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Visit us at … www.HomeSafeSE.com • Advanced Infrared & Patented Acoustics • Inspectors SEE & HEAR through walls and floors • We can diagnose issues that visual inspections might miss or over-complicate! Only HomeSafe offers the advantages of these cutting-edge technologies! • Infrared Camera combined with Digital Camcorder • Long Wavelength Infrared is detected that highlights very slight temperature variations ( < .08° F) • Our camera records Infrared and Digital Images • Downloadable to our laptop computers and printer • Designed for detection of Wood Destroying Insects • Spike Probe used for under baseboards • Needle Probe to listen behind drywall • Laptop specially equipped with software • Pattern Recognition Software screens audible insect sounds HomeSafe allows Inspectors to provide a traditional Home Inspection and at no additional cost … Our Advanced Inspection. What do traditional Inspectors see? • Electrical • Exterior • Structure • Interior • Roofing • Fireplace • Heating/Cooling • Insulation • Plumbing • Ventilation Step 1 Infrared Scan (thermal imaging) to detect: • • • • • • Step 2 Step 3 Moisture Intrusion Problems Insulation Problems & Energy Audits Electrical Hot Spots Evidence of Possible Rodents Evidence of Wood Destroying Insects Mold Assessments/Sampling Click the photo below to view an infrared scan video: Visual Inspection – ASHI & State of SC Compliant If evidence of termites is found, Inspectors use Acoustic Sensor Equipment to pinpoint location. • Moisture problem between the stucco façade and the interior structure. • Decorative side panel (right, bottom) shows rot where rain water has been seeping in. • Stucco and EIFS homes can hide potentially expensive water damage. Moisture Confirmed with Moisture Meter • Two photos of the same area of an EIFS home. • Conventional photo (left) reveals no problem. • Dark spot on infrared photo indicates a moisture problem. • • • • A normal outlet will produce heat and light when something is plugged in and turned on. In this case, the hot spot is more than a foot above the outlet, indicating a problem. Something may be wrong in the fuse/breaker or the wiring. Only HomeSafe has the technology and training to spot the problem. Something Wrong Outlet • • • The switch shows up very hot. The trail of heat follows the wiring up the wall. HomeSafe’s infrared provides a warning of a hidden fire hazard. Termite nests (Very Bad) • • • Formosan termites are the most aggressive species in the U.S. Large nests in ceiling visible only under HomeSafe’s infrared technology. Nests are light rather than dark because the great amount of moisture and activity has allowed fermentation to occur. • • • • Top left, what an average inspector sees. Top right, infrared provides visual proof for HomeSafe inspector. Acoustics provide audible proof. Note: When this home was renovated 7 months after the inspection, termite damage behind the walls was quite evident. Termites The Power of Infrared … Asphalt Shingle Roof … Digital Photo & Infrared – Moisture Observed Under Shingles In Valley The Power of Infrared … Wood Siding & Chimney … Digital Photo & Infrared - Moisture Observed Penetrating Chimney The Power of Infrared … Interior Wall – Digital Photo & Infrared … Good Structure and Fully Insulated The Power of Infrared … Interior Wall – Digital Photo & Infrared … Disturbed or Missing Blown Insulation The Power of Infrared … Exposed Part of Basement Shower - Infrared Detects Moisture In Shower Base & Heat Concern from Electric Timer The Power of Infrared … Exterior EIFS Wall – Digital & Infrared … Good Integrity and No Evidence of Moisture The Power of Infrared … Exterior EIFS Wall – Digital & Infrared … Appears Fine, but severe moisture problems appear but isolated Benefits for You • The Power of Infrared + Patented Acoustics The World’s Most Advanced Inspection! •Home Warranty included with all our Inspections 90 Days for Buyers & 120 Days for Sellers! •Customer Service for your Clients ... real Follow Up Three On-Call visits and ... As-Needed Telephone Support Our Goals • For Realtors … smooth transactions Avoid last-minute surprises. • Home Sellers … Pre-Sale Inspection Find and fix real problems before the sale. • Home Buyers & Investors… Before the Closing Protect your investment, gain peace of mind. Get the world’s most advanced home inspection from… Visit us at … www.HomeSafeSE.com Call us at … Office 864-229-0422 Toll Free 866-723-3380