Optional Services

INFRARED THERMAL IMAGING

This optional service is truly remarkable. Using my infrared (IR) camera, I can detect hidden issues behind finished surfaces in your building. If there are finished walls or ceilings in living areas, basements, or attics that are part of the exterior structure, my IR camera can identify insulation gaps and concealed problems—without the need for destructive testing. This advanced imaging technology captures and measures thermal energy emitted by objects, allowing me to map and interpret temperature variations. These thermal readings can reveal serious issues that are invisible to the naked eye or conventional photography.

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This IR scan reveals missing insulation and an embedded heat pipe..

WOOD BORING INSECT INSPECTION

Without a Home Inspection $125.00

CERTIFIED RADON TESTING - (Tested by Local Lab)

Radon Air Testing - (2 canisters) $95.00 w/ postage paid

Radon in Water - This is performed with a Comprehensive Water Analysis - See Below

Radon Testing (without a HOME INSPECTION) will incur an additional $175.00 travel charge.

What is Radon

Health effects associated with Radon

How does Radon get into your home

View a Radon Mitigation System Installation

Hover over and tap image below to obtain your Radon results.

You will need your canister number which is located on page 1 of your Home Inspection report.

CERTIFIED WATER ANALYSIS - (Tested by a Local Certified Lab)

Testing Your Drinking water

BASIC WATER ANALYSIS .......................................$140.00

Hardness, Iron, Manganese, Chloride, Sodium, Nitrate, PH,

Coliform and E. Coli Bacteria.

FHA ANALYSIS (Minimum) .....................................$140.00

Lead, Nitrate, Nitrite, Coliform and E.Coli Bacteria.

VA / FHA ANALYSIS (Maximum) .............................$150.00

BASIC WATER ANALYSIS plus Copper, Lead, and Nitrate.

CHEMICAL ONLY......................................................$125.00

Hardness, Iron, Manganese, Chloride, Sodium, Nitrate and PH.

TOXIC METALS SCREEN............................................$220.00

Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Cadmium, Chromium,

Copper, Lead, Selenium and Thallium.

COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS ....................................$240.00 - The most preferred water test among clients

BASIC WATER ANALYSIS plus Copper, Lead, Nitrate, Arsenic, Calcium,

Fluoride, and Radon In Water.

COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS PLUS............................$290.00

Comprehensive analysis with Magnesium, Potassium, and Uranium.

COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS and VOC's package.......$475.00

TOXIC METAL SCREEN...............................................$280.00

Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Lead, Selenium, and Thalium.

INDIVIDUAL ANALYTES.............................................$105.00

Arsenic, Lead, Uranium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, PH, Hardness, Nitrate and Nitrite.

LEAD PAINT TESTING

New LEAD LAWS enacted on April 2nd, 2010

All Contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

Where can Lead be found?

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LOCATE REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS

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Buying a home is arguably the most important, exciting and nerve-wracking purchase a person will ever make. This is the reason you need a great home inspector, and Dave Valley is just that. He is empathetic – he understands and appreciates the various emotions a potential home-buyer goes through. Most importantly, Dave provides you with objective information so you can make the most informed decision possible.

It was a pleasure working with Dave – he contains all the qualities that make a great home inspector – he is the consummate professional, prompt, courteous, meticulous in his detail and honest. Dave was reasonably priced – in fact Dave charged me the same amount I spent 10 years earlier on a smaller house and provided a far better work product.

Prompt

I arrived at the house at the agreed upon time on a cold and nasty day, and found Dave outside inspecting the exterior of the home. He was already a half hour into his inspection – I think this exemplifies and is symbolic of the fact that Dave is respectful of his client’s time.

Courteous

Dave was pleasant to deal with, personable and thoughtful not only to his client but also to the buyer’s real estate agent.

Detail-oriented

Dave spent almost four hours in his investigation of a 2,000 square foot house. He answered all my questions and reviewed every observation he had with me. David provided a detailed report, and encouraged me to call and email him to discuss the report and to ask questions.

Conclusion

The highest compliment I can give Dave is to say that I would use him again and will encourage and recommend him to others.

Michael S. Giaimo