With the use of a borescope camera, we can actually see behind walls. The use of this camera is outside the scope of a normal home inspection however if you have a situation where you are concerned about what is happening behind a wall (such as mold, water infiltration, insect problems, etc.), the borescope camera might be the answer to your problem. To utilize the camera, it is necessary to drill a hole in the wall that is at least three quarters of an inch in diameter or use an already existing opening to gain access to the area of concern. Typically the use of the borescope is used along with destructive investigative work and cannot be used during a standard home inspection. This device however is quite useful during special situations and can be used to further investigate findings from a home inspection and/or an infrared camera inspection.
Now we can see behind walls. With the use of a borescope camera, we can actually see behind walls. The use of this camera is outside the scope of a normal home inspection however if you have a situation where you are concerned about what is happening behind a wall (such as mold, water infiltration, insect problems, etc.), the borescope camera might be the answer to your problem. To utilize the camera, it is necessary to drill a hole in the wall that is at least three quarters of an inch in diameter or use an already existing opening to gain access to the area of concern. Typically the use of the borescope is used along with destructive investigative work and cannot be used during a standard home inspection. This device however is quite useful during special situations and can be used to further investigate findings from a home inspection and/or an infrared camera inspection.
