Radon Is A Radioactive Gas, Every Home Should Have A Radon Test Done To Know The Radon Levels Each year, it is responsible for more deaths than brain cancer, melanoma, or bone cancer. People in every state and in every country on the globe are exposed to it usually in their own homes. And while there are daily news reports about the quality of drinking water and warnings of pesticides…

Most builders offer a new construction one-year warranty which covers many aspects of repair and replacement throughout the house. Now more than ever, homeowners of new construction properties are taking advantage of having a professional home inspection to assist in discovering unforeseen problems affecting their home.  We understand it is typical for various items within your home to change over a year’s time. Whether it is a structural, mechanical or…

Have a new listing? You want your clients house to be ready for the scrutiny of potential buyers. You certainly do not want contracts on your clients home to fall through because of potential unknown issues.  Here are three reasons to have VSW inspect your home prior to putting that For Sale sign in the front yard: Identify defects and make repairs ahead of time. By identifying possible defects early…

This is the most common of all inspections as it is done on both new construction (the pre-closing inspection) and resale homes. Our Internachi certified inspectors will examine and report on all components of the home. We carefully observe and test the following: Structural ComponentsRoofing SystemExterior ComponentsElectrical SystemHeating and Cooling SystemsInsulation and VentilationPlumbing SystemInterior ComponentsAppliancesFireplacesand more… We will report and advise on their condition and potential for failure. We also…

This is often a forgotten inspection because people don’t feel it’s as necessary as the pre-closing inspection or the 1 year warranty inspection. However, some of the most critical components of your home are hidden behind the walls. Our Pre-Drywall Inspection evaluates the condition of your new home’s major systems – plumbing, HVAC, electrical, structural – prior to concealment. The Shape of Things to Come We conduct Pre-Drywall Inspections just…