Services
Inspection
Home inspections are most commonly performed for prospective buyers as part of a real estate transaction, although they can also satisfy a variety of other needs. Sellers who are preparing to go to market can have a pre-listing inspection performed to avoid surprises during the sale. Recent buyers may want an inspection after a sale for a home warranty. Additionally, homeowners can request an inspection at any time to get a snapshot of the condition of their house for maintenance purposes. Typically an inspection takes around 2-3 hours, although it may take longer for larger buildings or more complex properties with multiple buildings or additional features.
The client and anyone else who is authorized may be present at the inspection and are encouraged to participate and ask questions.
After the inspection, the client will receive a report via email with a detailed description plus photos of what was observed, as well as an explanation of any deficiencies. The report will always be delivered within 24 hours of the inspection, and often times can be delivered onsite at the completion of the inspection.
Water Testing
Many homes and buildings in the Hudson Valley and Catskills have a well and are therefore getting their water supply from the ground. This is the water you and your family will use for drinking, bathing and cooking. Whether the home is in fact on well water or is connected to a municipal water supply, knowledge is key. Cultivate Property Inspections will sample and test your tap water. We offer basic bacterial tests as well as more comprehensive water scans. We can also recommend whole house filters for nuisance issues common to the area such as iron and sulfur, or point-of-use reverse osmosis drinking water filtrations systems as well as contractors to install them.
Radon Testing
Every county in the Hudson Valley is at high risk for radon. Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas found in soil and rock. It seeps into homes through cracks in the foundation, walls, and joints. Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. It can get into any type of building. Among nonsmokers, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. The New York State Department of Health, the EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes for radon. Cultivate Property Inspections uses advanced detection devices to give you an accurate measurement of radon in your home and can recommend a certified radon mitigation company, should the need arise.
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