Expert Home Inspectors in Worcester, MA

It may limit certain aspects of the inspection. An inspector should never be on a roof during inclement weather or if covered with ice, snow or frost. If the roof, decks, porches and some exterior areas (including normally exposed areas of the foundation) are covered with snow they may not be able to be properly inspected. Other than conditions such as this, weather does not generally affect the inspection process. Oftentimes rain may show an issue which might not otherwise be possible to see.

No, we inspect for damage caused by wood-boring insects and comment on it when it is observed. We will recommend a pest inspection and/or treatment if, in our opinion, it is deemed necessary. Our general position is that if there is no written report of a pest control inspection or treatment within the past 8-12 months a formal and complete professional pest inspection should be performed.

Yes, several types of water scans are offered for both private and public water systems. Samples are according to state approved water testing laboratories and strict chain of command is adhered to. The rates vary according to the test (s) desired. Please call for quotes.

Usually 3-7 days notice is sufficient in busy times. Inspection bookings are usually very last minute, and we do our best to remain flexible to best serve our clients.

We cannot tell you whether or not you should purchase the home, but we can offer you the appropriate information to make an intelligent and informed decision. When purchasing a home that fits your criteria, various issues may surface that you may not have anticipated and elevated Radon gas levels may be one of them. Radon mitigation is an effective solution for remediating elevated Radon gas levels within the home at a relatively low cost. Radon gas levels can be reduced to safe radiation levels as so deemed by the U.S. EPA. An average Radon mitigation system in Massachusetts generally costs between $1,200 and $3,000. These systems are regulated, and Radon mitigators must be certified. A listing of Radon mitigators can be found at www.nrpp.info.