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Pillar To Post Home Inspectors Honors Greater Augusta Owner Jeremiah Adell Jr. with Rookie of the Year Distinction

AUGUSTA, Ga., May 11, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pillar To Post® Home Inspectors has named Jeremiah Adell Jr., owner of Pillar To Post of Greater Augusta, its 2025 Rookie of the Year, an award presented recently in 2026 to recognize outstanding overall performance based on sales, market growth and contribution to the brand.

(L-R) Charles Furlough, President & CEO of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors; Jeremiah Adell, 2025 Rookie of the Year; Deron Ellis, Vice President of Field Operations.
Image caption: (L-R) Charles Furlough, President & CEO of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors; Jeremiah Adell, 2025 Rookie of the Year; Deron Ellis, Vice President of Field Operations.

Adell, a retired U.S. Army captain, launched his business in January 2024 and quickly distinguished himself across the Pillar To Post network through powerful performance, perseverance, and a deep commitment to serving his community.

After 22 years in the military, Adell entered business ownership with many of the same qualities that shaped his Army career: leadership, discipline, accountability, and resilience. Originally from Rochester, New York, he enlisted just before 9/11 and later earned a business degree from Texas A&M University–Central Texas before commissioning as a Signal Officer. Over the course of his military career, he developed organizational, communication and critical thinking skills that would help prepare him for franchise ownership.

Before retiring from the Army in September 2023, Adell researched the home inspection industry and selected Pillar To Post Home Inspectors because of its established systems, powerful reputation, and service-oriented approach. He now serves homebuyers, sellers and real estate professionals across Richmond, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, Jefferson, and Burke counties, as well as the broader Greater Augusta region.

“Adversity doesn’t stop you – it strengthens you,” said Adell. “In the Army, you learn to push through and lead through uncertainty. That same mindset carried over to business ownership.”

His first year in business was marked by several challenges, including a torn bicep and the disruption caused by Hurricane Helene. Rather than lose momentum, Adell adapted. Collaborating with a local roofer, he began conducting post-storm roof inspections for displaced homeowners and veterans while continuing to build his business.

Adell’s success has also been supported by his wife, Maria, a disabled Army veteran and his partner of 17 years. When his injury limited his ability to work, she stepped in to help with inspections and later took on marketing and Realtor outreach, helping the business strengthen local relationships and expand its presence in the market.

“We believed in the brand, trusted the process and kept trying until success came,” said Maria Adell. “Our goal wasn’t just to inspect houses – it was to build trust and help families make confident home decisions.”

In addition to operating the business, Adell remains deeply involved in service. He volunteers as Properties & Structural Integrity Director for The Grace Project, a nonprofit that provides housing for homeless veterans, and serves as Associate Pastor for Reconcile Christian Ministries in Augusta.

The Rookie of the Year award is open to franchise business owners with new agreements who launched between November 2023 and October 2024. Adell’s first-year results, leadership and contributions to the brand made him stand out among that group.

Learn more about Pillar To Post of Greater Augusta: https://theadellteam.pillartopost.com/

About Pillar To Post® Home Inspectors

Founded in 1994, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is the largest home inspection company in North America with home offices in Toronto and Tampa. There are over 350 franchises located across the United States and Canada and 85,000 5-Star Google Reviews on record to date. For further information, please visit https://pillartopost.com/

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National Radon Awareness Week is January 26-30: Pillar To Post Home Inspectors Share Important Information

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 19, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Here is a shocking fact. The second leading cause of lung cancer is Radon, says Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) [*1] estimates that about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year are radon related and in Canada that number stands at approximately 3,000.

Radon Mitigation Image - Pillar To Post Home Inspectors
Image caption: Radon Mitigation Image – Pillar To Post Home Inspectors.

Radon, a dangerous gas, is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and radioactive. It is formed by the breakdown of uranium, a natural radioactive material found in soil, rock, and groundwater.

According to the EPA, 1 out of every 15 homes in the United States and Canada is estimated to have an elevated radon level. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Your home traps radon inside, where it can build up. Any home may have a radon problem – this means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements since this secret killer comes from the ground not from construction materials.

HOW RADON CAN GET INTO YOUR HOME

  • Cracks in Solid Floors
  • Construction Joints
  • Cracks in Walls
  • Gaps in Suspended Floors
  • Gaps Around Service Pipes
  • Cavities Inside Walls
  • The Water Supply

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW & DO

  • According to the U.S. Department of Urban Development (HUD), Radon is measured in picoCuries per liter of air (pCi/L). Radon levels inside houses below 4 pCi/L are considered acceptable. If your home has radon levels above 4 pCi/L, you should act.
  • Radon testing will always be a service that a home buyer would need to request separately from a home inspection company.
  • A 48-hour test conducted by a home inspection professional will always be more accurate. If a home is found to have elevated levels, seal the foundation and all access points such as plumbing, small cracks and mortar joints with crack sealants.
  • Mechanical ventilation will be the next step. An HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) system will introduce exterior air into the building envelope and pressurize it.
  • Cover the earth floor in crawl spaces with a high-density plastic sheet. A vent pipe and fan can be used to blow the radon from under the sheet and vent it to the outdoors.
  • The EPA suggests radon testing every two years.
  • Certain geographic areas are more prone than others. Mountainous and/or rocky areas have the highest concentrations. Older homes with a brick or stone foundation are suspectable to radon.

