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Finest Home Inspection

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Finest Home Inspection

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Jon and Jennifer Ellis launched Finest Home Inspection in 2016. Jon, who performs the inspections and writes the inspection reports, spent the prior 18 years building, maintaining, and inspecting custom homes. He has managed and overseen the work of the full array of sub-contractors, from electricians and plumbers to HVAC and roofers, ensuring the integrity of the building process, that home owners’ desires are met, and helping them understand the significance of the different options available to them. With an eye for detail and a love of building, Jon has the experience to understand the relationship of the different systems in your home and the critical points to watch for. While fluent in the language of the various trades, Jon is able to clearly explain the details of your home to those of us who may not be. He will use clear, concise terms that enable you to understand your home and what it needs as well as lots of pictures to bring your report to life. We pride ourselves in providing the highest level of service on all fronts. Hire FINEST, and know we are committed to supporting you as you make one of your very most significant purchasing decisions.

"Jon at Finest Home Inspection was great. He walked us through the inspection and his findings on site as well as answered our specific questions about the house. Our inspection report was provided the same day and the radon test results were provided as soon as they were available. He let us know what he wasn't able to check because there were tenants living in the house. He gave us his honest opinion on the house when we asked him. It can be difficult to assess the thoroughness of a home inspection, but now that we've been living in our home for a while, I am confident our home inspection was thorough. We haven't run into any issues that were not addressed in the home inspection. I would recommend Finest Home Inspection."

Jessica L on February 2023

Jon and Jennifer Ellis launched Finest Home Inspection in 2016. Jon, who performs the inspections and writes the inspection reports, spent the prior 18 years building, maintaining, and inspecting custom homes. He has managed and overseen the work of the full array of sub-contractors, from electricians and plumbers to HVAC and roofers, ensuring the integrity of the building process, that home owners’ desires are met, and helping them understand the significance of the different options available to them. With an eye for detail and a love of building, Jon has the experience to understand the relationship of the different systems in your home and the critical points to watch for. While fluent in the language of the various trades, Jon is able to clearly explain the details of your home to those of us who may not be. He will use clear, concise terms that enable you to understand your home and what it needs as well as lots of pictures to bring your report to life. We pride ourselves in providing the highest level of service on all fronts. Hire FINEST, and know we are committed to supporting you as you make one of your very most significant purchasing decisions.

"Jon at Finest Home Inspection was great. He walked us through the inspection and his findings on site as well as answered our specific questions about the house. Our inspection report was provided the same day and the radon test results were provided as soon as they were available. He let us know what he wasn't able to check because there were tenants living in the house. He gave us his honest opinion on the house when we asked him. It can be difficult to assess the thoroughness of a home inspection, but now that we've been living in our home for a while, I am confident our home inspection was thorough. We haven't run into any issues that were not addressed in the home inspection. I would recommend Finest Home Inspection."

Jessica L on February 2023






Tech Spec

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Tech Spec

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Customers say: Super punctual
24 years of experience

Welcome to Tech Spec! We are a first-rate home inspection service that proudly serves the Champaign, IL area. Tech Spec understands that buying a home is one of the biggest investments youll ever make in your life. Were here to make sure that your choice is the best and right one for you. Through our exceptional methods, well evaluate every inch of your house and inform you of errors and hazards that may exist. We frequently handle all residential inspections, mechanical inspections, new construction inspections, and final walk-through for all of our clients. When you hire Tech Spec to inspect your home, well assess your: Roof Heating/Cooling Plumbing Garage Attic Crawlspace Kitchen Bedrooms/Bathrooms Foundation And Much More Well leave no corner un-inspected! Tech Spec constantly strives for perfection. We even offer radon and mold testing to ensure the health of your family. Call Tech Spec today for the most thorough home inspection in town! Feel free to visit our website for more information.

Welcome to Tech Spec! We are a first-rate home inspection service that proudly serves the Champaign, IL area. Tech Spec understands that buying a home is one of the biggest investments youll ever make in your life. Were here to make sure that your choice is the best and right one for you. Through our exceptional methods, well evaluate every inch of your house and inform you of errors and hazards that may exist. We frequently handle all residential inspections, mechanical inspections, new construction inspections, and final walk-through for all of our clients. When you hire Tech Spec to inspect your home, well assess your: Roof Heating/Cooling Plumbing Garage Attic Crawlspace Kitchen Bedrooms/Bathrooms Foundation And Much More Well leave no corner un-inspected! Tech Spec constantly strives for perfection. We even offer radon and mold testing to ensure the health of your family. Call Tech Spec today for the most thorough home inspection in town! Feel free to visit our website for more information.


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Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

Having a garage installed certainly adds to the value of your home. The consideration is not whether it adds value, but for many, they want to know if adding a garage yields a return on their investment or ROI. While garages can add anywhere from 5% to 20% of the total value of your property, that doesn’t mean that they return 5% to 20% of the money invested in building them. Most homeowners build garages for a purpose but know that you can recover your investment when you sell or refinance.   

It can be safe to live in a house with asbestos as long as the asbestos-containing materials are in good condition and not disturbed. Asbestos is only dangerous when it becomes airborne, which happens if the material is damaged, crumbling, or disturbed during renovation work. If you suspect asbestos is present, it's important not to disturb it and to have it professionally inspected.

When you notice any of these signs in your mobile home, it’s time to call a professional to relevel your home:

  • Doors and windows are difficult to open and close

  • Creaking sounds in the house

  • Water is running off tables onto the floor

  • Unusual cracks

  • The skirting or siding of your house looks like it’s buckled under pressure

  • The exterior of the home looks tilted

Replacing older chimneys or fireplaces, like wood-burning stoves, with something more eco-friendly can actually increase the value of your home. Some homeowners opt to remove chimneys as they pursue LEED certification, which may also increase the value of your home. But in general, many potential buyers actually look for operational fireplaces in homes, so removing a chimney and fireplace could decrease your home’s value by up to $5,000.

In most cases, no. The purpose of an inspection is to highlight any glaring issues with the property that the buyer might use to negotiate or want to rectify after closing, but there’s no law stating the inspection must pass. A buyer can accept any problems identified during a failed home inspection. The only exception would be lender-required repairs, which could hold up the mortgage.

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