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Chicago Illinois Home Mold Radon Thermal Imaging Inspections serving Cook County, Lake County, DuPage county, Will County, McHenry county

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.

Great home inspection service, incredible attention to detail!
We were in a process of buying a new house in Skokie and asked Jim from JL Home Inspection to take a look at it. He was very methodical and thorough - the inspection took 3 hours for a small 1-story ranch house! Jim studied every inch of house interior and exterior, explaining his findings to us in layman terms and gave us a lot of recommendations on updating the property. I would've never thought of a lot of issues that Jim has noticed. Now we have a complete understanding of what kind of house we are buying and what kind of money we will need to invest into it in the nearest future.
We'll definitely ask the seller to fix some of the major issues, thanks to Jim we are going to save a lot of money on repairs.

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.

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

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.

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,

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 InspectorIf a home inspector is doing more than 2 inspections in a day, you are not getting what you paid for. Thank you for visiting my website and the opportunity to serve all your inspection needs. I am an inspector that can NOT perform more than 2 inspections in a day (3 hour inspection, 30 minute travel time EACH way, 1 1/2 hours to generate report. That equals 5 1/2 hours for one inspection). This time is needed to give each client a thorough inspection and a detailed narrative report 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.
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.

I provide a computerized generated narrative report (not hand written, not checklist style report) with photographs for easy clarification of deficiencies covering the findings and identifying potential concerns with appendices of mechanical, safety and maintenance information.

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:

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.

I also inspect commercial property up to 20,000 sq. ft. Follow this link for downloadable energy, safety info or view sample inspection reporthttp://jlhomeinspection.com/id4.html

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.

Are you looking to buy or sell your home? Click on this link for further information Real Estate

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.

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
JL Home Inspection LLC located in Morton Grove IL

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