A roof, like a furnace, air conditioner, set of windows, or driveway, can be expensive to replace. The cost of roof replacement can widely vary between $2,000 to $15,000 depending on the size of the home and the quality of the roofing materials used. Our clients have a right to know approximately how much time […]
Property Condition Assessment Certification of Completion from ASTM International
In our never-ending attempt to provide the best possible service for our expanding customer base, we recently received our Property Condition Assessment Certification of Completion from ASTM International, the standard for inspecting all aspects of commercial buildings. Who is ASTM International? Heralded and regarded worldwide, ASTM International is an international standards organization that tests, organizes, […]
Well Treatment Example
Certified Home Inspections offers water testing for Bacteria, Lead, and Nitrates/Nitrites for well water systems in northwest Indiana. Occasionally, a water sample will return from the laboratory positive for a specific contaminant. Most homeowners are anxious to learn the quickest and most effective solution to return the drinking water to its original, safe for drinking, […]
Grounds Inspection in Northwest Indiana
The lot drainage and grounds inspection are two important aspects and the starting point of each home inspection. Our inspectors begin by walking around the exterior grounds of the house looking for rodent tunneling, damaged trees, negative grade, trip hazards, and the condition of driveways and sidewalks. Settling sidewalks pitched towards the house, sloping stoops, […]
Foundation Inspection. The beginning.
Nothing beats a solid foundation! This holds true in business, relationships, and construction! In my opinion, it’s the single most important component of a home. The foundation, after all, supports the floors we walk on and the house we live in. Certified Home Inspections recommends a home inspection to determine the condition of the foundation […]