“Why didn’t they tell us about that?” Recently, one of our clients purchased a home, a tri-level built in 1970 located in Lake county. 11 months later, our client is home watching television in the middle of Winter and hears a loud vibrating sound. He goes down to the basement to investigate and notices the […]
Commercial Building & Property Inspections
Attic Inspection
Certified Home Inspections has discovered approximately 80% of homes in northwest Indiana are inadequately vented causing homeowners unwanted, unexpected expenses. Improper roof and attic ventilation causes elevated heating/cooling costs, ice dams, cooked shingles, and Mold/moisture damage to framing/roof sheathing and attic insulation. Ensuring your attic is properly vented can help eliminate and minimize costly repairs […]
Northwest Indiana Foreclosure Inspection
Certified Home Inspections offers home buyers discounted rates for property inspections performed on homes that are considered “Foreclosure or Sold As-Is”. These properties are usually vacant, bank-owned/REO, neglected, and in poor condition. We understand why a home buyer might feel a complete home inspection, which includes details of cosmetic and minor repairs, is unnecessary. Mostly […]
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 […]
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, […]