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Our team consists of 3 Ohio Licensed Home Inspectors fully trained and articulate in reporting clear and concise results. Our report offers you a professional and objective visual examination of the mechanical and structural systems of your home. The "Summary Items" are the defects you will need to address immediately. The remaining defects can be corrected as general maintenance for the home. The inspection report includes written details and photographs and is organized in an easy-to-read format.

The average home inspection takes approximately two hours, it depends on the house and how many questions. All of our licensed home inspectors are kind and patient and will answer all of your questions.

The Proper Property Inspection Includes:

Structural Condition
Electrical System
Plumbing and Water Heater
Heating and Air Conditioning
General Interior
Insulation and Ventilation System
Basement and Crawl Space
Kitchen and Bathrooms
Windows and Doors
Roof, Chimney and Drainage
Landscaping and Grading

Log Homes, Century Homes, Modular, Mobile, Historic Homes, Green Homes as well as Large Manors and Commercial Properties are our specialty.

We provide you with a modern report with diagrams and color pictures, which is formatted to be easy to read. Not all inspection reports are created equal. our superior report is easy to read and has all the information in one place. Book your home inspection now and you'll be glad you did. Check out our 5 Star Reviews on Google, Angi, Facebook, and Yelp.

Additional Services Available:

Radon Testing

Radon gas exposure is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers! Unfortunately, Ohio residents are not aware of the dangers of radon gas exposure even though most of Ohio is in the Action 1 Zone. Radon gas develops due to the breakdown of uranium in the soil. It then comes into the house through cracks or openings in the foundation of the structure. It is a gas that you cannot see or smell and the only way to know the radon level is to get tested.

Fifty-four percent of Stark County Homes and 34% of Summit county homes are elevated above the EPA’s recommended indoor limit of 4pCi/L. Buyers who get a redon test and the results are high, say they are very glad they had the test done. Buyers whose radon results come back low say they wish they would have saved their money so the test is really a piece of mind thing. Also know that most cases of lung cancer are not discovered until stage 3 or 4.

Test now to prevent this toxic gas from affecting your families health and well being.

In Ohio, a radon test takes 52 hours with a CRM and requires closed house conditions during the test and 12 hours before the test.

If the property does test above the recommended levels, a radon reduction system is suggested. Mitigation removes the bad air before it enters the home. Installation takes less than a day and an additional radon test is completed after the mitigation system is installed to get the new average radon level.

Mold Testing

Mold testing is available by swabs or air samples. Both tests will indicate what kind of spores are present. There are all types of mold, many of which are black in color. Regardless of the color or size of the area affected, the mold needs to be removed immediately!

Mold and mildew comes from moisture penetration over time. Our inspectors will inspect for areas of moisture and mold problems in the basement, crawlspaces, interior areas and attic. Determining the cause of the water penetration, and fixing it is just as important as cleaning up the mold.

Never use bleach to clean mold. Bleach releases the mold spores into the air which makes a dangerous situation. Some mold can be easily removed by the home owner, other situations will require a specialist to perform the mitigation.

TK Home Inspection can provide you with a referral for a mold mitigation pro upon request.

Water System Evaluation

Water Well Testing is called a Water System Evaluation. We test how much the water produces at the beginning of the test and then again at the end. This is call Gallons per Minute and an average well should be around 5 gallons a minutes. We also check the components of the well system and perform a potability test. The potability test consists of testing for total coliform and E.coli.

If you are using a FHA or VA loan, consult your lender to inquire if lead, nitrate and nitrite water test are required.

Lead Testing

Homes built in 1978 or earlier have the potential of having lead paint within the home. The possibility of lead paint being used in these structures is very high.

The main concern with lead is not the paint chips, but the lead dust. Over the years, the paint eventually turns to dust, which can cause serious problems, especially in children under six years of age. For more information about lead, visit the Canton City Health Department website here.

You can test your own home for lead. Lead tests can be found at many large retail stores.

Termite Inspection

Termites, carpenter ants, powderpost beetles and carpenter bees are the four wood destroying insects found in Northeastern Ohio. All of these organisms can cause major destruction to the foundation of the home.

Termites are very common in areas with many trees. Read our blog, 5 Fast and easy ways to cause Termite damage to learn more about these evasive bugs.

Septic Inspection

The Septic Inspection is an in-depth look at the septic and leaching system and its functionality. The septic inspector will perform a hydraulic load test which shows how the water runs through the system. He also checks the clear water, grey water and black water to make sure each is draining properly. A dye test will be performed depending on the type of system.

Septic Inspections are required for property transfer in Summit and Stark Counties.

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TK Home Inspection

We Service Northeast Ohio

Know the home you are about to purchase by getting a professional home inspection! TK Home Inspection offers home inspections, radon testing, indoor air quality testing, water testing, water system evaluations, pest inspections and septic inspections plus you will receive your report the same day!

Phone: (330) 361-5505

Email: terry@tkhomeinspection.com

In Business Since 2009

Business Hours:

Always Open