Our additional services:
We include a lot in our standard home inspections, but some non-standard services are offered for an extra charge, or as a stand-alone service.
Pool/Spa Inspection
We inspect your pool. This includes:
Testing the filtration system
Testing any heating features
Testing water quality
Checking for cracks or other visible damage
Checking that it meets safety standards
Radon Sampling
According to the EPA “Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer.”
You can’t see or smell radon. Testing is the only way to know your level of exposure. Radon can have a big impact on your health and indoor air quality. All homes should be tested for radon.
Radon comes from radioactive material underneath your house caused by the natural decaying of granite. Nevada is one of 17 states where no counties or cities have adopted building codes to mitigate radon, however, landlords are required to test for & mitigate radon. We offer this test as an additional service. It requires us to set up a sampler to the house, keep it there for a few days, deliver it to a lab, then provide you with the results. Expedited testing available for $35.
Sewer Line Inspection
We put a camera through your drains to find defects not visible in a home inspection.
Cracks in the waste-line pipes
Loose joint connections/leaking joint connections
Collapsed pipes/sewer lines
Root intrusion that may or may not have led to damage to the pipe along with blockage that prevents the passage of waste/waste water
Corrosion that can lead to restricted water flow or the eventual collapse of the sewer line pipes
Dislodged or misaligned pipes
Clogged sewer lines
Cracks in the sewer pipes at the foundation of a home due to age and settlement
Defective lines
Normal wear-and-tear or deterioration due to old age
Mold Sampling
Mold isn’t as common in the Vegas area as in cooler & more humid areas, but it does happen. We provide moisture Intrusion Inspections & mold testing as a stand-alone service starting at $225, or surface/air sampling with an existing full home inspection starting at $125 as an add-on service. All testing is done by a certified lab. There is a $60 fee for expedited services.
Irrigation System
Sprinkler systems are not part of the Nevada Real Estate division’s standards of practice for Home Inspectors. We can ensure that it is functional, detect active leaks or blockages in the system.
Private Well Inspection & Potable Water Testing
If you have a private well, the mortgage company/bank will likely require you to have it inspected & the water tested before finalizing your loan or refinancing. We perform basic well systems inspections starting at $75 or $150 as a standalone service. Flow rate testing is an additional $50 charge. Minimum FHA/VA water testing typically starts at $190 when included with an inspection. Additional analytes and expediting charges may be needed.