A typical home inspection reviews the condition of the home’s heating system, central air conditioning system (weather permitting), interior plumbing and electrical systems; the roof, attic, visible insulation; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors; foundation, basement and visible structure.
Professional Services
We will provide you with a comprehensive and thorough inspection to make your decision easy to buy the best home, that will last for years! Our team has gained the experience and expertise necessary to make this process as seamless as possible. If you have any questions, simply reach out.
Radon Testing
Need to know what level of radon is in your home? Let our knowledgeable, experienced radon technician place a test to ensure the safety of you and your family. We strive to provide excellent customer service while ensuring accurate results. Need your test placed right away? Contact us and schedule your appointment today!
FAQs
Who Should Test? The Federal Environmental Protection Agency recommends radon testing to anyone who lives in or rents a home, apartment, condo, or townhouse, anyone who attends a school, day care center, or anyone who is employed at an indoor location. All structures contain radon on all floors at all times, it’s that simple.
Why Test? There is no way to know if harmful levels of radon are present without testing! Radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, both children and adults alike.
When To Test? The Federal EPA recommends testing at least every 2 years or after a home has been renovated or altered.
How To Test? In the state of Pennsylvania, only a homeowner or a licensed technician can place or retrieve a radon test. That means that as part of a real estate transaction, the buyer must hire a licensed technician to conduct the radon test.
Lead Testing
Did you know? The glazes in some ceramic mugs, pitchers and dinnerware can contain lead. There is no acceptable level of lead for a child. One square inch of lead paint can poison 500 kids. Children under 6 absorb 70% of lead ingested. Homes built prior to 1978 have a strong likelihood of potential lead hazards.
FAQs
- Symptoms of lead poisoning include: Learning difficulties, Development delay, Irritability, Abdominal pain, Vomiting and Hearing Loss.
- Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies.
- You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or paint chips containing lead.
- Renovating your house can also increase the danger to your family.
- Lead is also harmful for adults.
- Children’s growing bodies are more at risk of absorbing lead.
What We Can Test? Toys, furniture, dinnerware, jewelry, play equipment, vinyl products, cookware, games, paint on walls and windows, personal goods, exterior, carpet, flooring, cups and mugs. PLUS, no damage during testing!
Termite Inspection
GPI also offers services to test for termites and other wood destroying insects in homes within Philadelphia area. After the inspection, you will receive a certification if your home is free of these pests.
Call for an Appointment
GPI can arrange for a termite inspection to be conducted on your behalf. WDI (Wood Destroying Insects) Inspections will be conducted during your home inspection when possible, otherwise we may arrange for your WDI inspection to occur at a more suitable time for GPI and/or the homeowner.
Our Services
In most cases customers choose to add additional services to their home inspection. Give us a call or email and let us know how we can assist you to meet your home buying needs.
Home Inspections
Mold Testing/ Air Quality
Termite Inspection
Radon Testing
Lead Testing
Absolutely Recommend
I had a home inspection performed by Sean at GPI. Sean is meticulous and extremely thorough. He arrived an hour before the inspection was scheduled to begin in order to review the property. Buying a home is extremely stressful, but Sean explained everything to me and answered all my questions with no problems. He was also willing to come back out to the property for a follow up visit. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone I know.
Highly Recommend
Although Sean was clearly the expert, he educated me on each aspect of the home by providing me with a deeper understanding of the home's major components, its current condition, what needed immediate attention and what would be required once moving in, immediately after his inspection was complete. He literally walked me through the entire house and addressed all areas that I later saw in the inspection report that he provided within days. The inspection report was extremely detailed and comprehensive with pictures and diagrams attached, detailing considerations. I would highly recommend GPI to anyone looking to purchase a new home.
An Excellent Job!
Sean from GPI did an excellent job of inspecting our new home. He pointed out not only things that needed to be repaired, but things that we as needed home owners should be aware of to protect and preserve our home. He gave a very detailed analysis our our house from top to bottom. We could tell that he loves what he does and is passionate and cares that the buyers know what to expect from the home they are purchasing. I highly recommend GPI!
Definitely Recommend GPI!
Galvanized Property Inspections (GPI) performed an home inspection for me in September 2019 before I purchase my brand new home. They were extremely professional, thorough, competent, detail and provided excellent customer service. They also made me feel very comfortable by answering my questions and gave excellent advice for things that I need to look out for in the future, when the time comes. I would definitely recommend GPI to anyone looking for a reliable professionals to perform their property home inspections!
