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Upstairs Toilet Leaking Through the Ceiling: Chicago Condos
A toilet leaking through the ceiling from the condo above often leaves no stain. What our thermal camera finds in Chicago condos, and what buyers should do.
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22.1 Disclosure in Illinois: What Condo Buyers Should Check
The Illinois 22.1 disclosure shows a condo’s reserves, planned projects and assessments. What Chicago buyers should read, and when they can still walk away.
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Chicago Contractor License Lookup Before Your Repair Request
Use the Chicago contractor license lookup and Illinois state checks before your repair request: what a contract must include, and what one verification found.
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Furnace Venting Defects We Find in Chicago Home Inspections
Holes in the flue, taped vent joints, white tape on gas threads: photos of furnace venting defects we find in Chicago homes, and what buyers should ask for.
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What We Find the First Week Chicago Furnaces Run Again
Run a five minute check the first week your Chicago furnace runs. Learn which smells, noises, and rust signs you can fix and which require a licensed pro.
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42 Inch Guards in Chicago: Inspector Checklist and the 100 psf Load Rule
Chicago porch guards: why 42 inches is the number, the 4-1/2 inch baluster rule, the real permit thresholds, and the 100 psf load standard inspectors use.
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What a Re-Inspection Costs in Chicago — and When It’s Worth It
What a repair verification visit actually covers, how inspectors price one, and when the fee is worth paying before your Chicago closing date.
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Chicago Electrical Inspection: What Gets Checked and Why
What a Chicago home electrical inspection checks, the four common defects found in older two flats, and why photo documentation helps buyers and sellers.
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Bundling Radon, Mold, and Sewer Add‑Ons: What’s Worth It
Discover if bundling radon, mold, and sewer tests is worth it for your Chicago home. Learn the cost-saving benefits and essential insights.
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Fall Home Buying in Chicagoland: Prime Inspection Season
Discover key tips for fall home buying in Chicagoland, from timely inspections to preapproval steps, ensuring a smoother closing process.
