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ValueGuard will provide for a complete range of inspection and environmental testing services for residential, commercial, multi-family and industrial properties. ValueGuard has the inspection and testing solutions you need.
ValueGuard provides comprehensive building inspections for new and resale, single and multi-family residential properties, apartment complexes, and all types of commercial buildings. Our highly trained and knowledgeable inspectors will guide you through the property and explain the building's systems, general major component life expectancies, maintenance frequencies and any defects that are discovered.
All ValueGuard home inspections are performed using the American Society of Home Inspectors® (ASHI) Standards of Practice and are covered by our errors and omissions insurance policy.
All site inspections are followed-up by a comprehensive written report that itemizes all of the information gathered at the time of inspection.
ValueGuard is a company that believes in service after the sale. Our home inspectors, environmental technicians and customer service staff are always available to answer your questions before and after settlement. ValueGuard also offers consultation, follow-up and individual system inspection services.
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ValueGuard tests fuel storage tanks to determine if they are leaking utilizing computerized precision and "tracer" testing methods. Soil samples can also be obtained to assure that no oil has contaminated the soil around the tank.
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ValueGuard offers complete lead testing services including: general risk assessments, lead in water testing, and lead in paint testing using both wipes and XRF (x-ray fluorescent) technologies.
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In specific to your new construction property, contrary to what people think, new homes and homes under construction should be inspected regardless of whether they will be conveyed with a builders warranty. The inspections that are completed by local code enforcement officials are focused on a narrow set of code compliance issues and are not nearly as broad or inclusive. Our inspectors routinely observe structural, heating, cooling, roofing, exterior, plumbing, and interior defects in new homes that go unnoticed by both the builder and buyer until they become a significant problem. ValueGuard offers a 4-phase* new construction inspection process for new buildings. While ValueGuard can perform it's standard comprehensive building inspection prior to settlement and produce a full written report detailing the inspectors findings, defects that may be apparent before the walls are covered would go undetected. That is why ValueGuard recommends a 4-phase new construction inspection approach.
*NOTE: We will coordinate your inspection with the current stage of building completion. For example, we can start with Phase 2 if the framing has been completed.
The 4-Phases of New Construction Inspections
Phase 1
The inspector will visit the property when the foundation has been poured, but prior to back-fill and inspect the foundation, footings, basement slab preparation work and foundation drainage system. The inspector's findings will be detailed in writing and provided to you the next day.
Phase 2
The building will be inspected prior to the installation of the insulation. The inspector will examine the framing, sheathing, roofing materials, and the rough electrical, heating and plumbing work. Again, the inspector's findings will be detailed in writing and provided to you the next day.
Phase 3
When the building is completed, the inspector will inspect the exterior, roof, gutters, chimneys, flashing, siding, trim, doors and site. He will also inspect the finished heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing and interior systems. A ValueGuard comprehensive written report is supplied after this stage of the inspection process. This report generally ranges form 18-30 pages.
Phase 4 (11 Month Inspection - Prior to Builder Warranty Expiration)
ValueGuard will perform a full inspection of the property and report any issues that should be brought to the builder's attention prior to the lapse of the builder's warranty. This inspection is performed just prior to the end of the 1 year builders warranty.
For most people, buying a home is the single largest purchase ever made.
Let one of our highly trained inspectors help protect your interests in the construction of your new home.
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ValueGuard provides a full range of testing options for septic systems and cesspools.
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ValueGuard provides complete pool and hot tub inspections.
Personnel who are specially trained in pool and hot tub installation, repairs and defect recognition perform these inspections.
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ValueGuard is a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Certified Firm and is a National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) Analytical Laboratory. ValueGuard also does radon testing in Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey. ValueGuard performs short-term and long term Radon in air tests using a variety of testing devices and performs Radon in water testing.
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If necessary, ValueGuard will send a licensed professional engineer to evaluate the integrity of foundations and the other structural components of the home. Of course, a full written report describing the problem and the recommended repair strategies is always provided. ValueGuard can also provide civil engineers to help with complex lot and/or soil problem and issues associated with ponds, rivers, lakes, docks and seawalls.
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ValueGuard will assist you in scheduling an appointment with licensed specialists to perform comprehensive inspections for termites, carpenter ant and the other wood destroying insects
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A complete range of water testing services is available from ValueGuard. Collected water samples are tested against county, FHA and other applicable standards. ValueGuard can also test for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's - gasoline, oil, etc.), Lead, Radon and many other contaminants.
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ValueGuard provides
complete analysis of the performance of on-site wells. A trained well technician performs all testing.
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