1-YEAR WARRANTY INSPECTION

A 1-Year Home Inspection is designed to assess the overall condition of a home at the end of
the first year of occupancy, especially for new homeowners. This inspection ensures that the
property remains in excellent condition and helps identify any issues that might still be covered
under the builder’s warranty. Here’s what it would typically include:

Interior Inspection

• Mechanical Systems Check: Comprehensive testing of all major systems, including
  HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, to ensure proper functioning.
• Structural Assessment: Identifying any signs of settling, cracks in walls, ceilings, or
  floors, and other structural concerns.
• Moisture and Water Intrusion Testing: Using thermal imaging technology to detect
  hidden moisture or water damage behind walls, floors, or ceilings.
• Windows and Doors: Inspecting seals, alignment, and functionality to ensure proper
  insulation and ease of use.
• Attic and Insulation Inspection: Evaluating insulation levels and ventilation to ensure
  energy efficiency.
• Appliance Assessment: Inspecting major appliances (if applicable) to ensure they are
  operating correctly.

Exterior Inspection

• Roof Inspection: Using a drone for high-definition imagery of the roof’s condition,
  looking for wear, damage, or potential leaks.
• Siding and Exterior Materials: Checking for wear, damage, or signs of water intrusion
  on siding, paint, and other materials.

At Prospective Home Inspections, we are proud to offer a comprehensive 1-Year Warranty Inspection to provide an objective and detailed assessment of your home. Don’t wait for issues to arise—take charge of your peace of mind today. Book your warranty inspection now!

PRE-LISTING HOME INSPECTION

While living in a Illinois home, you may have ignored small problems and improvement opportunities. However, when it comes time to sell, you can rest assured that future buyers will be on the lookout for any and every issue they can find. Instead of discovering a nasty surprise at the last minute, a pre-listing inspection from Prospective Home Inspections will deliver a detailed report about your home’s current condition.

One of the big advantages of a Prospective Home Inspections pre-listing inspection is that it allows you as the owner to make repairs before going through the selling process. This not only makes your Illinois property more attractive from the outset – it also negates contentious issues that buyers or agents may try to use to lower your selling price.

Prospective Home Inspections is an independent provider of pre-listing inspections in Illinois. Essentially, what that means is that when we’re called to do an inspection for a property owner, our job is to be as objective as possible and provide a thorough analysis about the home’s safety, structure, and function while using our many years of expertise.

A quality pre-listing inspection could increase your selling price dramatically. Dial 630-774-9503 to schedule your Illinois home inspection.

PRE-PURCHASE HOME INSPECTION

Buying a property in Illinois is no small matter. That’s why it’s highly recommended to have a pre-purchase inspection completed before you make a final purchasing / selling decision. Detailed pre-purchase inspections will help you identify existing issues as well as potential renovations and upgrade costs you may face after the property purchase.

For most pre-purchase home inspections, one of our home experts will visit your location and visually investigate the property from top to bottom. This includes structural concerns, a roofing assessment, testing the HVAC system, plumbing system, electrical system and many other important factors. After the inspection is completed, you will receive a detailed Prospective Home Inspections report about our findings.

In the excitement of purchasing a property, it’s easy for many people to look past flaws that a home or commercial location may have. At Prospective Home Inspections, our job is to give an objective opinion about what we discover about the property’s strengths and weaknesses. Because our pre-purchase inspections are so comprehensive, it is an excellent way to get an unbiased, third party perspective about the property in question.

Don’t buy a property without knowing the facts. Call Prospective Home Inspections at 630-774-9503 to discuss our pre-purchase home inspection services Naperville IL.

NEW CONSTRUCTION PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

There are many talented home builders in Illinois, but that doesn’t mean you should ever skip a pre-delivery inspection. When building a new property, many owners are eager to reach the finish line and start using their new home as soon as possible. However, failing to notice problems before the final walk-through with the builder can be a major financial mistake and lead to many future headaches.

Our pre-delivery inspection is a way for you as the owner to verify that everything has been completed by the home builder as promised. Also it confirms that there are no obvious problems with the home construction. As your real estate partner, our team will go through the home with a fine tooth comb, searching for unfinished areas, cut corners, and other issues that were potentially overlooked in the building process.

In addition to giving an objective opinion about the structure and build quality, Prospective Home Inspections will also look for the little details that make a property “move-in ready,” such as connected gas, electric, and water utilities. With our pre-delivery inspection, you’ll have the peace-of-mind to sign off on your new construction or have the proper feedback to give to the builder about any potential issues.

For high-quality pre-delivery home inspection services Naperville IL, call Prospective Home Inspections at (630) 774-9503!

CONDO INSPECTION

Although their actual space may be smaller than many homes, completing a condo inspection can be tricky because of the many shared elements with adjoining properties. At Prospective Home Inspections, we’re well aware of how individual elements come together to form a multi-unit building and our condo inspections present a wholistic view of the an individual unit in relation to a community building.

Our condo inspections will start with an evaluation of the unit’s interior, including painting and other finishes, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, doors, and windows. From there, we’ll investigate the common areas for accessibility, and visually check the structure, roofing, and a number of other factors and systems.

Condo inspections are available for both buyers and sellers. We offer an objective review of the condo’s current state, bringing an unbiased perspective to the table. For buyers, this service helps to discover potential problems. For sellers, our inspections will let you identify and fix trouble areas that could lower potential bids, helping you achieve maximum closing price.

For a professional condo inspection in Illinois, call 630-774-9503 to speak to Prospective Home Inspections.

