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Buy Your New Home With Confidence

Top to Bottom A HOME INSPECTION is for your security and peace of mind. Whether you're buying or selling a home, knowing its condition guarantees you a fair and smooth transaction. Because- you may not...

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Do you have termites?

There are approximately 220 termite species worldwide; 45 are native to the United States. This article examines the most common of species in Northwest Indiana, the eastern subterranean termite. This...

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How old is your roof?

There are several different types of roofing material in North West Indiana. However, the material used usually dictates the length of time a roof will deflect rain water. Types of Roofs Asphalt...

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Mold Management

Mold can only survive if you let it! Mold needs water, food, and warm temperatures to prosper and exist. Eliminating one of these ingredients is all that is necessary to achieve successful Mold...

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Ten Questions To Ask Your Home Inspector

1. What does the inspection cover? Make sure your inspector explains all of the components that will be inspected during the process. Also, make sure the inspector operates under a well-recognized...

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Pleading the 5th: questions certified home inspectors should and should not...

Home Inspectors are counted upon to answer all sorts of questions asked by a home buyer before, during, and after a home inspection. Questions such as: "Should we buy this house?" "Would you buy this...

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Areas in Portage where we've performed inspections

We make it a point to take time between inspections to admire the parks that have been constructed over the years, which include; Imagination Glen, Woodland, Lakefront, Riverwalk, Countryside, Deer...

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A Quick History of Homes in Portage, Indiana

History of Homes in Portage, IN Inspecting homes in Portage is an incredible way to see how the city has continued to grow over the years, becoming the most largely-populated city in Porter County....

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A 1910 home in Knox, IN we loved

Recently we had the pleasure of traveling down 35 South to inspect a home located off of 500 East. This house was a Knox, In. classic and was built in 1910, which makes it 103 years old! The soffits...

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Lake County (IN) Courthouse - Architectural Favorite

One of our home inspector's favorites is the Lake County Courthouse, affectionately referred to as the "Grand Old Lady'. This beauty of a building eloquently offers a few architectural styles combined:...

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809 Grandview in Valparaiso, IN - The Perfect Flip

(809 Grandview - Valparaiso, IN:  Before and After) In Valparaiso, on the North Side, lies a quaint neighborhood named Hillcrest Park, Situated between Loomis and Flint Lake, many of these homes were...

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What to Expect

What to Expect Certified Home Inspections of Valparaiso has developed a unique method of providing high quality customer service that enables clients to enjoy a positive and stress free experience...

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Radon Measurement

Certified Home Inspections of Valparaiso has experienced a substantial increase of requests for residential Radon testing in northwest Indiana this year. Many homes in Porter, Lake, and Laporte...

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Shorewood Forest

Shorewood Forest, a Planned Unit Development Community located West of Valparaiso, is an upscale neighborhood founded in the early 1970's. This community mostly consists of medium sized to large...

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Pre-listing home inspection

Certified Home Inspections of Valparaiso provides residential property inspections for clients in Porter, Lake, and Laporte counties and highly recommends "Pre-Listing' home inspections to current...

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Whole House Humidifiers

Suffering from sinus headaches or dry skin? Do the kids shock themselves on metal handrails and each other? Are the floors sqeaky when walked on? If so, its possible dry conditions exist within your...

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Mold Inspection

Molds are fungi that can be hazardous to our health in many different ways. They are present in the air we breathe and on surfaces within our homes. Common indoor molds include: Penicillium,...

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Foundation Inspection

Nothing beats a solid foundation! This holds true in business, relationships, and construction! In my opinion, it's the single most important component of a home. The foundation, after all, supports...

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Grounds Inspection

The lot drainage and grounds inspection are two important aspects and the starting point of each home inspection. Our inspectors begin by walking around the exterior grounds of the house looking for...

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Well Treatment

Certified Home Inspections offers water testing for Bacteria, Lead, and Nitrates/Nitrites for well water systems in northwest Indiana. Occasionally, a water sample will return from the laboratory...

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Property Condition Assessment Certification of Completion from ASTM...

In our never-ending attempt to provide the best possible service for our expanding customer base, we recently received our Property Condition Assessment Certification of Completion from ASTM...

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Roof Inspection

A roof, like a furnace, air conditioner, set of windows, or driveway, can be expensive to replace. The cost of roof replacement can widely vary between $2,000 to $15,000 depending on the size of the...

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Furnace Inspection

Certified Home Inspections promise is to exceed the expectations of our client by performing a furnace inspection unlike our competition. Therefore, our highly trained and certified inspectors...

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Electrical System Inspection

Approximately 51,000 house fires occur annually in the United States, accounting for 500 deaths, 1,500 serious injuries, and over $1.3 billion in residential property damage. Faulty electrical systems...

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Plumbing Inspection

Residential water damage in the United States accounts for billions of dollars annually. Abrupt and slow trickling leaks caused by faulty water and drain pipes were identified by insurance companies as...

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Attic Inspection

Certified Home Inspections has discovered approximately 80% of homes in northwest Indiana are inadequately vented causing homeowners unwanted, unexpected expenses. Improper roof and attic ventilation...

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Foreclosure Inspections

Certified Home Inspections offers home buyers discounted rates for property inspections performed on homes that are considered "Foreclosure or Sold As-Is'. These properties are usually vacant,...

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