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Sometimes the place that makes us feel the safest hides a horrible truth.

Berni Collins and her family learned that three years ago when she was diagnosed with lung cancer.

"It's really been hard to accept because I've never smoked," said Collins.

A quick test of her home revealed she had been living the past 34 years in a home with dangerous levels of radon.

"I got the results back and found out we had a 7.8 level," Colins said.

"Testing our home is one of the best things we've ever done."

"We wanted to make sure no one else would ever go through this living in this house if that was the cause of it," Collins said.

What is Radon and Where Does Radon Come From?

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released in rock, soil, and water from the natural decay of uranium. While levels in outdoor air pose a relatively low threat to human health, radon can accumulate to dangerous levels inside buildings.

You can’t see, smell, or taste it, but an elevated radon level in your home may be affecting the health of your family.

Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and the number one cause among non-smokers. Because it is odorless and invisible and that lung cancer usually shows up over a long period of exposure, the danger of radon is often underestimated or blamed entirely upon smoking.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that radon causes more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths in the country each year. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has radon, your risk of lung cancer can be higher.

How Does it Enter Your House?

Almost half of the homes in the Western New York area that have been tested have elevated results to some degree. Radon has been found in elevated levels in homes in every state.

The EPA estimates that 1 in 15 homes in the U.S. have elevated radon levels. Indeed, two homes right next to each other can have vastly different radon levels.

Just because your neighbor’s house does not have an elevated level of radon does not mean that your house will have a low radon level. The only way to know if your home is under the EPA action level is to test.

High levels of radon in homes usually come from the surrounding soil. Radon gas enters through cracks and openings—such as sump pump lids and plumbing features—on the lower levels of your home.

Hot spots include basements, first-floor rooms, and garages, but radon can be found anywhere in your house.

You should test for radon. The U.S. Surgeon General recommends that all homes in the U.S. be tested for radon. Testing your house for radon is easy to do.

Radon Testing cost can exceed $300.00, depending on location and number of Continuous Radon Monitors (CRMs) required to test the home according to Guidelines.

Central Real Estate Inspections uses the Radalink TeleMonitor, a sophisticated, electronic instrument that collects data hourly and is equipped with tamper detectors.

When the test is finished, the data is electronically transmitted to Radalink for analysis by their specialists. A complete report is emailed to you within the hour.

With the results of your Radon test you will know how much of a danger your home is to you and your family. If your house has a radon problem, you can take steps to fix it to protect yourself and your family.

Most homes, after radon gas mitigation, have levels that are well under dangerous limits. It’s never too late to reduce your risk of lung cancer; don’t wait to test and fix a radon problem.

Testing is the only way to know if your home has high levels of radon gas.

The Central Real Estate Inspections Pre-listing Inspection Program

What is an Central Real Estate Inspections Pre-Listing Inspection?

A Central Real Estate Inspections Pre-Listing Inspection is a home inspection that is performed before the house goes on the market.

In a few cases the inspection has been completed after a home has been listed to assist in the marketability of the home. The benefits of this inspection help create a powerful marketing tool that can be used during the process of selling a home.

Central Real Estate Inspections performs pre-listing inspections, as do many other companies, but Central Real Estate Inspections does things a little differently.

How Will The Central Real Estate Inspections Pre-Listing Inspection Benefit Me?

* Home may sell faster!

* Home may sell for more money!

* No more buyers walking away because there may be a problem with the home.

* No more 11th-hour re-negotiations based on the inspector’s findings.

* No more helpless feelings that an inspector has raised an issue that is not a big problem.

* No more buyers getting cold feet when they find out the home is not perfect.

* No more parade of inspectors through your home before a multiple-offer situation.

* You choose the inspection company and inspector based on reputation and credentials.

* You resolve any differences of opinion about the home before it goes on the market.

* Most, if not all homes, have room for improvement. Disclosing the condition of the home allows you to reflect the condition in the listing price, rather than have to negotiate again later when the issues are discovered.

* You fix any conditions identified (if you choose to) or get estimates from a qualified professional, or simply reflect it in the purchase price. This takes it off the table as a negotiating point against you.

* Sell your home without the unnecessary headaches.

Life is too short.

Side Note … This program is a wonderful and powerful way of selling your home. Once people see and understand the Central Real Estate Inspections Pre-listing Home Inspection Program it becomes a necessity. After all, your goal as a seller is to sell your home quickly, without problems, and for the top dollar it can bring in its marketplace. So why not utilize every tool available to achieve success?

Due to the nature of this program, the information provided on this site is limited.

We put together a powerful program for the seller and we don’t want our competitors to take any credit … at least not yet!

CALL US TODAY TO SCHEDULE – 585-377-3737

Commercial Inspections

When purchasing property for your company or as an investment an inspection gives you the necessary information to make a sound, educated decision, reducing your risk and eliminating surprises.

Lease Renewal Maintenance Inspections:

This inspection will allow you to have any deferred maintenance items addressed prior to lease renewal or termination.

Inspections and Reports: Since your building is unique, our report for you will also be unique. Together we will determine what you are requiring and expecting and design an inspection and report to meet these needs.

We will be happy to provide a photo survey and a thorough documentation of existing property conditions including costly deficiencies which require immediate attention, safety concerns and maintenance issues.

