Trinity Inspection Services, LLC, inspects newly built or previously owned homes, condominiums, apartments, and other residential properties.
An inspection of these properties includes but are not limited to the examining of the structural quality, home systems and features including roofing and gutter systems, exterior building components, attached garages, carports, porches and decks, attic structure, insulation and ventilation, framing, basements, crawl spaces and foundations, conditions of the interior dwelling, fireplaces, and woodstoves, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems as well as fire and life safety issues.
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In addition to the services provided Trinity Inspection Services, LLC, also provides the following services:
Moisture equals Mold. Whenever a leak and moist conditions exists longer than 72 hours, then mold can form. Thermal imaging is a great tool that helps to identifying water damage in walls, floors, and ceilings. By detecting the difference in temperature between a wet area and the surrounding dry areas thermal imaging can help detect moisture issues that would not be visible during a limited visual home inspection. It is also great at identifying areas where the insulation contractor failed to insulate adequately.
Mold can pose significant risks to both your property and your health. Identifying and addressing mold issues promptly is crucial for maintaining a safe living space. By assessing the presence and extent of mold growth, we can provide you with the necessary information to take appropriate actions. The inspection includes identifying the presence of mold as well as the conditions leading to it. We use Flir Thermal Imaging, high qualified Flir surface moisture meters and state of the art air quality testing equipment. The inspection entails taking several air samples, typically one on each floor, and well as an exterior sample to use a base line. The samples are sent to our lab with the results typically returned in two working days. It is important to point out we do not do remediation, which removes any incentive to find problems that do not exist. As a Licensed Home Inspector, we are not required to find any evidence of mold as per the New Jersey Standards of Practice, so it is not included in the home inspection process. This is why we offer this as an add-on to the home inspection.
Significant wood destroying insect activity can be detected using this technology due to the heat generated by active infestations. That's right, active termite activity produces a great deal of heat that is often visible to the infrared camera. Minor activity may not be detectable but areas not normally visible to the naked eye can be identified, and then a more invasive or technically exhaustive inspection can be carried out by the appropriate professional.
Thermal imaging can be used to detect the precise location of the leak and mark the affected area so that repairs can be made to the leaking area. Obviously, if the roof is older then you should forego the thermal imaging and invest in the needed new roof.
Loose or dirty electrical connections and other electrical anomalies can cause power outages and possible fires. We can inspect the electrical panels and receptacles to detect issues before there is a costly outage. Thermal imaging can detect hot spots in the electrical system not visible to the naked eye which may be a precursor to a larger issue. The resulting report can be a great aid for the repair electrician hired to address the identified issues.
