Surprises on your birthday are good. Surprises during a home inspection – especially major surprises – can be bad. But when should you walk away from a potential purchase? Deciding whether to walk away from a home purchase after a home inspection is a subjective decision. Ultimately, the decision to walk away should be based […]
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Appliances, plumbing, ventilation & electrical systems all make the kitchen an area of focus during a home inspection.
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The COVID-19 pandemic means millions of people are working from home, and for many companies that switch has become permanent. As a result, people are thinking more about where they live and the type of house they live in.
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For most condos, the HOA will take care of maintenance and upkeep issues outside the unit’s walls. However within the unit itself, the responsibility falls to the condo owner, making condo inspections a vital part of the unit-buying process.
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Unsafe electrical wiring is a safety hazard that can lead to fire or electrocution. To ensure the safety of residents, numerous Illinois communities require electrical inspections. Rob Gisch of Detailed Inspection Service is a certified electrical inspector and can conduct the required inspections. Home electrical fires account for nearly 51,000 fires every year, and the […]
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Cities are increasingly requiring rental inspections before tenants move into apartments. Detailed Inspection Service can conduct those inspections.
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Small towns are big on charm, but can be lacking when it comes to having a licensed professional inspector on staff. For many communities, the solution is outsourcing their inspection needs. Large towns and cities often maintain their own in-house building inspection department. The number of new builds or renovations in a larger community can […]
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Contractors know that construction delays can be costly. So when a project grinds to a halt because an overwhelmed city building inspection department doesn’t have the manpower to get an inspector on-site in a timely manner, frustrations build. Outsourcing inspection work to a professional, licensed inspector is the solution. Illness, Vacation, or Retirement Can Cause […]
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For many Americans, homeownership is a priority. June is National Homeownership Month, and at Detailed Inspection Service, we’re proud our home inspections services are a key step toward homeownership for our clients. In Illinois, 65.1% of all households are homeowners. That rate increases to 83% in Will County. According to lender FreddieMac, “Homeownership plays a […]
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There’s no question, coronavirus has changed how we live our lives. An increasing number of meetings and interactions have become virtual, but what about events that still need to take place in person? How does COVID-19 affect a home inspection? Home Inspections Need To Take Place in Person Home inspections are a crucial part of […]
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