Pillar to Post Peoria, Illinois

Pillar to Post Peoria, Illinois Assist home buyers, home sellers, and real estate professionals in their home inspection. Pillar To Post offers a high quality home inspection.

A professional home evaluation of more than 1,600 items inside and outside the home is the core of the Pillar To Post inspection. Our inspectors conduct a visual inspection of accessible systems and components of the home including:

*Structure and foundation
*Electrical systems
*Plumbing systems
*Roofs and Attics
*Basements and Crawl Spaces
*Gutters and Drainage
*Walls, Floors and Ceilings
*Porch

es and Decks
*Property and Site

We also inspect and operate:

*Furnaces in heating season
*Air Conditioning in cooling season
*Plumbing Fixtures in Kitchens and Baths
*Water Heaters
*A representative sampling of Lights and Receptacles
*A representative sampling of Windows and Doors
*Built-in Appliances

All Pillar To Post inspectors are members of regional, state, national and provincial associations across the United States and Canada, and all inspections are conducted within the Standards of Practice of these associations. We are Your Community’s Home Inspection Specialists

We have the knowledge needed to inspect all types of homes and residential structures in the Peoria area. This includes:

*Condominiums
*Single family homes
*Townhomes
*Mansions
*Estates
*Manufactured homes in every size and price range
*Older homes
*Historic residences

Pillar to Post Home Inspection Services Exceed Industry Standards

We provide the best home inspection services possible in Peoria and the surrounding communities. Pillar To Post has conducted over 1 million home inspections across North America and has over 400 offices. Pillar To Post has gained recognition in the real estate industry nationwide. Our expertise and industry knowledge allows us to concentrate on offering the best home inspection available. Our comprehensive home inspection covers the complete site area and structural components that are readily accessible, including:

*Site Location
*Home Exterior
*Home Structure
*Plumbing Systems
*All Interior Living Areas
*Bathroom Fixtures And Components
*Built In Appliances
*Heating And Cooling Systems
*Garage
*Basement
*Electrical Systems
*Kitchen Components
*Attic
*Roof

Your Home Inspection Appointment

A thorough and complete home inspection will generally take from 1.5 hours to 4 hours to finish. Our clients are invited to walk with us during the home inspection and to ask any questions that they have at any time during the entire process. The inspector will locate and identify major components and systems in the home for the client, and go over the ideal maintenance and operation of each one. We are not alarmists, we simply educate our clients.

05/16/2014

For many, a deck is an extension of the home. It brings indoor life to the great outdoors. With a little care, a deck can last for many years. Neglected, it can become an eyesore or worse, unsafe! This spotlight on decks provides a few tips to help keep your deck safe and in good condition.

Deck Materials
Pressure Treated Wood: The most common deck building material is pressure treated wood. Properly maintained, a pressure treated wood deck can last 20 years. Pressure treated wood comes in construction grade and premium grade. Construction grade, pressure treated wood tends to warp and split as it dries and shrinks. This is fine for the deck structure but the decking calls for a higher quality material. Premium pressure treated deck boards are cut from better stock and are treated and dried to a higher standard.

Cedar: Cedar is a premium deck building material with a rich look and feel. It is more expensive than pressure treated wood but it has many desirable properties. It is naturally more dimensionally stable than pressure treated wood so it does not shrink and split. A well maintained cedar deck can last 20 years.

Synthetic: Synthetic decking is the most expensive decking material but it requires little to no maintenance beyond cleaning and should last many years. There are many different types and styles.

Wood Sealer
The secret to a deck that looks good over the years is wood sealer. Unsealed wood will absorb water and expand and then dry out and shrink. Over time the wood splits and deteriorates. If the water beads up and runs off, the deck is in good shape. Otherwise it needs sealer.

Guard Rails
Guard rails keep you safe on your deck. The point is to keep people from falling from the deck. Guards are generally required for decks higher than 24 inches and 30 inches from the ground.
•The guard rail should be 36 inches high (a deck over 6 feet high requires a 42 inch guard)(Requirements may vary by location).
•There should be no openings larger than 4 inches so nobody can fall through or trap children.
•It should be strong enough to hold a person that falls heavily into the rail or balusters.

