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Beyond Your Expectations Chicago, Northern Illinois
Home Inspector
Home, Mold Inspections, Thermal Imaging, Radon, Mold Testing
Illinois Home Inspector License #450000288
847-501-0721 call or email me to schedule your inspection
I inspect your home like it is MY HOME I am
an independent, unbiased Home Inspector that works for YOU, and ONLY for you.
Chicago Illinois Home Mold Radon Thermal Imaging Inspections serving
Cook County, Lake County, DuPage county, Will County, McHenry county
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Testimonials Thank you so much Jim! Your report is so detailed....you truely do
treat each home like it's your own. The summary at the end of the report is great and all the photographs
help out so much. Please give me a call when you find out the results of the mold report.
I will definitely recommend you to family and friends! I'll let you know if we have any questions. Thanks
again! Luisa
Dear Jim,
Thank
you so much for your complete and professional home inspection report. I am so very grateful to you for being available
at a moments notice...this was very important as I was notified about the inspection just minutes before I called you...you
are so good and so thorough I intend upon referring your services to everyone I know.
Thank you so very much,
again.
Blessings, Sharon
Jim, I
want to thank you for all the time you spent with me and answering my questions on the home. I want to use your expertise
again Frank
Jim, I appreciate
the quality of reports you been providing. IH (industrial Hygienists) reports aside, they are much better than
most mold inspection companies out there.
Jim, Great job there eagle eye! hope they credit us. Thanks
Hi Jim, Thank you for sending me the inspection and mold reports a few weeks ago.I have already started making changes based on your report (i.e already
changed out the furnace) and wanted to thank you, for all the work and suggestions that you have made. Thank you, Bobby
Jim Langworthy has worked for me twice in the last six months.
During this time he had helped me with mold issues within my own unit and I also recommended to my condo association that
they use Jim's services because he was extremely helpful and professional. Jim has knowledge beyond most inspectors and he
is also very courteous when dealing with you house. Jim was very easy to work with and his prices are very fair. Not
only did he do his regular inspection of mold and mold issues within my unit, he had also found where and how most of these
issues came from. I would recommend Jim for anyone who is looking for an inspector for your house or one you are about to
buy. I wish I had used him before I purchased my current house. Thank you very much, Jay
Home Inspector
Thank you for visiting my website
and the opportunity to serve all your inspection needs. I am an inspector that will NOT perform more than 2 inspections in
a day ( there are not enough hours in a day to perform more than 2 inspections) in order to give each client a thorough inspection
that they deserve. Night and weekend inspections are available at no additional cost.
Do you want a large company to perform your home inspection with a paid employee or do you want
a home inspector to be the owner of the home inspection company who has pride and dedication to the profession?
When I took my pre license education classes for the State of Illinois license
, I had the 2nd highest score in the class, higher than 3 practicing home inspectors. I passed the State of Illinois exam
on the first try. Over thirty years experience in the construction related industries in the Chicago, Illinois area. The
inspection will be accurate, unbiased, comprehensive, thorough inspection with photos of the issues found during the inspection.
Look at my photo page and also my background and experience. You will feel assured and comfortable of a quality, professional
inspection by an honest inspector with integrity. Questions are always welcomed, telephone support is a free service.
Typical home inspections takes approx. 2 1/2- 3 1/2 hours.
The estimated
average annual repair cost is usually between 1% and 2% of the the house value. A qualified home inspector can help identify
these problems.
If you want to sell your home.
A pre-marketing inspection provides the seller with an objective
evaluation of the homes condition before the house is put on the market. A home inspection not only encourages a faster
sale and a better price, it also helps ensure compliance with disclosure requirements.
If you are a homeowner.
Even if you do not intend to sell your home, a thorough inspection of your house and property every four to five years can
yield significant returns. First and foremost, a professional home inspector can identify conditions that may be present or
may lead to safety hazards for family members. Furthermore, periodic home inspections can help detect potential problems early,
before they become severe and costly.
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a sample report
Thermal Imaging Inspector ---
See page 5 for Radon Gas We
perform thermal imaging to locate waterleaks, water damage, and energy inefficiencies. I serve northern Illinois, chicago
and surrounding suburbs. Cook county, Lake county, DuPage county, McHenry county and Will county.
Many people
do not think twice about paying an auto repair shop $80 per hour to fix their car. Yet thousands of people will spend hours
shopping for a home inspector who gives them the lowest price and save a few dollars. The auto mechanic simply fixes the car.
