3 Things Not Included in a Basic Home Inspection

So you want to find out how your home looks, so schedule a home inspection. It’s a wonderful idea. It’s one of the best ways you can keep an eye on your house. However, there are some things that are not included in a home inspection. It’s important to be able to identify these things as a homeowner so that you can determine if additional testing is necessary.

Radon Testing

Radon is invisible and odorless. It’s tasteless. Radon is almost impossible to detect if it’s not tested for. Exposure to dangerous levels of radon gas can cause lung cancer and damage to the lungs. Radon gas is second to smoking as the leading cause of lung cancer. When you consider that lung cancer is the second leading cause of death, this is one gas that you shouldn’t be playing with. Although radon testing is not included in a home inspection, it can be done by Behind The Scenes Home Inspections.

Termite Inspections

Many people have heard horrifying stories about the destruction termites can cause to a house. Basic home inspection in Salt Lake City UT do not include termite or other wood-destroying organism inspections. Subterranean termites could still pose a threat to your home, even though they are less common in Utah than elsewhere. The good news? You can still have your home checked for termites or other wood-destroying organisms. Schedule an inspection with Behind The Scenes.

While we do inspect for termites, it is not possible to see them. However, if you want to complete a thorough termite inspection and provide detailed documentation, it will be necessary to add a termite inspection.

Mold Testing

Although Utah is considered a desert state, it doesn’t mean that mold can’t grow in your home. Mold growth can cause allergies, asthma, or other respiratory problems. Mold growth can be difficult to spot because it isn’t always obvious. Mold can hide behind your walls and cause damage without you knowing. A home inspection may be the best way to find mold, but it is not included in basic home inspections. You can still have your home tested for mold if you schedule a Behind The Scenes Home Inspections mold testing service.

Basic home inspections usually don’t include termite inspections or radon testing. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get those tests done. These things can cause serious damage to your home and health. You don’t need to go far to find someone who can do these tests for you. These and other tests are offered by Behind The Scenes Home Inspections in addition to our standard home inspection services. Contact us today!