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Corrosive (Chinese) Drywall Inspection South Florida

About Corrosive Drywall Inspections

Waypoint Property Inspection has inspected thousands of homes throughout South Florida. Some homes built in 2002-2009 might have corrosive drywall that releases toxins in the air and can damage certain appliances or wiring. Our home inspectors can help you find out if your home has Corrosive Drywall, deliver a report of our findings, and provide recommendations. Learn more below.

Chinese Drywall

Info about Corrosive Drywall

Affected 2001-2009

Chinese drywall was installed around 2005 to make up for the lack of building material in the U.S. due to the hurricanes. Most drywall shipments in the US were to the State of Florida.

Repairs

Remediation of Chinese drywall can be very extensive and costly. In most cases, a professional contractor is needed to remove all drywall and properly clean all home components to ensure the house is toxic free.

Emissions

Chinese Drywall emits harmful gases when exposed to the southern climate. The gases can coat other home materials and can quickly cause several serious health effects.

Health Effects

Symptoms depend on level and length of exposure and include: headaches, itching, rash, eye irritation, bloody noses, memory loss, irritability, and more.

How We Test

Inspection

In most cases, looking at copper components of the home can be an indicator of Corrosive drywall as it causes a black residue. This included but is not limited to copper wiring, copper supply lines, or HVAC equipment.

Visible Swabs

We can swab/sample possible toxic drywall to submit for official lab testing. This process can take a few business days to receive accurate results from the lab.

Smell

In some cases, the contaminated drywall can cause the home to give off a rotten egg smell. However, the smell alone cannot be used as an indicator due to other possible causes like well systems.

Next Steps

We can submit a report or action plan for next steps if the inspectors believes there is a concern. Waypoint can also give recommendations for reputable remediation contractors.

Corrosive Drywall Inspection Service Areas

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We had a fine experience with Waypoint. We were provided a thorough inspection and the report was delivered very quickly. All for a great price too. I would recommend.
Joseph Tarsia
Joseph Tarsia
1699732754
Waypoint was very prompt to respond and did an excellent report immediately after the inspection and very detailed and saved me money and headaches before my home purchase. The rep that performed the inspection named Thierry Louis was excellent and explained everything I needed to know to have a successful purchase. I highly recommend using waypoint and make sure to ask for Thierry .Very SatisfiedJoe T.
Isabel Leo
Isabel Leo
1699106396
Waypoint inspectors did an excellent job!As always.Thank you!
Sydney Mastics
Sydney Mastics
1698067860
Thierry was extremely thorough and friendly! He did a wonderful job
dave witsell
dave witsell
1697895855
Chris P. was great! He was very personable and professional. He really did a very thorough job on our potential condo purchase and found some significant issues that needed to be addressed by the buyer. In times where customer service seems to be waning, he and Waypoint were an excellent experience- felt like old times. Waypoint and Chris have my unqualified recommendation.
Steven Veinger
Steven Veinger
1697067965
The office staff was friendly and a pleasure to speak with on the phone when scheduling the inspection. The 2 inspectors who completed the inspection were both very nice and professional. Lastly, the inspection report was thorough and detailed. Therefore, I would highly recommend them for your inspection.
Howard Willens
Howard Willens
1696890338
My inspector Anthony did a careful and comprehensive assessment of the property and pointed out to me all issues. Very grateful for professionalism
cynthia harkins
cynthia harkins
1696856913
The inspector, Tony was on time, very professional and thorough. He answered all of our questions . I highly recommend this company and I Will specifically ask for Tony again.
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