Professional home inspection services for Stearns, Sherburne, and Benton Counties
Pre-Purchase Inspections for Buyers
The professional home inspector visually examines the readily accessible systems and components of the home using an inspection inventory of more than 1600 items. Operation and evaluation of the systems and components is done utilizing industry Standards of Practice. If desired, the client is welcomed to attend the entire inspection. Areas to be inspected include:
- Property and Site
- Exterior and Garage
- Porches, Patios and Decks
- Basement Structure and Foundation
- Roof, Chimney and Attic
- Gutters and Drainage
- Electrical System
- Plumbing System
- Heating/Cooling Systems
- Walls, Floors and Ceilings
- Bathroom and Kitchen Fixtures
- Major Appliances
We also offer:
- Radon Measurement
- Well Water Quality Testing
- Mold Detection
- Neighborhood Environmental Quality Analysis
Upon completion of the inspection, a computerized Inspection Report including digital photos of areas of concern, is printed on site and presented in the Pillar To Post Inspection Report Binder. Also included in the binder are; the seasonal maintenance checklist, the home file system for important papers/receipts, a cost estimating guide, the Pillar To Post Home Maintenance and Repair CD-Rom, and cost saving coupons from our Home Alliance Program partners.
We inspect residential single and multi unit homes, small apartment buildings, townhomes and condominiums.
Pre-Listing Inspections for Sellers
In preparation of listing a home for sale, the professional home inspector will visually examine the readily accessible systems and components of a home and operates those systems and components utilizing industry Standards of Practice. The owner is encouraged to attend the entire inspection. Areas to be inspected include:
- Property & Site
- Exterior & Garage
- Porches, Patios and Decks
- Basement/Structure and Foundation
- Roof, Chimney & Attic
- Gutters and Drainage
- Electrical System
- Plumbing System
- Heating/Cooling Systems
- Walls, Floors and Ceilings
- Bathroom and Kitchen Fixtures
- Major Appliances
Upon completion of the inspection, a computerized Inspection Report with digital pictures of defects is printed on site and presented in the Pillar To Post Inspection Report Binder, which also includes a seasonal maintenance checklist, home file system for important papers/receipts, a cost estimating guide, the Pillar To Post Home Maintenance and Repair CD-Rom, and cost saving coupons from our Home Alliance Program partners.
Additional copies of the report will be made available for distribution to potential buyers, and a Pillar To Post yard sign will be installed.
Radon Testing
Testing is performed using EPA protocol for home sellers and buyers. A continuous radon monitor is placed in the home for a 48 hour minimum testing period by an NEHA Certified Residential Radon Measurement Specialist. A Sampling Report is issued with the radon levels by hour and an Overall EPA Protocol Average for the sampling period.
Mold Screen Inspection with Air Samples
This is an initial step to determining if a home has a mold problem. The Inspector will perform a visual examination of all accessible areas of the residential home which is designed to identify current or past moisture problems which may lead to mold contamination. The client is encouraged to attend the entire inspection. Up to four air and/or surface samples will be collected and sent to a laboratory for analysis. Laboratory results are available in approximately 3 business days. If the report analysis reveals elevated mold readings the next step is consultation with a Certified Industrial Hygienist for remediation.
Re-Inspection
A visual examination of areas to be determined by the client designed to evaluate whether work requested in a contract addendum has been completed in a satisfactory manner. A copy of the contract addendum and the client, or the clients, representative must be present during the re inspection. A re-inspection report will be issued at the conclusion of the re-inspection.