* Insured * Past ASHI & NAHI member with advanced-CRI designation • Types of Inspections: Prepurchase Residential, Light Commercial, Radon, USDA RD Compliance, Relocation inspections, Stucco inspections, Expert Witness, Mediation, City Building inspections and Construction Consultations • Experience: Have been inspecting in the 4 State area of MO, OK, KS and AR area since 1986 with over 8500 inspections performed. Background : residential & light commercial construction, commercial mechanical service, maintenance and repair work. Custom and spec home construction. Subdivision planning and development. Ongoing yearly education through professional inspector organization membership. Professional defect recognition and communication skills acquired from years of experience and American Society of Home Inspector training beginning in 1985. Past President of the Missouri Association of Real Estate Inspectors, www.marei.org . Past member of the Missouri Housing Industry Alliance, www.mohousingalliance.com . • The Inspection: The inspection covers mechanical and structural items of the home which includes: plumbing, electrical, heating, a/c, on the roof, in the attic, through the interior, around the exterior and under the home. All readily accessible areas are entered. • The utilities should all be on at the time of the inspection for a complete review. The intent of the inspection is to describe the condition of the property as well as identify major defects which could significantly affect the value as well as noting wear and tear type items and items in serviceable condition. The client, or their representative, is encouraged to be present during the inspection, if not through the entire time at least during the final portion. An inspection typically requires 3 hours but can vary. The inspector will be available for consultation at any time after the inspection and will consult with clients not able to be present. • The Report: The report is 28 pages with digital photos that is ready at the end of the inspection. The inspection report with photos is typically emailed late on the same day the inspection is performed. Then within two days a hard copy report with additional maintenance/improvement folder and educational flyers as needed will be delivered or mailed to you.. • Ethics: This inspection exceeds the ASHI and conforms to the NAHI Standards of Practice. The inspector does not do repair work or obtain any fees if a referral is provided. The inspector is working on behalf and obligated to the client who is paying the inspection fee. • Fee: An average fee is $295.00 and can vary depending upon size range of home and location. •
* Insured * Past ASHI & NAHI member with advanced-CRI designation • Types of Inspections: Prepurchase Residential, Light Commercial, Radon, USDA RD Compliance, Relocation inspections, Stucco inspections, Expert Witness, Mediation, City Building inspections and Construction Consultations • Experience: Have been inspecting in the 4 State area of MO, OK, KS and AR area since 1986 with over 8500 inspections performed. Background : residential & light commercial construction, commercial mechanical service, maintenance and repair work. Custom and spec home construction. Subdivision planning and development. Ongoing yearly education through professional inspector organization membership. Professional defect recognition and communication skills acquired from years of experience and American Society of Home Inspector training beginning in 1985. Past President of the Missouri Association of Real Estate Inspectors, www.marei.org . Past member of the Missouri Housing Industry Alliance, www.mohousingalliance.com . • The Inspection: The inspection covers mechanical and structural items of the home which includes: plumbing, electrical, heating, a/c, on the roof, in the attic, through the interior, around the exterior and under the home. All readily accessible areas are entered. • The utilities should all be on at the time of the inspection for a complete review. The intent of the inspection is to describe the condition of the property as well as identify major defects which could significantly affect the value as well as noting wear and tear type items and items in serviceable condition. The client, or their representative, is encouraged to be present during the inspection, if not through the entire time at least during the final portion. An inspection typically requires 3 hours but can vary. The inspector will be available for consultation at any time after the inspection and will consult with clients not able to be present. • The Report: The report is 28 pages with digital photos that is ready at the end of the inspection. The inspection report with photos is typically emailed late on the same day the inspection is performed. Then within two days a hard copy report with additional maintenance/improvement folder and educational flyers as needed will be delivered or mailed to you.. • Ethics: This inspection exceeds the ASHI and conforms to the NAHI Standards of Practice. The inspector does not do repair work or obtain any fees if a referral is provided. The inspector is working on behalf and obligated to the client who is paying the inspection fee. • Fee: An average fee is $295.00 and can vary depending upon size range of home and location. •
ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.
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ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.
"never contacted me"
Bruce H on April 2019
You can buy DIY radon test kits from a home improvement store and conduct radon testing, but these tests are often inaccurate. No matter the result, you should supplement DIY testing with professional radon detection and analysis. DIYers only have access to passive radon tests, which aren’t as reliable as active tests that professionals use. Plus, it’s very easy for DIYers to make mistakes during testing, leading to inaccurate results. If you’re moving into a new home, have concerns about radon, or are due for an updated test, hire a professional.
Radon testing costs depend on whether you hire a professional radon inspector or DIY test. You can expect to pay $150 to $800 to hire a local radon inspector, and home-testing kits range in price from $15 to $250 from home improvement stores. However, it’s best to trust a professional inspector with this task to ensure accurate results. Plus, if you have radon in your home, your testing company can develop a mitigation protocol to keep you and your family safe from the dangerous gas, so it’s well worth the money to hire a professional.
If radon is present in your home, you can expect to pay around $1,000 for a radon mitigation system or between $780 and $1,250 in most cases. The exact price will depend on the severity of the radon leak, home size, and the protocol the radon specialist develops to remove radon from your home and keep it out. Your foundation type will also affect your radon mitigation system cost, as unfinished basements will cost about $4,600 to seal and ventilate, while crawl spaces without a foundation slab may need extra encapsulation, costing $1,500 to $15,000.
Yes, radon testing is absolutely necessary if you suspect the presence of this hazardous gas, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends testing for all homes in the country. Radon is a pervasive natural gas that can leak through your home’s foundation and seep into the living areas. Unfortunately, the gas is highly carcinogenic and is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon testing is crucial for keeping you and your family safe from harm, so hire a radon mitigation specialist to test your home if you suspect its presence in your home.
In most states, radon testing companies don’t need to be licensed or certified by the state, but the companies that analyze the test results and develop radon mitigation protocols do. You should choose a radon testing company that suits your needs, but before hiring a mitigation specialist, check our state licensing tool to make sure the company is properly certified.