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Further Inspection Information:
Although rare, some components of a home may require a more detailed examination. A
common misconception is that every problem can be thoroughly examined during a 3-hour
inspection; this is sometimes not the case. A competent inspector will recommend further
professional involvement and review of some problems. This means more time is required
which will incur more expense. Usually the seller will be responsible to have problems
examined and rectify any questionable findings. See the examples below for a list of some of
these problems.
Although rare, some components of a home may require a more detailed examination. A
common misconception is that every problem can be thoroughly examined during a 3-hour
inspection; this is sometimes not the case. A competent inspector will recommend further
professional involvement and review of some problems. This means more time is required
which will incur more expense. Usually the seller will be responsible to have problems
examined and rectify any questionable findings. See the examples below for a list of some of
these problems.
- Aluminum wiring: When aluminum branch wiring is found in a home, a licensed
electrician should be consulted. The wiring connections are suspect in some home fires.
To learn more check these links:
Aluminum Wiring
More Info
EIFS: This is a recent stucco type of finish (Exterior Insulation Finish System) that has
been suspected of trapping moisture in exterior walls, which causes mold, mildew and
rot. We may recommend further inspection by a specialist in some cases. Learn more.
Pests: Although pest control is not a part of our inspection, we will look for obvious
signs of infestation. If any are observed we will recommend an inspection by a pest
control specialist. More info.
Carbon Monoxide or Combustible gas leaks: In these cases a licensed professional
must be brought in by the current owner. These situations can be life-threatening. We
will tag the appliance and encourage the current owner to rectify the problem
immediately.
Radon: We will not go into great detail here about radon, only enough to say we think
every home should be tested. Please click here to go to the EPA web site for more info.
Anderson Home Services does provide radon testing services. We use a passive
"canister" type test, usually with two canisters per test, which are then sent to a lab for
analysis. There are literally dozens of conditions that can affect the test outcome and
we recommend testing in two different seasons. Sellers should think about having this
done before listing the home. Buyers should ask to have abatement money escrowed
by the seller in case the results of the two tests are high.
Asbestos: This may be found in homes built before the 1970's and has been proven to
be involved in the formation of some types of cancer. One type of rare cancer is called
Mesothelioma (click here or here to learn more about this problem). Most asbestos
used in homes was as insulation for heating systems and some forms of loose fill
insulation. It is not considered a problem if it is sealed or contained in some way so that
the fibers can not get airborne. It is not always visible to the inspector. Both the EPA
and the Consumer Product Safety Commission recommend leaving asbestos alone
unless it's friable (flaking or peeling). Click here for more info. For info from the
University of Minnesota click here.
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