When you are looking at your  Northern Illinois dream home, getting a home inspection is a very necessary step in the home selling and buying process.  It is important to be sure that when hiring a home inspector that you are sure to hire a qualified individual or company. Below is a list of things to keep in mind to ask your potential inspector.

1. What are your qualifications?  

2. How many home inspections do you perform in a year that is similar to my home?

3. Can you provide a list of references that we can contact? 

4. What is your turnaround time to receive the report? 

5. What will be included in the report? 

6. How much will the report cost?  

For an easy, quick search of certified Home Inspectors in your area you can visit The American Society of Home Inspectors or the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors.

Your Home Inspector will perform a “visual” inspection to determine the condition of your Northern Illinois home. To better understand what may be included in your report and what your Home Inspector will be looking for see the list below.

  • Foundation and Framing
     
  • Roofing and Flashing
     
  • Gutters and Drainage
     
  • Siding
     
  • Decks and/or Porches
     
  • Driveways and Sidewalks
     
  • Doors and Windows
     
  • Stairs and Railings
     
  • Ceilings and Walls
     
  • Electrical
     
  • Plumbing
     
  • Heating and A/C
     
  • Ventilation
     
  • Attics
     
  • Basement
     
  • Garage

 

 

 

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