Professional Home Inspections in Des Plaines, Illinois

No. Review the specific parcel using City floodplain resources and confirm current information with the relevant authority. A nearby river or a city name alone does not establish floodplain status.

No. River flooding, sewer backup and surface drainage can affect a basement through different routes. We review visible conditions and recommend follow-up that matches the observed concern.

No. The City describes sanitary, combined and storm sewers, with another service provider serving some areas. Confirm the connection and provider for the property.

Accessible walls and floors, staining, odors, low openings, sump equipment and visible piping. Finishes and stored items may limit what can be observed, so prior repair records are useful.

No. The inspection reflects accessible conditions at the time of the visit. Weather, groundwater and system capacity can change; ask about past events and investigate any documented concerns.

A sewer camera evaluates the accessible interior of a private sewer lateral, while a standard visual inspection cannot establish radon levels. The local ZIP dataset reports 29% of tested homes in 60016 and 29% of tested homes in 60018 at or above 4.0 pCi/L. These results describe tested samples, not every home in the city. Test the individual property and confirm any additional service scope when scheduling.

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