How Much Money Can a Home Inspection Save a Prospective Home Buyer? When buying a home, a professional inspection is one of the smartest investments you can make. While the upfront cost of a home inspection typically ranges from $350 to $525 (depending on location and home size), the potential savings can be astonishingly high—often […]
Why Trimming Vegetation Away From the Home is Important
At Certified Home Inspections, we often encounter homes where beautiful landscaping has grown a little too close for comfort. While trees, shrubs, and vines add curb appeal and shade, allowing them to encroach on your home or roof can lead to costly and sometimes hidden problems. Here’s why regular trimming of vegetation is a key […]
Refinancing Your Home and Pest Inspections
Why Pest Inspections Matter for Refinancing: A Guide for Realtors and Banks Refinancing a home is a critical financial decision-one that hinges on the property’s value, safety, and structural integrity. For realtors and lending institutions, ensuring a smooth and secure transaction is paramount. That’s where Certified Home Inspections’ pest inspection services come in. Why Are […]
Infrared Thermal Imaging Meets Foundation Inspection
How Certified Home Inspections is Revolutionizing Foundation Inspections with Infrared Thermal Imaging Infrared thermal imaging has become an indispensable tool in modern foundation inspections, offering a non-invasive, highly accurate way to uncover hidden issues that traditional methods might overlook. Here’s how this technology is transforming the way inspectors assess the health of a building’s foundation. […]
Benefits of Radon Testing in Northwest Indiana
Radon gas is a silent and invisible threat that can pose serious health risks to homeowners. As the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, radon exposure is particularly concerning in regions like Northwest Indiana, where elevated radon levels are common. Hiring Certified Home Inspections to conduct radon testing offers numerous advantages […]