Professional Home Inspections in Highland Park, Illinois

We pay close attention to accessible drainage outlets, grading, retaining walls and improvements near the slope. Significant erosion or movement may call for engineering or geotechnical review beyond the home inspection.

No. A visual home inspection evaluates accessible building conditions and reports visible concerns. Slope stability requires an appropriately qualified specialist and may require information or testing outside our inspection scope.

Yes. Ask the seller for permits, plans and any engineering documents. Highland Park has requirements for work in steep slope areas, so the City should confirm the rules that apply to the specific property.

We review accessible roofing, masonry, structure and major systems, including how later updates connect to original construction. We explain observed defects and distinguish repairs from further investigation.

We report visible conditions on accessible walls, such as leaning, cracking or drainage concerns. A structural engineer or other qualified specialist may be needed to assess design, concealed components or significant movement.

A sewer camera can add information about the accessible interior of the private sewer lateral. Radon requires a test at the individual property; ZIP-code results describe tested samples rather than every home. Confirm the additional services and inspection scope when scheduling.

Time depends on the home’s size, age, condition, additions and selected services. Dunsing uses team inspections when appropriate to help save time onsite while providing a thorough review.