Sound Structure Home Inspection Services

Every business is just the sum of what they offer their consumer base. It’s the products or services you offer that make your business stand out from the competition. This is why Sound Structure Home Inspection takes great pride in the variety of services we provide for our clients at affordable and reasonable rates. From radon testing to the actual home inspection, Sound Structure offers services for homeowners of any kind. We strive to be the best and to deliver the best possible service matched with excellent customer care. Here are just a few of the services that Sound Structure Home Inspection has to offer. 

Radon Testing 

In the past, we’ve discussed the dangerous side effects and hazards of radon and the importance of a radon test. There is a wide range of hazardous effects of radon, such as coughing, shortness of breath, and even lung cancer. For those unaware of the sometimes lethal gas, radon is a gas that naturally occurs outside and can seep into your home through cracks and holes in the foundation. While radon is seemingly harmless outside, when it becomes compacted in the confines of a small house, it can become deadly. What makes radon so scary is that it cannot be seen or smelled, so a professional test is necessary for determining your house’s radon levels. Sound Structure Home Inspection offers its service of radon testing at a one-time fee of $170. Keep your family and home safe with Sound Structure’s in-depth radon testing. 

Mold Inspection 

Mold exposure is sure to deplete your home’s overall value and worth on the market. Unfortunately, mold is incredibly common in both homes and apartments. It usually grows in areas with a lot of moisture, such as leaks and pipes. Mold grows especially well on objects such as cardboard, ceiling tiles, and even wood products. Like radon, mold can lead to a number of health side effects and other dangerous hazards. Some of these side effects include heavy sneezing, runny noses, and even asthma attacks. Mainly those with chronic lung disease, children, and the elderly are most affected by mold exposure. Unlike radon, mold can be both smelt and seen, so this gives you an ample amount of time to figure out a solution for the problem. Sound Structure Home Inspection offers a mold inspection for two different prices. It is only $225 when you purchase both a mold inspection and a home inspection but $325 when you purchase just the mold inspection. 

Home Inspection 

The service that Sound Structure is most known for is our home inspection service. As we’ve said before in previous posts, a home inspection is vital to determining the true worth and value of ones’ home. A passing home inspection can be used as leverage whenever it comes time to put your home on the market. Many aspects of a home are examined during a home inspection, such as roofing materials, crawl space safety, and even cracks and holes in the home’s foundation. Depending on your home’s square footage, Sound Structure offers home inspections for a variety of prices. 

 

 

 

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Preventing Drowning And Other Pool Dangers

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. Kids running around everywhere, making it impossible to watch them all. The loud screams and splashes of water synchronizing to the point where you can’t tell if those screams are happy anymore. It’s a scene that would make even the strongest of us a complete nervous wreck. Yes, we’re talking about your typical backyard pool party. What’s supposed to be a relaxing act of leisure ends up becoming a stressful, frenetic mess. So why do we put ourselves through it then? 

There is a variety of precautions one can take in order to make their pool a safe environment for the whole neighborhood. From building a fence alongside the edge of your pool to installing a pool alarm to prevent your kids from swimming at any time, there are multiple ways of protecting your loved ones from the dangers of a pool. Here are a few tips on preventing drowning and other pool dangers. 

Take Swimming Lessons With The Whole Family 

The best way of avoiding accidental drowning is to ensure that your entire family knows how to swim in the first place. Taking swimming lessons is an excellent way of learning how to swim safely and efficiently. It’s also a great opportunity to share a fun activity with your entire family. Swimming lessons are constantly offered at affordable rates at local and public pools, your local YMCA, the USA swimming chapter, and even the community parks and recreation department. So beat the heat for next summer by getting prepared with local swimming lessons. Not only is it fun, but it may just save a life as well. 

Install Proper Barriers And Covers For Your Pool 

Installing barriers around or over your pool is another great way of preventing accidental drowning. Whether it be a simple four-foot-high fence or an extensive covering to put over your pool when not in use, installing a proper and sturdy barrier is the only way of preventing smaller kids from using your pool when you’re not around. There are specific rules and recommendations that come along with building a fence around your pool. First off, it’s usually recommended that your fence is no taller than four feet and is entirely climb-proof from young children. It’s also important to carefully consider where you install your fence’s door latch. Most builders recommend installing the door latch at least 54 inches from the ground. This way, most young children are unable to reach the latch to open the fence door. 

Install Pool Alarms 

Most drownings go unnoticed until it is too late. This is because young children who drown are unable to scream or yell for the help of their parents or chaperone. Installing a pool alarm is the perfect way to be alerted to any accidental drownings before it is too late. Most swimming pool alarms can detect the waves coming off the water’s surface and alert you when any disturbances or strange occurrences. 

 

 

 

 

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Types Of Home Inspections You Should Be Aware Of

Every home soon after a while will need a home inspection. But depending on the issues at hand, you might not know what kind of home inspection your house will need. There is a variety of problems that every home experiences from time to time. Issues such as mold, radon, and even pest control can occur within any house. And the type of home inspection your house needs depends entirely on the sort of problem your home is experiencing. While there is always the option of having one extensive home inspection cover every base of your home, it’s crucial to have singular inspections for specific problems periodically. Here are some of the home inspections that every homeowner should be aware of.

Roof Inspections 

The one thing every home has is a roof. And the one thing they all share is that they experience normal wear and tear from time to time. From broken gutters to poor installation and blistering to leaks, various problems come along with roof installation. Water leaks are one of the most common and annoying issues that come along with ceilings. These leaks can result in damage to both your walls and roof, leaving behind nasty water stains that are next to impossible to cover up. Leaky chimneys are another common problem with most roofs. Leaking chimneys can result in water stains and other markings on both your chimney and walls. Having a roof inspection every so often is an excellent way of avoiding these roofing problems and ensuring that you have a stable roof over your head. 

Mold Inspection 

Whether you want to admit it or not, no home is perfect. This is especially true with homes that find themselves infested with mold. In the past, we’ve spoken extensively about mold and the side effects it can have on you and your home. Mold can result in multiple health defects as well as diminish the value and worth of your home. It is usually recommended that you get a mold inspection the moment you spot mold within your home. The quicker you solve your mold issue, the least amount of damage the mold can cause. For more information on a mold inspection, click here.

Radon Testing 

Like mold inspection, we have spoken about radon testing extensively in a previous blog post. And like mold, radon is a dangerous breakdown of radioactive elements from the earth. However, what makes it worse than mold is the fact that radon can neither be seen nor smelled. Usually, radon is released by well water and can enter your home through the cracks in your foundation. The results of radon can be dangerous and can even lead to cancer for you or your loved ones. It’s usually recommended to have your house tested for radon twice a year in order to ensure the safety of your loved ones and your home. 

 

 

 

 

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