Services

Exterior

Including siding, trim, flashings, paint, windows, deck, stoops, porches, walkways, railings,  drainage, Garages, Carports, and garage doors. Many of these areas are susceptible to water intrusion and damage. 

Rooftop

Including  chimneys, skylights, flashings, and all types of shingles, tile and     coverings.

Structural

Home Inspection Includes the foundation, floors, walls, attics, and crawlspaces,     

Interior

Including  doors, windows, ceilings, floors, railings, partitions, fixtures,     appliances and floor finish integrity (cracks, damaged wood flooring, moisture issues).

Insulation Ventilation

Including  attics, walls, kitchen, bathrooms, floors, foundations and crawl spaces.   Proper insulation and ventilation in these area are key to year round   energy savings.

HVAC Systems

Heating  / Air Conditioning - Including cooling equipment, controls,     piping, fuel supply, distribution methods and ductwork, chimneys, flues,     vents, fireplace damper door and hearth, furnaces and safety controls.

Electrical

Including  wiring, main service panel and disconnect, switches, outlets, conductors, breakers and fuses, receptacles, including GFCI, smoke detectors,   electrical service line, type of grounding and meter box.

Plumbing

Including  main water shut off valves, hot water heating units, faucets, fixtures,     water flow and piping, and water pumps.

Roofing Defects

Roofing  Defects are a very common problem found. This could be a result of age or  improper installation. Leaky roofs should be repaired immediately, as these minor repairs will progress into costly major problems down the road. While  metal panels and concrete tiles can withstand much of Florida's weather  conditions assuming they are properly installed, wood shingles more often  than not will require repairs. The chimney, plumbing and attic vents are  particularly prone to distress.

Electrical Hazards

Electrical   Hazards should be closely monitored. Electrical problems are most commonly  found in older homes, but are not unheard of in new homes. Issues can occur  as a result of amateur workmanship, lack of shock protection, ungrounded outlets,  inadequate overload protection, and insufficient electrical service to the  house.

Ceiling Stains

Ceiling  Stains are hard to decipher as they may not be a current problem. It is     often hard to tell if the leak causing the stain is still present or if it has already been taken care of. For this reason, we will take a closer look  to make sure if the problem still exists, so the homeowner is aware of the  problem.

Rotting Wood

This  is a problem with both the exterior and interior of a home. Inside, the     areas around tubs, showers, toilets and faucets must be checked along with     the roof eaves, trim and deck outside. Also, areas with possible flooding     must be monitored regularly. 

A/C Maintenance

Air Conditioning units are in use 4-5 months out of the year for most Illinois     residents. They are an important fixture in every home, but they also typically do not   get the amount of maintenance they need. More often than not with air  conditioning units, the problems arise with poor maintenance rather than a  mechanical issue. Leaking ductwork, dirty air coils and filters, and low     refrigerant levels are all common but also easily avoidable AC problems.