During and after the construction of a new home, it’s easy to assume everything will be perfect. After all, it’s brand-new. What could go wrong? Actually, a lot. We inspect new construction homes all the time in Naperville and nearby areas, and we can tell you this: just because a home is new doesn’t mean
When it comes to keeping your home dry and safe, sump and ejector pumps are meant to do the heavy lifting from behind the scenes. They quietly move excess water or waste away from the basement or crawlspace to avoid potential disasters. Like any of the hard-working systems in your home, sump pumps, and ejector
Spring is finally here! Out with the cold and ice and in with warm and rain! Here are Jeff, the FYI home inspection guy's tips on some spring maintenance! Check for damage to your roof. No matter what type of material your roof is, begin any inspection by examining the exterior. You can get an
Mice: our favorite furry, unwanted guests. We see the tell “tail” signs of a problem: droppings, gnawed holes in bags and walls, unidentifiable scratching noises, and your pet is not happy. Each winter, over 21 million homes in the US are invaded by the little visitors. Jeff, the FYI home inspection guy, is here to give
You’ve picked your new home and call to schedule a home inspection. Then, the person booking it asks if you would also like a radon test done. Your next question may be, what is radon? And why do I need to test for it? Jeff, the FYI Home Inspection Guy, is here to tell you
We all know how important electricity is in our homes. Electrical outlets are used to plug portable appliances, lights, heaters, etc. Without these, our homes would not be nearly as comfortable. Jeff, the FYI home inspection guy, has been a licensed electrician for over 20 years, and he wanted to share some top issues he has
You bought a new home! Congratulations! Now comes the fun part, getting your home set-up with upgraded safety features and improvements recommended by your home inspector! Here are Jeff, the FYI home inspection guy's top suggestions. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors- Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years. As it can be hard to
It’s time for beautiful leaves, pumpkin-flavored everything, and you autumn know Jeff, the FYI Home Inspection Guy’s tips on fall maintenance! We all enjoy a good fire in the fireplace! But let’s keep it contained, shall we? Have a certified chimney sweep inspect and clean the flues and check your fireplace damper. Make sure to
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