A qualified and complete evaluation of the exterior and interior of a house from Continuous Support Home Inspections provides a very clear picture of the foundation, grading, drainage, decking on outside of the house, and the working status of all electrical, structural, roofing, plumbing, heating, and cooling systems within the home. Our certified home inspections provide valuable information regarding possible damage, structural defects and potential problem areas that sellers or buyers can bring to the negotiation table.
Continuous Support Home Inspections recommends undergoing an inspection whenever purchasing or selling a property, even if it is relatively new or renovated. Here are a few signs to look out for that usually indicate a more in-depth inspection is needed:
Continuous Support Home Inspections is committed to providing the highest quality home inspection services to help clients make the most informed decisions and safeguard their families in New Jersey.
Since we spend most of our lives indoors, the air quality in our homes and commercial properties should be a central concern. Over time, hidden contaminants and toxins can pose a very real threat that leads to serious ailments. It can cause chronic headaches, prolonged nasal congestion, respiratory skin and eye irritation, and other severe health problems.
Experienced Continuous Support Home Inspections air quality inspectors go through your entire property using advanced tools and specialized equipment like thermal imaging in order to identify the variety of components affecting and contributing to the poor air quality. Our indoor air inspectors get to the root of any issue with accurate and reliable assessments that locate the source of the problem. We provide practical solutions that keep your loved ones and properties safe.
If not properly maintained, household gas stoves, furnaces, and space heaters can cause indoor air pollution that not only makes you sick but also turns your home into a safety hazard. If the property does not have proper ventilation, then the gases remain in the air waiting to be inhaled. The combustibility of some of these gases is an added danger. This means that a lack of detection or maintenance could result in a fire, or worse, an explosion.
This colorless and odorless gas comes mostly from low level decaying uranium found in soil. When it is exposed to the open air, radon is harmless because it dissipates. However, a crack in a foundation can lead to a radon buildup in a home or building. This is extremely dangerous, since radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.A.
You have probably heard of the dangers of asbestos and how exposure can lead to various health problems, even death. Although newly constructed buildings do not use asbestos as material, there is a significant amount of asbestos in older homes and businesses.
Continuous Support Home Inspections customizes our air quality testing with a brief and a specified evaluation of lifestyle habits and other elements that might be contributing factors to health deterioration. We are here to help you with any concerns you have with the air quality in your property. Call us for answers to any questions you may have.
If you are thinking of buying or selling commercial property in New Jersey, a building inspection from Continuous Support Home Inspections will save you from costly surprises during real estate negotiations. We will ensure that your property is in compliance.
Any issue with a foundation often has consequences for the rest of the structure. A shift in the foundation will cause a loss of integrity which will become an expensive repair. Moisture issues are also of specific importance when inspecting a basement as excess moisture can lead to mold.
Load bearing walls must be in prime condition, but there is more than just that. Insulation and the building’s ability to stop heat transfer is immensely important to the overall functionality of the property. We verify the following:
The material used on the exterior of the building is its main form of protection against the elements. If the exterior is compromised, then further inspection is required to find out just how extensive the damage is.
If a roof is not properly protecting its occupants or the structure, it can lead to unforeseen water damage and result in costly repairs.
Are the electrical needs of the occupants met? Is it energy efficient?
HVAC systems are crucial to the welfare of a building’s occupants. However, larger buildings have extensive duct work and if there is a problem that means that certain areas are not getting the appropriate amount of efficient climate control.
Is your building experiencing leaks, constantly running toilets or clogged drains? How old are the pipes? There are many plumbing issues that you need to know about before you buy.
These are only a few of the services we perform on the commercial buildings of New Jersey. For a more complete understanding please feel free to contact us!
An official Continuous Support Home Inspection includes a complete written report that details the precise condition of a building based on a number of factors:
Qualified to provide reliable services for a variety of commercial structures, ranging from new constructions, to heritage buildings, Continuous Support Home Inspections’ highly skilled inspectors have years of experience that property owners can rely on for important investment decisions. Call us for more information and to schedule an appointment.
If you’ve been passing up buying a home because it requires cosmetic repairs, FHA has a special mortgage program (203k Rehab) that provides funds for repairs and/or upgrades.
Not to be confused with FHA’s full 203k program, a Streamline 203k loan eliminates much of the paperwork and simplifies the process to obtain rehab funds. The primary function of the Streamline 203k is to aid with those cosmetic or minor repairs.
A feasibility study is a quick inspection of the property with the Borrower to determine minimum property standards (MPS) and if the desired work qualifies within the loan amount. The consultant retainer fee of $300 and the feasibility fee of $100 are due at this time. Then the consultant prepares a Preliminary Work Write-Up (PWWU) to present to general contractors for bids. If the project does not proceed after the PWWU is prepared, the $100 is refunded. The Borrower will be asked to sign a separate Consultant Borrower Agreement outlining the fee amounts and the Consultant’s responsibilities to the Borrower.
After reviewing the Preliminary Work Write Up (PWWU) with the Borrower noting life/safety issues to be performed, FHA Minimum Property Standards (MPS) and required repairs, Borrower’s wish list, modifications or upgrades desired, verifying that the property meets the $5,000 minimum repair value to be eligible for the HUD 203K project, the Consultant will then invite contractors (unless the Borrower has already chosen a contractor) to bid on the project for the Borrower to choose from the list. The contractors will not be privy to the Consultant’s estimated figures.
Once a contractor has been chosen, the Consultant will require the HUD approved fee (as per HUD scale based on the amount of the rehabilitation cost) to be paid by the Borrower prior to submitting the final WWU to the underwriter. The Consultant will reduce the WWU fee by $300.00 which was part of the initial consulting fee of $400 (i.e. $100 feasibility fee and $300 retainer fee). The Borrower is allowed to escrow the Consultant fees into the loan and be reimbursed the fee amounts. The Consultant will prepare a Contractor Borrower Agreement outlining the Contractor’s responsibilities to the project. This agreement allows the Borrower to terminate and assign a new contractor to the project if necessary. The final HUD 203k WWU is submitted to the underwriter for processing.
The Streamline program provides funds for purchase, repairs, upgrade. There is a maximum of $35,000 less 10% contingency (i.e. $31,500 working capital) which can be financed in the mortgage amount to improve or upgrade the home. No structural repairs.
Minimum required repairs include any health and safety repairs like peeling lead paint or replacing missing railings. All health and safety issues must be addressed first.