Far away from your investment?

Our thorough report and picture files can walk you through your building, as if you were there.

At times it is necessary to bring in multiple technicians or experts during an inspection. We have relationship with licensed technicians, tradesmen and engineers we can call on as needed.

Sample Reports: Available upon request.

The local Code Enforcement Officer is not trained to conduct home inspections, so why would you not want to protect your investment?

Should I have my newly constructed home inspected?

Yes, there are good reasons to have a professional inspection performed on the brand new home you are buying.

Buying a new house is likely one of, if not the largest, financial decision you'll ever make. The whole process is fraught with emotion and stress. A professional home inspection will substantially reduce the risk of your large investment in a new home.

It just makes sense to learn as much as you can about the quality of your new home, before signing off on everything.

Building a new home is a tremendously complex endeavor. It involves many people, usually split up into sub-contractor groups, each working on different parts and systems of the house. Even for the best builders, it’s nearly impossible to complete this process without missing something. Maybe it’s a plumbing fixture that didn’t get tested for leaks, maybe it’s an electrical box that isn’t working, or any one of dozens of minor problems that can easily be overlooked in such a major undertaking.

We will find such problems while it is still early enough for you to bring them up with the builder and have them corrected before you sign-off and start moving in.

For the relatively small cost, a professional inspection of your new dream home can pay big dividends in peace of mind and getting any problems identified and corrected before they can become an unpleasant surprise.

If you would like to know more, please contact us for a personal consultation, or to schedule an inspection.

Having a house built is probably the one of the most stressful periods you will be subject to in your life. However, it is very rewarding and worth the trouble.

Few people will go through the planning, construction and finishing phases without any problems.

That’s why Central Real Estate Inspections has developed a consulting/inspection schedule for you.

A professional home inspector will substantially reduce the risk of your large investment in a new home.

It just makes sense to use every resource available at your disposal for the preparations, site work, construction phases and all the little things that occur during construction, and learn as much as you can about the quality of your new home, before signing off on everything.

Our services will provide you the valuable information you need, so you can enjoy the experience and gain the Peace of Mind you deserve.

Building a new home is a tremendously complex endeavor. It involves many people, usually split up into sub-contractor groups, each working on different parts and systems of the house.

Even for the best builders, it’s nearly impossible to complete this process without missing something. Maybe it’s a plumbing fixture that didn’t get tested for leaks, maybe it’s an electrical box that isn’t working, or any one of dozens of minor problems that can easily be overlooked in such a major undertaking.

We will find such problems while it is still early enough for you to bring them up with the builder and have them corrected before construction gets to the next step and before you sign off.

There is a wide range of Phase Inspections we can provide you. Each customer has their own comfort level, with regards to our services. Some want us there daily at the beginning, while others prefer our standard 5 Step New Home Construction Phase Inspections.

What ever your wishes are, we can customize a plan to meet your needs.

For the relatively small cost, a professional inspection of your new dream home can pay big dividends in peace of mind by getting any problems identified and corrected before they can become an unpleasant surprise. We'll provide you with an inspection report for each phase of the inspection. This is a great tool for you.

Remember, the local Code Enforcement Officer is not trained to conduct home inspections, so why would you not want to protect your investment?

Central Real Estate Inspections offers this service for homeowners who are living in a newly constructed home.

While many items are now concealed, it’s not too late for defects to be caught by the trained eye of our inspectors.

Our experience tells us that most major construction flaws go unnoticed for 3-5 years. By this time, correcting these flaws could cost many thousands of dollars to remedy, and the builder is no longer responsible.

It is unfortunate that most of these flaws go unnoticed until it is too late and extensive damage has occurred.

At the 11th month of home ownership, the builder is still responsible for most defects.

Did the builder call to remind you that your home warranty was about to expire?

Most don’t provide this courtesy.

Assisting in preventing this risk and the possibility of future costly repairs is the goal of our "New Home Construction Warranty Inspection."

Our inspection covers all major systems and includes testing of the mechanical systems and components. All visible defects will be noted in a written report and ready for presentation to your builder.

This "last chance" inspection is essential in providing you with the peace of mind you deserve. This service works so well, that most new homeowners are amazed with our findings and will refer us to their neighbors.

If you would like to know more, please contact us for a personal consultation, or to schedule an inspection.

Home Consulting and Inspection Services

 *Building Consulting

*Home Inspections

*Component Inspections (Specific Inspection – Only need one or two area inspected, gives us a call)

* New Home Inspections

*New Construction Consulting and Inspections

*New Construction Warranty Inspections

*Wood Destroying Insect Infestation Inspections

*Bank Draw Inspections

*Insurance Inspections

*Litigation

*Pre-listing Inspections: We have put together a Pre-listing Inspections Program that is second to none. Sure, others offer this, but we take it to a new level.

* New Construction Phase Inspections We'll provide you with New Construction Phase Inspections. This is a great tool for you. The local Code Enforcement Officer is not trained to conduct home inspections, so why would you not want to protect your investment?

Environmental Testing Services

*Mold Inspections and Testing

*Water Quality and Quantity Analysis

*Radon Testing

*Septic System Dye Testing

*Commercial Inspections