What Is A GPR Inspection?

GPR Inspections or Ground Penetrating Radar Inspections are used to detect the
presence of a buried oil tank or other underground objects that need to be found
and removed. Using Ground Penetrating Radar technology provides a more accurate
and reliable search for objects buried underground. Aurora Home Inspections
offers certified GPR or Tank Sweep inspections to homeowners in Bergen County NJ
and nearby NJ and NY areas.

Why Do I Need A GPR Inspection?

Buried oil tanks can become environmental problems if they are not located and
removed. Most buried tanks are used to contain heating oil and they can become
degraded over time and leak oil into the ground. This causes an environmental
issue that is costly to remediate. Aside from the cost of removal and remediation,
if you are hoping to sell your house, buyers will insist on having the tank
removed and it will become a point of negotiation A tank sweep inspection
using Ground Penetrating Radar technology provided by Aurora Home Inspections is
offered. This inspection can be part of an overall home inspection, or as a
separate inspection just to locate the buried tank. 

Experience and Expertise

Our long experience in the area of home and property inspections makes us the top
home inspection service in Bergen County NJ. We are highly qualified and
are certified to perform specialized home inspections for homeowners. We stand
behind every inspection we perform. GPR or Tank Sweep Inspections
are recommended in NJ. For a comprehensive home inspection or any
type of special inspection, call Aurora Home Inspections at (201) 476-9200.

What To Look For When Hiring A Home Inspector

When the need for a Home Inspection arises, such as when selling or buying a home, you want the most qualified and certified inspector. Your checklist for hiring might start with researching industry organizations and trade groups that any good inspector should be a member of. An inspector should be certified and licensed, and be knowledgeable and experienced in home inspection. Check the qualifications page for Aurora HomeInspections to see just how thoroughly we are certified and licensed and how we constantly upgrade our education in the field.  We are offering a qualified NJ home inspector checklist below.

Location may also be a factor in finding the right inspector for you. You might look for one that is located near you. A more localised inspector will be familiar with regulationsand standards in your area. Though cost is always a consideration, it shouldn’t be the only one. A local inspector won’t need to charge for travel time.

What A Home Inspector Should Make You Aware Of

New construction is often billed as not needing inspection. In spite of the fact that
a house is up to code doesn’t mean that a good inspection isn’t necessary. A qualified
inspector knows what to look for in newly built houses that could be problems going
forward.

It is a good idea to be present during a home inspection. Some things need to be seen
to be fully understood, and you can be alerted to problems right away if you are there.

A Home Inspector’s Checklist Should Include The Following

Typically, a home inspector’s checklist will include:

• House Construction  – Foundation
• Roof
• Plumbing
• Electrical Systems
• Heating and Air Conditioning
• Fireplaces
• Air Quality
• Appliances

When Aurora Home Inspections provides your evaluation, it will be more than the
usual. We also look for mold, radon, termites. These are standard items in our
inspection reports.

Qualified Home Inspection Is Our Standard

When entering a real estate negotiation you want to know about anything that could
jeopardize the transaction. Both sellers and buyers need a report that includes
everything. Aurora Home Inspections offers the most complete evaluation of a home
in Bergen County NJ. The examination is done by a certified inspector with experience
in all areas of home inspection. If you require the services of a home inspector in
Bergen County and nearby areas, call us at (201) 476-9200 today.

Preparing For An Inspection Of Your House

When you are selling your house, the home inspection process may make you a bit edgy. As long as you have not misrepresented your house, there is no reason to be nervous. As you probably won’t be present during the inspection, there are things you should see to before the inspector arrives. This makes it easier for the inspector, and your house will be at its best. Aurora Home Inspections is a highly qualified home inspector in Bergen County NJ. Whether the inspection is for a seller or a buyer we always offer the truest report on the condition of a home.

