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Home Inspection Services in Lake County, IL

A licensed and certified inspector from Extra Mile Home Inspection performs all home inspection services in Lake County, IL, and the surrounding areas. With great attention to detail, we will perform a thorough and detailed inspection so that you can purchase your home with confidence. As licensed home inspectors, we adhere to the Standards of Practice specified by the Illinois home inspector licensing act. We additionally follow the standards of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI). Upon completion of the inspection, our certified home inspector will prepare the report and email it to you within 24 hours. If you have any questions upon receiving the report, we will gladly help—please feel free to contact the inspector.

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Concerned about unseen problems?

Because every home is different, the components we inspect may vary. We provide our home inspection services as a LIMITED, VISUAL inspection. Many components are behind walls or stored items, and so we are unable to inspect them. We inspect as many areas as we can, but some are not always accessible. Thermal imaging inspections are available as an additional service.

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Professional Inspections

We inspect each area thoroughly. Below are most of the areas we check as well as some of what we will inspect:

Roof

We do not have to walk the roof. However, if the roof is safe and not too steep, we will inspect it. This inspection will include such things as the roof’s condition, drainage system, venting, chimney, etc. If we are unable to walk the roof, we will inspect the areas from a ladder or a drone if needed.

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Outside

We look over the grounds, vegetation, driveways, grading, sidewalks, patios, porches, balconies, siding, garage, etc.

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Attic

We check the attic condition including insulation, venting, potential pests, moisture barriers, and structural integrity.

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Electrical

This includes the main electrical service and panel, outlets, switches, lighting, overhead service, and GFCI protection.

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Heating/Cooling

We check the age and condition of the heating and air and their functionality and efficiency.

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Plumbing

Our team checks all plumbing supplies, fixtures, and drainages, as well as the water heating system. We also pull the main cleanout to check for any potential blockages or breaks.

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Crawlspace/Basement

This includes the foundation integrity, walls, and drainage. We also provide a thorough check the framing structure and electrical.

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Interior Areas

This includes things such as all bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, fireplace, walls, flooring, ceilings, doorways, etc. We inspect all appliances as well.

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Roof

We do not have to walk the roof. However, if the roof is safe and not too steep, we will inspect it. This inspection will include such things as the roof’s condition, drainage system, venting, chimney, etc. If we are unable to walk the roof, we will inspect the areas from a ladder or a drone if needed.

Book a Inspection

Outside

We look over the grounds, vegetation, driveways, grading, sidewalks, patios, porches, balconies, siding, garage, etc.

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Attic

We check the attic condition including insulation, venting, potential pests, moisture barriers, and structural integrity.

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Electrical

This includes the main electrical service and panel, outlets, switches, lighting, overhead service, and GFCI protection.

Book a Inspection

Heating/Cooling

We check the age and condition of the heating and air and their functionality and efficiency.

Book a Inspection

Plumbing

Our team checks all plumbing supplies, fixtures, and drainages, as well as the water heating system. We also pull the main cleanout to check for any potential blockages or breaks.

Book a Inspection

Crawlspace/Basement

This includes the foundation integrity, walls, and drainage. We also provide a thorough check the framing structure and electrical.

Book a Inspection

Interior Areas

This includes things such as all bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, fireplace, walls, flooring, ceilings, doorways, etc. We inspect all appliances as well.

Book a Inspection

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