radon: Radon Testing When Purchasing a Home
- 01/12/17 05:28 AM
As many of you are aware, January is Radon awareness month. Here in upper Michigan, levels that require mitigation are found on 3-25% (depending on county) of homes professionally tested and levels vary throughout the UP. The first question your customer might ask, is: should I do the testing myself? Here's a quote from the Michigan DEQ: "Testing can be done with a do-it-yourself kit that you send back to a laboratory for analysis, or you can hire a professional to test for you. If you are willing to read and follow instructions, a do-it-yourself kit may be adequate. However, if you're … (0 comments)
Here is one good reason why people should get a home inspection!! I inspected this home a few days ago and ran across the above situation. Can you see the potential problem here?
As a general rule, it's not a good idea to keep a plugged in lamp next to the kitchen sink. In this case, the lamp poses an electrocution risk as the outlet is also ungrounded with no ground fault protection. If that lamp accidentally tipped over into the sink while the home owner was washing dishes, it would be an unfortunate and deadly situation … (6 comments)
radon: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR
- 03/09/10 12:40 PM
I got a phone call today from a potential customer seeking a home inspection. She did have some very relevent questions and was well informed about some of the aspects a home inspection should include. However, her first question was what do I charge. I gave her my rate and then she told me that 2 other inspectors gave given her quotes for less; one for a hundred dollars less. Generally, I don't spend much time with those who are just price shopping. She, however, seemed sincere. So, I explained to her why others might be willing to charge $200.00 for … (0 comments)
radon: Understanding Radon Levels
- 02/23/10 12:27 PM
One of the great things about my job as a home inspector is seeing so many places; traveling to out of the way communities and seeing the wide diversity of both rural and urban areas. Since I do travel so much, I also have a pulse on one issue in particular that some people may have misconceptions about. Perhaps you have seen stories on the news about the dangers of indoor Radon Gas. Should it be a concern? The short answer is, yes. If the average concentrations are high enough inside a home, increased risk of lung cancer has been noted … (3 comments)
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