When purchasing a pre-owned home, how do you know if the previous owner(s) preformed regular maintenance on the home? Are there hidden water leaks in some obscure area under the house or in the attic? How old is the water heater, air conditioner or furnace?

A detailed, accurate home inspection by a state licensed home inspector can identify areas that need maintenance, are in need of immediate repair, do not perform as intended or can be a safety concern to you or your family. In short, the main purpose of an home inspection is to help determine whether there are any major defects or system inadequacies in the home BEFORE, not after, you purchase the home.

Because the purchase of a home can be one of the most expensive investments you will ever make, our goal at Promark Home Inspections is to provide you with a quality home inspection to assist you in making an informed decision on the purchase of a home. In fact, every year 90% of prospective homebuyers nationwide have an inspection performed before buying a home.

During the inspection, you are welcomed and encouraged to accompany us as we inspect the home. This is your opportunity to ask questions and clarify the actual results found. You will also gain insight into the positive aspect the home has to offer.

When you are in the process of selling your home, the last thing you want is to have a buyer back out of the sale due to discovering an unexpected and significant defect in the home.

A Pre-listing home inspection will bring any defects to light, giving you the opportunity to proactively remedy these issues before listing your home, potentially saving you money and preventing the loss of a sale. In addition, a comprehensive home inspection report, written by a state licensed home inspector, can be a formidable sales tool that can help convince purchasers that they are investing in a quality home; resulting in your ability to sell your home at the highest price possible.

All new homes are built to minimum local building codes. Contractors often use sub-contractors who are seasoned professionals while some hire less professional and inexperienced workers to save building costs. A detailed new home inspection by a state licensed home inspector will help find areas where corners may have been cut to save money for the builder but may cost you later.

New construction inspection packages can consist of daily visits or specific phase inspections such as foundation, framing or pre-drywall inspections, or pre-purchase/closing and end of warranty inspections. Although a home inspection should not be confused with a code inspection, which is done by the local building inspections’ department, it is still a good idea to have an independent authority conduct a home inspection on your behalf that will have your best interests in mind.

A new construction inspection will give you the security of knowing that you have a complete and accurate account of your home's construction. Conducting an inspection during the construction phase provides the opportunity to document construction defects and have the builder make the necessary corrections during the construction.

Promark Home Inspections offers onsite Radon measurement for new and existing homes using state-of-the-art continuous monitoring systems. Radon measurements are sampled over a 48-hour period following EPA protocol testing procedures.

According to EPA's 2003 Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes (EPA 402-R-03-003), Radon gas is the number two cause for lung cancer in the USA, behind cigarette smoking. Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year. You can't see radon. And you can't smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home. Dangerous levels of this gas have been identified in all 50 states, including North Carolina.

A radon test is simple and inexpensive, especially for what it could cost you or your family if you have radon and do nothing. A digital, electronic radon testing device is placed in the home for 2 days. You and your children can live in your home, going and coming as usual, during the test. The device is then picked up and the results are sent to you via email in within 24 hours.

A pest and termite inspection is a thorough inspection of the home for "wood destroying insects" such as termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees and oher wood destroying insects that may be present or shows signs that a past treatment has ocurred. A "Wood Destroying Insect Report" (WDIR) is delivered.

Promark Home Inspections offers a very comprehensive inspection of the swimming pool, which includes the following:

(1) Conduct an electrical equipment bonding/grounding test. This is extremely important for safety.

(2) Operate and inspect the pool equipment (pumps, filter, sanitizing equipment, valves, pipe, heater, etc.).

(3) Visually inspect the pool surfaces.

(4) Turn on and operate all lighting.

(5) Inspect for required fencing and ladders/steps.

The inspector will observe and operate all systems in order to provide the homeowner information concerning any significant problem areas and maintenance that might be required.

Promark Home Inspections offers water quality testing which includes testing for both organic and inorganic matter in the water.

Inorganic testing includes testing for Bacteria including E.coli and Total coliform. Organic test results are delivered in two days, whereas the inorganic test results are typically returned in ten working days.

The following is a sample report of the testing parameters included in the water test.

Promark Home Inspections offers a very comprehensive inspection of the septic system. The septic inspector will:

(1) Uncover and visually inspect the interior of the septic tank for damage, corrosion or possible leaks in the tank.

(2) Locate, uncover and inspect the Distribution box for damage, corosion and leaks.

(3) Locate and mark the "leach" field and inspect the ground surface for any areas of concern.

As with all of our inspections, pictures and a description of the system will be noted in the report.

*Note that we highly encourage the septic tank be pumped before an inspection to better visually inspect the tank and it components.

Promark Home Inspections offers a comprehensive inspection of your HVAC systems, including the outdoor compressor unit and the indoor Furnace or Heat Pump. The HVAC inspector will:

(1) Remove the sevice panels of the outdoor A/C compressor and inspect the compressor, condenser coils, and the electrical components.

(2) Remove the service panels of the indoor Air Handler/Furnace and inspect the evaporator coils, heat exchanger, blower unit and electrical components of the air handler.

(3) Operate the HVAC system and conduct a pressure and temperature test of the refrigeration system determining its operation and effectiveness.

As with all of our inspections, pictures and a description of the system will be noted in the report.