Home and Family Author: Brian Jardine

Whether you are buying your first home or would simply like the peace of mind that comes with a thorough home inspection, finding the right company is crucial. You are paying good money to have an experienced inspector evaluate your home, should not every base be covered? Most inspection companies only offer systems analysis; they will tell you if the roof is in good shape or if the electrical system is dangerous and that is about it. They do not bother to test your water to make sure it is not carrying high levels of volatile organic compounds or lead and they usually do not test for radon or mold spores in the air. In short, they are only doing half the job.

Families around the country have learned the importance of finding health risks early. Certain types of mold can make residents violently ill, or worse, kill them, asbestos has been found to cause a rare form of cancer known as mesothelioma, and lead poisoning from paint chips and deteriorated pipes can cause severe brain damage. Knowing this, does it make sense to ignore problems that can easily be found with the right Atlanta home inspection company? Why put your family at risk when you do not have to? Though severe, these problems can often be easily remedied. The first step is doing the tests.

When you are buying a new property, timing can be everything. Whether you are buying a new home for the family or securing a larger commercial property for your company’s expansion plans, you have got a schedule that you have to keep. Finding an Atlanta home inspection company that understands this, however, can be challenging. Fortunately, there are a few that can offer a completed report as quickly as 24 hours with residential properties and 4 days with commercial sites. Finally, protecting your investment with an inspection does not have to mean waiting weeks for a not so thorough report that no one seems to understand. Finding an inspection company that offers fast service and is willing to explain their reports makes the entire process simpler.

Though an Atlanta home inspection is a straight forward experience, large companies usually have greater needs. Some lenders may require a phase 1 ESA before they offer a loan package to some companies. Finding a "recognized environmental condition" and having it corrected before the commercial property is purchased can help the buyer avoid unwanted attention from federal and state regulatory agencies. Running a company in today’s economy is tough enough without the government stepping in and imposing fines for conditions that could have been avoided. If there are concerns with the phase 1 ESA, you may need a phase 2 ESA investigation.

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