Tips To Help Prepare For A Home Inspection

Be sure all light bulbs are working and switches are tight and working properly. The inspector will look everywhere in your house and you want to make sure the lighting is adequate

De-clutter closets and pantries. Again, the inspector will give them a thorough look and he needs to be able to see in corners.

Basement walls should be cleared so the inspector can check for cracks and leaks.

Make access to the attic easy.

Change filters for the furnace and heating and cooling systems.

If the house is unoccupied, make sure the power is on and all systems are working.

Most important of all, don’t try to hide any defects you know about. The inspector will find them anyway, and if it looks like you tried to hide them it will make the prospective buyer wary.

Present An Honest Picture Of The Home

Follow the tips above and perhaps others that your inspector may offer. This way a clear depiction of the condition of your house will be presented. Obviously the better the inspection, the happier the prospective buyer. A buyer that is in a good frame of mind will undoubtedly have a positive opinion of the house.

Aurora Home Inspections offers our services to NJ homeowners and we provide a comprehensive report on the condition of a house. Our inspections are professional and our reports are clear and honest. If you need a home inspection, call us at (201) 476-9200

Every Home Should Have A Fire Safety Routine In Place

An easy to carry out Fire Safety Routine is important for keeping everyone in your home alert to the dangers of fire. This is especially important if there are children or older people residing in a house. Try to make the drill a fun but important activity so as not to alarm children. This Fire Safety Routine should include an escape route which is discussed and rehearsed. There are other essential fire safety elements such as a smoke alarm, but for the sake of security you should institute a Fire Safety Procedure for your family. An inspection by Aurora Home Inspections LLC is a good way to start working on fire prevention in your Bergen County NJ and surrounding area home.  An inspection by a home inspector can make you aware of potential fire hazards in your house.

Smoke Alarms

A smoke alarm is really the first priority as far as fire safety, and it should be replaced and maintained as the manufacturer suggests. The batteries inside the smoke alarm also need to be replaced regularly, and the alarm should be tested. Keep a record of when a smoke alarm was put in place and when the batteries were installed. This way replacement is a cinch. According to the National Fire Safety Protection Association “three out of five home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms or from missing or dead batteries”.

Usually one smoke alarm isn’t enough. A smoke alarm should be installed in every bedroom, and on every level of a home including the basement and attic. Kitchens are obvious areas in need of fire detection and should have a fire alarm. The NJPA advises that you install dual-sensor alarms as they offer the best early detection of common household fires. Smoke alarms should be placed high because smoke rises and putting the device high up makes detection easier.

Along these lines, a Carbon Monoxide alarm is also an important way of ensuring the safety of your home. Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill. Again, maintenance and replacement are essential.

A Home Inspection Can Prevent Fires

Home inspections can help prevent tragic events like home fires by making you aware of potential hazards in your house. Aurora Home Inspections is a highly qualified and certified inspection service that offers many types of inspection services to our NJ clients.  These include House, Condo and Townhouse Inspections, Commercial Building Inspections, Mold Inspections, Indoor Air Quality Inspections, Tank Sweep Inspections, Pre-Listing Inspections, Radon Inspections, Termite Inspections. Our property inspections always include recommendations for how to prevent fires by repairing, replacing or eliminating possibly combustible items. Our focus is to keep your home safe, healthy and fire resistant. Give us a call today at (201) 476-9200 for a comprehensive home inspection.

Commercial Building Inspections

If you lease or own a commercial building in Bergen County NJ, a property inspection by a certified and qualified inspector is a good investment. You may merely be interested in knowing about the condition of a building you own, or you may be in the process of buying or selling a commercial property. In either case, Aurora Home Inspections a Certified Commercial Property Inspector located in Bergen County, offers inspection with official industry credentials. We provide an objective opinion regarding the condition of your building. Over the years we have inspected a number of commercial structures and have become very familiar with local building requirements. Call on Aurora Home Inspections for Commercial Building Inspections in Bergen County and the surrounding area.

