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read moreThis page is for our future client's convenience regarding mold and the State of Connecticut's current recommendations and guidelines. Here's some new information regarding mold and mold testing from the Connecticut Department of Public Health as of January 2012. Basically, they are saying if you see or smell mold, it is not always necessary to have air sampling performed to determine the presence of mold and indoor air quality testing should not be the first move. The best course of action is to just get rid of it.

read moreWhether you are buying a new home, older home, a home for sale by owner, a foreclosed home, home involved in a short sale, a newly renovated home, virtually any type of home, it will be thoroughly inspected by Scott and Scott, Inc. Our home inspection prices are based on the square footage of the home. Digital photographs may be taken during an inspection when necessary for clarification purposes. Radon in air testing can be done for an additional fee and includes use of a local laboratory for quick processing results.

read moreSee the article in the Stamford Advocate highlighting our company and why it's important to have a good home inspector. G. Neil Scott inspects the oil burner in the basement at a MacArthur Lane home in Stamford, Tuesday, August 13, 2013. Scott is the owner of Scott and Scott, Inc. Home Inspection Services, of Stamford. G. Neil Scott, right, and his son, Neil Scott, inspect the fireplace at a MacArthur Lane home in Stamford, Tuesday, August 13, 2013. G. Neil Scott is the owner of Scott and Scott, Inc.

read moreRadon gas is a odorless and colorless gas that results from the natural breakdown (decay) of uranium in soil, rock, and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon is known as a human carcinogen and exists all over the United States. Radon gas can get into any type of building, i.e., homes, condominiums, offices, and schools, and build up to unhealthy high levels. Most people are likely to get their greatest exposure to radon gas at home. Radon is measured by picocuries per liter of air (a unit of radiation contained in a liter of air) which is written as pCi/L.

read moreAbout George Neil Scott: Looking for a home inspector? Inspecting homes for 23+ years, George Neil Scott is a Connecticut licensed and insured, trusted and reputable home inspector, Connecticut state license number #HOI.314. Neil is a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors ASHI.ORG which is an organization whose rigorous requirements far surpass those of the state's for testing and continuing education. Neil combines the highest technical home inspection skills with superior customer service to provide the "ASHI experience" to his clients.

read moreAt Scott and Scott, we are licensed, experienced, honest and insured home inspectors with over twenty-five years of wisdom, knowledge and expertise in our full-time field of inspecting CT homes. We are who you want to hire for home inspections to protect your largest investment. At Scott and Scott Home Inspections, we believe your home should be a safe, happy and healthy home. Your Happy Place! Having a great home inspection experience with us will translate to an overall better homeownership experience for you.

read moreAdditionally, you should also consider having your home inspected for wood destroying insects by a licensed exterminator prior to putting your home up for sale. Also, if your home is serviced by a private well and private septic system, it would also be a good idea to have your well water tested for bacteria, radon, lead, arsenic and uranium. Contact your septic servicer to have them inspect the system also. Doing this will save you time, money and aggravation/stress during the sale process of your home.

read moreWe can perform private water and public water supply analysis for you during your home inspection or separately upon request. Your drinking water supply is extremely important to your health and well being. Call us or e-mail us for more detailed information regarding types of testing you may need. You can also obtain additional information at the Environmental Protection Agency's web site: This link to to drinking water information. Arsenic is a metal that has no smell or taste. Arsenic is naturally present in bedrock in many places throughout Connecticut.