Home Inspection Blog

The Least Common Home Styles You’ll Find in Illinois & the Midwest Not every Midwest home is a ranch, bungalow, or farmhouse. Every once in a while, while driving through Illinois or cruising down a random backroad in Wisconsin or Michigan, you’ll see a house that makes you slam the brakes and say: “Wait… what is that thing?” As a home inspector with Midwest Inspect, I love these homes. They’ve got personality. Character. Stories. They also usually come with: unusual construc

The Magical Thinking That Comes with a $39 Gallon of “Problem Solver” There are two types of paint in this world: Paint that makes a house look better Paint that tries to convince you nothing is wrong As a home inspector with Midwest Inspect, I’ve seen both. And let me tell you — the second one works great… right up until someone with a flashlight shows up. The “Out of Sight, Out of Mind” Mindset Somewhere along the way, homeowners discovered a powerful belief: “If I can’t se

8 Houses You’ll Meet (and What They’re Trying to Tell You) If you’ve spent any time driving through Illinois or the greater Midwest, you’ve probably noticed something: We’ve got range. From century-old brick beauties to brand-new farmhouse builds that look like they came straight from Pinterest, Midwest homes all have personality… and a few quirks hiding behind that curb appeal. As a home inspector with Midwest Inspect, I’ve walked through all of them — and trust me, every st

A Friendly Midwest Guide to Giving Your Home Inspector Some Space A home inspector cautiously checks the exterior of a well-lit house at night, while a mysterious shadow looms above, creating an eerie ambiance. There’s a special phenomenon that happens during some home inspections. You unlock the front door, grab your flashlight, take two steps inside… …and suddenly you’ve acquired a shadow. Not the spooky kind.The overly-helpful seller kind. You know the type: Following six

Why Every Rental Property Needs a Home Inspection After a Tenant Moves Out There are normal move-outs… and then there are “How is this even physically possible?” move-outs. As a home inspector, I’ve walked into homes that looked like someone packed up and left peacefully with a checklist and a mop bucket. I’ve also walked into homes that looked like a raccoon hosted a music festival during a plumbing leak. Recently, I inspected what many in the industry would call a “squatter

The home inspector is not an expert but a generalist. The home inspector can inspect a home and report upon the home’s condition as it...

Every homeowner has similar concerns and questions related to maintaining their home. The following questions are those that all...