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Whether you are buying (new or existing), selling, building or remodeling  your home, Park City Home Inspections will provide you with an analysis that is all-encompassing. It is critical when doing a thorough inspection that a qualified inspector knows the process of building a home or commercial condominiums. It  takes years of actual hands-on building, supervising, and inspecting to know just what to look for in correct building construction,  knowledge and understanding of  the new and existing building codes, and how quality fabrication is supposed to appear. 

• Thermal Imaging Camera
• Radon Detection (When requested) - Radon Equipment needs to be set up prior to the scheduled inspection for an accurate reading report.  
• Carbon Monoxide Testing: a device used to detect the presence of carbon monoxide.  
• Combustion Gas Detection:  to measure the amount of combustible gas in the 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: detect drafts and airflow 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 the home
• Mold Testing Strips: An on-site mold testing kit allows immediate determination if mold is present.  Further testing is recommended if mold is detected.
• Digital Levelling Reader
• Infrared Thermometers

1. Roof: Roof covering, gutters, downspouts, vents, flashing, skylights, chimneys, 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 exhaust fans, garage door openers, and other built-in appliances. 

10. Luxury Homes:  Although a luxury home is still technically considered a residential property, these properties are typically designed and built with commercial applications or contain commercial features such as substantial square footage, multiple HVAC systems, and commercial kitchen equipment. It is not unusual to find a luxury home with an exercise room, wine cellar, high-end fixtures, multiple fireplaces, complex swimming pool, sauna, spa, water features, and especially snow-melt systems (roofs, driveways, walkways, and interior floors) here in Park City.   So clearly enlisting a qualified person with commercial building and inspection experience is extremely important. 

Infrared imaging allows unseen problems to be found by the inspector.   A traditional home inspection report can only reveal so much for the buyer/seller, but it can't see beyond what the human eye can detect … however, thermal imaging  inspection can!  A thermal imaging home inspection is to resale home buyers what CarFax is to buyers of a used car.  While the naked eye can see where a problem may be, an infrared camera can see exactly where the problem is located, which is an huge advantage for new home buyers or sellers.  

Infrared can reveal a lot of hidden issues in a home - including moisture (mold thrives where there is leaks and water damage, which would otherwise be invisible), 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!

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. 

 Mold Testing: Mold is important because it can hidden mold and its moisture sources, and preventing serious health problems(allergic reaction, asthma attacks, and respiratory infections).  It also helps protect property value by avoiding expensive remediation costs and provides peace of mind, especially during real estate transactions.  Testing and identifying for mold aids in negotiations in selling price, or to request remediation before a purchase is finalized.  Our inspections use air sampling, moisture and humidity levels, and surface testing to determine the type and extent of mold contamination.  

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.

• The inspection fee is based on the square footage of the property:
•   0 - 1500 sq ft = $750.00
•   1500 sq ft - 2500 sq ft = $1250.00
•   2500 sq ft - 3000 sq ft = $1500.00
•   3000 sq ft - 3500 sq ft = $1750.00
•   3500 sq ft - 4000 sq ft = $2000.00*
•   4000 sq ft - 4500 sq ft = $3000.00*
•   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*
•   Multi-Unit Lodge Residences = $1000.00(1 Floor)
•   $1500.00 - $2000.00 (Suites/Penthouses)
• Pool, Pool Equipment, Mechanical Rooms, Gunite Spas, Detached Garages, In-laws Suites are additional charges of $500 per added inspection.

               (* Could require multiple-day inspection)