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If you are concerned that the home you are having inspected may have lead paint on window frames or walls etc,  our inspectors can test for the presence of lead on painted surfaces as part of our Environmental Testing for a small additional fee.

If you would like our inspector to test the drinking water for High or Low levels of lead as part of a home inspection, let us know and we can add environmental testing for a small additional fee. 

Maybe you live outside of Pittsburgh in a more rural community, our home inspectors can provide testing for well water, including bacterial, chemical, heavy metals  and physical contaminants to ensure safe drinking water.

Tell us what you need and we'll give you a price.

The cost to repair or replace a sewer line can vary greatly, anywhere from $1000 for a simple jetting to $25,000 or more!, depending on the extent of the damage, the location of the damage, and how much digging is involved.  This kind of unseen problem could ruin your dreams.  That's why we include a Sewer Camera Inspection in our Silver and Gold property inspection packages.

With HICO's environmental testing, your property inspector can test indoor air quality for mold spores and other contaminants.
Surface Sampling: Test surfaces for mold growth through swab samples to identify types of mold present and recommend remediation if necessary.

A Radon Mitigation system for the average home in Pittsburgh can cost between $1500 - $2500. The decision to mitigate is based on a 48 hr test, which is ok if you want to make sure the radon levels aren't really high when buying a home. But here's the kicker! Radon levels change throughout the year, which means, your 48hr test may come back at low levels in summer, but higher levels in winter.  That's why at HICO we recommend that every home should have a long-term radon monitor installed.

Lead Paint Inspections test for lead-based paint in Pittsburgh and surrounding homes built before 1978, especially in high-risk areas such as (e.g., kitchens, children’s rooms). And you will have the results the same day.

Our property inspectors can test your drinking water for heavy metal contaminates such as lead, or bacterial such as e-coli, all as part of our environmental testing services.

Our Property inspectors can collect samples from suspect materials (like insulation, flooring, and roofing) as part of our environmental testing, to determine the presence of asbestos and assess removal options. (Results in 72 Hrs from lab).

Our Property inspectors can test for VOCs often found in paints, solvents, and cleaning products that can affect indoor air quality, outdoor air quality, Soil, and ground water.

Tell us what environmental testing you need and we'll give you a price.

Our environmental testing services also include testing soil for contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides, and hydrocarbons, good for properties that are near industrial sites or former landfills.
  - **pH and Nutrient Testing**: For properties with gardens or agricultural use, test soil pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels to guide landscaping and agricultural decisions.

Soil testing costs can vary wildly ranging from a few hundred dollars to 10's of thousands of dollars. 

Tell us what you need and we'll give you a price.

A Property Inspection by HICO also test nearby water bodies for pollutants that may impact the property or the surrounding ecosystem.

Pricing varies and is dependent on what is being tested for.  Tell us what you need and we'll give you a price.

A HICO Environmental Testing Service can measure levels of these gases to ensure safe air quality and compliance with health standards.