A home inspection is for your security and peace of mind. Whether you're buying or selling a home, knowing its condition guarantees you a fair and smooth transition.

Because you may not know everything you should about the condition of the roof, chimneys, siding and trim, attic ventilation, electrical wiring, plumbing, furnace and air conditioner. Or a great number of other items in the home.

The home inspection is a thorough, in-depth visual examination of the structure and operating components of the home performed by trained professionals.

A trained inspector will be at your home for 2 to 3 hours depending on the size, age and condition of the property. And you're invited to follow the inspector step by step. We want you to come along and see for yourself. Ask lots of questions. We expect it.

We provide home inspection services throughout
the Chicagoland area!

Inspection Overview
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Home Inspection Details

We inspect a variety of interior and exterior components of your home or commercial building, including the following:

The Home Inspection Exterior Components

• Landscaping - its effects on the foundation
• Siding, Trim Exterior Windows and Storms - general condition of each
• Roof, Chimney, Flashing, Valleys - evidence of water penetration, materials, condition
• Gutters, Downspouts - general condition, effects of dampness in basement and its ability to carry off rainwater
• Driveways, Patios, Decks, Porches - general condition of each
• Air conditioner Compressor

Interior Components

• Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Windows - general condition of each
• Plumbing System - all visible fixtures, pipes and drains tested for operation
• Electrical System - Outside Entrance Wiring, Service Panel and Visible Wiring inspected, random testing of outlets
• Heating System - Visible portion of Heating Plant and Components
• Attic - Visible Roof Sheathing, Ventilation, Insulation and framing
• Basement - Foundation soundness and evidence of moisture penetration

Inspection Specifics

Following is a partial listing of the specific details of systems and components that are observed during the home inspection*

Roof:
roof covering, flashings, skylights, chimneys, roof penetrations, ventilation, guttering

Attic:
roof sheathing, roof framing, insulation, plumbing, chimneys, ventilation, roof penetrations, ducting, electrical wiring

Exterior:
foundation, siding and trim, attached decks & porches, soffit and fascia, flashing, windows & doors, driveways and entrance walkways, grading around the house

Electrical:
service equipment, wiring, sub panels, light fixtures, ceiling fans, switches & receptacles, gfci breakers

Heat & A/C:
air conditioning and heat pump equipment, electrical supply, air handler and furnace equipment, condenser and evaporator coils, condensate drain, supply and return ducting

Plumbing:
water heater, water supply piping, hose bibs, waste and vent piping, fixtures, toilets, sinks, showers and tubs

Appliances:
oven, dishwasher, garbage disposal, range, vent hood, microwave

Interior:
walls, floors, ceilings, windows and doors, fireplaces, stairways

Garage:
floor, walls, ceilings, vehicle doors and automatic door openers.

The above is just a partial listing - 100's of items are observed during the course of the inspection.

*various limitations apply.