HOW YOU CAN TEST FOR RADON

Radon testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk. Pillar To Post™ Home Inspectors conduct a short-term test using a continuous monitor to provide a snapshot of the home to see if it has elevated levels of Radon. Testing takes 2-3 days and results are provided and interpreted, and the report is sent directly to the client. Recommendations will then be made for a mitigation system. Even owners of condominiums, houses built on slabs, and other situations need to check on the air quality and the presence of Radon in their living quarters.

Visit https://pillartopost.com/radon/ for tools & resources, as well as how to contact your local home inspector.

ABOUT PILLAR TO POST™ HOME INSPECTORS 

Founded in 1994, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is the largest home inspection company in North America with home offices in Toronto and Tampa. There are 450+ franchises located across the United States and Canada. For further information, please visit https://pillartopost.com/.

CITATION:

[1] https://www.epa.gov/radon/health-risk-radon#:~:text=Overall%2C%20radon%20is%20the%20second,people%20who%20have%20never%20smoked

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Local Couple Switched Careers to Become More Involved with Community

"Sponsoring a Toy Drive for Toys for Tots® Helps us Engage in Positive Causes"

AVE MARIA, Fla., Dec. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nick and Joan Cerami announce their growing presence in Southwest Florida as owners of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors – the Cerami Team, marking the next chapter in a professional journey that has spanned four decades and two industries. After more than 30 years each in marketing and advertising – often working in tandem as client and agency partner, the couple now share business ownership. Their home inspection team serves Naples, Fort Myers, and their hometown of Ave Maria, FL.

Joan and Nick Cerami display the gifts they will be donating to Toys for Tots
Photo caption: Joan and Nick Cerami display the gifts they will be donating to Toys for Tots.

For the Ceramis, the shift wasn’t spontaneous. A memorable personal experience years earlier during the purchase of their first home, planted the idea that home inspection could someday offer a fulfilling, service-driven second career. The inspector they hired at the time – with his balance of expertise, confidence, and approachability – left an impression on Nick. With a family background in construction and a shared desire to build something together, the path to Pillar To Post felt natural.

Nick and Joan often encourage would-be entrepreneurs to view franchising through a strategic lens. For them, the value lay in Pillar To Post’s robust infrastructure – technology, IT management, web presence, and security, and bundled services – areas that would have been costly or impractical to build independently. They believe that a franchise should fill the gaps a small business cannot easily cover, not simply replicate what an owner can already do on their own.

Today, the Cerami Team blends their decades of communication and client-service expertise with the technical rigor of certified home inspection. Joan, who retired after 40 years in advertising, including 32 years at her last company – manages operations and marketing, while Nick leads the inspection teams. Additional focus is placed on growing their Florida-based franchise and using the latest tools and technologies to support realtors and homebuyers.

A year after moving to Florida full time, the couple have immersed themselves in their community – not only through their business but also through giving back. The Cerami Team is a sponsor of a Toy Drive presented by The Skotak Group at Douglas Elliman Real Estate as part of the annual Toys for Tots Christmas Drive.

Their involvement reflects a desire to stay rooted in service, gratitude, and connection with the families they now support both professionally and philanthropically. “Sponsoring a toy drive for Toys for Tots helps us engage in positive causes we are focused on, especially locally,” said Nick Cerami.

Looking ahead, the Ceramis are energized by the rapid advancements in home inspection technology and the opportunity to continue elevating the client experience. And while they may joke that their golf game hasn’t reached the level of their business success, both agree that life in Florida – and this new chapter as business partners – has never felt more rewarding.

CONTACT INFO
Nick and Joan Cerami
Business Phone – (239) 980-9274
Emails – nick.cerami@pillartopost.com | joan.cerami@pillartopost.com
Website – https://ceramiteam.pillartopost.com

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Image caption: Pillar To Post Home Inspectors – the Cerami Team.

PILLAR TO POST™ HOME INSPECTORS TIPS FOR HOME SELLERS

Exterior

  • Clean debris from gutters and drains
  • Re-caulk around exterior windows & doors
  • Repair damaged masonry on walkways & steps
  • Repair minor defects in exterior wall materials
  • Replace damaged and missing shingles/tiles
  • Seal driveway cracks

Inspection Day

  • Clear entrance to storage sheds, attic, and garage
  • Keep pets in a safe location or remove them from the property if necessary
  • Move objects away from water heater, furnace, and air conditioner
  • Provide all keys for any locked doors

Interior

  • Repair leaking faucets and fixtures
  • Repair cracked and broken windowpanes
  • Re-caulk around bathtubs & sinks
  • Arrange service for your HVAC
  • Replace batteries in smoke & carbon monoxide detectors

Disclosures & Warranties

  • Disclose past fires, floods, and major repair work
  • Provide building permits or plans for any major renovations
  • Provide invoices & warranties for major improvements like roofs, furnaces, and appliances

ABOUT PILLAR TO POST HOME INSPECTORS®

Founded in 1994, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is the largest home inspection company in North America with home offices in Toronto and Tampa. There are 450+ franchises located across the United States and Canada. The company has been named Best in Category in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise500® ranking for 18 years in a row. For further information, please visit https://pillartopost.com/.

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