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Avatar for Bull's Eye Home Inspection
Bull's Eye Home Inspection
4.8(
28
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Complete Home Inspection

Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Matt from Bull’s Eye Home Improvement was very attentive, responsive, and cordial throughout the quote and inspection processes. I would recommend him. In addition, his home inspection report was very well done, easy to interpret, and quickly delivered."
Knee wall in Chicago Bungalow
Hydronic floor heating
Small flat roof on gable shingled roof
Overview of townhome in Glenview
Townhome Attic

+4

Response time3 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Vertical Inspections
5.0(
36
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Complete Home Inspection

Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Scheduled inspection quickly to support home purchase. Very thorough and answered every question. Detailed report with pictures will be very helpful to address the few minor issues revealed during the inspection. Would recommend Josh to anyone asking me for referral."
Response time50 mins
Response rate92%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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HomeSpecs
4.9(
17
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Complete Home Inspection

Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quality work

"HomeSpecs did an amazing Inspection report. It's a shame I could not hire them also for an Appraisal because the lender chooses their own at a much higher price. Very professional report with photos allowed me to negotiate a credit from the seller. Eugene was so great to work with, very responsive on short notice and detailed. A++++++++++++++"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
272
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Inspection - Roofing

Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The first thing that got my attention after Devan knocked on door asking if we wanted an estimate was that he didnâ t just give us a number. Devan walked us thru all the material literally showing me each item that would be used and explaining to me how it would help and the purpose it served. Then he amazed me more when he asked if he could go into our crawl space. He did a very thorough inspection even showing me pictures of some of the problem areas. This was one of the biggest selling points on why I chose this company. From start to finish it was a absolutely amazing experience and Devan walked us thru each step of the way. You can judge a company by the people that it hires, based on that information and our interaction with not only Devan who sold us the roof but was the project manager to help make sure everything went smoothly. Dillion also emailed to make sure we were comfortable with everything, and Lauren was very responsive in helping schedule. From start to finish our project took less than a week. Absolutely amazing. As this company advertises it was a â Different Experience â"
3635 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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All Around Inspection, LLC
4.9(
122
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Inspection - Waterproofing

Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"This was my first home inspection on my own. Ken took the time to explain the mechanics of the home and answer any questions that I had. The report came quickly and I felt better knowing I had a better understanding of the home I was purchasing."
Response time10 mins
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

The standard home inspection period is typically around 10 days from when your offer is accepted, but this can range from one week to 21 days. The exact duration depends on factors like your location, the current state of the housing market, and how quickly the seller needs to close the deal. This period is the time you have to conduct a home inspection and decide whether to move forward with the purchase or back out. To confirm your specific timeline, you should check your offer agreement, as the language defining the inspection period will be included there.

A post-drywall inspection could uncover many problems that weren’t present during the pre-drywall inspection, including insufficient insulation, missing weather stripping, improperly installed plumbing and lighting fixtures, flooring damage, drywall damage, plumbing leaks, aesthetic issues, and more. Structural problems, which are often expensive to fix and are common reasons to walk away after a home inspection, are easier to see before the drywall goes up, but a post-drywall inspection may highlight minor issues with house settling and foundation problems.

Yes, in most cases, you can negotiate and make a counteroffer after a home inspection. If the inspection reveals issues with the property, you can use these findings as leverage to reduce the purchase price. Your counteroffer should account for the estimated cost of necessary repairs, and it's important to find a reasonable balance to increase the chances of the seller accepting. The main exception is if you waived the home inspection contingency to make your offer more appealing. In that situation, while you can still have an inspection done for your own information, you have no contractual recourse to make a counteroffer based on the results.

Most homeowner policies don’t cover damage to the actual French drains themselves. However, some insurance policies do cover flood damage. In the event that your current system fails and your French drains need to be fixed, you could be covered for any damages incurred. Check your insurance policy to see how they pay out for water damage if a drain system fails.

Tiny homes may depreciate and be more challenging to sell because of their size, customization, and unique space. If your tiny home is on wheels, depreciation can happen in the same way that cars and RVs do. If your tiny home isn’t structurally sound, the resale value will also be lower. 

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