Howard Testing and Inspections LLC has been in the business of keeping people and property safer since  1980. Our inspectors have completed over 14,000 inspections.

Our founder, Dan Howard was "raised in" and managed the family custom remodeling & construction business. His direction in training of our inspectors is a priceless source of insight and understanding of "what can go wrong" and "what to do" when issues are discovered. Few, if any, inspectors can match Dan's experience and education. Dan is certified as a PA Radon #2073 PA Pest BU8003, CMI Mold, CMA Certified Mold Assessor,  Certified Allergen Tester (ESA Cert.#1394) Dan is also certified by ASHI #209990 He is a nationally recognized instructor and lecturer who has taught classes for members of each of the 3 largest home inspection associations. He has taught classes from Alaska to California to Texas, Florida and Toonto and many areas in between. YOU CAN BE CERTAIN that  our inspectors have the best available training. We are first and foremost and value as a  Pittsburgh Home Inspector.

NOT ALL INSPECTION COMPANIES ARE EQUAL
We offer unequaled service and quality.

Visa MasterCard and Discover accepted
“One Stop Shopping” for all inspection services.
Clients and client approved parties can receive reports by email in addition to hard copies.
Choice of many inspection packages for every level of need.
Easy to Read Report and Binder
Free Maintenance Book
On-Site Computer Reports
Pre-closing Checklist
Background Checks of all our Inspectors
Fully Insured    Guaranteed PA Compliant

Our Exclusive White Glove Treatment Program to protect the property
As one example, we wear shoe booties while in the home and other procedures to protect the home and its contents.

INSPECTION SERVICES such as Sewer Camera Testing, Fireplace Camera Tests, Pool testing and many other tests are availiable.   

SHOULD YOU TEST FOR RADON ? Use the following link to check the zip code of the home that concens you for the highest, lowest and average level of radon in that zip codes homes. The DEP radon figures include the test results of homes after they have been remediated, and as such, the website averages are lower the average reading of homes wihout a radon mitigation system for a zip code.  http://www.dep.state.pa.us/RadiationProtection_Apps/Radon/

WTAE Television did an excellent segment showing that 58% of Western PA homes fail the radon test. To view that segment, click on the link below.

http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/video/19971381/

SHOULD YOU TEST FOR MOLD ? Mold can trigger asthma and have serious health effects upon those living in the home. Those with other health issues are particulary at risk from mold. One way of looking at the issues is that the person who owns the home, ownes the mold. The relatively small cost of testing can save you what is typically thousands of dollars of expense if the home needs remediation once you own it. 

Dan and Teresa Howard are also  the operators and owners of Envirospect of Western PA, the nation's leading environmental inspection organization.  Understanding the science of how buildings work is the key to "making people and property safe". Mold, Allergen, Bacteria, Lead, Formaldehyde, VOC, CO, Radon and all of the other environmental testing is only a portion of the services you may need to protect your health. Site assessment ( visual or instrument inspections to determine adverse or unhealthy conditions ) is critical to the testing and inspection process. 

We offer confidential and private air, material and water testing for professional offices, schools, other workplaces and residential units of all types.

We strongly encourage all of our clients to accompany us during any inspection or testing. You should feel free to ask Dan any questions you may have during the process. Dan is also a valuable source of solutions.  

In most instances, before you leave a residential home inspection, you'll receive a computer generated comprehensive report that is easy to understand. This is an uncommon benefit in the home inspection industry. This allows you to review any issues again before leaving the site. 

When sampling or instrument testing is performed, there will be a delay in obtaining the final report for the inspection.

Armed with the information our reports and tests will provide, you can make your decisions with confidence.

Senior Home Safety Inspections

Dan & Teresa Howard are co- founders of The Senior Home Safety Network. It was their mssion to create a system of checking the safety issues in homes of "Seniors Aging in Place"  This is now a  national network of home inspectors dedicated to "Keeping Seniors Safe in Their Homes"

Please fell free to view our "You Tube"  presentations for this important service. Google the Senior Home Safety Network for podcasts, news articles, RSS feeds, and many other references to this program.