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A Residential Buyer Home Inspection is a comprehensive evaluation of a property for purchase. The inspection covers major systems like roofing, foundation, and more. The objective and detailed report helps identify hidden issues. This helps the buyer decide on repairing or negotiating the purchase.
Aging and deteriorated sewer lines can be one of the most costly repair items for new home owner. We inspect the waste with a camera attached to a cable to detect damages and clogs. Our detailed report with photos and videos helps you make informed decisions on property negotiations or repairs.
Damaged chimney flues and liners are one of the leading causes of home fires. Using a 360 degree camera, we will inspect your chimney flue for issues like blockages, liner damage, and creosote buildup and provide video and photos for you to make informed decisions on negotiations or repairs as well provide guidance on proper maintenance and operating procedures.
While we do provide wood destroying insect inspections as part of our General Home Inspections, many home loans and insurance providers require specific documentation such as the NPMA-33 form. Our Termite Inspection Service will provide this necessary documentation for you as well as provide guidance for treatment plans.
Our Mold Inspection service uses advanced technology to identify mold growth and provide you with expert advice on remediation and prevention. Protect your home or business from the harmful effects of mold and breathe clean air. Schedule your appointment today.
Our radon inspection service uses technology to quickly detect toxic gas levels in your home, ensuring family safety at affordable pricing. Radon is a silent killer causing severe health problems and lung cancer. Schedule your inspection today before it’s too late.
We invite you to walk along with us while we conduct a thorough inspection of your property.
Once we’ve compiled our notes, we will send you and your agent a detailed report annotating what we found.
We provide follow-up support to ensure you are fully equipped for the next steps in your process.
A home inspection includes checking for any structural issues such as foundation cracks, roof leaks, plumbing issues, electrical wiring, heating/cooling systems, insulation, windows, doors, chimneys, etc. Depending on how big the property is, a home inspection typically takes 2-3 hours.
Ensure all inspection points are free from clutter, including any closets that might lead to a crawlspace or attic, and clearing some space around your home’s perimeter. It’s also important to check the functionality of all built-in appliances, electric, and gas. If you don’t plan to attend the inspection, make sure your inspector has access to the home, and all pets are properly contained or moved.
A home doesn’t pass or fail an inspection. Instead, a home inspection is a thorough audit of your home’s components. In most cases, there will be concerns marked on your home inspection report, but these are strictly informative.
While a home inspector may recommend some minor repairs, they are not qualified to make major repairs. He or she can provide information about what needs to be repaired — and it might be helpful to know that information — but the decision to actually do the work lies solely with the homeowner. Not only does this give you the freedom to choose your contractors, but it also helps prevent a conflict of interest.
A home inspection can affect appraisals for two reasons: 1) The inspector may find something wrong with the property that would lower the value of the home, 2) The inspector may find things that need repair which could increase the value of the home. If the inspection finds issues that require repairs, then the seller has to decide whether they want to fix them themselves, or hire someone else to do it. If the buyer wants to purchase the home, he/she must be willing to pay for those repairs.
Safe Choice Home Inspections provides quality home inspections in and around Chicagoland Area including Cook County, DuPage County, Will County, Kane County, Lake County, McHenry County & surrounding areas.