Deck Collapse
Except for hurricanes and tornadoes, more injuries may be connected to deck failures than all other wood building components and loading cases combined. Many decks fail because they are old, worn and rotted. Others fail because they were not built properly in the first place. The most critical connection is the deck to house connection.

04/20/2014

Remodeling? Here's what returns the most at sale

Remodeling projects make life more pleasant and more beautiful. But you're not likely to get your investment back when you sell. Lower-cost projects, like enhancing curb appeal, are more likely to pay for themselves
Other projects that provide a good return, according to The Wall Street Journal:
Replacing siding with fiber-cement panels can return 79.3 percent of project cost.
Replacing a garage door recoups 75.2 percent of costs, on average.
Master bedrooms, gourmet kitchens and fancy bathrooms generally recoup less than 60 percent of their costs.
A National Association of Realtors survey of more than 3,900 appraisers, sales agents and brokers provides these other estimates:
Installing insulated vinyl windows earns back 71.2 percent.
A deck addition brings back 59.7 percent of costs.
A new roof will return 56.7 percent of costs, while building a garage brings about 54.7 percent of costs at selling time.
Expensive master-suite additions pay off with only a 52.1 percent return.
Your Monthly Maintenance Minute
10 Home Maintenance Tips for Spring

• Loose or leaky gutters can lead to drainage issues that can allow water into your basement or crawl space. Downspouts should be clear of debris and drain away from the foundation.
• The grade around your home should be sloped away from the foundation to prevent water from pooling up and entering the home. Use compact soil to increase the grade so that water flows away from the foundation.
• Check any wood trim surrounding windows, doors, railings, or decks for rot. This can easily be done by using a screwdriver to probe the material. You'll want to repair any trouble areas before the spring rains begin.
• Examine the roof's shingles and flashing around skylights, vents, and chimney's from the ground. Missing or damaged shingles should be replaced.
• The exterior of the chimney should be examined for signs of damage. Have the flue cleaned of debris from any winter fires you may have had in your fireplace.
• Concrete slabs should be inspected for signs of movement or cracks. All exterior concrete should drain away from the home's foundation. Fill cracks with a concrete crack filler. When weather permits, power-wash and then seal the concrete to increase longevity.
• Check outside hose faucets for freeze damage. Turn the water on and place your thumb or finger over the opening. If you can stop the flow of water, it is likely the pipe inside the home is damaged and will need to be replaced. While you're at it, check the garden hose for dry rot.
• Have a qualified heating and cooling contractor clean and service the outside unit of the air conditioning system. Clean coils operate more efficiently, and an annual service call will keep the system working at peak performance levels. Change interior filters on a regular basis.
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Looking forward to seeing and meeting lots of local Agents at the Spring conference and expo.Stop by the Pillar To Post ...
04/17/2014

Looking forward to seeing and meeting lots of local Agents at the Spring conference and expo.Stop by the Pillar To Post and experience the Pillar To Post difference.

04/11/2014

Mike Davis & Rodney Fryer’s Experience/Qualifications

Mike Davis
Experience in the construction industry working with plumbing and electrical systems and completing concrete and drywall projects.
Customer service and detail oriented.
May be offering additional inspection/testing services and continuing education courses in the future.

Rodney Fryer
Experience in construction project management and the real estate industry.
Customer service and detail oriented.
Providing additional inspection/testing services for mold and radon.
Offering condominium inspections and residential environmental reports.
May be offering continuing education courses in the future.

Putting your home up for sale? Here are some easy fixes to get your home prepared for that sold sign.
04/10/2014

Putting your home up for sale? Here are some easy fixes to get your home prepared for that sold sign.

04/10/2014

The weather is warming up, the sun is coming out, it's time to buy that home you've been dreaming about! Contact a Realtor today! Then have it inspected by North America's most reffered home inspection company, Pillar To Post! We can be reached at 309-688-4490 Monday-Friday from 7am-10pm; Satuday from 7am-7pm; Sunday from 12pm-5pm. Feel free to call us if you have any questions.

04/10/2014

Buying a home is one of the biggest decision you'll ever make so it's important the that you find a trusted inspector that will provide you about the conditions…

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3322 W Lisa Lane
Peoria, IL
61615

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