J & D Home Inspection

04/20/2023

Picket Fence Realty - Homes and real estate in Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, and the Northwest suburbs of Chicago.

04/15/2023

04/10/2023

Did you know we offer residential and commercial window cleaning services?!? You do now!!!

-2 man team
-same day quotes
-monthly and bi-monthly contracts available

Call us today at 847-772-6658 or 630-329-1787

03/20/2023

Today’s post is a bit lengthy so bear with us…

Let’s talk “As-Is” properties and why you should get a home inspection.

As-Is properties are defined as “the seller intends for the buyer to purchase the property in it’s current condition, without any requests for repairs, fixes, remediation, credits, or other accommodations.”

Undisclosed issues, potential safety hazards, and costly repairs can turn that forever home into a financial nightmare!

Take a look at the picture of the electrical panel below. Do you see anything wrong with it? What if we told you that you’d have a very difficult time getting homeowners insurance with this panel? Would you still purchase the home?

This particular panel is a Federal Pacific Electric “Stab Lok”. These panels were popular from the 50’s - 80’s and are pretty common in older homes that haven’t been updated.

The breakers in these panels have a safety issue that allows them stay on even when the breaker is tripped which can lead to shock hazards and possible fires.

The replacement cost can be in the thousands! This can be an unexpected cost that some folks may not be able to take on when purchasing a home.

Our best advice? Get a home inspection! The average home inspection costs about $300-$500 depending on the size of the property, but can save you thousands in the long run!

We’re here for all your home inspection needs!

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03/06/2023

What’s under the hood…or the sink! This week we want to talk about plumbing, specifically kitchen/bathroom sink waste pipes.

The picture below is an accordion/corrugated waste pipe. This style of piping is not the best for your home, and here’s why:

-Debris can build up in the ridges
-Mold growth can develop in the ridges
-Difficult to clean
-Not as strong as standard straight pipes and are easily damaged

Weather you’re selling your home or looking to purchase your dream house, J & D Home Inspection is here for you!

03/03/2023

Freaky Friday!!!

Here we have a hole in a asphalt shingle roof caused by a giant tree branch. This branch only feel about 10 feet!!

02/27/2023

Our major home mechanical systems are not vampires, they have a life expectancy!!

Water Heater: 10-15 years
Tankless Water Heater: 20+ years
Furnace: 15-20 years
AC Compressor: 12-15 years

Good news is their are ways to extend the life span and it comes in the form of implementing an annual maintenance program!!

Yearly service of these big ticket items can extend the life expectancy as well as their performance!!

02/21/2023

Join us along with Picket Fence Realty Arlington Heights and Rich Eisenhuth Your Chicagoland Mortgage Consultant NMLS 230574 for a First Time Homebuyer’s Workshop at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library!

Tuesday March 14th, at 7pm in the Cardinal room. No library card required to attend this event.

Learn the most up-to-date information on real estate market trends, the mortgage process, and the home inspection process!

This workshop is free to attend. Register with the link below!

https://www.ahml.info/scheduling/reservation/94919