Home Inspection Services You Can Rely On

BENEFITS TO HOME BUYERS

A professional Home Inspection is the best way for you to evaluate all aspects of a Property before you buy. At Keystone Building Inspections, our goal is to reduce any uneasiness you have. We will thoroughly inspect the house and provide you with a comprehensive and easy to understand report that includes photos. Our report details any deficiencies in the property and includes recommendations for further analysis to existing systems and components and provides useful ongoing maintenance tips. Through our service and report, you can make an informed financial decision.

BENEFITS TO HOME SELLERS

In the past, items in a Home Inspection Report have caused closings or transactions to be delayed, postponed, or canceled. By taking a proactive approach when selling your home, you can avoid the frustrations that many home sellers encounter. Our Pre-Listing Home Inspection service can give you peace of mind with the knowledge that your home has been thoroughly inspected and you can give potential Buyers detailed disclosure. With a detailed Report in hand, you can be confident during negotiations and prevent Buyers from bargaining.

Service Offerings

We understand how important it is for you to know as much information as possible about the home you are buying or selling. We follow the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. In addition to Inspections by Certified professionals, we also provide tips on preventative maintenance and much more.

Services

  • Basic Home Inspection
  • Wood Destroying Insect Inspection
  • Radon Testing
  • Coordinate Well & Septic services
  • Coordinate Sewer Line services

Properties We Service

  • Single-Family Homes
  • Multi-unit Properties
  • Condominiums
  • Townhouses
  • Patio Homes
  • Commercial Properties

Items We Inspect

  • Foundation and Structure
  • Roof, Gutters, and Downspouts
  • Hot Water Tank
  • Furnace and Air Conditioning
  • Exterior Siding
  • Electrical System
  • Driveways, Garages, and Walkways
  • Bathrooms and Kitchens
  • Doors and Windows
  • Attic, Insulation, and Ventilation
  • Walls and Ceilings
  • And Much, Much More

Home Inspections Done Right

HOME BUYERS: MAKING AN INFORMED DECISION

Your Home is likely the most important purchase you will ever make. Reach out to us for help in determining the overall condition of a property. We aim to provide you with valuable knowledge and tips on preventative maintenance.

While our Home Inspections usually take 2 to 2 ½ hours, we make sure that this is time well spent. We use the latest technology, and our trained Inspectors closely follow the guidelines set by ASHI. Our goal is to furnish you with an objective overview that details our findings after a thorough examination of a property's major systems and components.

We encourage your presence during the Home Inspection. Our professionals will answer your questions and guide you through the entire Inspection process. Afterward, we will send the report, including photos, via email or by mail.

ASHI-CERTIFIED HOMESELLER'S INSPECTION REPORTS

In today's competitive market, utilizing a Pre-Listing Inspection Report will help set you apart from the competition. With our report, we help you easily sell your Home when you want and at the ideal price. You can use the findings in the Pre-Listing Inspection Report to discuss with your Realtor®.

We can help set your mind at ease with our Report that includes a detailed analysis of your home's vital systems and components. With a team of ASHI Certified Inspectors who follow the nationally recognized Standards of Practice, we can be relied on for expert advice.

Our report helps you learn about the systems in your home that require immediate attention and areas that may need attention in the future.

BENEFITS OF THE PRE-LISTING INSPECTION REPORT

By using the Pre-Listing Inspection Report, you can sell your home faster and at the price you expect. Our inspection report can help you:

  • Eliminate renegotiations
  • Eliminate problems the home inspector finds
  • Eliminate inflated cost estimates
  • Eliminate stress
  • Eliminate embarrassing situations while in the presence of attorneys, closing company employees, mortgage loan officers, Realtors, and others
  • Eliminate uproars over minor issues
  • Streamline the home selling process
  • Close your transaction at the time and price you want
HOME SELLER KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

Our Pre-Listing Home Inspection Report helps you find out about the defects in your Property before you have it listed. The benefits of using our Inspection Report include the following:

  • You will know which items need immediate attention and should be repaired/addressed before you list your Property.
  • Your Realtor® can assist you in determining which items to attend to first.
  • Your Realtor® can assist you in setting a fair price based on the findings in your report.
  • You can choose the contractor to make the necessary repairs.
  • You can complete the disclosure portion of your listing agreement with confidence.
  • You can get to the closing table faster and at your estimated price.
ABOUT OUR INSPECTORS

To ensure that every Inspection meets high standards, our team is required to complete continuing education yearly approved by ASHI and PA DEP. Each person on our team is a member of ASHI and Certified with the PA DEP to conduct Radon testing. We exceed the standards for qualified Inspectors under the Home Inspection Law in Pennsylvania.

Radon Testing

PENNSYLVANIA CONSUMERS GUIDE TO RADON REDUCTION
PENNSYLVANIA HOME BUYERS AND SELLERS GUIDE TO RADON

Dangers of Radon

Radon is a radioactive gas that results from the uranium naturally breaking down in rocks, soil, and water. According to the Office of the Surgeon General, Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the country. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has also reported that Radon has resulted in approximately 21,000 deaths annually.

Importance of Radon Testing

Once released from uranium, Radon gas can contaminate the air and water entering the structure via cracks and holes in the foundation or through the well. This odorless gas can get trapped inside houses and buildings. Typically, a Radon test must run for a minimum of 48 hours.   The EPA recommends testing your home every few years. The PA Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) has found that approximately 40% of Pennsylvania homes that have been tested have elevated Radon levels.    Elevated Radon gas levels has been reported in all 67 Pennsylvania counties.

Our Radon Testing Service

We are Certified to professionally conduct Radon tests in Pennsylvania.  The PA DEP requires Certified Radon testers to strictly follow rigorous Quality Control and Quality Assurance guidelines. When you turn to us for Radon testing service, you will benefit from:

  • Testers that are PA DEP Certified
  • Testers that use state of the art equipment
  • Same day results upon device retrieval
  • Testing is offered separately or combined with a Home Inspection

How We Conduct Radon Tests

Radon detection devices, such as the electret ion chamber, are set in the lowest space that can be inhabited while all exterior doors and windows are kept closed. After at least 48 hours, the devices are retrieved and the radon level, measured in picocuries per liter (pCi/L), is determined.

Ideal Radon Levels

According to the EPA, Congress has set a long-term goal for indoor Radon levels to be less than the average 4.0 pCi/L (pico curies per liter). In 2009, the World Health Organization has suggested that the national annual average concentration of Radon should be at 2.7 pCi/L (pico curies per liter).  As a homeowner, you should test your home to ensure the safety of your family every few years.

Levels That Require Immediate Action

For Radon levels of 4.0 pCi/L and above the EPA recommends installing a Radon Mitigation System in a house or building.

Radon Mitigation

The PA DEP recommends that a Radon Mitigation System be installed by a PA DEP Certified Mitigation company. In addition to sealing cracks or openings in the foundation, Radon reduction systems involve vent pipes and fans that transfer Radon from the soil straight to the air outdoors. The systems are easily installed and cost effective when considering the overall benefit to your family.  The DEP recommends that you test your home every few years to ensure that the mitigation system is operating properly.  We offer follow up testing to Home Owners once the system is installed.