Inspection Reports Reflect The Building Owner’s Needs

Our Commercial Building Inspection reports are customized and are formulated by the inspection’s intended purpose and audience. We use clear, concise language that points out issues found upon inspection. We make specific recommendations, and try to include approximate repair and replacement costs and priorities. We do not perform these repairs ourselves. Aurora’s commercial property inspections are in accordance with ASTM E2018 Standard requirements. That means that our report is one that has been designed by an international non-profit testing organization to offer property information for commercial buildings.

We Evaluate All Kinds of Commercial Buildings

Some of the types of buildings we offer Bergen County Commercial Building Inspections for include:

• Industrial
• Institutional
• Retail
• Residential
• Office
• Churches
• Special use buildings, such as sports complexes or nursing homes

Different Situations Require Different Inspections

Our Commercial Building Inspections vary depending upon the reason for the inspection:

• Pre-Purchase
• Pre-Lease
• Pre-Sale
• Re-financing
• Technical Audits

Factors such as age of structure, occupancy and the type of construction used will bear on how a building is inspected. Clients’ requirements will dictate the type of inspection conducted. Inspections can be for only specific parts of a building, or the entire building.

Aurora Offers Certified Commercial Building Inspections

Aurora Home Inspections is one of the most qualified services that assess commercial buildings in the Bergen County area. If you are in need of a Commercial Building Inspection give us a call at (201) 476-9200 today.

In our professional capability we offer other types of inspections also, such as Home, Condo and Townhouse Inspections, Indoor Air Quality Inspections, Radon Inspections , Mold Inspections and Termite Inspections.

Prepare For Winter Power Outages

Cold weather often brings heavy snow and wind. Winter has become a hazardous season for many homeowners. Power outages occur more often and they can result in major problems. Electrical outages are mostly caused by trees falling on power lines. This loss of power can last for days and leave you without heat. No heat may lead to frozen pipes and flooding. Nobody can prevent winter storms but we can prepare for them, and Aurora Home Inspections, LLC offers some tips for winter storm power outage preparation.

Try To Fill The Pantry Before The Arrival Of A Storm

Usually we have plenty of warning before a major winter storm. This allows us to stock up on essentials for keeping the family fed. Non-perishables are the best thing to have on hand as you probably won’t have refrigeration. Canned goods, dry cereal, nuts and healthy snacks and plenty of bottled water are a start. Stock up on food for pets too. If medication is needed daily, be sure to fill prescriptions. Batteries for flashlights are good to have on hand, and wood for the fireplace. A supply of warm blankets is also something to think about.

Generators Are A Good Investment

Since the length of time being without power can drag on many families in New Jersey are investing in generators. There are two options when it comes to having a power back-up plan – portable generators, or automatic standby generators. The automatic generators generally are about the size of an air-conditioning unit and stand outside the house much like an air-conditioning unit. They are the more expensive option, but they do go on automatically when the power goes out. Automatic generators hook up to a home’s gas line. Portable generators cost less, but need to use fuel to keep them running, and have to be manually operated outside of the house.

Be Careful After The Storm!

When the storm has passed we feel relieved. Don’t allow that relief to make you incautious. Get weather reports and if you plan to drive get traffic reports also. There could be downed trees or wires outside, so keep the flashlight with you. Don’t allow pets to run loose until you’ve checked on the grounds. It’s also neighborly to remember to check on elderly or disabled people in the area.

Post-Storm Home Inspections

Aurors Home Inspections, LLC is the most qualified and most experienced inspection service in Bergen County NJ and environs. If the worst has happened and you need fast inspection service because of storm damage, we are always prepared to help. You want to be able to gauge the damage so you can get it repaired quickly.

Of course, Aurora is available year round to perform home inspections for home sellers and buyers. We have high standards and offer the best and most complete House, Condo and Townhouse inspections as well as Commercial Building inspections in the Bergen County area. Inspections for Mold, Termites, Radon and Tank Sweeps are also offered. We can be reached at (201) 476-9200 for appointments.