DEKALB COUNTY WATER ORDINANCE
Effective June 1, 2008, certain homes purchased in unincorporated Dekalb County must have a Certificate of Compliance with regard to low-flow water fixtures. The new rules apply only to homes built prior to January 1, 1993. Dekalb County will not turn on the water for the new owner of these properties without the Certificate. Parkman Home Inspections has the necessary equipment to perform the required fixture flow rate tests as part of your home inspection. In addition, we have been authorized by Dekalb County to issue the Certificate of Compliance when all fixtures pass the tests. Dekalb is also issuing rebates for new toilets. Call us today for more information and see Dekalb County Watershed Management (click here) for official rules. 


RADON TESTING

From the United States Environmental Protection Agency:

"Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. Its presence in your home can pose a danger to your family's health. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America and claims about 20,000 lives annually.  EPA has launched a new series of television, radio and print public service announcements encouraging people to test and fix their homes for radon. This is a good time to focus on testing and on fixing homes with a radon level of 4 pCi/L or more.  Heed the Surgeon General's warning. Take action now to reduce your family's risk of lung cancer from radon!"

At Parkman Home Inspections, we are pleased to announce the selection of Rad Elec, Inc. as our partner in radon testing. Rad Elec's proven Electret Ion Chamber (EIC) technology surpasses charcoal canisters in precision construction, measurement accuracy, and radon gas sensitivity. To learn more about radon, please visit the US EPA at www.epa.gov/radon.  To learn more about Rad Elec's EIC technology, click here.

RED Zone 1 counties have a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) (red zones) Highest Potential  ORANGE Zone 2 counties have a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (orange zones) Moderate Potential  YELLOW Zone 3 counties have a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (yellow zones) Low Potential

OUR FEES

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We base our home inspection fees on a few easy questions:

      1)     Number of Bedrooms, Size of Property

      2)   Foundation Type: Slab, Basement, Crawlspace

3)    Year Built and Condition

      4)     Utility Status: de-winterizing, pilot lights, main shut-offs, gas lines, etc.

 EXISTING HOMES

Performed in accordance with the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics

EXISTING RESALE, NEW, FORECLOSED HOMES
SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE & TOWNHOME PURCHASE PRICE	BASE FEE
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OTHER HOMES
Condo, Loft, Duplex, Manf. Home	Call 770-868-9651 today for pricing!

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FOUNDATION AND PRE-DRYWALL

FOUNDATION AND PRE-DRYWALL (Homes under construction)
INSPECTION SERVICE	FEE	DESCRIPTION
Foundation	Call 770-868-9651 for pricing!	Inspection of the footings, walls, slab, drainage system and waterproofing (where visible). Report will include Bldg Code (IRC) references. Performed with a view toward compliance with current Georgia Residential Building Codes (IRC w/GA Amendments).
Framing & Pre-Drywall	Call 770-868-9651 for pricing!	Inspection of the framing and all rough mechanical, electrical, and plumbing prior to insulation and drywall installation. Roof shingles, flashing, and exterior wall coverings (siding, brick) are installed.  No utilities turned on at this point. Report will include Bldg Code (IRC) references, where applicable.  Performed with a view toward compliance with current Georgia Residential Building Codes (IRC w/GA Amendments).
Final	Call 770-868-9651 for pricing! *Discount available if we did your new home's Framing & Pre-Drywall.	Inspection shortly before your own "Walk-Thru" with your builder. Purpose is to detect interior and exterior workmanship defects, if any, prior to your closing on the property. Drywall and insulation are installed. As many utilities as possible are turned on. House must be 90% to 100% complete. This is the same inspection that existing houses get (interior, exterior, plumbing fixtures, HVAC, etc. See section above). Performed using the top-rated ASHI Standards of Practice for existing houses. Georgia Residential Building Codes ("chapter & verse") cited in the report.
11th-Month Warranty Inspection	Call 770-868-9651 for pricing! *Discount available if we did your new home's Framing & Pre-Drywall.