by Pristine Home Inspections | Apr 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Most people rate spring and summer as their favorite seasons of the year, but if your roof could talk, it would likely have a different opinion. The summer heat, in particular, can be particularly hard of your roof, especially if your home has traditional shingles....
by Pristine Home Inspections | Mar 7, 2017 | Infrared (IR)
Infrared camera technology – the same that we use at Pristine Inspections and Testing during every inspection– is now being used to help beekeepers to inspect their populations during the winter, reports the Fox affiliate in Salt Lake City. Previously, opening up a...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Feb 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
One of the perils of owning a home during the freezing cold winters is the possibility of a frozen pipe. Pipes that run through unheated spaces, such as crawl spaces, attics and garages, or along exterior walls with little insulation are susceptible to freezing during...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Jan 17, 2017 | Radon
You can’t see it, taste it, smell it or feel, but radon can cause serious health issues, and you definitely don’t want it in your home. For some folks, that’s all they need to know, but if you want to learn more about this cancer-causing radioactive gas during...
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....
