by Pristine Home Inspections | Oct 12, 2026 | Inspections
You walk through a house in Champaign and everything upstairs looks good. The kitchen has been updated. The floors look solid. The basement isn’t finished because there isn’t one. Then you notice the crawl-space access. What’s happening under there?...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Jul 14, 2026 | Inspections
The sewer scope inspection is the one that doesn’t come up in most home purchase conversations until it should have come up earlier. A standard home inspection covers visible and accessible plumbing components. What it doesn’t cover is the sewer lateral;...
by Pristine Home Inspections | May 14, 2026 | Inspections
Do some looking before the inspector arrives, not to replace the home inspection, but because a buyer who has walked through a property twice with different questions each time, gets more out of the report than one who’s seeing everything for the first time on...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Nov 21, 2025 | Inspections
Home fires are one of the most devastating events a homeowner can experience. Many people focus on obvious risks like faulty wiring or unattended stoves, but during home safety inspections in Illinois, professionals often uncover hidden fire hazards that could easily...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Aug 22, 2025 | Inspections
When you purchase a new construction home in Illinois, it’s natural to assume everything will be perfect. After all, the house was just built, inspected by the city, and has never been lived in. But as home inspectors across Illinois can tell you, new construction...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Mar 24, 2025 | Inspections
Selling a home can be a complex process, and one of the most critical steps in ensuring a smooth transaction is conducting a pre-listing inspection. While many sellers wait for the buyer’s inspection, a pre-listing inspection offers several advantages, helping...
