Home Inspection

We can inspect commercial and residential properties.
A Pre-Purchase inspection is performed before the purchase of a property. It is usually
completed after a formal offer has been made. Make sure that a Pre-Purchase contingency
is in the contract.

A Pre-Purchase inspection will reduce the risk of costly surprises to one of the largest
investments most people will make. It will also help in budgeting future costs associated with
maintaining a home. The ultimate benefit of a pre-purchase inspection is that you will have a
sound basis to make an informed, educated, and confident decision regarding the
investment in a home.

STANDARD INSPECTIONS

EXTERIOR
When performing a standard inspection, our inspectors will start on the outside of the home.
They will take a close look at the following systems:

The drainage and grade of the yard, electrical service, exterior walls, trim, windows, doors,
porches and decks, crawl spaces, foundation, garage, garage doors, and openers. The
inspector will also go on the roof (when safe) and check the chimney, vents, flashing,
skylights, gutter and downspout systems, as well as the condition of the roof itself.

INTERIOR
We check:
All ceilings, floors, and walls, the electrical system, service panel breakers and fuses, light
switches, plugs, and fixtures, water heater, heating systems and air conditioning. The
ventilation and insulation. The inspector will inspect the basement, foundation, plumbing
lines, waste drain pipes, water pressure and pressure tank assembly when applicable. In
total, there are more than 300 different systems that are checked on an inspection. An
inspection normally takes anywhere from 2 to 3 hours and sometimes longer to complete
depending on the size and age of the house, and whether or not there is a septic and well to
be inspected. We encourage our clients to attend the inspection and to actually follow the
inspector while it is going on.

Home sellers are more frequently having a home inspection before they place it on the
market. A Pre-Listing Inspection allows the seller to have an opportunity to repair any items
of concern that were uncovered during the inspection. The seller could also highlight the
positive aspects of the home inspection. Knowing the exact condition of a home before it is
listed can reduce the anxiety and stress of the sale.

SEPTIC
A septic system disposes of wastewater underground, and has two basic parts- a septic tank
and an underground drain field. The septic tank removes most solid wastes from the water.
The heavier solids settle to the bottom of the tank where bacteria breaks it down into sludge.
Lighter wastes form a scum layer on top of the water. Cleaner water between the two layers
flows into the drain field. The drain field filters and treats the wastewater by distributing it over
a large underground area of coarse soil.

When doing a septic inspection, our inspector will locate and open the lid of the septic tank.
He will then check the liquid level in the tank, the inlet and outlet baffles, as well as the size
and condition of the tank. He will then test the working condition of the drain field, and if
necessary the condition of the wash-stones. The inspection and testing of the septic system
does not include the pumping of the tank. If the tank is evaluated as being in need of
pumping the client will be informed as to when the tank should be pumped.

WOOD DESTROYING INSECTS
Every year hundreds of homes in NJ and PA are attacked by termites or other wood boring
insects. Home purchasers need to know if these pests are present before investing their
money. Therefore, it is wise to have the property inspected by a person who can detect the
presence of wood destroying pests and provide a report on his findings. Our inspector will
perform the inspection on all visible areas of the structure which is readily accessible. The
inspector cannot see behind walls, paneling, into the voids of cinder block walls, areas of
attics which are inaccessible or under carpeting. Infestation here may remain undetected.
The findings of the Wood Destroying Insect Inspection are documented on a Wood
Destroying Insect Inspection Report.

WATER-WELL
Individual on-site wells serve as the potable water supply for residences located on
properties not served by public water supplies. Most well constructions today are drilled for
submersible pumps. This is done by drilling a 10” bore hole 100 feet or more below land
surface until a sufficient quantity of water is found. The hole is then cased with plastic or
metal pipe (casing) which must be seated at least 2 feet into bedrock and extend a minimum
of 8 inches above finished grade. Although jet pumps are still in operation today, submersible
pumps are more efficient and have a greater water flow.

A Well Inspection will cover the type of water system and the basic working condition of the
well and pump. Our inspector will locate and inspect the well head, main water supply line
entrance into building, and determine proper distance from the septic system. The most
important part of the well inspection is the flow rate or gallons per minute. Most submersible
pumps have a flow rate of over 10 gallons per minute. Jet pumps or pumps above ground
have a much lower flow rater. The minimum flow rate for a jet pump is 3+ gallons per minute,
a flow rate below 3 gallons per minute is unsatisfactory for most homes. Our inspector will
then inspect the working condition of pressure tank, pressure switch, pressure gauge and
test pump pressure range under a 30 minute plus test of continuous running water.
Water samples are taken and analyzed by an independent laboratory. TSDELTA.LLC
Inspections offers a combination of water tests.

Coliform Bacteria: Total Coilform, Fecal Coliform – (E. Coli); A group of bacteria that, if
present in water, show that other pathogens may exist. Coliform bacteria are indicator
organisms and are not harmful themselves.

Nitrates: Nitrates are the final product of the oxidation of ammonia. Sources include septic
systems, fertilizer, manure, etc. Nitrates can cause methemoglobinemia or "blue babies" by
not allowing hemoglobin (the blood pigment) to transport oxygen. Nitrate levels in drinking
water should not exceed 10 mg/l (ppm). Nitrates & Nitrites consist of one water test.

Nitrites: Nitrites are the first product of the oxidation of ammonia.

Lead: Lead may be found in drinking water and in the plumbing. - After several hours, tap
water standing in pipes may dissolve unhealthy amounts of lead from pipe solder. In areas
with soft, non mineralized water, run taps for 30 seconds or until cold before using water to
drink or cook. Request lead-free solder when plumbing is installed or repaired, and don't
drink water from the hot water tap, as it has higher levels of dissolved metals. Excessive
lead levels in potable water may be determined by a water analysis test. Lead piping and
solder joints in older homes can also be tested using a lead test kit for “on the spot”
results.

RADON
Radon comes from the natural breakdown (radioactive decay) of uranium. Radon can be
found in high concentrations in soils and rocks containing uranium, granite, shale,
phosphate, and pitchblende. Radon may also be found in soils contaminated with certain
types of industrial wastes, such as the byproducts from uranium or phosphate mining.

In outdoor air, radon is diluted to such low concentrations that it is usually nothing to worry
about. However, once inside an enclosed space (such as a home) radon can accumulate.
Indoor levels depend both on a building's construction and the concentration of radon in the
underlying soil.

Radon enters a home through dirt floors, cracks in concrete floors and walls, floor drains,
sump pumps, joints, and tiny cracks or pores in hollow-block walls. Since you cannot see or
smell radon, special equipment is needed to detect it.

A representative from TSDELTA.LLC Inspections will place the radon kit in the proper
location within the home, and then return to the home 2-5 days later to retrieve it. The test kit
should be left in the home for at least 48 hours and should be placed in the lowest livable
level in the home, at least 20 inches from the ground. TSDELTA.LLC will retrieve the test kit and
mail it in to the laboratory. The laboratory will perform the analysis of the testing device and
return the results to us. We will forward a copy of the results to our clients.We can do electronic test if neede

OIL TANK
We are working with trusted local companies to do all types tank of testing and searching. We do .Vacuum , Pressure, Acoustic or Resonant tests.

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