Inspect with Acuity
IL Lic. 450.003340
AcuityTom@gmail.com • (312)217-5249 • Home Inspections for the Greater Chicagoland Area
InterNACHI CPI – CERTIFIED MASTER INSPECTOR™
FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED
Providing high value, data-driven home inspections for first-time buyers since 2006.
Single-Family Homes
From the roof to the foundation, our inspection gives you a thorough overview of the condition of the property, alerting you to potentially major issues which might affect your bottom line. We follow the InterNACHI Standards of Practice.
Condominiums & Town Houses
Whether you’re considering a studio condo or the purchase of an investment property, we offer a range of flexible services to give you the information you need to make an informed decision.
Special Services
We offer a suite of ancillary inspection services, including radon and mold testing, combustion gas analysis, drone-assisted roof inspections, and recall research.
An inspector who works for you.
My priority as an inspector is be a reliable source of information regarding the actual condition of your property. Knowledge is power. Please let me share my knowledge with you.
Recall Research
Every year, thousands of house fires are caused by faulty dishwashers. I have partnered with Inspector Services Group/Residential Warranty Services (ISG/RWS) to check the serial numbers of your appliances against the national recall databases. This can help you be aware of manufacturer’s recalls.
The fee for this service is $25. The fee can be waived if you give me permission to share your telephone number with my recall research service provider. They will use it for telemarketing purposes. You can OPT OUT of telemarketing by responding to an email which will be sent by ISG/RWS.
Would you like to add the recall research service?
Mold Testing
Mold is an allergen. Exposure to high levels of mold spores can cause respiratory issues and allergic reactions. Mold testing helps us to know if there are elevated levels of mold spores in the indoor air.
The mold test involves taking samples of the air and sending these samples to a lab for analysis. Two samples are taken: an outdoor sample and an indoor sample. The purpose of the outdoor sample is to provide a baseline for comparison to the indoor sample.
The cost for basic testing is $200 for the initial setup and the first two samples. Additional samples are billed at $50 each.
Please note that the presence of mold is linked to seasonal and atmospheric conditions. Test results may vary significantly, depending on the time of year, time of day, barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity conditions at the specific time that the samples are taken.
Radon Testing
Radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas which is naturally produced by the soil. Exposure to radon is linked to significantly higher risks of developing cancer.
Radon testing is the only way to determine if there are dangerous levels of radon in your home.
Would you like to add a radon test?
For more information about radon, please visit:
https://www2.illinois.gov/iema/NRS/Radon/Pages/WhatIsRadon.aspx
Sewer Scope
The standard home inspection is limited to items which are visible and readily accessible at the time of the inspection. Therefore, hidden elements, such as buried piping, are outside the scope of the standard residential inspection. Neither the Illinois Standards nor the InterNACHI SOP require the evaluation of buried piping.
In the standard inspection, the sewer is evaluated from a functional standpoint: I run the fixtures and faucets, to see if the sewer is draining without backing up. This type of testing does not tell us if there are hidden defects in the sewer line. In the standard home inspection, an evaluation of the sewer line interior is not performed.
Sewer line issues can be very expensive to fix. Repairing or replacing damaged lines can easily cost many thousands of dollars. Using a sewer scope, I can evaluate the interior of the sewer line.
As long as I can find a workable access point, the sewer camera will allow me to view up to 150’ of sewer line. In most houses, this is the entire line. The camera inspection can identify damaged pipes, root infiltration, blockages, and low spots.
Please note: I cannot always get into the line. Since I am not a licensed plumber, I will not remove toilets to gain line access. There must be a functional, accessible cleanout for me to perform this service. If it turns out that I have problems getting into the line, your entire sewer camera inspection fee will be promptly refunded.
The cost of this additional service is $225.