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What a Real Mold Inspection Looks Like in the Greater Pittsburgh Area (And How to Avoid Getting Scammed)

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  Mold is a serious concern for homeowners in Western Pennsylvania, especially in our humid seasons and older housing stock. Unfortunately, along with the real risk comes an increasing number of companies taking advantage of homeowners—offering "free" or "nearly free" mold scans with expensive remediation as their real goal. At Keystone Castle Inspections , we do things differently—and with integrity. The Problem: Mold "Scans" That Lead to High-Priced Remediation Some companies in the Greater Pittsburgh area are advertising quick laser scans or “air tests” for little or no money. The real catch? These tests are often a setup for selling costly mold remediation services, sometimes totaling thousands of dollars , often without a clear explanation or evidence that mold is a serious issue. These scans might sound high-tech, but they often lack the depth and context  of a true mold inspection—and the results are interpreted by the same people trying to sell you...
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What Services Do I Need for My Home Inspection in Pittsburgh?

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 If you're buying or selling a home or commercial property in the Greater Pittsburgh area, you've probably asked yourself: “What services do I really need for my home inspection?”  With older homes, variable climates, and complex property types, a basic inspection often isn’t enough. At Keystone Castle Inspections , we provide a comprehensive range of home and commercial property inspection services designed to give you peace of mind. Whether you're in Allegheny, Butler, Armstrong, Westmoreland, Washington, or Beaver County, we’re here to help you make confident decisions. 🏠 Complete Home Inspection – Starting at $499 The cost of a home inspection in Pittsburgh typically ranges between $400 and $600 , depending on several factors such as property size, the inspector’s experience, and any additional services included. At Keystone Castle Inspections , we offer an Essential Package for $499 , which includes: ✔ A full home inspection for properties under 3,000 sq. ft.   ✔ In...
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Why Every Pittsburgh Homebuyer Should Consider a Sewer Line Inspection

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  It’s what you don’t see that can cost you the most. At Keystone Castle Inspections, we’ve performed countless home inspections across the Greater Pittsburgh area—and time and time again, it’s the sewer scope  that reveals the biggest hidden issues. While a general home inspection might come back clean or list only minor cosmetic concerns, a sewer line inspection can expose serious, expensive problems underground—like broken pipes, collapsed lines, or major obstructions. What Is a Sewer Line Inspection? A sewer line inspection (also called a sewer scope) involves inserting a specialized camera into the home’s main drain to visually inspect the condition of the sewer line all the way to the street or public connection point. This quick, non-invasive test gives us a direct view of: Cracks or breaks in the sewer line Root intrusion from trees Obstructions or foreign materials Offset or misaligned pipe joints Standing water or bellied pipe sections Corrosion or scaling in cast ir...
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Location: Allegheny County, PA, USA
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