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ADDITIONAL INSPECTION & TESTING SERVICES
More Ways to Understand Your Property
A home is more than its walls, roof, and major systems. Water quality, air quality, moisture, pests, outdoor systems, and hidden conditions can all affect your property and your investment. Hammer Home Inspection Services offers additional inspection and testing services to help you get a more complete picture of the property you're buying, selling, or maintaining.
These services can be requested individually or, when appropriate, combined with a home inspection. Our goal is to provide useful information, identify conditions that may deserve attention, and help you determine when additional evaluation may be appropriate.
Water Testing
Know What's Coming Out of Your Tap.
If a property is served by a private well or you're concerned about the quality of the home's water, testing can provide valuable information about what's present in the water supply. Water testing can help identify certain contaminants and provide information you can use when making decisions about the property.
Whether you're purchasing a home, selling a property, or simply want to better understand your water quality, Hammer can coordinate or provide water testing services based on the testing package selected. Testing options and laboratory analysis vary, so we'll help determine which service is appropriate for your situation.
Pool & Spa Inspections
Look Beyond the Backyard View.
A pool or spa can be a major investment and an important part of a property's value and appeal. It also includes equipment, plumbing, electrical components, surfaces, safety features, and other systems that deserve attention before you purchase a property.
A pool and spa inspection provides an opportunity to evaluate accessible components and identify visible conditions that may require maintenance, repair, or further evaluation. Whether you're buying a home with a pool or preparing your property for sale, understanding its condition can help you plan for future expenses and maintenance.
IRRIGATION SYSTEM INSPECTIONS
Make Sure the System Is Working for Your Property.
An irrigation system can be easy to overlook during a property purchase, but repairs to underground lines, sprinkler heads, valves, controls, and other components can add up quickly. A system evaluation can provide valuable information about the condition and operation of accessible irrigation components.
Hammer Home Inspection Services can evaluate the irrigation system within the agreed-upon inspection scope and document observable concerns such as damaged components, coverage issues, leaks, or other visible deficiencies. Knowing the condition of the system can help you better understand the property's maintenance needs before you move forward.
DRONE ROOF SERVICES
Get a Better View From Above.
Some roofs are difficult or unsafe to view from the ground, particularly when they are steep, high, large, or otherwise difficult to access. Drone imagery can provide an aerial perspective of visible roof surfaces and help document conditions that may be difficult to capture with traditional ground-level photography.
Drone roof services are intended to provide aerial visual documentation and do not replace a hands-on roof inspection when one is necessary. Aerial imagery may help document visible deterioration, damaged or missing roofing materials, debris, vegetation, flashing, gutters, and other observable conditions.
THERMAL IMAGING
See What the Eye Can't.
Thermal imaging uses infrared technology to identify temperature differences across surfaces and components. When conditions are appropriate, these temperature patterns can provide additional information that may help identify areas of concern that aren't readily visible during a standard visual inspection.
Thermal imaging may be useful for identifying areas that warrant further investigation, such as possible moisture patterns, missing insulation, unusual electrical heating, or HVAC-related temperature differences. Thermal imaging does not diagnose a problem by itself; findings may require additional evaluation by a qualified professional.
WELL INSPECTIONS
Know More About Your Private Water Supply.
When you're purchasing a home served by a private well, understanding the condition and operation of the well system is an important part of evaluating the property. A well inspection can provide information about accessible components and help identify conditions that may require attention.
Depending on the service selected, evaluation may include accessible well components, pressure-related equipment, storage tanks, controls, and other components of the system. Water quality testing may be recommended separately because the physical condition of a well system and the quality of the water are different considerations.
RADON TESTING
Test for What You Can't See.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter buildings from the surrounding soil. Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Because radon is colorless and odorless, testing is the only way to determine whether elevated levels are present in a property.
Hammer Home Inspection Services can provide or coordinate radon testing as an additional service for eligible properties. Testing is particularly valuable during a real estate transaction because it provides objective information about the property's radon level and whether additional action may be appropriate.
MOLD & MOISTURE SERVICES
Find the Conditions That Can Lead to Bigger Problems.
Moisture is one of the most important things to understand when evaluating a property. Water intrusion, leaks, condensation, drainage problems, and elevated moisture can contribute to deterioration and may create conditions favorable to mold growth.
Hammer can evaluate accessible areas for visible signs of moisture or conditions that may warrant further investigation and, where offered, provide appropriate mold-related testing. Testing alone does not determine the cause of a moisture problem, so suspected sources may require evaluation and correction by an appropriately qualified professional.
WOOD DESTROYING INSECTS
Protect the Structure Beneath the Surface.
Wood destroying insects can cause damage that isn't always obvious during a general property inspection. Termites and other wood-destroying organisms can affect structural wood and may create significant repair costs if damage is left unaddressed.
A wood destroying insect inspection can help identify evidence of active or previous infestation and conditions that may contribute to insect activity. Where required, documentation will be provided according to the applicable inspection service and reporting requirements. If evidence of activity or damage is found, additional treatment or structural evaluation may be recommended.
BUILD YOUR INSPECTION AROUND YOUR PROPERTY
One Property. Multiple Questions.
Every property is different. That's why Hammer Home Inspection Services offers additional services that can be selected based on the property, the transaction, and your specific concerns.
Whether you're buying a home with a private well and pool, purchasing an older property, concerned about radon or moisture, or simply want a better view of the roof, we can help you determine which additional services may make sense for your situation.
Don't leave important questions unanswered.
Call/Text: 740-233-1823
Email: hammerhomeinspection@gmail.com
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