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Bull's Eye Home Inspection
4.8(
28
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mat is the inspector realtors hate... tongue-in-cheek. He is extremely knowledgeable, has great attention to detail, and is very honest. If there is something wrong with the property, you better believe he's going to find it. He takes the time and does a thorough job. I highly recommend him!"
Knee wall in Chicago Bungalow
Hydronic floor heating
Small flat roof on gable shingled roof
Overview of townhome in Glenview
Townhome Attic

+4

Response time4 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Gardner Services
4.7(
16
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is a high quality mold/fungi/fungus testing company, with excellent customer service and follow-up. The phones were picked up on the first call each time, and arranging for an appointment was very easy. They arrived on time, were efficient, informing, and friendly in their work, and brought commercial equipment to perform the test samples. The follow up phone call and email on the test results was good, and they provided a potential remediation plan for us to follow on the test results. The third party lab utilized by them had easy to understand numbers, graphs, and descriptions of what was tested. We will do business with Gardner Services again in the near future, and will recommend them to others."
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+18

Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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U.S. Waterproofing
4.3(
596
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1957

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Called company on Monday and got an appointment for an inspection on Wednesday. That following Monday, the technician arrived and went through each step is sealing off the concrete foundation to the water leak. The fix worked well and was put to the test with the recent record rains. Not one drop of water came into the basement."
Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Radman Radon Testing
5.0(
7
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Nick contacted me almost immediately after scheduling my initial appointment through home advisor. He was timely with his appointments, professional during his conversations, and he worked efficiently during the project itself. I love that his work has a transferable written guarantee!!! His prices are competative, and his work is great. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs to mitigate their home for radon gas."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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West Suburban Inspections Inc
5.0(
4
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We Are A Full Service, Family Owned Company Specializing In Pre-Owned, Foreclosure and Shortsale Properties With More Than 36 Years Of Professional Experience.\n\nOur Inspectors Are [ A ] Rated By The B.B.B. Belong To The Us Chamber of Commerce And Members Of The Professional Organizations That Matter The Most In The Industry.\n\nWe Are Also An IL. State Licensed Home Inspection Company, License \n#'s 450.000497 + 451.000188,\nUsing Only State Of The Art Test Equipment, We Provide Same Day On-Site Home Inspection Reports And Offer A $25.00 Discount On Air Quality Testing When Scheduled With A Home Inspection.\n\nWe Also Provide Indoor Allergen / Environmental Testing Services To Identify Allergens in Your Home And Provide Those Certified Results To Both You And Your Allergist.

Home Inspector License
Inspection Company License
Certified Indoor Air Consultant
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HomeSpecs
5.0(
7
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Local and owner operated for over 10 years. HomeSpecs is a professional home inspection company with a main priority to identify the damaged and non-functioning components of the property. This analysis will be conducted by a specially trained and qualified home inspector who will help to determine the condition of the building.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Midwest Spray Coatings A Perfect Crawlspace
4.7(
193
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a hard time contacting this company at first but when they finally responded, the service was great. Chuck met with me and explained what he thought would work best for the crawlspace in our new home. We originally wanted to install drain tile to avoid any possible water seepage in the future but he told us it wasn't necessary. Unlike PermaSeal who tried to sell us everything under their roof! Buyer beware of PermaSeal! Anyway, Chuck offered to provide a payment plan since we couldn't afford it all in one lump sum. We had a few issues at the beginning with things unrelated to them but Chuck was very responsive and advised us regarding some issues with our village permit. Even though we called and e-mailed him several times in one day, he maintained his great customer service. We finally scheduled an appointment and then had to re-schedule which they accommodated. The day they showed up, they came a bit late but Chuck sent a message letting us know. He showed up to check out the installation as well and warn us of the strong smell of the foam to see if we wanted to leave the house. We stayed but the foam smell was very strong for a few weeks and even up to today, we have not used it yet due to the smell. We may not end up using the crawlspace for storage as originally planned because we've noticed there's still a lot of insects getting through there since we left the entrance open for the smell to dissipate. Well, the crawlspace looks good and we are very happy that they installed a light switch by the entrance and a bulb in the middle so we could see the entire space if we want to go in there. We also got excited when Chuck mentioned they would do a radon test to show us the difference with the insulation. This has not been done yet but I hope they still come out and do it. I really enjoyed working with Chuck. He is a great guy and I highly recommend using this company. Stay away from PermaSeal! I say this because they tried to take advantage of us prior to us contacting this company."
Exposed stone foundation
Foundation repair and insulation
Polyurea Coating
Ineffective fiberglass
Repairs to Foundation - Same Day

+16

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

You can vent radon out of your house sometimes by simply opening a window, but it won’t remove the source, and will likely rise above recommended levels quickly. A professional will be needed to assess your home, and determine the best strategy for radon removal. Active radon sump pumps and soil depressurization systems are often used to forcefully vent the radon from your home.

Ideally, no one will live in a house with elevated radon levels, as prolonged exposure increases the risk of serious health issues like lung cancer. However, homes with radon can be made safe through mitigation systems, such as active soil depressurization. Testing for radon regularly and addressing high levels helps ensure a safe living environment.

Radon enters your home when warm air begins to rise and exits through the roof, creating a vacuum that pulls cooler air from under the foundation. Part of that air is radon, which is an invisible, odorless gas that develops naturally when radioactive particles are deep within the ground. Those particles usually come from decaying matter in soil and rocks.

You'll need to test your home for radon after installing the mitigation system, then again every two years. If radon remains elevated, contact a licensed radon professional, either the contractor who installed the system or a different one, and have them evaluate the system. They may need to make some changes to improve its effectiveness and performance.

Keeping radon from getting into your home is much better than having to get rid of it once it's already indoors. While there may not be a way to fully prevent radon from getting into your home, there are things you can do to reduce the gas's ability to enter. 

Sealing foundation cracks and openings can help keep the gas from seeping inside. Improving air flow, such as by opening windows, can also be helpful. If you're building your home from scratch, talk to your contractor about using radon-resistant construction to keep the gas out.

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