Mold can grow in your home without you noticing, which is why it can be extremely important for a home inspector like First Choice Inspectors to come out and run a test. If you suspect mold growth in your home, we advise you to have it removed as soon as possible for the safety of… Read more »
Category: Energy Efficient Homes
The Importance of Replacing Your Home’s Old Windows
If you live in an older home, chances are you’ve experienced the hassles that accompany hard to shut, drafty and dingy old windows. There are a number of great reasons to consider replacing your old windows, and they cover both aesthetic and practical concerns. Here’s our list of the top three benefits of replacing old… Read more »
Why is It Important to Have Our Homes Inspected?
Home inspections come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Now, what we mean by that is that there are several different types of inspections you can have done on your home that will be of great value to you. Owning a home is very rewarding, but it does come with many difficult tasks to… Read more »
Protecting Your Investment: The Long-Term Benefits of Home Inspections
Buying a home is a significant investment, and it’s crucial to ensure that you’re making a sound financial decision. One essential step in the home buying process is a comprehensive home inspection. While inspections may seem like an additional expense, they offer long-term benefits that far outweigh the upfront cost. Uncovering Potential Issues A thorough… Read more »
What to Know About Radon Testing: Protecting Your Family’s Health
Introduction: When it comes to the safety and well-being of your family, there are many factors to consider, including the invisible threats that may exist within your home. One such threat is radon, a colorless, odorless gas that can seep into homes and pose serious health risks. In this blog post, we will explore what… Read more »
Benefits of a Home Inspection in the Summer
If you are a potential homeowner that is having a home inspected this summer, you can rest easy knowing you’re in the best position. Having a home inspected during the summer allows for a home inspection expert to see if there are any issues that may have been hidden during the colder months. Whatever you… Read more »
Easy Ways to Keep Your Energy Bills Low This Summer
Do your energy bills tend to rise with the temperature? With spring here, your A/C might be working overtime soon once the summer hits to keep your house cool. The good news is, there are a few simple steps you can take to reduce your energy bills even during the hottest months of the year…. Read more »
Look Out for Faulty Electrical Wiring in Your Home
Concerned about DIY or outdated electrical work in your home or a home you’re thinking about buying? Faulty wiring can be expensive to replace and pose serious safety risks to homeowners. Today we’ll address a few telltale signs of bad electrical work to look out for. Hot Outlets Although electrical appliances may generate heat when… Read more »
Keep an Eye out for These Common Issues in Old Homes
Although there are no hard and fast rules for what constitutes an older home, those built before 1920 fall in the antique category. Since Chicago became a city in the mid-1800s, there is a substantial inventory of older homes in the city and surrounding suburbs. As such, it’s not uncommon for prospective buyers to find… Read more »
Common Problems Caused By Poor Roof Ventilation
First Choice Inspectors see a lot of roofs in Chicago and Aurora, Illinois. As inspectors, they look for common problems caused by poor roof ventilation. So, what do they look for? How is the Attic? Inspectors often look at an attic to figure out how the roof ventilation of a house is working well… or… Read more »