{"id":6052,"date":"2020-04-06T13:42:38","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T17:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=6052"},"modified":"2020-04-06T13:43:03","modified_gmt":"2020-04-06T17:43:03","slug":"a-definitive-guide-to-building-and-pest-inspections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/a-definitive-guide-to-building-and-pest-inspections\/","title":{"rendered":"A Definitive Guide To Building And Pest Inspections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Paying for a home renovation is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. Since it’s such a big risk, why wouldn’t you want a professional going into your property to be sure there are no pest issues or structural defects?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A building and pest inspection is very important, but why does it need to happen sooner rather than later? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve put together a guide on what to expect when the inspector comes to your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why is a Building and Pest Inspection Important?  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Building and pests inspections are performed by licensed and trained professionals that have experience in spotting a problem that the average person may never notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why it’s important to understand<\/a> how crucial they are for your home, wallet, and peace of mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s estimated that over five months, 60,000 termites can eat one foot of a 2×4 beam. The average cost to repair termite damage<\/a> is in the thousands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Termites, rats, cockroaches, and other vermin wreak havoc on your house. A thorough pest inspection determines structural integrity and possible health concerns.      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspections are visual. An inspector looks for present or past activity and conditions that could facilitate future pest problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If pest activity isn’t noticed, recommendations to prevent problems are given. If further inspection is required, inspectors gather photographic evidence leading to these conclusions.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Structural Defects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Structural defects can be costly and dangerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defined as physical damage or improper installation of load-bearing elements of the home, a structural defect is more common in older homes. More than half of American owned homes were built before 1980<\/a> and 38% built before 1970. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A general inspection will look at the structure and basic systems of the home but hiring a specialist may be suggested, especially for an older home. A referral can be given for a residential structural engineer who is required to be licensed to give their professional opinion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s still possible to request a specialist without a referral but the homeowner may assume responsibility for the structural home inspection fee.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asbestos <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Asbestos<\/a> is a natural mineral composed of microscopic thread-like fibrous crystals. This material can release into the air from disturbances like demolition or renovation. Asbestos is a carcinogenic and exposure has proven to be extremely harmful to human health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An asbestos inspector should have the experience, licensing, and professional liability insurance coverage for environmental testing services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without insurance, the owner is accountable for any damages due to errors in judgment.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A visual inspection will be conducted of the home and materials where asbestos may reside. Inspection for asbestos usually takes a couple of hours and the inspector will need full access to the home. Samples are sent to a lab that tests for asbestos fibers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hiring a trained professional is of the utmost importance when it comes to asbestos inspections. Your health is at risk.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Your Home Inspected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re buying a home, doing renovations, or suspect a problem, make sure to get the necessary inspections to help ease your mind.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A building and pest inspection can be a great way to save money in the future, so don’t hesitate to schedule one today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re interested in reading more about buying or maintaining a home, check out our real estate blog!  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Paying for a home renovation is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. Since it’s such a big risk, why wouldn’t you want a professional going into your property to be sure there are no pest issues or structural defects? A building and pest inspection is very important, but why does it need […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6052"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6052"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6052\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6054,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6052\/revisions\/6054"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6052"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6052"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6052"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}