While that is important, consider your house likely the most expensive and longest term investment of your entire life. A
good home inspector can identify issues before you purchase often allowing you to reduce the cost of your purchase by thousands
of dollars. Home Inspections include: A visual inspection of the structure (inside and out, from foundation to roof). An examination of all major systems; Air Conditioning
Systems, Heating Systems, Water Heater, Plumbing, Interior Electrical, Roof, Gutters, Downspouts, Siding, Doors, Windows, Chimneys, Bathrooms,
Major Appliances, Foundation, Patios, Decks, Walks, Driveway, Grading, Attic, Crawlspace, Structure,Insulation, Ventilation, Walls/Ceilings,
Floors, Fireplace, Garage. A computerized generated report (not hand written) with photographs
for easy clarification of deficiencies covering the findings and identifying potential concerns with appendices of mechanical,
safety and maintenance information. I also inspect commercial property up to 50,000 sq. ft. Follow
this link for downloadable energy, safety info or view sample inspection report
http://jlhomeinspection.com/id4.html
Are you looking to buy or sell your home? Click on this link
for further information Real Estate
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  Mold Inspector What is Mold! Call for Mold Testing
and a Mold Inspection Today 847-501-0721 Email me @ jim@jlhomeinspection.com JL Home Inspection serving Chicago and suburbs of Illinois, will take 3
mold samples, two samples indoors, and one outdoors to determine if there are elevated mold spore counts inside the home.
These samples are included in the price. These samples will be sent to a AIHA accredited Lab for analysis. A mold report from
the lab and my report will be sent to you, the client. Additional sampling can be done on ductwork, walls, carpets etc at
an additional charge, upon your approval, but usually not neccessary. A mold inspection is neccessary to find areas of water
intrusion. I utilize technology such as a thermal Imaging camera, a borescope, moisture meter, humidity / temperature sensors
to determine where there is water intrusion. A home inspector has knowledge unlike any person in the trades. We have a vast
knowledge of all major systems and the experience of home inspector leads us to probable areas of water intrusion. Stop the
water, stop the mold growth. Call today for a free quote. The key to mold control is moisture control.
It is important to dry water-damaged areas
and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.
Can mold cause health problems!! Molds are usually not a problem
indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems.
Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances
(mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic responses
include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis). Molds can also cause
asthma attacks in people with asthma who are allergic to mold. This does not describe all potential health effects related
to mold exposure. For more detailed information consult a health professional. You may also wish to consult your state or
local health department. If you have health concerns, consult a health professional before starting cleanup.
How do I get rid of mold? It is impossible to get rid of all mold and mold spores indoors, some mold spores will be found
floating through the air and in house dust. The mold spores will not grow if moisture is not present. Indoor mold growth can
and should be prevented or controlled by controlling moisture indoors. If there is mold growth in your home, you must clean
up the mold and fix the water problem. If you clean up the mold, but don't fix the water problem, then, most likely, the mold
problem will come back. Who should do the cleanup depends on a number of factors. One consideration
is the size of the mold problem. If the moldy area is less than about 30 square feet (less than roughly a 6 ft. by 5 ft. patch),
in most cases, you can handle the job yourself, following the guidelines below.
If there has been a lot of water damage,
and/or mold growth covers more than 30 square feet, consult the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guide: Mold Remediation
in Schools and Commercial Buildings. EPA Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse IAQ INFO at (800) 438-4318. If you choose
to hire a contractor (or other professional service provider) to do the cleanup, make sure the contractor has experience cleaning
up mold. Check references and ask the contractor to follow the recommendations of the EPA, the guidelines of the American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygenists (ACGIH), or other guidelines from professional or government organizations.
If you suspect that the heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) system may be contaminated with mold (it is
part of an identified moisture problem, for instance, or there is mold near the intake to the system), consult EPA's guide
Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned? before taking further action. Do not run the HVAC system if you know or
suspect that it is contaminated with mold - it could spread mold throughout the building.
If the water and/or mold damage
was caused by sewage or other contaminated water, then call in a professional who has experience cleaning and fixing buildings
damaged by contaminated water.
If you have concerns or questions call today for a Mold Inspection and Air Sampling 847 501 0721
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The following is a partial list of cities and suburbs in Illinois that JL Home Inspection performs home inspections.
Chicago, Addison, Algonquin, Alsip, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Bartlett, Batavia, Beach Park, Bellwood, Bensenville, Berwyn,
Bloomingdale, Blue Island, Bolingbrook, Bridgeview, Brookfield, Buffalo Grove, Burbank, Burr Ridge, Carol Stream, Cary, Carpentersville,
Chicago Heights, Chicago Ridge, Cicero, Country Club Hills, Crest Hill, Crestwood, Crystal Lake, Darien, Deerfield, Des Plaines,
Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Elmwood Park, Evanston, Evergreen Park, Forest Park, Franklin Park, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights,
Glenview, Grayslake, Gurnee, Hanover Park, Hickory Hills, Highland Park, Hinsdale, Hoffman Estates, Homewood, La Grange, La
Grange Park, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Lincolnwood, Lombard, Maywood, Melrose Park, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Mundelein,
Niles, Norridge, Northbrook, Northlake, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Palatine, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Park Forest,
Park Ridge, Prospect Heights, River Forest, River Grove, Rolling Meadows, Romeoville, Roselle, Sauk Village, Schaumburg, Schiller
Park, Skokie, Tinley Park, Vernon Hills, Villa Park, Warrenville, Waukegan, Westchester, West Chicago, Western Springs, Westmont,
Wheaton, Wheeling, Wilmette, Winnetka, Wood Dale, Woodridge, Woodstock, Zion, Illinois
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