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General Info - Home Inspection
Why a Home Inspection Is So Important?
A home is likely one of the larger investments you’ll make. A professional home inspection gives you the confidence and information you need to make smart, informed decisions. By identifying potential issues with major systems like roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structure. A home inspection helps protect you from costly surprises and future headaches.
If you’re buying a home, a thorough inspection gives you a clear picture of the property’s current condition, beyond what’s visible in listing photos or walkthroughs. It can help you negotiate repairs, request credits, or even reconsider a purchase if serious issues are discovered.
If you’re selling a home, a pre-listing inspection can help you avoid surprises during the buyer’s inspection, speed up the closing process, and build trust by showing you have nothing to hide. Fixing problems ahead of time may even increase your home’s marketability and selling price.
In either case, a home inspection is a smart step in protecting your investment, ensuring safety, and promoting transparency throughout the real estate process.
What to Expect from a Home Inspection?
A standard home inspection is a non-invasive, visual evaluation of the readily accessible areas and components of the home. During the inspection, I assess the condition of key systems and look for material defects that could affect your safety or the property’s value. You will receive a clear, detailed report with high-resolution photos and professional insight into what was found.
You are encouraged to attend the inspection, ask questions, and learn more about the home’s condition and maintenance needs. I also remain available before, during, and after the inspection to make sure all your questions and needs are addressed.
General Info - Mold Inspection
What Should You Expect in a Mold Inspection?
When you schedule a mold inspection, you can expect the inspector to carefully check your home for signs of mold or the conditions that cause it, like water damage, high humidity, or musty smells. In a complete inspection, the inspector will look through all areas of your home that they can easily get to, such as the basement, attic, bathrooms, and around your heating and cooling systems. They’ll also use tools to measure moisture, temperature, and humidity levels. In most cases, the inspector will collect air or surface samples, which are sent to a lab to see what types of mold, if any, are present.
Afterward, you’ll receive a report explaining what they found and where, along with test results and any areas they couldn’t check. It’s important to know that a mold inspection isn’t the same as a home inspection, and it doesn’t guarantee your home will stay mold-free, it simply shows what’s happening at the time of the visit.
How Should You Prepare for a Mold Inspection?
To get the most accurate results from your mold inspection, there are a few easy steps you should take beforehand. First, keep your windows and outside doors closed for at least 12 hours before the inspector arrives. This helps stabilize the air inside your home so the tests are more accurate. Also, clear space around key areas the inspector might need to check, such as sinks, the basement, attic entrances, and any heating or cooling systems. If possible, avoid vacuuming, dusting, or doing construction right before the inspection, this can stir up mold or dust and affect the samples.
You should also let the inspector know if you’ve had any past leaks, water damage, or if you’ve noticed any moldy smells or visible spots. The more they know, the better they can target the right areas and give you clear, helpful results.
General Info - Radon Testing
What Should You Expect in a Radon Test?
When you schedule a radon test, your inspector will set up specialized monitoring equipment in the lowest livable level of your home, such as the basement or first floor. Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that enters homes from the ground, so this area gives the clearest picture of your exposure risk. The test typically runs for 48 hours, during which time the device records hourly radon levels to calculate an average. In some cases, longer-term testing may be recommended.
Your inspector will choose a location for the monitor that’s away from windows, direct sunlight, fans, and other factors that could interfere with the readings. Once the test is complete, the inspector will retrieve the equipment and generate a report based on the data. This report will tell you your home’s average radon level and whether it meets EPA safety guidelines. If your levels are high, your inspector may recommend radon mitigation or further testing.
It's important to understand that a radon test doesn’t fix radon issues—it’s a way to measure exposure risk at the time of testing and determine if action is needed. Since radon levels can vary, periodic testing is a good practice, especially if you've never had one done before or if you've recently renovated or moved into a new home.
How Should You Prepare for a Radon Test?
To get the most accurate results from your radon test, it’s important to create a controlled indoor environment. Starting 12 hours before the test and continuing throughout the 48-hour monitoring period, you should keep all windows and exterior doors closed, except for normal entry and exit. This helps maintain stable indoor air pressure and allows the device to measure actual radon infiltration.
You should also avoid using whole-house fans, fireplaces, or other systems that bring in large amounts of outdoor air. Standard HVAC systems may remain in use. Try not to schedule any major cleaning, construction, or ventilation changes during the test, as these can affect airflow and skew the results.
Let your inspector know if your home has had any recent renovations, foundation work, or if you’ve had a radon test in the past. They may also ask about the layout of your home and any known foundation issues. Sharing this information helps ensure the monitor is placed correctly and the results are as useful as possible. Once testing is complete, you’ll receive a clear, easy-to-read report with your results and next steps, if needed.
General Info - Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing
What Should You Expect in an IAQ Test?
When you schedule an indoor air quality test, your inspector will take several air samples in different location of your home (depending on scope of work and specific concerns). Each sample takes about 10-15 minutes to collect, after samples are collected, your inspector will overnight ship them to the lab and results should be available the next business day. We use Particle ID on all of our IAQ samples to identify 43 different types of particles, allergens, and other materials that may be in your home’s air.
In Colorado, indoor air quality is incredibly important, especially considering the wildfire smoke that travels to many homes in the area. Our Particle ID indoor air quality testing is sure to assist you in getting peace of mind and breathing easy in your home.
How Should You Prepare for an IAQ Test?
To get the most accurate results from your IAW test, it’s important to create a controlled indoor environment. Starting 12 hours before the test, you should keep all windows and exterior doors closed, except for normal entry and exit. This helps maintain stable “closed building conditions” and allows for accurate results.
You should also avoid using whole-house fans, fireplaces, or other systems that bring in large amounts of outdoor air. Try not to schedule any major cleaning, construction, or ventilation changes during or shortly before the test, as these can affect airflow and skew the results. Let your inspector know if your home has had any recent renovations, foundation work, or if you’ve had an IAQ test in the past. Once testing is complete, you’ll receive a clear, easy-to-read report with your results and next steps, if needed.
Lab Testing & Testing Equipment
All lab tested samples are overnight shipped and analyzed by Priority Lab .
To get the most reliable and accurate results we use the highest rated testing equipment in the industry. For air sampling and air Particle ID, we use the Breeze ET. For surface sampling, we use swabs and tape lifts. Priority Lab is the leading party in environmental testing in the U.S.. It is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP Lab Code: 102053-0) for asbestos fiber analysis. This international standard demonstrates technical competence and the operation of a quality management system. It is also accredited by the AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Programs, LLC (American Industrial Hygiene Association).
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