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Whether you are buying, selling or maintaining your home or condominium building, Park City Home Inspections will provide you with an analysis that is all encompassing.  I do not up-sell my clients. I believe no stone should be left unturned when it comes to your home. Included in all my inspections:

• Thermal Imaging Cameras 
• Radon Detection 
• Carbon Monoxide Tester: device used to detect the presence of carbon monoxide.  
• Combustion Gas Leak Detector:  to measure the amount of combustible gas present in air. Typical combustible gases include hydrogen, methane or natural gas, propane, ethylene and other hydrocarbons. 
• Thermal-Anemometers (Temperature and CFM measurement of the HVAC System) 
• Electrical Measuring Tools:  multimeter testing voltage range from 110 - 240, outlet testers, AFCI/GFCI readers, circuit testing. 
• Smoke pens : detects drafts and air flow currents
• Penetration probes: which read internal temperatures in ducts, ceilings, walls, etc. 
• Bosch Laser measurement tool 
• Moisture meter: used to detect the presence of water or moisture in home
• Mold Testing Strips: on-site mold testing kit allows immediate determination if mold is present.
• Digital Levelling Reader
• Infrared Thermometers

1. Roof: Roof covering, gutters, downspouts, vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, roof penetrations, general roof structure, and radiant heat trace system. 

2. Attic, Insulation, Ventilation: insulation of unfinished spaces, crawl spaces, foundation area and exhaust system.

3. Exterior: vinyl siding, wood, stucco, engineered wood siding, stone veneer, synthetic rock, brick, hardie board, etc. Flashing trim, walkways, driveways, stairs, patios, decks and drainage systems.

4. Basements, foundations, and crawl spaces: foundation movement, cracks, structural concerns, and possible water penetrations. 

5. HVAC Systems (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning): heat pump and furnaces, AC condensers, mini-split systems, window ac units, commercial package units, intake and exhaust systems, combustion gases, CO detection and airflow measurements.

6. Fireplaces: visible portions of the fireplace and chimneys, lintels, damper doors, cleanouts and frames. 

7. Electrical: fixtures, receptacles deemed AFCI and GFCI, grounding, switches, light fixtures, service drop, overhead service conductors, service panels and disconnect, presence of smoke alarms and CO detectors. 

8. Doors / Windows / Interiors: doors, windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, railings, garage doors.

9. Appliances: dishwashers, garbage disposals, stoves and ovens, range hoods, cooktops, microwaves, trash compactors, bathroom exhausts fans, garage door openers, and other built-in appliances. 

Infrared imaging allows unseen problems to be found.   A traditional home inspection report can only reveal so much.  But it can't see beyond what the human eye can see - a thermal imaging inspection can!  A thermal imaging home inspection is to resale home buyers what CarFax is to buyers of a used car.  Home inspectors have trained eyes to see problems and areas for potential problems, however, they can’t see everything.  While the naked eye can see where a problem may be, an infrared camera can see exactly where the problem is and can be a big advantage for new home buyers.  

Infrared can reveal a lot of hidden issues in a home - including moisture, heat & energy measurements, pest infestations, foundational cracks, ventilation problems, missing insulation, and structural concerns. If a home inspector is not using thermal imaging technology, then you wasted your money!

All my inspections include Radon Testing.  I feel it is important to include this as a standard of practice in my reports.  According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website, one in three Utah homes are estimated to have dangerous levels of radon gas, five times more than the national average. Radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers in the United States.  Included in this research was a list of Utah counties at high risk for radon gas exposure, identifying Wasatch and Summit counties.  It goes on to explain that radon gas exposure most commonly occurs in the home, and is caused by the natural decay of uranium that is found in almost all soils. As radon is created through radioactive decay, it then can rise and move through the ground into the air in a home through cracks and other holes in home foundations. Once it has entered a basement or similar ground floor room, it can become trapped inside and build up to dangerous levels. Radon can also sometimes enter a home through well water. The EPA mentions that all homes, new and old, can have a radon problem. 

Following every inspection performed, a detailed report will be delivered within 24 hours.  This report will include high-quality images in HTML and PDF formats.  Review of the inspection results is encouraged once the report is rendered.   Any questions or concerns can be answered anytime via call, text or email.  Feel free to reach me anytime! I am extremely personable and friendly.

My inspections fees are based on square footage:

0 - 1500 sq ft = $750.00

1500 sq ft - 2500 sq ft = $1250.00

2500 sq ft - 3000 sq ft = $1750.00

3000 sq ft - 3500 sq ft = $2250.00

3500 sq ft - 4000 sq ft = $2750.00

4000 sq ft - 4500 sq ft = $3250.00

5000 sq ft - 10,000 sq ft = $4000.00

10,000 sq ft - 15,000 sq ft = $5000.00

15,000 sq ft (above) = call for quote