Hart Home Inspections

Pre-Purchase Inspection
Pre-Listing Inspection

NOTE:
Inspections include looking for signs of mold
Inspections include Infrared Thermal Imaging
(Infrared Images on the right)

Infrared Thermal Imaging Inspections
What is Infrared Thermography?

Infrared thermography is the process of acquisition and
analysis of thermal information from non-contact thermal
imaging devices.

Infrared makes it non-contact
It is real time scanning
It is two-dimensional

Why do we recommend Infrared scanning in building
envelopes and structures?

Detect what the naked eye can not see.

Thermal heat loss inspections for buildings, plants, facilities,

refineries

Moisture contamination evaluations in buildings, condo's,

plant

facilities.

When

the moisture is too high mold can grow

Concrete water heated floor inspections for leaks and temperature distribution
Locate missing and damaged insulation
Identify air leakage energy losses
Evaluate the thermal performances of retrofits
Locate radiant heating wires or pipes
Electrical hot spots
Flat roof leak detection for buildings
Argon gas leakage in windows. Argon reduces heat transfer by conduction and prevents

condensation

Infrared Damp, moisture and apparent mold detection

Moisture behind walls, over ceilings, and under floors is
often impossible to detect until the problem is excessive and
visible to the naked eye.
There is no practical way to permanently eliminate mold spores
in an indoor environment.
The best way to control mold growth is to control moisture.
Mold can begin growth in as little as 24 hours. Roof leaks,
building envelope defects and water pipe leaks are common
sources of water accumulation that may cause mold growth.
Moisture tends to be cooler or warmer than normal construction
materials depending on the environmental conditions.
This means it can generally be detected by an infrared camera
and therefore detect conditions that promote mold growth.
Mold related problems can be detected before the mold is
visible to the eye or detectable by the nose. Infrared Imaging
carried out by an operator with infrared imaging and
construction expertise provides valuable diagnostic tools for
dwelling problems related to damp, water intrusion and mold
growth.
NOTE: Although infrared thermal imaging is a far better
diagnostic tool than the naked eye, it does not guarantee
100% accuracy, unless removal or destruction of components
can be achieved to validate findings. When possible, other tools
are used to verify thermal images, but even with these
considerations we do not claim to have x-ray vision. Conditions
may change and cause the apparent temperatures revealed on
thermal images to be different at any given time.

MOLD INSPECTION

S ONLY

         A Complete Mold Inspection includes:
• Visual examination of the entire building, its systems and
     components
• Moisture, temperature, and humidity measurements
• Mold air spore sampling if required and send to laboratory
  A Limited Mold Inspection includes:
• Visual examination limited to a specific, defined area of the
     building
• Mold air spore sampling if required and send to laboratory

Services We Provide

HART HOME INSPECTIONS

Calgary, Alberta Tel: (403) 617 1412

A Full Pre-listing or Pre-purchase Inspection Includes:
As a NACHI member I must adhere to NACHI's Standards
of Practice. This means I will attempt to inspect all of the
following (when accessible):

Roof, vents, flashings, and trim,
Gutters and downspouts,
Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations,
Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings,
Eaves, soffit and fascia,
Grading and drainage,
Basement, foundation and crawlspace,
Water penetration and foundation movement,
Heating systems,
Cooling systems,
Main water shut off valves,
Water heating system,
Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets,
Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats,
Electrical service line and meter box,
Electrical panels, breakers and fuses,
Grounding and bonding,
GFCIs and AFCIs,
Fireplace damper door and hearth,
Insulation and ventilation,
Garage doors, safety sensors, and openers,
And much more...

Pre-Listing Inspections (Before you put it up for sale)

Eventually your buyers are going to conduct an inspection.
You may as well know what they are going to find by getting
there first.
Advantages:

It allows you to see your home through the eyes of a critical
third-party.
It helps you to price your home realistically.
It permits you to make repairs ahead of time so that ...
Defects won't become negotiating stumbling blocks later.
There is no delay in obtaining the Use and Occupancy permit.
You have the time to get reasonably priced contractors or
make the repairs yourself, if qualified.
It may encourage the buyer to waive the inspection
contingency.
It may alert you of items of immediate personal concern.
It may relieve prospect's concerns and suspicions.
It reduces your liability by adding professional supporting
documentation to your disclosure statement.
It may alert you to immediate safety issues before agents and
visitors tour your home.