As North Americans become more conscious of the complicated issues affecting our
planet, many are striving to make simple changes to the way they live to lessen
their environmental impact.
When it comes to homeownership, more and more of the people we work with at Pillar
To Post want to make greener more responsible choices. They want to know how the
home they choose to live in will affect their natural environment, and in turn what
effect their environment may be having on the health of their home and family.
At Pillar To Post, we share our clients' concerns and we are proud to offer a variety
of services to help homeowners live greener and healthier lives. In addition to
our core professional home inspection,
many Pillar To Post inspectors* also offer:
Radon Inspection
You can't see, smell, or taste radon,
but it is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in North America,
and it could be present at a dangerous level in your home. A Pillar To Post Home
Inspector can conduct a radon test
as either part of the home inspection process or on its own. If an elevated level
of radon is detected, steps can be taken to mitigate the concentration inside the
home.
Home Energy Audits
A home energy audit will minimize your home's impact on the environment, add value
to the property, save money on heating and cooling costs, and make you more comfortable.
A professionally trained Home Energy Auditor will evaluate the home to determine
how efficiently it uses energy, provide a detailed report of his or her findings,
and make specific recommendations for energy-saving changes.
Mold Inspection, Well-Water Testing, Lead Paint Inspection
Concerned about a musty smell in the air or black patches on the wall? Using a well
water system, or living in an older home where lead paint may have been used? Your
Pillar To Post home inspector can conduct tests and provide recommendations for
dealing with mold, well-water and lead paint issues.
Indoor Air Quality Testing
Is the air in your home making your family sick? Asthma, allergies and other respiratory
illnesses can be caused by problems with the air we breathe. An Indoor Air Quality
Evaluation from Pillar To Post and Canary Air Quality Assurance will allow you to pinpoint and
eliminate any potentially harmful pollutants in your home, before they become a
problem or cause further damage.
Neighborhood Environmental Report™
Most properties and neighborhoods appear clean, but how can you know for sure? A
Neighborhood Environmental Report
provided by EDR - a recognized authority in providing environmental information
- will explore records of contamination ranging from relatively common occurrences
to more serious issues to determine the health of your specific address as well
as the surrounding neighborhood.
* Availability of additional services may vary according to location and certifications,
contact your local Pillar To Post Home Inspector
for details.