Inspections are not mandatory in Illinois. A home inspection is highly recommended so you know what your walking into when buying a new home. Your realtor should recommend a home inspector and from there you have a choice to find your own inspector or use your realtors.
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Inspection Reports
Your inspection report will list maintenance items, items not working, major concerns. A major concern would be a roof that is past due for replacing or shingles missing that could cause leaks and many more. Maybe you have mold in your attic from lack of venting. All sorts of major concerns. I will list everythingContinue reading “Inspection Reports”
Home Inspection Reports
Home Inspection Reports are not just for buyers. If your selling your home and want to know what you may need to fix or update before selling , you can get a pre-inspection done. Sellers may want to update GFCI receptacles. Make sure pumps are working and heating and A.C. are working and ages ofContinue reading “Home Inspection Reports”
Heating and A.C.
Did your home inspector check the furnace and air conditioner ? Heating and A.C. are part of the major systems required to inspect in Illinois. A furnace can be inspected and run at anytime. The A.C. should not be turned on unless its been above 60 degrees. #homeinspectornearme
Inspection Reports
Inspection reports are not meant to scare you away from buying your new home. Go through the whole report, see what’s in the summary and if you don’t understand something then ask your inspector. The Inspector should be able to explain what is being reported.
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