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How do we go the Extra Mile for you, the Home Buyer? We offer the full line of home inspection services including radon testing. All of our inspectors are certified and fully licensed as home inspectors. You can be confident that when you use us, we'll certainly "go the extra mile" for you.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Why have a home inspection? A: Good question! For most of us, the home is the single largest purchase we will make in our lifetime. A typical home consists of several major systems, each with many components which all must work well in order for us to enjoy our home, and for the home to last. An inspection will help you evaluate a potential home and allow YOU to make informed decisions about it BEFORE you purchase!
Q: What kinds of inspections are there? A: Several:
Q: How much does a home inspection cost? A: The typical single family home inspection is around $275, more or less depending on the size, age and features of the home. For example, a 4000 square foot house with dual heating and cooling would be more than this rate, while a small townhouse or condo would be less. Many times during a home inspection, systems or components are found to be defective. Quite often that discovery may save you more than the cost of the inspection itself. Even when that doesn't happen, the peace of mind that your new dream home is safe and sound is worth the cost of an inspection.
Q: What is inspected during a home inspection? A: At Extra Mile Home Inspections we conform to the standards of practice set forth by ASHI -- the American Society of Home Inspectors. ASHI is the leading authority on standards for the home inspection industry. Virtually all the major systems are evaluated, such as:
Each of these systems contains many components, and virtually all of those are evaluated too! You will find that our home inspections, while not technically exhaustive, are thorough and will give you a real sense of the TRUE condition of the house as a whole.
A: That depends! The general rule of thumb is that our inspections should take between 2-3 hours depending on conditions of the house and its systems. Ours average that, but we aren't ever in a rush to meet time demands. We are dedicated to YOU the client and will do a thorough inspection however long it takes.
Q: When can I schedule a home inspection? A: In Illinois, the law says you have five days in which you must complete your inspection. That's why we offer appointments 7 days a week with absolutely no extra charges for weekend appointments or last minute scheduling. That's just one of the ways we go the "Extra Mile" for our customers!
A: Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. The National Academy of Sciences 1998 data estimates that radon causes between 15,000 and 22,000 lung cancer deaths per year. Illinois law requires disclosure of high radon levels. Our radon professionals are licensed, and our testing is easy and inexpensive.
A: Easy, simply contact us and we'd love to talk to you about it! You can contact us by phone, or by using the Contact Us page of this web site. contact: Tom Brooks 630-434-9756 Or click here to use our Contact Form
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