There are many issues that soon to be homeowners, or
homeowners looking to sell and purchase a different home, should be aware
of. Typically, when buying a home it is
required to have a home inspection performed.
We here at From the Ground Up Inspections are recognized in the industry
as one of the most reliable, and reputable home inspection companies in all of Murfreesboro. Our qualified and highly trained inspectors
are all fully licensed and certified to form just about every type of
inspection on the market today.
When you are in the market to buy a home, there are many
potential problems that you should give careful attention and consideration
to. Such issues as mold spores,
termites, poor HVAC and ventilation systems, faulty equipment in the home and
even the presence of lead-based paint, can present potential homeowners with
serious problems down the road. For this
reason, it is imperative to have a home inspection performed prior to actually
investing in or purchasing a home.
What is Lead-Based
Paint?
Most of us know that lead is a highly toxic metal that can
most assuredly cause many different types of health problems. These problems are especially exaggerated in
young children. When lead gets absorbed
into the body, it can cause damage to vital organs in the body, such as the
kidneys and lungs, as well as cause damage to the brain. In addition, lead contributes to learning
disabilities in children, behavioral problems, seizures of many types and even
death.
There are many indications and symptoms specific to lead
poisoning that include stomach problems, consistent headaches, severe nausea
and even vomiting, irritability, and excessive fatigue. It is important to understand that whether
inside your home or outside the home, any type of lead mixture that has
deteriorated will easily mix with soils outside in your yard or even dust on
the interior of your home.
Many times the soil around a home can be contaminated with
lead. If your children play in the yard,
they too can become contaminated or poisoned by the lead. In addition, children tend to pick up and eat
paint chips that may have flaked or peeled off of the walls in your home, especially
children of very young ages, which exposes them to the lead and presents with
poisoning to the children as well. Yet
another source of lead poisoning comes from children, or even adults, putting
objects that are lead contaminated into their mouths.
Homes Built Prior to
1978
If either you or anyone in your family is exposed to
lead-based paint, then surely you want to take appropriate steps to protect the
health and well-being of those involved.
If you live in a house built prior to 1978 then we here at From the
Ground Up Inspections advise all of our clients to follow these steps.
·
Wipe down all the flat surfaces in your home
including window sills and any other hard surfaces with a damp paper towel or
other cloth regularly and when finished, dispose of the towel.
·
Mop all of your hardwood floors with a damp mop
once a week in your efforts to control the amount of dust that can accumulate
on the floors.
·
Vacuum all your carpets and your upholstery
routinely so as to remove any dust accumulation. Our experts here at From the Ground Up
Inspections highly recommend the use of a vacuum with a HEPA filter.
·
Be certain to always take off your shoes when
entering the house because you may very well have contaminated substances from
the soil around the home on your foot
apparel.
·
If there are any loose paint chips anywhere on
the inside or outside of the home, pick up and remove the chips with a slightly
dampened paper towel and throw both chips and towel into the trash. Then take a clean, damp cloth and wipe the
surface further.
·
We also highly suggest that you contact our
expert team of inspectors here at From the Ground Up Inspections to perform a
lead test on your home, including the outdoor soils, to ensure that there are
no high levels of lead-based paint poisoning present.
Satisfaction
Guaranteed
At From the Ground Up Home Inspections we are all about our
clients and certainly the safety and well-being of all our clients. If you are in the market to purchase a home,
then surely you want to reach out to our superior team of inspectors to perform
all the necessary inspections on your potential new home so as to feel
confident there are no major issues present at the time of purchase.
In addition, we want all our valued Murfreesboro clients to
know that we are here to answer any questions you may have or to address any
concerns you may have about any potential home safety and health issues. Whether lead-based paint issues, mold spores,
possible termite or other insect infestation, we are here to take care of all
your inspection needs. Contact us today
for a free consultation and put all your home inspection needs into the hands
of some of the industries absolute best.
Contact From the Ground Up Inspections
From the Ground Up Home Inspections always performs a thorough Home inspection, will clearly communicate their findings to you, along with providing you with a detailed report. For all your Middle Tennessee home inspection needs, From the Ground Up Inspections offers professional experience you can count on. To learn more about our services, prices or to schedule an appointment, contact From the Ground Up Inspectionsat (615) 351-1922. We look forward to helping you!
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