RADON TESTING

You cannot see, smell or taste radon. But it still may be a problem in the home you are buying. When you breathe air containing radon, you increase your risk of lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General of the United States has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer today.

Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water, and gets into the air you breathe. Radon typically moves up through the ground to the air above, and into your home through cracks in walls and basement floors as well as other openings in the foundation like sump pumps.

Any home can have high levels of Radon, including new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements. Homes can trap radon inside.

According to the American Lung Association:

• Approximately one in two homes tested in Illinois (45 percent of homes) have
  radon at or above the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L or more.”
• “The average Illinois indoor air radon concentration is 5.1 pCi/L, above the EPA
  action level

Testing is the only way to find out your home’s radon levels. The EPA recommends you should test for radon, testing a home in the lowest level which is currently suitable for occupancy. They also recommend that you know what the indoor radon level is in ANY home you are considering buying.

No one can predict radon levels based on state, local, or neighborhood radon measurements. Do not rely on radon test results taken in other homes in the neighborhood to estimate the radon level in your home. Homes which are next to each other can have different radon levels. Testing is the only way to find out what your home’s radon level is.

If testing reveals that the property does have high radon levels, there are ways to fix a radon problem. Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.

With a test done by a licensed professional, you can have ease of mind knowing what the radon levels will be and if a mitigation system needs to be put in place.

U.S. Surgeon General’s Health Advisory

“Indoor radon gas is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, and breathing it over prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to families all over the country. It’s important to know that this threat is completely preventable. Radon can be detected with a simple test, and fixed through well-established venting techniques.”

Don’t leave your home’s safety to chance—schedule your radon test today!

At Prospective Home Inspections, we are committed to providing accurate results that empower you to make informed decisions about your home’s condition. Knowledge is key when it comes to protecting your health and investment—book your radon test now!

MOLD SAMPLING

Only 5% of homes sold each year are tested for mold. The impact of mold illnesses is staggering. The goal of sampling is to identify what molds are present in a home. Mold growth left unaddressed can quickly spread and result in damage to the structure of a home.

Attics, basements and crawlspaces are notorious breeding grounds for mold, due to the higher probability of moisture intrusion. Humidity and moisture should be controlled by making sure
bathroom fans and appliances, such as the clothes dryer and dishwasher, are vented properly to the exterior. A damp or musty smell is a likely indicator of mold issues and the property should be tested.

Moisture and water infiltration issues in an unfinished basement can be easy to discover, however in a finished basement, defects can be hidden behind the wall and floor coverings. Prospective Home Inspections highly recommends that finished basements be Air Sampled for mold growth.

Mold testing involves two main methods: 1) Air sampling and 2) Surface sampling. Both types require analysis by a certified laboratory.

Air Sampling

Air sampling is conducted indoors and outdoors using spore traps or canisters. This method is
used for homes in areas suspected of having high concentrations of mold spores. The outdoor samples are used to create a control or baseline to determine the level of contamination, and then the control is compared to the indoor samples.

Surface Sampling

Surface sampling is commonly used when there is evidence of microbial growth that is discovered during the home inspection process. A cellulose swab is used to collect a sample(s) of the suspected mold.

We offer these services exclusively with a home inspection.

Concerned about hidden mold? Get the answers you need with a professional inspection!

At Prospective Home Inspections, mold sampling is available exclusively as part of a full home inspection—ensuring a thorough evaluation of your property. While mold isn’t always visible, it can pose risks to both your home and investment. Our expert inspection process helps uncover what the naked eye can’t see, providing the knowledge you need to move forward confidently.

Don’t wait for uncertainty—schedule your home inspection and mold testing today!

SEWER SCOPE

You should plan on a plumbing scope inspection before purchasing a home, even a newly
constructed home.

A sewer line is often one of the most costly things to repair in a home. Getting a sewer scope
inspection can help you avoid investing in a home that has serious issues with the sewer/septic system. Unfortunately sewer repairs are NOT typically covered by homeowners insurance, so you would need to pay out of pocket.

What Is a Sewer Scope?

A sewer scope is when our inspector runs a video camera through the lateral sewer line, leading from the house and connecting to the city or septic tank to check for blockages, damage, leaks and other problems.

The lateral sewer line is the privately-owned pipeline connecting the property to the publicly-owned main sewer line, or septic tank.

During the sewer inspection, a specially designed camera on a long cable will view the inside of your sewer drain line. This process typically takes about 30 minutes and the camera will record a video which we will include in the report.

Common causes of sewer line problems:

• Broken pipes
• Tree roots
• Debris
• Offset or disconnected pipes
• Belly or low spot where the pipe has settled, and debris can be caught.

Did you know that water damage is the second most common type of insurance claim? Between 20-30% of all property damage is caused by water. A sewer backup into the home can be particularly detrimental to your property and health because you could be exposed to bacteria, pathogens, and other harmful substances.

We offer these services exclusively with a home inspection.

Get a Clear View of What Lies Beneath—Schedule Your Sewer Scope Inspection Today!

At Prospective Home Inspections, we offer high-definition sewer scope inspections as an add-on to our comprehensive home inspection services. Our advanced imaging technology provides a detailed look at the condition of your sewer lines, helping you uncover potential issues before they become costly problems.

Don’t let uncertainty linger beneath your feet—schedule your home inspection with sewer scope testing to get a complete picture of your home’s condition.

Book your inspection today!

SAMPLE HOME INSPECTION REPORT

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Sample full home inspection report.