Chimneys, vents, house insulation, and ducting. All furnace and AC systems for age, condition, and proper functioning. • Laundry room: Ventilation and dryer systems; leaks and potential fire hazards. • Bathrooms: Bathtub, shower, sink, and toilet inspection. Proper ventilation and plumbing. • Kitchen appliances (if part of purchase): Properly working devices and correct installation. • Fire safety: Smoke detectors in place and operating, fireplaces, and stoves. • Pest inspection. Presence of wood-boring and other insects, molds, and fungi. Radon has become more prevalent in recent years. Radon is a radioactive gas that can be harmful to your health at certain levels. It is a naturally occurring gas that comes from the breakdown (radioactive decay) of uranium. It is found in homes all over the United States. It is highly recommended that a Radon test be performed by licensed inspectors with the proper equipment to determine if there is a hazard and if so, the cost to remediate it properly. Radon tests typically cost between $200 - $600 depending on the size of the home If you live in certain high-risk areas, it’s wise to order an additional service — for example, earthquake, tornado, or flood inspection. The specialist will help you to estimate the resistance of the property during natural disasters. Your inspector may recommend you ask for a specialized opinion, such as a structural engineer in case weakness is suspected in bearing walls. Don’t procrastinate and wait to get this done. There have been situations in which the closing meeting had to be postponed because of failure to properly deal
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