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Tips for Clients

​10 Tips to Speed Up your Home Inspection.

  1. Confirm that the water, electrical and gas services are turned on (including pilot lights).

  2. Make sure your pets won’t hinder your home inspection. Ideally, they should be removed from the premises or secured outside. Tell your agent about any pets at home.

  3. Replace burned-out light bulbs to avoid a “light is inoperable” report that may suggest an electrical problem.

  4. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and replace dead batteries.

  5. Clean or replace dirty HVAC air filters. They should fit securely.

  6. Remove stored items, debris and wood from the foundation. These may be cited as “conducive conditions” for termites or a pathway for water intrusion.

  7. Remove items blocking access to HVAC equipment, electrical service panels, water heater, attic and crawlspace. Open window blinds and coverings to provide unhindered window access.

  8. Unlock any locked areas that your home inspector must access, such as the attic door or hatch, the electrical service panel, the door to the basement, and any exterior gates.

  9. Trim tree limbs so that they’re at least 10 feet away from the roof. Trim any shrubs that are too close to the house. Shrubs can hide pests or hold moisture against the exterior.

  10. Repair or replace any broken or missing items, such as doorknobs, locks or latches, windowpanes or scenes, gutters or downspouts, or chimney caps.

Tips for our Customers

TESTIMONIALS

Client Success Stories: Hear What Our Clients Say

I am very pleased with the entire process from Watchman Inspections.  Don showed up on time, explained what his process would be and answerede all my questions.  Very knowledgeable and thorough with home inspections.  Highly recommend!

GENE B.
Wheaton, Illinois

Very thorough with the inspection and provided a detailed report.  Rated what was the most important to request for repair or replace and the hazards associated with the issues.  Highly recommend his services

JACKIE P
Elgin, Illinois

If you are looking for a home inspection company, there is no reason to look elsewhere. Don is thorough, explaining everything as he goes and the report provided is excellent and very detailed. Highly recommend and will use again the next time we buy.

JEFF A
Roscoe, Illinois

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