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 […]
Northwest Indiana Mold Inspection and Testing
Molds are fungi that can be hazardous to our health in many different ways. They are present in the air we breathe and on surfaces within our homes. Common indoor molds include: Penicillium, Cladosporium, Alternaria, and Aspergillus. The Institute of Medicine suggest 10,000 to 300,000 different types of mold exist today. Many people are sensitive […]
Whole House Humidifiers
Suffering from sinus headaches or dry skin? Do the kids shock themselves on metal handrails and each other? Are the floors squeaky when walked on? If so, its possible dry conditions exist within your home. Whole house humidifiers can help eliminate these symptoms by increasing the humidity level in your home. These, easy to install, […]