Does this basement flood? Riverwoods, Illinois home inspection gives insight...
Does this basement flood? This is probably the most asked question by clients who are getting a home inspection. I have a client who has had multiple home inspections that all had to many issues in...
View ArticleWilmette home inspection explains why large trees branches should not be...
If you have been watching the news, then you will know that in Chicago we recently had micro tornado’s pass through our area. There were winds that topped out at 100 miles per hour. These winds...
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Overheated breakers found in a Glenview Home Inspection that may cause a fire...
Overheated breakers can be found with thermal imagers and may prevent fires in a home Its the holidays here in Chicago land and a lot of people like to decorate their home with lights and lighted...
View ArticleChicago home inspection brings up questions about broken sewer piping
Sewer piping that is damaged can not be seen from the exterior of the home. The only way you can see this is by a sewer scope or a dig up. If you are a home buyer that is preparing to hire a home...
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Willmette home inspector teaches home buyers what to look for prior to...
Mold in an attic can be a harmful issue if not corrected Its been a busy year but I’ve afforded time to start blogging about what has occurred this year while performing home inspection in Wilmette...
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Wilmette home inspection explains why hose bibs should have shut off valves...
Hose bibs should be winterized to assure frozen pipes do not burst Recently when performing a home inspection in Wilmette Illinois a small issue was noted that can develop fast into a large issue that...
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What to do if you smell natural gas in your home is explained while...
Rusted meters found during a home inspection. Rust on gas piping can be perceived as a non threatening issue for homeowners. This was definitely the case we recently found when performing a...
View ArticleGlencoe home inspection explains why the location of a plumbing curb box...
A recent Glencoe home inspection explains why it is so pertinent to have the location of the exterior curb box for the water supply to the home documented during a home inspection. A curb box or...
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Winnetka home inspection explains why loose toilets are sealed to prevent use
Recently while performing a Winnetka home inspection, we found that 1 of the 6 bathroom toilets were loose at the floor connection. Loose toilet connections are prone to allow water to flow from the...
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Is your Electrical breaker panel safe? Is explained at a Deerfield Illinois...
Rusted electrical panels can be eliminated after reading this blog Electrical breaker boxes are usually never looked at until a home inspection or repairs occur. This was definitely the case we...
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La Grange home inspection explains what portions of your home may not be...
Portions of the home have the snow removed for proper view of the homes grade and foundation The home inspection portion of a home can be one of the most important portions of as home purchase....
View ArticleWhy it is so important to interview your home inspector for your new home is...
I hear from real estate agents quite a bit that myself and the people that work for my company are “too picky”. Really? I thought that is what a professional home inspector was supposed to be. A...
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Buffalo Grove home inspection explains why ice damming occurs and what to do...
Example of roofing system Recently while performing a Buffalo Grove home inspection we encountered large chunks of ice which are known as ice dams that occurs usually when the attic of a home has...
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Mundelein home inspection explains why cracked heat exchangers on furnaces...
An example of a heat exchanger In the cold winter months of Chicago furnaces may run for 4- 6 months before they can even think about being shut off. This can pose serious issues when a crack is...
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