Approximately 51,000 house fires occur annually in the United States, accounting for 500 deaths, 1,500 serious injuries, and over $1.3 billion in residential property damage. Faulty electrical systems are the third leading cause of these residential building fires. Certified Home Inspections cares about the safety and well-being of northwest Indiana’s residents. Therefore, we feel obligated […]
Furnace Inspection
Certified Home Inspections promise is to exceed the expectations of our client by performing a furnace inspection unlike our competition. Therefore, our highly trained and certified inspectors meticulously evaluate and test all of the components within the entire furnace system for functionality, efficiency, and safety. This article examines the process and major components included in […]
Roof Inspections…
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, […]