Mr. Home Inspector LLC

07/30/2026

When your roofer decides that installing ridge venting is optional for an attic that only has soffit vents.

07/18/2026

Should sellers do a pre-listing radon inspection?

In New Jersey, doing a pre listing radon test is not just a good idea, it’s often a strategic advantage for sellers. A clean, properly documented radon test reduces buyer friction, prevents delays, and can save them money during negotiations.
Why It’s Smart Specifically in New Jersey
NJ is one of the most radon regulated states in the country. A few realities of the market:
1. Buyers almost always test anyway
Radon testing is standard in NJ home inspections. If the seller doesn’t test, the buyer will — and if their test comes back high, they’re suddenly negotiating under pressure.
2. NJ has many moderate to high radon zones
Even areas outside the classic “Tier 1” zones (like Morris, Sussex, Warren) still produce elevated readings. A surprise 4.0+ pCi/L result during the buyer’s inspection can derail a deal.
3. Pre testing gives them control
If levels are high:
• They hire the radon mitigation contractor
• They select the radon system type
• They avoid rushed, buyer mandated fixes
• They present a clean post mitigation test to the buyers
If levels are low:
• They can advertise it
• They eliminate a major inspection contingency
• They reduce buyer anxiety
4. It strengthens their disclosure package
NJ buyers respond well to:
• Recent radon test results
• Device type and protocol documentation
• A clear “no elevated radon detected” statement
It signals transparency and reduces suspicion.
5. It prevents last minute renegotiation
If the buyer’s radon test comes back high, they may demand:
• A full mitigation system
• A credit
• A price reduction
• A second test
• Delayed closing
A pre listing test avoids all of that.
All our measurements are done with Continuous Radon Monitors (CRM), specifically SunRADON Model 1028XP.
A continuous radon monitor (CRM) is a calibrated electronic device that measures and logs radon concentrations in real time, producing a detailed hourly profile instead of a single averaged result, like activated charcoal cans. They use an Ionization chamber whose sensors detect alpha particles emitted by radon decay products and convert that into a radon concentration reading (pCi/L). All our monitors are calibrated yearly as required.

07/16/2026

Watch where you fly your drone.
FBI: World Cup drone seizures included real estate photographers, roofing inspectors – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth https://share.google/xMgaHoaT3pxOFTVz4

07/12/2026

Please check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors monthly.

An elderly Bergen County couple died in their home due to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.

06/30/2026

Please replace your Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panels. The core problem with Federal Pacific (FPE) Stab‑Lok electrical panels is that they have a long‑documented history of failing to trip during overloads and short circuits, creating a significant fire hazard. This is not speculation — decades of independent testing, insurance data, and even court findings confirm the issue.

03/31/2026

Change your filters and use the correct size too.

01/29/2026

Final walk-through is an important part of your buying process. In this instance a leak is obvious a few months after the home inspection but luckily before closing. The buyer will be asking for condo roof repairs and ceiling repairs.

01/29/2026

Please, please, change your HVAC filters regularly.