Home Inspections are highly recommended (they are addressed specifically in the preprinted portion of the Real Estate Contract) when buying a home or condo . They permit, within a specified time after contract acceptance, the Buyer their choice of types and number of inspections. The companies listed below are extremely qualified to perform whole house inspections as well as radon gas tests for you.  They will give you both a written and pictoral report of the inspection, and any recommendations as to improvements that are needed or hazardous conditions that may exist.