Top Notch Home Inspector Inc - Inspection

read moreSince 2005 Top Notch Home Inspector has following the Illinois Standards of Professional Practice. Each inspection includes the Exterior/Foundation, Roof, Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, Electric, Interior, Kitchen, and Bathrooms. The report is not a checklist. I will provide you with a customized comprehensive computer generated home inspection report that is well-organized and easy-to-read. Top Notch Home Inspector is dedicated in providing the client the information needed to make an education decision.

read moreThe Parties Understand and Voluntarily Agree as follows: This Agreement Limits Our Liability. Please Read It Carefully and Ask About Anything You Do Not Understand. SCOPE OF INSPECTION AND REPORT Top Notch Home Inspector, Inc. will conduct a visual inspection of the subject property and prepare a written Inspection Report of the apparent condition of the accessible installed systems and components existing at the time of the inspection. We agree that the current Standards of Practice of the Illinois Division or Professional Regulation (Standards) shall define the standard of duty and conditions, limitations and exclusions of this inspection and are expressly incorporated herein by reference.

read moreTop Notch Home Inspector, it is our job to look for those hidden problems for you. The Home Inspection is an unbiased, professional assessment of the condition of the house. It provides you an expert opinion and professional report on the condition of the physical structure and various systems within a house. Giving you peace of mind on what is likely the largest purchase you will ever make. In order to prepare the report, an inspector must conduct a visual inspection of the house. The inspection process typically takes about 3 hours to complete.

read moreMy Name is Edward Baumann. I am an Illinois Licensed Home Inspector and Certified with International Association of Certified Home Inspector (InterNACHI). I have a A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and for over 16 years as the owner of Top Notch Home Inspector Inc. I personally conduct every Home inspection there-by maintaining a higher standard of quality control. A home inspection is an analysis of potential fire hazards, home safety, and health risks to you and your family. The inspection will provide you with a solid foundation of knowledge about your new home.

read morePurchasing a new home, Condo, or townhouse in Wheaton You need to determine and understand its condition. The home might be a foreclosure, Newly built, or the seller is selling "as is". The purchase you make probably the largest investment you will ever make. Top Notch Home Inspector, Inc. Is an A+ Rated company with the Better Business Bureau will significantly reduce your risk and help make the entire home buying process easier and less stressful, by performing a professional home inspection.

read moreThe interior is looked at for a number of reasons. The interior provides clues to structural problems and is often the area where water leakage is first detectable. The interior finishes themselves usually reflect the overall maintenance. The house interior contains the distribution points of the major systems. For example, each room should have an adequate heat supply and sufficient electrical outlets. The concern of the house inspector is function rather than appearance, and emphasis is placed on whether the room will work as it was intended.

read moreEach of these items is inspected not only for its condition, but how it relates to the dwelling. However, we do not evaluate any detached structures, such as storage sheds and stables, and we do not water test or evaluate subterranean drainage systems or any mechanical or remotely controlled components, such as driveway gates. Also, we do not evaluate landscape components, such as trees, shrubs, fountains, ponds, statuary, pottery, fire pits, patio fans, heat lamps, and decorative or low-voltage lighting.

read moreElectrical panel boxes contain circuit breakers or fuses that act as over current protection devices for the electrical circuits that are installed in the home. If electrical current exceeds the capacity of the wire to carry it safely the circuit breaker will trip and stop electrical current from flowing. This can help to avoid a house fire and electrical shock. Lack of clearance. According to the 2008 National Electrical Code, residential electrical panels require at least a 3-foot clearance or working space in front, 30 inches of width, and a minimum headroom clearance of 6 feet, or the height of the equipment, whichever is greater.