"CSI was flexible and was able to schedule a home inspector the day after I got a bid accepted on a house. The inspector, Patrick, showed up on time and the inspection took about 4 hours. Patrick was responsive to any questions I had by email or live during the inspection. My one recommendation is that I requested a pest, mold, radon, and home inspection. It would be a better heads up if they explained that they sometimes outsource the radon inspection depending on availability of radon inspectors. Also, they can explain a bit more for new home buyers what is involved with a mold inspection. Patrick ended up just eyeing whether he spotted any mold. Because he did not see any mold, we did not have to pay extra for mold samples."
"Bill and his team did an excellent job in handling the remediation for water that got into my home. Would highly recommend them given their promptness and general assistance in getting this situation under control."
"CHC did a magnificent job and my husband and I are pleased with the services provided. The staff members and owner of CHC were very professional and walked us through the entire process."
"I had an overall great experience, they were very clean and neat. They completed the work quickly and around my schedule. I was highly recommended by a co-worker and they were everything they have mention to me. I will be recommending them and he will be back later this summer to stain and seal my deck. "
"The house had not been painted for many years and needed much patching etc. The painters arrived on time and put down drop clothes to protect floors. The prep work was done well. The job started on a Tuesday and was to be completed on the Friday, all items were out of house with the exception of 3 pieces of furniture which were placed in one location. On the Thursday I came over to the house to discover that several of the rooms were painted the wrong colors.:( I quickly called the owner Francis and he came over to fix the situation.) It seems there was some mixup at the paint store and they had given him some of the wrong paint. I had emailed him the paint colors and numbers and been very specific about the colors for each room. The painters started to redo the entire job, they worked several late nights, but could not finish before I was to move in on the Sat. It was quite a stressful time as they were painting as I was moving in, but they did their best to work around us. At 6 p.m. Sat. they finished the job. Francis and crews did a good job, it was just unfortunate that the crew had to redo so much and it really added extra stress to the situation. They work very hard and the actually painting and patching was great."
Lead Testing and Removal questions, answered by experts
Lead exposure poses serious health risks, particularly for children, and can be present in paint, pipes, and soil.
Professional lead testing services typically cost between $200 and $500, with the price varying based on the extent of testing and the specific areas tested within the property.
You can expect to pay between $200 and $400 for a lead inspection, where your local lead testing pro will scan surfaces and items with an X-ray fluorescent analyzer. Lead risk assessments are slightly different and run around $800 to $2,000. A pro may find lead during an evaluation, and create a removal strategy.
At-home lead tests can provide accurate results if used correctly, and if the kits are reputable and certified. They vary in sensitivity and methodology, influencing their accuracy. Follow instructions meticulously, ensuring proper sample collection and test execution. While they can detect elevated lead levels, for precise confirmation or if results are concerning, consider professional testing or lab analysis for comprehensive accuracy and guidance on addressing any issues.
Structural problems with the foundation or roof, water damage, and significant plumbing or electrical issues are all considered major red flags in a home inspection. Of these, a structural problem related to the foundation is often the most severe. Foundation repairs are typically the most expensive and intrusive to carry out, averaging around $5,000 but sometimes reaching up to $16,000. Because these problems can pose safety risks and be costly to fix, you should ask your inspector detailed questions about any identified issues. You will need to carefully consider how major problems affect what you’re willing to pay for the home, or if you want to proceed with the sale at all.
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