by Pristine Home Inspections | Nov 24, 2014 | Choosing the Right Home Inspector in Mt. Zion, Home Inspection Tips
Once you’ve found the perfect place and have made the decision to purchase your first house, you may be at a loss for what to do next. Don’t worry; you are in the company of thousands of other first time home buyers! Hopefully you have surrounded yourself with a...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Nov 11, 2014 | Choosing the Right Home Inspector in Mt. Zion, Infrared (IR)
Normal home inspections and home inspectors do not use thermal imaging, which is sometimes referred to as “infrared.” This equipment can be expensive but provides an infinite amount of information to help the inspector analyze your house. An infrared camera is able...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Oct 29, 2014 | Choosing the Right Home Inspector in Mt. Zion, Home Inspection Tips
Buying a home is one of the biggest and most important purchases you will make in your life, but before you sign on the dotted line, you’ll certainly want to make sure things are safe, secure and in working order. So with that being said, check out a few of the...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Oct 20, 2014 | Home Inspection Tips
Organizations such as the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) each hold their own set of standards, outlining a detailed code of ethics and professionalism. From issues surrounding conflicts of...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Oct 13, 2014 | Home Inspection Tips
This is not the first time that we have heard that prospective homebuyers are more apt to purchase a home that has had a pre-listing home inspection but the American Society of Home Inspectors confirmed that. According to a survey conducted by the ASHI, 84 percent of...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Apr 14, 2014 | Home Inspection Tips, Water Heaters
Sometimes it’s hard to decipher whether or not your home appliances, such as your water heater, need a quick repair or a replacement all together. In instances like this, it’s best to listen to advice from a professional and call on the expertise of a licensed...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Mar 6, 2014 | Home Inspection Tips
The buying and selling process can be extremely overwhelming for all parties, especially with keeping the house clean, making sure pets are secured, leaving for showings and the phone calls, emails and negotiations. For the buyer, one of the most important factors on...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Feb 12, 2014 | Inspections, Water Heaters
RUUD is a leader in the water heating industry, offering an extensive selection of products from tank, tankless and solar water heating systems. When we take a look at water heaters of the past, such as those constructed by RUUD, it’s important to note these different...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Jan 22, 2014 | Radon, Radon Testing in Champaign IL
The worst part about radon exposure is the fact that you can’t smell, taste or see it, but it can still be present in your home, office, daycare facility or school. As we honor January as Radon Awareness Month and celebrate 30 years of Radon Awareness in 2014, it’s...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Dec 31, 2013 | Radon
This past summer, a statewide Minnesota building code was put in effect in order to reduce the risk of exposure to the cancer-causing agent known as radon. The code was initiated after a staggering 40 percent of the homes that were tested for radon came back at levels...
