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Michael Petruccelli says; What will a termite inspection entail? This inspection will look for all wood-boring insects such as termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, powder post beetles and old house borers. Many leading institutions require this inspection for the buyer’s closing. An inspector, certified or licensed as per state requirements will inspect for termites and other wood-destroying insects. Termites certifications are often requested of FHA/VA mortgages.

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Michael Petruccelli says;  How do they conduct a radon test? The common testing method for real estate transactions is the placement of an electronic monitor in a specific area of the home where it will remain for a minimum of 48 hours and a maximum of 6 days. The test unit must remain undisturbed and cannot be touched or moved- but it is not harmful to humans or pets, so don’t worry! Your real estate agent can explain any special procedures that need to be followed while the test is in process.

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Michael Petruccelli says;  What is radon testing?

Radon is a tasteless, odorless, and invisible natural radioactive gas formed by decaying uranium in the earth’s soil. Radon moves up through the ground and enters a building by seeping through cracks, etc. and then becomes trapped in the home. Research has linked radon gas with lung cancer, so the Surgeon General and EPA recommend homes be tested to make sure radon levels are with in a safe range.

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Michael Petruccelli says; What if there is a defect in my home?

Many homes, new or old, can have material defects. There may be aspects of your home that have become comfortable with and consider  to be simple inconveniences that are in fact material defects. Defects are quite often a result of age or conditions that occur as a result of home modifications, or wear and tear. These conditions will simply be noted in the inspection report for the buyer with their significance and a suggested corrective action.   

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Michael Petruccelli says;  Are they going to tear through my home?

Inspectors only inspect accessible areas of your home, which means your home will not be disrupted, and inspectors will not remove or dismantle any structures of your home nor will they take any action which will likely involve risk to persons or property.

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Michael Petruccelli says;  What areas are inspected?

Structural and exterior components, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling system components, interior and insulation components, ventilation systems, fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances.