SERVICES
INSPECTION SERVICES
CHICAGO-AREA HOME INSPECTIONS brings our clients the very best home inspection services Illinois has to offer, helping home-buyers conquer their fears and uncertainties on the way to a protected and ultimately successful investment. We adhere to Internachi’s rigorous Standard of Practice.
BUYER’S INSPECTION
- Roofing System
- Structural Components
- Foundation & Crawl Space
- Exterior (doors, windows, cladding)
- Garage, Shed, & Other Outbuildings
- Driveways & Walkways
- Grounds
- Interior (doors, windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs)
- Attic, Insulation, & Ventilation
- Electrical System
- Heating & Cooling Systems
- Plumbing System
- Built-in Appliances
The following tools may be used during the inspection at no extra cost to assist us with providing the most informative inspection report possible: thermal imaging, aerial drone photography, moisture meter, carbon monoxide detector, and gas leak detector.
ADDITIONAL INSPECTION SERVICES
Pre-Listing Inspection
To help you out with selling your home, we can comprehensively inspect the property’s readily accessible areas on a day prior to the listing being published on the local market. We’ll provide you with extensive knowledge about the home’s current condition so that you can accurately inform prospective buyers—while also making any repairs that you deem necessary in order to get the most out of a final sale.
New Construction Inspection
This inspection service is for new home construction, and it needs to be scheduled before the builder’s final walkthrough while negotiations are still ongoing. We’ll thoroughly evaluate the condition of the readily accessible systems and structures, gathering knowledge about potential defects so that you can take that information to the seller in the event that repairs are warranted.
11th Month Warranty Inspection
Before your new home’s warranty expires, let us take a thorough look at the property to determine if there are any repair or maintenance issues that need to be addressed. If any issues are identified, and they happen to be covered under the warranty agreement, you may stand to save a substantial sum of money.
Home Maintenance Inspection
A home is only as good as the attention it’s given, and that’s why routine maintenance is essential. Through this inspection service, we’ll help you learn about your home’s current maintenance needs by thoroughly inspecting the entire property, including the condition of the various mechanical systems. We’ll then carefully communicate our findings, ensuring that you know what to and when to do it in order to improve and maintain the property.
Loan Draw Inspection
A whole lot can go sideways when a home is being constructed, and that includes the misuse of loans. This inspection service will help to prevent that from happening so that litigation can be avoided. We’ll review the loan agreement and budget and then proceed to inspect the build site at multiple phases, ensuring that the progress of construction and the materials stored on-site fall in line with the terms of any funds being disbursed.
Re-inspections
After the seller of your prospective home has reported back to you that repairs are finished, we can return to the property for a follow-up inspection. We’ll be looking specifically at the repaired or improved areas to make sure that any issues have been resolved and that we don’t see anything else of concern.
Mold Testing
The first step in removing mold from your home is to identify where mold is present, the extent of the problem, and what its source is. A mold inspection from Green Home Solutions will pinpoint underlying contributors to mold growth, such as water intrusion or leaks, inadequate airflow, poor moisture control, or ventilation issues.
Water Quality
Water quality testing is a specialized but simple test that checks a home's water supply for contaminants and pollutants, such as chlorine, lead, and coliform bacteria. Testing can also reveal chemical imbalances of the pH, and other attributes, such as hardness. Testing ensures that the home's water is potable and safe for everyday use. With some basic training and equipment, home inspectors can offer water quality testing as an ancillary service or as part of their standard home inspection.