AmeriSpec Home Inspection

If your house tests positive for radon, you might be wondering what you should do next. We’re a company that performs radon testing in St Paul , and we have plenty of experience in this realm! So here is a rundown of what you should do and things to consider. Your first step after radon testing shows a high level of radon in your home is to take a look at the report and get an expert to explain it to you. You should understand what the test results mean and how much radon was found in your home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, if the radon level in the lowest part of your home is more than 4 pCi/L, then the radon level is too high in your home. Then it is time to find a certified and licensed radon mitigation contractor to come to your home to get rid of the radon. Word-of-mouth recommendations are a great way to find reliable radon mitigation contractors, or you could use a review website like Angie’s List to find people to call for help after radon test...

When it comes to radon testing in Minneapolis , we here at AmeriSpec Home Inspection Service are one of the area’s best. We have uncovered several myths about radon, so we wanted to set the record straight about a few of them and help dispel those myths. First of all, some people think radon is not that big of a problem, so radon testing is an unnecessary expense. This could not be further from the truth! The Centers for Disease Control and the American Medical Association both agree that radon causes lung cancer, and smokers are at an even higher risk of developing lung cancer caused by radon than non-smokers. Another myth is that radon testing is only needed on certain kinds of homes. But all homes should be regularly tested for radon. There are many different risk factors when it comes to radon, like the way the house was constructed. Also, there is a common belief that if a house tests positively for radon, it means the house cannot be sold. This is also untrue. If r...

Are you buying or selling a home? Don't let the home inspections process be overwhelming or intimidating.  There are a few simple things you can do to help our home inspectors process your home quickly and efficiently. We are based in Minnesota, but also do home inspections in Wisconsin . So, no matter where you're moving to or from, this advice will apply. In this blog, we're going to cover some of the easiest things you can do to prepare for your home inspection. Address Issues Upfront If there are any issues with the home that you know of, be sure to discuss them with your inspector. We have completed many home inspections, so not much is going to surprise us. It's best to be upfront and honest. It's very possible that we'll find things in the home that you are unaware of, and that's ok. Just get everything you do know of out of the way first. Clean Your Home Before your home inspector is set to arrive, be courteous and clean up a bit. Your h...

When you’re trying to buy or sell a home in Minnesota, you want to find an inspection company that knows what it’s doing when it comes to home inspections. Minnesota -area home inspection company AmeriSpec is one of the best around. Here are a few of the most common problems we find during routine home inspections in Minnesota. Roof damage: A lot of the time, we find problems with leaks in the roof that lead to water damage throughout the rest of the home. Usually these leaks are caused by old roofs or roofs that were improperly installed. A good home inspections company will be able to spot this problem right away and alert the home owner and potential buyer. Defects in the electrical system: A home inspections company will be able to tell if there are any problems with the home’s wiring. Dangerous wiring connections, inadequate overload protection or insufficient electrical service are the usual culprits. Plumbing problems: Old or corroded pipes are usually the problem. Fa...