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INSPECTIONS
Whenever you buy a new home - whether it's new construction or pre-existing, it's always a good idea to have an inspector take a look at various items in the house. The most common type of inspection is the "Whole House" Inspection where an inspector goes through the entire house with a fine tooth comb. Below you will find details about each type of inspection as well as links for more information. To visit one of the links - click on the underlined item you want more information on. Whole House Inspection A Whole House Inspection is performed by a licensed Home Inspector. Home inspectors in Illinois are required to be licensed by the Office of Banks & Real Estate (OBRE) in Illinois. Getting a home inspection report is like getting an owners manual for your home. A good inspector will point out items that require general upkeep maintenance and items that may need future special attention. Home Inspectors:
Morgenroths Home Inspections, LLC, David Morgenroth Phone: 630-926-3262 dave@mhinspect.com C&C Home Inspection Professionals, Charlie Creiger Phone: 815-751-2608 cncinspection@hotmail.com Home Inspection Resources: OBRE - Office of Banks & Real Estate - OBRE - Home Inspector Licensee Lookup American Society of Home Inspectors National Association of Certified Home Inspectors Radon Inspection According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, "Radon is a gaseous radioactive element having the symbol Rn" (US EPA). Both the EPA and the American Lung Association agree that Radon is a carcinogen and contributes to lung cancer over a period of exposure. Radon levels are measured and there are acceptable and unacceptable levels. If your home is tested to be above acceptable levels - you should install a Radon Mitigation System. Please visit the links below for more information on radon levels, testing, mitigation, etc. Radon Testing Professionals and Radon Mitigation Professionals are both licensed by the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety. Radon Inspectors: Radon Detection Specialists, Inc. Radon Mitigators: DupageRadon.com - serving Will, Kane, Kendall. Dupage & Dekalb counties. RadonGas.com - VSI Environmental, serving Northern Illinois & Southeastern Wisconsin Radon Resources: IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Association) EPA Map of Radon Zones in Illinois RadonRon.com - Great source of info on Radon
Mold Inspection Mold Issues have been making big news over the last few years. Everyone seems to be afraid of "Deadly" mold that could kill you. But there are many different kinds of mold and the mold issue in general is often misunderstood. Typically, if your home inspector sees evidence of mold - he/she will recommend that you have a qualified Mold inspector evaulate the condition and recommend a course of action. Mold Testing & Remediation: Safestart.info - Safestart Environmental Mold Resources: AIHA.org - American Industrial Hygiene Association AIHA.org - The Facts about Mold National Association of Mold Inspectors Lead Paint & Asbestos Inspection: As technology progress and the construction industry understands more about how certain materials affect our health - they often discover that common everyday materials post a health risk. That was the case with Lead based paint and Asbestos. Both once commonly used - they now post health risks. Lead & Asbestos Testing & Removal:
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