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Avatar for Hauscheck Inspections & Engineering LLC
Hauscheck Inspections & Engineering LLC
5.0(
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Complete Home Inspection

Serving Ely, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Needed an inspection of my electrical system. Jeremiah was very thorough, explained everything to me, and sent me a report detailing all his findings. I would definitely use this company again and would highly recommend them to others."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Northland Home Inspections
4.5(
28
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Complete Home Inspection

Serving Ely, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Was accommodating to my narrow inspection window for my purchase agreement, was efficient and thorough and clearly answered my questions. He followed up with me to answer additional questions, supply a referral for a contractor and supplied the report same day."
Response time8 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Akrivis Real Estate Valuations
4.3(
72
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Appraisal - Real Estate

Serving Ely, MN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The process was easy, and pricing options were provided up fromt. They gave clear instructions about what they needed for the appraisal. They provided an appraisal quickly, with a nice turn around time. I would call this company again next I need an appraisal."
Restaurant
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
991 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mold Test Company MN
3.7(
85
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Mold & Toxic Material Test

Serving Ely, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They weren't forthcoming about additional testing. Base inspection $299 then additional $400+ for lab testing. Wish I had known for vendor comparison purposes. However, I think it was worth it. Owner said the techs need to be instructed to say it was optional, but it helps you better understand the mold your dealing with. Glad I did it but not sure if it could have been done for less."
Mold Testing
Drywall
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Mold Testing
Mold Testing

+43

Response time1 day
86 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Inspections-Plus
Inspections-Plus
4.3(
6
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Complete Home Inspection

Serving Ely, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n\n\n

Inspection
Inspection
Inspection
Inspection
Inpsection

+8

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Bill's Complete Services, LLC
5.0(
5
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Complete Home InspectionInspection - Roofing

Serving Ely, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bill was very thorough during his inspection and saved my clients from a mistake that would have costed them thousands to fix. He is also very personable and timely delivering his reports. Highly recommend."
Response time40 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,689
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Complete Home InspectionInspection - Roofing

Serving Ely, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"AHS is ok. They cover repairs of most everything under the roof of your house. The companies that contract with them are not always the best. You call AHS with the issue, they send a fax to the repair company and give you the contact info. If they don't contact you within 24 hours, you call them. Sometimes they answer, sometimes they don't. When they arrive (usually three days or so later), they service the item. if it has issues within the 90 days, you call AHS again, they are sent out with no charge. If the serviceman decides the unit is unrepairable, AHS will allow you to choose a replacement from their listing (usually not as good as what you have) they will install and remove your old item, or give you wholesale amount to buy and install your own. Prices vary on what you want covered and what you want the copay to be, plus where you live. For me it is 49.99 per month with a 75.00 time of service order. You can have more than one item serviced at the same time under the same fee. If you have a SEAR product the repair guys are great. Not that wild about the other ones they send out. But it is a big savings compared to calling someone on your own. The cost of service is only the 75.00 copay."
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Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

Most areas require both a building permit and an electrical permit for the installation of a home wind turbine. You may also need zoning approval, especially if your property is in a residential neighborhood or near protected land. Inspections are needed after foundation work and upon completion of electrical connections. Permit costs can range from $100 to $1,000, depending on local regulations and project complexity.

Fresh baseboards can increase a home’s value because they refresh the look of your walls. This can make a good impression on buyers and potentially boost your home’s resale value. This is particularly helpful if your existing baseboards are in bad shape, which can age the look of your walls. 

Consider also investing in the cost to install shoe molding for an extra-polished look that can further boost resale value.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

  • Acoustic ceiling tiles

  • Furnace insulation

  • Home appliances

  • Fire-retardant clothing

  • Cement pipe

  • Pipe insulation

  • Wall and ceiling insulation

  • Vehicle brake pads

  • Vinyl flooring

  • Sprayed acoustic ceilings

  • Stove insulation

  • Patching compounds

  • Textured paints

  • Roofing shingles

  • Siding

It can be safe to buy or live in a house with knob and tube (K&T) wiring, but only if the system is in good condition, functional, and has been thoroughly inspected and approved by a licensed electrician. Never purchase a home with K&T wiring without getting a professional electrical inspection first.

Key considerations include:

  • Safety and Condition: An inspector will verify that the wiring is safe and has not deteriorated. Over time, the insulation can wear away, leaving exposed wires that pose a significant fire or shock hazard.

  • System Capacity: The electrical service should be at least 60 amps. However, even at this capacity, K&T systems often struggle to handle the demands of modern appliances and electronics.

  • Lack of Grounding: Knob and tube wiring is an ungrounded system, which is a safety concern for many modern devices.

  • Ongoing Maintenance: If you live in a home with K&T wiring, it's recommended to have it inspected by an electrician every one to two years to ensure it remains in safe working order.

Ultimately, any inspection or modification of a knob and tube system should always be performed by a certified professional.

There are no strict rules for who is responsible for covering repair costs after a home inspection, as the issue is highly negotiable, except in cases of mandatory repairs. Major issues discovered during the inspection often lead to a renegotiation. The buyer might ask the seller to make the repairs as a condition of the sale, but it is more common for the buyer to use the estimated repair costs as leverage to lower the asking price. The seller may agree to lower the price to compensate the buyer or agree to fix the issues before the sale is complete. However, in a competitive real estate market, a seller might refuse to cover any repairs, knowing that other buyers may be willing to purchase the property as-is.

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