Home Buyer Inspection Service
Chicago & All Suburbs
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General Home
Inspection Information
Certified Residential Inspections, Inc provides prompt,
competitively priced residential property inspection services
throughout all areas of Chicago and all Suburbs in Cook,
DuPage, Will, Kane, DeKalb, McHenry, Lake & Winnebago
Counties. Your report
will be detailed and issued at the end of the inspection. You
can choose a standard inspection report or computer generated narrative report
with photos, printed
at the job site and
e-mailed in PDF format anywhere.
Your report will include items that need to be addressed prior
to moving in and during the first few years of ownership and
will include
budget figures for repairs, maintenance and replacement of
them. You will also get a safety review of the property to
assist you in protecting your family. Every inspection is
followed by a private
verbal consultation at the end of the inspection to cover any
areas that may not be appropriate to discuss with others
present.
Inspections
are normally scheduled during daylight hours Monday
through Saturday. Sundays are scheduled on a limited basis.
Please allow approximately 3 hours for your
inspection.
We do not overbook our inspectors (2 inspections per day) so
they can comfortably stay with you until all of your questions
are answered.
The
Certified Difference
The decision to purchase a home can be one of the most
stressful and complex transactions you may face. Certified
provides accurate information reported in a responsible and
objective manner to assist you with your decision making
process.
First
time home buyers
appreciate our patience and plain
language way of reporting on areas they are not familiar with.
Your inspector will also demonstrate how to operate and
maintain key equipment to extend its useful life. Items will
be identified that need attention prior to moving in as
well as items that will need to addressed in the next few
years. We explain these needs in a way that first time
home buyers especially appreciate. Your inspector knows how to put
every issue into its proper perspective (given the age and
style of the home, etc) and provide budget figures for resolving
them. Finally, many of the positive features of the home will
be pointed out putting everything into balance.
We Provide
The Objectivity that you will need to answer critical
questions:
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How serious
are the items listed on the seller's disclosure form?
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What is the
condition of the major structural components & systems of the
building?
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What is the
condition and age/useful life of the heating, plumbing &
electrical systems?
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What is the
condition of the roof and it's components?
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What is the
condition and age of the major appliances?
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What is the
condition of the building exterior, grounds and drainage?
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Are there
any repairs needed before you can move in and what will
they cost?
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What major
repairs can be expected in the near future & what are
they likely to cost?
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What will
need to be done to maintain the building's key mechanical
systems and extend their useful life?
Thoroughness
And Reliability - Our Prepurchase home inspection and
report exceed State of Illinois,
ASHI,
NAHI
& NACHI Standards & includes:
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Evaluation
of the seller's disclosure form.
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Building,
basement and/or foundation condition.
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Electrical,
plumbing, hot water heater, heating and air conditioning.
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The quality,
condition and life expectancy of major systems.
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The general
interior, including ceilings, walls, floors, windows,
insulation and ventilation.
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The general
exterior, including the roof, gutters, chimney, drainage,
grading, grounds and garage.
Your 30-40 page
written or computer generated report
will be completed at the time of the inspection and is divided
into sections, including our inspector's observation
comments,
maintenance suggestions, repair and/or replacement
costs, budget prices for remodeling and general
information about home owner maintenance of homes plus a summary page highlighting
concerns that need to be addressed prior to moving and
during the first years of ownership.
You will notice
a difference in Certified's expertise and courtesy especially
in the private verbal consultation at the end of your
inspection.
Convenience,
Response Speed & Value
Your inspection will be schedule for your convenience so that
you can be present during the inspection. We offer fast
response for those more pressing deadlines along with 24 hour
access to our inspectors. Please allow approximately 3 hours
for a typical home inspection. We will not leave until you have a complete
understanding of the property you are considering
purchasing. Our thoroughness doesn't cost more.
We
provide exceptional value in the quality of information and
the objectivity we bring to the home buyers who rely on
us.
Request a Quote
If you
aren't able to find the service or information you
need anywhere on our site(s), just give us a call at
800.540.1400
and we will do our best to direct you to
someone that can.
Serving Chicago
and All Suburbs in Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane,
McHenry, Lake, DeKalb and Winnebago Counties Since
1987
