by Pristine Home Inspections | Jan 3, 2017 | Radon, Radon Testing in Champaign IL, Uncategorized
We’ve discussed the dangers that radon can pose to homeowners throughout the country, but the laws that govern how and when radon is tested are not uniform across every state or even in individual counties. As we continue to look at radon as part of National Radon...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Nov 29, 2016 | Radon, Radon Testing in Champaign IL
Exposure to radon has been a growing concern since the 1980’s and in Illinois since 2010. Radon, which can enter a building from the soil beneath a home or business through cracks or gaps in the foundation, has been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer. Learn...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Oct 31, 2016 | Mold
Even though we only typically see mold in our bathrooms or in our kitchen on our food, it can grow in other areas of our homes, including the attic, crawl space, and basement. That’s why the proper ventilation of our homes is so important to preventing conditions that...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Oct 24, 2016 | Holmes Inspection, Home Inspection Tips
It’s long been considered a best practice to get a home inspection when buying a home from another homeowner, but what about when buying a new home? Even if you are buying a new home, you will want to get it professionally inspected for a number of reasons. To start,...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Oct 17, 2016 | Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are one of the most common and effective ways to keep your home or business safe. While no one wants a fire to happen at their property, these devices can help alert anyone inside to the risk and give them a chance to call for help and get out of the...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Oct 10, 2016 | Safety Tips
Electricity is a marvel of the modern world. Most of us would experience a crisis if we had to adjust to life without electricity at home or work, especially since nearly every activity in our day-to-day lives depends on electricity, whether directly or indirectly....
by Pristine Home Inspections | May 24, 2016 | Thermography
One of the most important things that sets the team at Pristine Inspections & Testing apart is our skills and knowledge when it comes to thermography. Every member of our inspection team is a Certified Residential Thermographer, CRT, but in case you aren’t...
by Pristine Home Inspections | May 4, 2016 | Mold Inspection
The crawl space in your home has the potential for many unwanted issues, as this often unseen area can be a breeding ground for mold. The crawl spaces in many homes tend to have higher humidity levels then both the outside air and the air in the rest of your home,...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Apr 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Mold growth is something every homeowner should be concerned about, but one of the problems with mold is that it can grow in so many different places. While you may be experiencing symptoms of mold inhalation, you may not be able to clearly identify mold as the...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Apr 5, 2016 | Check Up Inspections, Home Inspection Tips
Most homeowners spend time preparing their home for the winter, but many don’t think to check their home again once the season has come and gone. Maybe that’s because spring is a time for hope and new life, and you are starting to do outdoor activities and getting...
