Professional Home Inspections in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Original houses and later renovations may use different generations of framing, roofing, wiring, plumbing and insulation. We look for visible defects and how additions connect to the original structure rather than assuming a remodeled room means every concealed system was upgraded.

Yes. The Village has documented lead service lines and maintains a replacement plan. We review accessible water-service materials, but visible indoor piping alone does not establish the material of the entire underground service. Confirm the property inventory and replacement status with the Village.

Electrical changes, aging plumbing, roof ventilation, foundation conditions and basement alterations deserve attention. The year built helps guide the inspection, but actual materials, maintenance and subsequent renovations determine what we find.

We pay attention to connections between foundations and rooflines, altered framing, drainage, insulation and extended mechanical systems. Permit records can help explain the history; a visual inspection does not verify every concealed alteration.

No. Sewer configuration and basement protection vary by property and neighborhood. We look at accessible drainage components and evidence of past backup or water entry. A sewer camera service can evaluate portions of the private lateral that are hidden from a standard inspection.

These services evaluate conditions that a standard visual inspection cannot fully determine. The local ZIP dataset shows 32% of tested homes in 60004 and 31% in 60005 at or above 4.0 pCi/L. ZIP results do not predict the level in an individual home, which requires testing.

Timing depends on property size, age, condition, additions and selected services. Dunsing uses team inspections when appropriate to save time onsite while providing a thorough inspection and clear explanation of findings.