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We perform home inspections, mold testing, radon and sewer scope inspections in the Kankakee, Will, Iroquois, Grundy, Cook and Livingston counties in Illinois. We are licensed by the State of Illinois and follow all standards of practice of the Ilinois DFPR. We are also certified by the International Association of Certiffied Home Inspectors as certified Client Protection Experts.

STANDARD HOME INSPECTION

What is a home inspection? In its legal definition, it’s a non-invasive visual inspection of the readily accessible areas of a home and includes a written report on the condition of the inspected systems of the home. In simple words, we look at what we can see, and tell you what we see and how it is an issue and what type of repair it may need. Usually a home inspection takes about 2-3 hours depending on the size and age of the home. We recommend that you be present at the inspection if possible. If not, we make ourselves available afterwards to answer any questions we can.

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SELLER PRE-LISTING HOME INSPECTION

A pre-listing inspection or seller’s inspection is the exact same inspection we would do for a home buyer. Why would a pre-listing inspection be a good idea? The buyer’s inspection may reveal issues that are a big red flag for them and cause them to walk away from the purchase. You can help prevent that by getting those items repaired ahead of listing the home and any buyer inspections - repaired on your schedule with no rush to get the first contractor available. This speeds up the entire process when you finally decide to put the home on the market and the buyer’s inspection is done.

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SEWER SCOPE

Many homes have aging or damaged sewer lines from their house to the city sewer or septic tank. This can be an expensive repair. This inspection is not part of a standard visual home inspection. We recommend a sewer scope, which will involve inserting a camera into the line to show any collapsed or damaged sections. You will receive a video showing the camera view. This repair cost can be requested as either a repair item or a credit from the sellers. The cost is small compared to the expense of a new sewer line.

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RADON TESTING

While not required in order to buy a new home, we recommend that all homes get a radon test. Radon gas is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is a byproduct of a decaying Uranium deposit under the ground. It’s very random in its location. It may be under your back yard but not under the house. Radon comes up through the ground and ground water. In an elevated level inside a home, radon gas can cause lung cancer. It’s the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States behind cigarette smoking. Our test results will show the levels of radon in the home, and if elevated, you can request a remediation system be paid for by the sellers. Safety of your family is the number one reason you should consider a radon test.

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MOLD TESTING/AIR QUALITY

Elevated levels of mold in your home can be very dangerous to your health. There are specific mold spores that are known carcinogens and others can lead to respiratory disease, allergic reactions, and other health issues. Mold can also compromise the integrity of your home’s structure. While every home inspection includes looking for visual indications of mold, we are only able to provide conclusive results by taking samples. Getting a Mold Inspection can help prevent serious problems and costly expenses. We generally do not recommend getting a mold test unless someone who is going to be living in the house is known to be allergic or sensitive to mold.

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LEAD PAINT AND ASBESTOS TESTING

Older homes have a higher chance of containing lead based paint. (LBP) If your home was built before 1978, theres a very good chance it contains LBP. While the CPSC banned LBP in 1978, all the lead paint didn’t just dry up in the cans. It could still be found in many homes - it just couldn't be sold.

We can test your home for lead based paint and get you a report from a 3rd party lab.

Don’t let LBP prevent you from buying your new home. We can explain the effects and what safety measures should be taken.

Asbestos containing materials (ACM) were banned many years ago for use in homes. Like lead paint, it’s not uncommon to see ACM in older homes. It is our opinion that it should not deter you from buying a home. Knowing how to handle asbestos and its effects are very important. We can test ACM with our 3rd party lab and supply you with a detailed report and positive ID.

ACM products worked very well for many years and were used in many everyday building materials such as insulation, flooring, pipe wrap, duct wrap, siding and roofing.

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LIGHT COMMERCIAL

Looking for an investment property to lease or purchase? It’s vital to be aware of the condition of the property before taking ownership and assuming the risk. A commercial inspection will tell you the condition of the building and property, reduce the risk and maybe eliminate some concerns or identify a few surprises. The inspection will also help you budget for future expenses and repairs in the future. Call us to discuss your inspection.