31 MarJ.O., October 2012

Dave was very professional and competent. He really put the wife and I at ease. I recommend Dave highly.

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31 MarM.T., Chicago IL, March 2013

David was very professional, and thorough. He has great prices and my husband and I will definitely recommend to our friends who are also currently about to purchase a home.Also we will recommend to anyone else..2 thumbs up!! –

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09 JanDefinition of a Home Inspection

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What Is A Home Inspection? A home inspection is essentially a “visual snapshot” of a home’s condition as it exists at the time of the inspection, and that condition is described in a comprehensive written report. An inspection consists of a non-invasive physical examination of a home’s systems, structures and components intended to identify material [...]

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08 JanShould I Test For Radon?

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers in the USA. Virtually all homes have radon in them but it is important to know whether you have elevated levels in your own home. The only way to know is to test and if elevated, have it properly mitigated. National and international health experts [...]

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07 JanPest (Termite) Inspection Questions & Answers

What does a termite inspection entail? A termite inspection is a visual inspection of the readily accessible areas of a home for evidence of wood-destroying insects (WDI) and wood-destroying organisms (WDO). The inspector will visually inspect the entire interior of a home (including accessing and entering any sub-space such as basements and crawlspaces) and exterior [...]

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17 DecSynthetic Stucco (EIFS) Inspections

What is EIFS? EIFS (exterior insulation finishing system) is one of the most popular types of siding used on homes and commercial buildings today.  The product is very attractive and has the appearance of real cement stucco siding, albeit it is a synthetic version that is much more energy efficient. How is EIFS vulnerable? EIFS, [...]

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