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Additional Tests and Services:

Additional fees will be applied if tests are not performed

at the time of inspection

Water Tests: 

Bacteria Scan   $80.00  Test for e-coli (animal bacteria) and Coliform bacteria (animal or vegetable bacteria).

Home Drinking Water Test Kit  $150.00  Test for e-coli and Coliform bacteria.  PH, lead, nitrate (indicator of waste), nitrite (indicator of biological waste) and radon in water.

Standard Scan   $250.00  Tests for common causes of unhealthy water and low water quality. Choose this water test if you need a basic scan for some of the more common contaminants found in water. This test covers all known banking requirements including FHA and VA mortgages.

Test includes: total coliform bacteria, fecal/e. coli, lead plus: sodium, potassium, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, calcium, arsenic, ph, turbidity, color, odor, conductivity, total dissolved solids (tds), sediment, alkalinity, chlorine, chloride, hardness, nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, sulfate.

Comprehensive Scan    $350.00   Powerful testing for surface water and deep well sources. Tests for 61 volatile organic compounds (including MTBE), as well as, the common causes of unhealthy and low quality water. This is the best test for determining general water quality.

Test includes: total coliform bacteria, lead, nitrate, nitrite, radon, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, chloride, chlorine, color, hardness, ph, total dissolved solids, sulfate, ammonia plus: fecal/e. coli, alkalinity, odor, conductivity, sediment, turbidity, arsenic and 61 volatile organic compounds.

Comprehensive Plus Pesticides Scan    $425.00   Includes everything in the Comprehensive Scan and adds 17 pesticides to the analysis. Perfect for clients near farming areas or who suspect inappropriate use of pesticides in the surrounding neighborhood.

Test includes: total coliform, fecal/e. coli, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, alkalinity, chloride, chlorine, color, conductivity, hardness, nitrate, nitrite, odor, ph, sediment, total dissolved solids, sulfate, turbidity, arsenic, lead, ammonia, radon, 61 volatile organics compounds (including mtbe) plus the following pesticides: aldrin, a-bhc, b-bhc, d-bhc, g-bhc, chlordane, 4,4'-ddd, 4,4'-dde, 4,4'-ddt, dieldrin, endosulfan i, endosulfan sulfate, endrin, endrin aldehyde, heptachlor, heptachlor epoxide, methoxychlor, toxaphene.


Radon Testing: Radon is the second leading cause of Lung Cancer,

second only to smoking. It can concentrate in the basement of

the house causing a serious health concern. EPA guidelines are used

when placing 2 charcoal canisters in the testing location for a minimum

of 48 hours. Then they are retrieved for state approved lab testing.

$125.00 – Air  - 2 charcoal canisters for 48 hours

$60.00 – Radon in Water

 

Wood Destroying Insects (Termite): A FHA approved report is

provided same day following a thorough inspection for wood destroying

insects such as termites, carpenter ants, and powder post beetles.

*Note* All of our standard inspections include this service and does not require a additional fee.

$125.00 – Same day report, if not done at the time of Inspection.

 

Lead Paint Testing: Found in homes built prior to 1978. Cheaper swab

like tests are available and proved to be inaccurate. We only use state

approved lab facilities for this testing.

 

$60.00 – Per Sample Taken – Lab Tested Multiple samples are discounted.

 

Asbestos Testing:

$60.00 – Per Sample Taken – Lab Tested.  Multiple samples are discounted.

 

Well Flow Test: We attempt to run water for approx. 1 hr at 4-5 gal per

minute to test for adequate volume at the time of inspection

$25.00 - Flow Test

 

Septic Dye Test: Dye is introduced in an attempt to flood the system to

observe signs of breakout indicating system failure.  Not every home has a

septic system, and in order to perform the test, some conditions apply.

*Note* All of our standard inspections include this service and does not require a additional fee.

 

Pool and Spa Inspections: Body type, heater, filter, pumps,

blower, electrical, safety. Size, type, and season dictate pricing.

$25.00 - Spa

$50.00 – Above ground pool

$75.00 – In ground pool

All prices are subject to change.