Theres no question, coronavirus has changed how we live our lives. An increasing number of meetings and interactions have become virtual, but what about events that still need to take place in person? How does COVID-19 affect a home inspection? HOME...
HOME INSPECTION A KEY STEP TOWARD HOMEOWNERSHIP
For many Americans, homeownership is a priority. June is National Homeownership Month, and atDetailed Inspection Service , were proud our home inspections services are a key step toward homeownership for our clients. In Illinois, 65.1% of all househo...
OUTSOURCING INSPECTIONS CAN HELP OVERWHELMED CITY BUILDING DEPARTMENTS
Contractors know that construction delays can be costly. So when a project grinds to a halt because an overwhelmed city building inspection department doesnt have the manpower to get an inspector on-site in a timely manner, frustrations build. Outsou...
SMALL TOWNS RELY ON INDEPENDENT BUILDING INSPECTORS
Small towns are big on charm, but can be lacking when it comes to having a licensed professional inspector on staff. For many communities, the solution is outsourcing their inspection needs. Large towns and cities often maintain their own in-house bu...
MORE CITIES REQUIRE RENTAL INSPECTIONS
Every year, more people chose to rent instead of buy property. As a result, a growing number of municipalities require rental inspections either annually or before a new tenant moves in. Landlords and prospective tenants expect timely inspections, ho...