Home Inspections
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We offer a complete home inspection, from foundation to roof and including all the systems in the home. In Aurum Inspections our goal is to provide you with peace of mind before proceeding to the closing table. we will provide you with an easy to read detailed report of any issues found during the inspection. A full home inspection takes about 1 to 4 hours to complete depending on the condition and size of the home. During the full home inspection our inspectors will answer any questions you may have. We highly recommend that you attend the home inspection, so you can go on a detailed walk through at the end of the inspection to review our findings.
We focus in foundations, strusture, exterior, interior, roof, attic, insulation, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. For our inspections we use all the new and advanced tools available such as thermal cameras, baroscopes, moisture meters, digital infrared guns, Radon wireless and real time testers, Mold/asbestos sampling and testing kits. |
Mold Testing & Inspections
Mold is a type of fungus that lives indoors and most of the time is not visible at sight. You should not buy a home with mold, sell a home with mold or live in a home with mold. A mold inspection is your first line of defense. A visual inspection is the initial step in identifying possible contamination problems. It will identify any visible water leaks or moisture stains on ceilings, walls, floors or under counters. The air conditioning and heating systems, the attic and crawl spaces under your home will receive a visual inspection as well. The use of equipment, such a boroscope (to view spaces in ductwork or behind walls) and moisture meters are used to help identify hidden sources of mold growth and the extent of the water damage. Mold sampling will be recommended if there is any noticeable mold growth, musty odors, visible water damage or stains.
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Radon Testing & Inspections
Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that occurs naturally when uranium breaks down over time. When uranium decays, it releases radon gas as a byproduct. Radon gas is also radioactive, so it can be dangerous to humans.
Radon can penetrate concrete and common building materials like wood and sheetrock.
Because radon can move through solid materials, it can easily permeate the foundation of your home. Over time, radon gas can build up and cause air quality and health issues.
In small quantities, the normal and tiny amounts of radon gas we breathe in every day do not pose a major health risk. When radon builds up in your home, however, it can be very dangerous.
Radon is radioactive and prolonged exposure to concentrated levels of radon can be extremely dangerous. Radioactive substances are carcinogens that can cause cancer. In particular, scientists have found that radon causes around 3.000 lung cancer deaths each year in Canada. While smokers are more likely to have lung cancer, radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
Because it can take years for radon symptoms to appear, it's important to test for radon in your home even if you are not experiencing health issues. Catching radon early can protect you and your family down the line.
Short-Term Radon Tests
The Short-Term or Continuous Radon Tests are conducted through devices that measure the concentration of radon over a period of time, typically 48 hours. Professional inspectors will place the device(s) in the home strategically, based on the home configuration. The device will then monitor the radon levels over 48 hours while reducing or eliminating any interference or false results or “measurement noise.” The inspector collects the device after 48 hours, and subsequently provides a report based on the measurements taken by an expensive and relatively sophisticated device.
Long-Term Radon Tests
Long-term tests is more accurate than short-term ones because they use alpha particle tracking to determine radon levels. These tests can collect radon gas for a period of three months to a year. Factors such as wind gusts, snow pack and soil moisture will even out over the test period. The drawback with this approach is that it requires the homeowner to have a device plugged in for a long period of time. If there's a risk factor in the house, you would want to find out about it sooner.
A Radon licensed Home Inspector can conduct the radon test for you along with a full inspection, and other ancillary services. This will help provide you a complete and up-to-date picture of your home.
Radon can penetrate concrete and common building materials like wood and sheetrock.
Because radon can move through solid materials, it can easily permeate the foundation of your home. Over time, radon gas can build up and cause air quality and health issues.
In small quantities, the normal and tiny amounts of radon gas we breathe in every day do not pose a major health risk. When radon builds up in your home, however, it can be very dangerous.
Radon is radioactive and prolonged exposure to concentrated levels of radon can be extremely dangerous. Radioactive substances are carcinogens that can cause cancer. In particular, scientists have found that radon causes around 3.000 lung cancer deaths each year in Canada. While smokers are more likely to have lung cancer, radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
Because it can take years for radon symptoms to appear, it's important to test for radon in your home even if you are not experiencing health issues. Catching radon early can protect you and your family down the line.
Short-Term Radon Tests
The Short-Term or Continuous Radon Tests are conducted through devices that measure the concentration of radon over a period of time, typically 48 hours. Professional inspectors will place the device(s) in the home strategically, based on the home configuration. The device will then monitor the radon levels over 48 hours while reducing or eliminating any interference or false results or “measurement noise.” The inspector collects the device after 48 hours, and subsequently provides a report based on the measurements taken by an expensive and relatively sophisticated device.
Long-Term Radon Tests
Long-term tests is more accurate than short-term ones because they use alpha particle tracking to determine radon levels. These tests can collect radon gas for a period of three months to a year. Factors such as wind gusts, snow pack and soil moisture will even out over the test period. The drawback with this approach is that it requires the homeowner to have a device plugged in for a long period of time. If there's a risk factor in the house, you would want to find out about it sooner.
A Radon licensed Home Inspector can conduct the radon test for you along with a full inspection, and other ancillary services. This will help provide you a complete and up-to-date picture of your home.
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Asbestos Testing & Inspections
Asbestos is a dangerous carcinogen and poses the greatest danger when it becomes airborne. Demolishing, repairing, or just disturbing suspect materials may cause the asbestos fibers to dislodge and release into the air. The following are some of the common asbestos containing materials that might be found in your home: acoustic ceilng spray, floor tiles, linoleums, insulations, drywall/joint compounds, exterior stuccos, roofing, etc. Before you buy a house, do renovations or disturb any material that might contain asbestos, it is a good idea to have a sample of that material tested by a qualified/certified inspector. We will provide fast and confidential inspection and testing.
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