MOLD INSPECTIONS
An energy audit helps determine where your home is losing energy, as well as suggestions for solutions. The first thing that we do for every energy audit is perform a blower door test. (The exception being if there is vermiculite present in the attic.) A blower door is a powerful fan that mounts into the frame of an exterior door. The fan pulls air out of the house, lowering the air pressure inside. The higher outside air pressure then flows in through all unsealed cracks and openings. This allows us to measure the air infiltration rate in your home.
A few of the other things we do are identify air sealing opportunities, measure insulation, examine the furnace and ducting, and use an infrared camera to check for heat loss.
The next step is six labor hours of air sealing. Depending on your home and it’s accessible spaces, we identify and seal gaps and cracks in the basement or attic using expanding foam or caulking. These include, but aren’t limited to, electrical penetrations, top plates, plumbing vents, box sills and rim joists. We photograph the before and after of this process.
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Our mold inspections involve:
- Roof, vents, flashing and trim
- Gutters and downspouts
- Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations
- Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings
- Eaves, soffit, and fascia
- Grading and drainage
- Basement, foundation, and crawlspace
- Water penetration and foundation movement
- Heating systems
- Cooling systems
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
If you are looking for a detailed, honest, and informative home inspection – Dan and Melissa are the only way to go! I am purchasing a distressed property and they provided me an incredibly comprehensive report on the condition of the property. They were very accommodating and led me through the inspection, answering any questions I had during the process. I even had my report that evening! Wow!
Being in the real estate industry, I have attended many home inspections and I was thrilled with this experience. I will certainly be using them for a pre-listing inspection when I go to sell the property. Thank you Affordable Home Inspection!
We can’t say enough good things about this company! We asked several companies to bid on our attic insulation project and Dan and Melissa left everyone in the dust. They are friendly, personable and incredibly knowledgeable about their field. They came when promised and the crew was so accommodating to our needs, taking every precaution to keep things clean and contained. Everyone was wonderfully friendly and took pride in the project. We felt like they treated our home as theirs and did the best job ever. The final report was incredibly detailed with dozens of pictures, before and after. We highly recommend them for any project you might have within their expertise. You’ll be glad you chose them!
I went through two separate house inspections with Dan and Melissa as a first-time homebuyer and am very pleased with their work! They communicate well together and with me as the client, definitely affordable pricing for the resulting thorough reports, and both inspections were scheduled in a timely manner. To be fair, I do not have a basis for comparison in the area, however I never felt the need for a second opinion. Thankful to this team for contributing to my dream home purchase!
RELATED SERVICES
RADON AND WATER TESTING
We test for radon in the air, radon in the water, and the quality of the drinking water.
INSULATION
We install blown fiberglass, cellulose, or fiberglass batts in attics and rigid foam insulation in basements.
HOME INSPECTIONS
Our general building inspections encompass many points.
Pricing:
Home Inspections
- Less than 2000 Square Feet & Less than 100 Years Old: $350.00
- Over 100 Years Old: +$40.00
- Each Additional 1000 Square Feet: +$75.00
- Garages: Starting at $75.00
- In-Law Apartments: Starting at $75.00
- Multi-Units: $75.00 Per Unit
- Anything over 5000 Square Feet Call for Quote
Energy Audits with Air Sealing
Affordable Home is a registered Efficiency Maine Vendor. Rebates are subject to change. Rebates below are from late 2022 until early 2023.
- Efficiency Maine HESP Compliant Energy Audit with Air Sealing: $600.00 ($200 customer, $400 instant rebate)
- Efficiency Maine LIHESP Compliant Energy Upgrade Bundle: $600.00 ($0.00 customer, $600 instant rebate)
Rebates for these services are available through Efficiency Maine. Please visit their website for additional details as rebates may change or call for current rebates.
Testing With Inspection
- Radon Air Testing: $169.00*
- Radon Water Testing: $69.00**
- Radon Air & Water Together: $230.00
- Set-B Water Quality Testing: $100 (Plus express shipping to Lab via courier $20.00)
- FHA Water Quality Testing: $115 (Plus express shipping to Lab via courier: $20.00)
- Mold Testing: $200 per canister or direct sample
* The radon air testing is based on EPA and state of Maine guidelines. Occasionally, additional tests are required to meet minimum standards. The most common scenarios being when there are multiple foundations in a home or living space above a garage.
**Radon water and water quality testing are done on a per-well basis.
Testing Without Inspection
- Radon Air Testing: $210*
- Radon Water Testing: $119.00**
- Radon Air & Water Together: $320
- Set-B Water Quality Testing: $150 (Plus express shipping to Lab via courier: $20.00)
- FHA Water Quality Testing: $165 (Plus express shipping to Lab via courier: $20.00)
- Mold Testing: $200 per canister (minimum 2)
- Over 60 Miles from Bangor: +$75.00 (Applies to Mold Testing only)
* The radon air testing is based on EPA and state of Maine guidelines. Occasionally, additional tests are required to meet minimum standards. The most common scenarios being when there are multiple foundations in a home or living space above a garage.
**Radon water and water quality testing are done on a per-well basis.
Insulation
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