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Your Inspection Expert
5.0(
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Serving Franklin, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Your Inspection Expert is a home inspection company. Our inspectors are certified by InterNACHI (The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors). We have the proper state licenses for each inspection. Our inspectors are well trained and have many years experience in construction science. This gives us the knowledge to do a better, more thorough inspection. \n\nWe also provide optional services like radon testing and water testing. Our reports include photographs and are easy to read. \n\nOur inspections take about 4 hours and your report is usually produced and sent out within a day. We can print the report and mail it to you or email it (for a discount). \n\nOur pricing is about the same as other local inspectors. The fee is based on the size of the home, its age, and the options you choose. We also offer some discounts. Call or email us for a quote: 800-738-8783 info@YourInspectionExpert.com \n\nIf we use a subcontractor to inspect, an employee is present during the entire inspection.\n\nAbout the Owner and Inspector, Richard C. MacCrea:\nHe has been working in the field of construction science since 1985. His experience includes green, energy efficient design and planning and structural design and planning. In addition to the education for home inspection, he has taken classes in the residential hurricane code, energy code, structural design, window technology, and a green building contractor's course. He has designed and planned several homes that cost very little to heat and cool. \n\nOur mission is to help our client with the difficult decision of purchasing a home. We do this by educating our client about the issues involved. Our reports include photos and explanations that are easy to understand. We make ourselves available to answer any questions. We also maintain a Facebook page and website with helpful information. "Like" our Facebook page to receive weekly maintenance tips for mountain homes.

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Spire Home Inspection
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Serving Franklin, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

I am the owner and the inspector. I will provide you with an unbiased assessment of the property with a report including photographs of defects, detailed information about the problem, and what your next step should be. I am available after you recieve your report to answer any questions. I also provide radon measurements, water testing, and wood destroying insect inspections (WDIR). Septic and well inspections are available in certain areas. One phone call takes care of all of your inspection needs.

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FAQs for radon gas abatement projects in Franklin, NC

The only way to know whether your home or water supply contains radon is to schedule a professional test. A qualified radon inspector will collect samples, deliver lab-verified results, and explain the findings for $150 to $800. Once you know your exact levels, you and your radon mitigation pro can choose the right system and tackle the problem before it affects your family’s health.

Both roles tackle radon, but they focus on different steps. Inspectors test your home, interpret the results, and determine whether levels exceed EPA guidelines. Mitigation pros design and install the system that lowers those levels. Some companies do both, but the skills and equipment differ, so always verify that the person you hire is properly certified for the specific service you need.

Installing a mitigation unit fixes radon problems by reducing indoor gas levels to established safe standards. A system designed and installed by a mitigation expert, tailored to your home's specific layout and foundation, guarantees effective radon reduction. This expert installation ensures consistent performance over time while safeguarding your indoor air quality.

Open windows and doors do not reduce radon levels because they trigger a pressure imbalance that draws radon-laden air into your home. This practice fails to control radon concentration and can even worsen the issue. An active suction mitigation system provides a proven, safe, and effective solution to reliably reduce radon levels.

Radon mitigation systems generally last between 10 and 30 years, depending on system type and maintenance. Passive systems endure the longest because they have no moving parts, whereas active systems, which use a fan, require fan replacement every 5 to 10 years. System components, such as PVC pipes, seals, and fittings, can remain effective for decades when paired with periodic inspections and proper maintenance.

Radon mitigation systems consume between 300 and 3,000 kWh of electricity per year, depending on fan size and system design. On average, an active radon fan draws 100 to 300 watts continuously, which translates to roughly 876 kWh annually, and adds $30 to $300 to your energy bill each year. Choosing a high-efficiency fan and ensuring tight sealing around pipes helps minimize these ongoing costs.

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