One of our home inspector’s favorites is the Lake County Courthouse, affectionately referred to as the “Grand Old Lady”. This beauty of a building eloquently offers a few architectural styles combined: Romanesque and Georgian. J. C. Cochran of Chicago, Illinois designed this ornate structure and it was erected in 1878. Brenda Versnel of McColly Real […]
Home Inspection
A Quick History of Homes in Portage, Indiana
Inspecting homes in Portage is an incredible way to see how the city has continued to grow over the years, becoming the most largely-populated city in Porter County. From the general stores, railroad depots, and farmhouses emerged a growing center for industry and retail outlets which continues to boom to this day. Many of the […]
Areas in Portage where we’ve performed inspections
We make it a point to take time between inspections to admire the parks that have been constructed over the years, which include; Imagination Glen, Woodland, Lakefront, Riverwalk, Countryside, Deer Trail, Olson Memorial, Wolfe, and Perry to name a few. These parks offer softball facilities, soccer complexes, Fishing, playgrounds, hiking trails, picnic areas and shelters, […]
Questions Home Inspectors Should Answer
Home Inspectors are counted upon to answer all sorts of questions asked by a home buyer before, during, and after a home inspection. Questions such as: “Should we buy this house?” “Would you buy this house” “How much money will all of the repairs cost” “Who pays for the repairs, the sellers or us?” “Is […]
How old is your roof?
There are several different types of roofing material in North West Indiana. However, the material used usually dictates the length of time a roof will deflect rain water. Types of Roofs Asphalt shingle (15 to 20 years) Asphalt, Multi-thickness (20-30) Wood shake (10-40 years) Clay or concrete tile (20+ years) Slate (30 to 100 years) […]