Professional Home Inspections in Palatine, Illinois

No. Palatine says most services are copper and older homes have greater potential for lead or galvanized service. Confirm the specific property using Village records and appropriate verification.

No. Accessible indoor pipe may not establish the material of concealed or underground segments. Check the inventory and resolve uncertainty with the Village or a qualified professional.

A general visual inspection evaluates accessible plumbing and visible conditions. Laboratory water-quality testing is separate and should be confirmed when scheduling.

The Village’s Historic Palatine page links to historic-home resources, maps and the Historical Society. Available records can help clarify construction and alteration history.

Review the accessible systems serving the remodeled space and other parts of the house. New cabinets and fixtures do not establish that all earlier piping, wiring or structure was replaced.

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 40% of tested homes in 60067 and 36% of tested homes in 60074 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.