Latosky Inspection Company
Your Source for Home Inspections
Home Inspections
Home Inspections are our primary service. We pride ourselves on our thorough inspections and our easy to read, informative, narrative reports.
We outline our inspections by the highly regarded
American Society of Home Inspector's (ASHI) Standards of Practice.
Included in our Home Inspections are:
Structural System
Exterior
Roof System
Plumbing System
Electrical System
Heating System
Air Conditioning System
Interior
Insulation & Ventilation
Fireplace & Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
Please click here for a more detailed version of the Scope of our Inspection
Please click here to view our "Environmental Concerns" Disclaimer
Please contact Joanna at our office for a quote on having your home inspected!
Building Inspections
We provide Building Inspection Services. We inspect the structural, mechanical and roofing systems of these commercial or industrial properties. We report our findings in a narrative format. We have inspected buildings ranging from a small storefront to a very large department store building!
To schedule your building inspection, please give us a call!
Radon Testing
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highly recommend that homeowners test their houses for Radon.
Radon (Radon 222) is an odorless, colorless gas that comes from the soil and enters your home through various cracks and openings. High Radon levels are a concern because Radon is considered a Class A Carcinogen by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). High Radon levels may cause lung cancer. The only way to know if your home has high Radon levels is to test for it.
Latosky Inspection Company offers Radon Testing for $100.00, if included with the purchase of a Home Inspection, $125.00 if ordered separately. We use the Continuous Radon Monitoring Methodology, as well as Our monitors measure the levels of Radon in your home, once each hour, for a minimum of forty-six hours (per the PA DEP's guidelines). We then calculate the average level to give you your Radon result.
Scott Latosky is a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) Certified Radon Tester, Certification # 2124. You may verify Scott's certification by clicking here!
To learn more about Radon Gas and it's health risks:
Visit:
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP)
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Another helpful link:
List of Certified Radon Mitigators in Pennsylvania
Please call Joanna at 1-877-301-3552 to schedule your Radon Test today!
Wood Destroying Insect Inspections
Latosky Inspection Company offers Wood Destroying Insect Inspections.
This Pest Inspection thoroughly examines the house for evidence of any wood destroying insect, including: termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees and powder post beetles.
To learn more about these household pests, please visit Penn State's Department of Entomology:
Septic Inspections
Scott Latosky is a certified Pennsylvania Septage Management Association (PSMA) Inspector. This certification allows Scott to knowledgeably and thoroughly inspect your septic system. Scott will inspect the system in accordance with PSMA standards. You may visit PSMA on the Web at www.psma.net.
During this type of septic inspection, the tank, distribution system and absorption areas are all inspected.
The following links provide information and insight into the world of septic systems. The information is provided by the Pennsylvania State University.
Preventing On-lot Sewage System Malfunctions
Please call Latosky Inspection Company to discuss and schedule your PSMA Certified Septic Inspection!
Private Water Wells
Depending upon your area, Latosky Inspection Company offers Water Quality Testing, as a convenience to our customers who order Home Inspections.
For more information on Private Water Wells in Pennsylvania, visit:
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Private Water Well Page
The following link provides an important reference for a Water Quality Test of a private well that results in a level of bacteria that is unsuitable for drinking.
DEP's Guide to the Disinfection of Wells & Springs
Also helpful:
Click here to locate a Certified Drinking Water Laboratory in Pennsylvania.
Mold
Latosky Inspection Company does not perform mold evaluations.
Please consult the EPA's guides below if you have questions concerning mold.
Environmental Protection Agency's "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home"
Environmental Protection Agency's "Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings"
Phase Inspections
Latosky Inspection Company offers "Phase" or "Draw" Inspections. Please contact Joanna for more information.
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