PRE-PURCHASE
HOME INSPECTION
Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions you'll ever make, and it can feel overwhelming. At Good Protection Home Inspection, we bring the knowledge and experience you need to fully understand your potential investment and purchase your home with confidence.
In just a few hours, our home inspectors conduct a thorough top-to-bottom evaluation of the property, examining everything from the building structure and roof to electrical outlets, appliances, and other systems.
PRE-SALE HOME
INSPECTION
Thinking of selling your home? Before listing, it's important to make sure your property is in top condition. Unexpected issues can lead to an undercut asking price, delay of sale, or prolonged time on the market. Our pre-sale inspections can help uncover potential problems early on, giving you the opportunity to make improvements and avoid last-minute surprises.
VISUAL MOLD
INSPECTION
Mold can cause a host of undesirable problems for a home and its occupants. In addition to being unsightly and producing foul smells, mold can cause damage to building materials such as drywall, wood floors, and framework. Damage from mold and moisture can be enough to threaten the structural integrity of a house.
Excess moisture is the primary cause of mold growth. This often results from plumbing, roof, or foundation leaks that allow water to seep into wood siding, framing, hardwood floors, drywall, plaster, and other building materials. In some cases, excessively high humidity can create the moisture conditions needed for mold to grow.
NEW CONSTRUCTION, REMODELING OR RENOVATION INSPECTION (COMPLETE OR PRE-DRYWALL)
In recent years, the housing boom has led to a noticeable decline in the quality of workmanship in new construction. Several factors contribute to this trend, including large production builders operating on tight deadlines, overextended project managers juggling too many homes at various stages, and subcontractors with minimal training or supervision. Additionally, municipal inspectors often face overwhelming workloads, sometimes performing 30 to 50 inspections in a single day.
Many homebuyers mistakenly believe that if a new home passes municipal code inspections, it must meet high standards. Based on my eight years of experience as a municipal code inspector, I've seen firsthand that passing these inspections doesn't always mean a home is built with the highest quality materials or construction practices.
HOME MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION
One of the most important things to understand as a new homeowner is that your house requires care and regular maintenance. As time goes on, parts of your house will wear out, break down, deteriorate, leak, or simply stop working. Even the most vigilant homeowner can, from time to time, miss small problems or forget about performing some routine home repairs and seasonal maintenance.
We can help you with maintaining your home. Consider hiring us once a year to perform a Home Maintenance Checkup. We will evaluate all major systems of the home, including plumbing, heating, electrical, HVAC, and structural. We'll help keep your home in good condition and prevent it from suffering serious, long-term, and expensive damage from minor issues that should be addressed now. Let's keep your home in great shape together!
HOME WARRANTY
INSPECTION
A home warranty inspection helps homeowners identify construction defects that can be corrected under their warranty coverage. You'll receive a detailed, digitally supported report that thoroughly documents any concerns, which can be submitted to support your warranty claims. Once repairs or corrections are made, we can return to re-inspect your home and update the report at no extra cost, providing you with clear proof that the issues have been properly resolved.
If you've recently purchased a newly constructed home and are approaching the end of your warranty period with unresolved concerns, a home warranty inspection from a certified professional can help. This inspection provides the documentation you need to ensure the builder addresses these issues.
CONDO ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS
Regular property inspections are a vital part of managing risks within condominium or homeowners associations (HOAs). Thorough inspections enhance homeowner safety and well-being, protect property values, and reduce the risk of costly repairs and lawsuits. Conducting inspections regularly keeps an HOA on top of security concerns, as well as maintenance and building issues.
RADON TESTING
Radon is a radioactive, cancer-causing gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste. Despite being undetectable by your senses, radon poses serious health risks in your home and is estimated to cause thousands of deaths annually. In fact, the Surgeon General has identified radon as the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Scientists are more certain about the dangers of radon than they are about most other cancer-causing substances.
When radon gas decays, it produces radioactive particles that can become trapped in your lungs as you breathe. As these particles continue to break down, they release small bursts of energy that can damage lung tissue and increase the risk of lung cancer over time.
TERMITE
INSPECTION
Annual termite inspections are crucial for detecting early termite activity, helping to prevent extensive damage and costly repairs. These inspections also evaluate conditions that increase a property's vulnerability to wood-destroying organisms, reducing the risk of infestation. With many homes across the U.S. at risk, a thorough yearly termite inspection is the most effective way to protect your property.
AIR QUALITY
TESTING
Air quality testing helps identify the contaminants present in the air inside your home, revealing what you and your family are breathing. This test is especially beneficial for individuals who are highly sensitive or allergic to mold spores and other pollutants.
During the test, a specialized machine collects air samples from inside the house. A sterile cassette is attached to the machine, which draws in a controlled volume of air. Typically, one sample is taken for every 1,000 square feet of the house. Samples are taken from the largest, most open area on each floor, along with an outdoor sample to serve as a baseline. Once the sampling is complete, the cassettes are sent to a laboratory for analysis.
The lab results provide detailed information about what contaminants are in the air, their concentrations, and likely sources. If there is a specific room or area of concern, additional in-wall samples can be taken to pinpoint problem spots. The results you receive will guide you in determining the appropriate next steps to improve your home's air quality.
