Does Your New House Have a Gas Leak? An Elmira, NY Home Inspection Can Detect That
Did you know that not all Elmira, NY home inspectors perform gas leak testing on the properties they inspect? That seems terrifying to a first-time homebuyer. The last thing you want is to purchase your dream home only to find that there is a gas leak that needs to be fixed right away. This puts your family in harm’s way, but it also ends up being an added expense that you never planned on.
At Precision Home Inspection, we’re always on the lookout for potential problems when we’re inspecting. That includes detecting when a home has a gas leak. Our goal is to keep you safe and to perform the best possible inspection for you. Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities.
Detecting a Gas Leak in Your New Home
Usually gas leaks are easily detected when we inspect homes. We tend to save the basement for last because we spend quite a bit of time down there. The basement is really the “heart” of the home. When everything is operating well in that lower level of the house, you’re usually in pretty good shape.
When we enter the basement, we’re trying to see if we can smell gas. Usually if there’s a leak, it’s easily detected just by the scent. If we can’t smell it, we can tell if there’s a potential problem just by looking at the gas lines. If they look old, it’s possible that there could be an issue.
We use a gas leak detector to check for any leaks. This is a highly sensitive machine that will quickly let us know if there is any gas in the vicinity. We feel that it’s important to have the right equipment to check for serious problems such as this.
Your Full and Detailed Report
Once our inspection has been concluded, you’ll receive a copy of your inspection report. This will include pictures and detailed information about the home. We always like it when the buyers come along with us to inspections. This allows us to get to know you and point out any problems to you right there on the spot. We can also easily answer any questions you might have.
If you see in your report that your new home has a gas leak, this is something you’ll want to let the seller know about right away. They’ll want to get the problem fixed for their own safety, as well as for yours.
Buying a new Elmira home is really exciting; and even more so when it’s your first home purchase. However, you don’t want to go into it without having every possible detail about your home. That’s why people trust Precision Home Inspection. Without a good home inspector, you never know what you might be getting into when you buy a house.
Have you made your appointment for your home inspection in Elmira? We also service Ithaca, Corning, Horseheads and the surrounding areas of the Twin Tiers. Contact us today to make your appointment! For your convenience, you can also schedule directly through our website.
