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  • 10-10-2011, 06:31 AM
    kprobertwhite
    How to Get Building Inspection Reports
    hello

    i am thinking about moving to Chicago and looking for a home these days. The question i have is how do i get the building inspection reports for the properties i see? A couple of houses that i am seeing the owners already have some reports but the question is can i trust those? Or should i get them done all over again? Also any specific services regarding Home inspection that i can use in Chicago Also what kind of reports do i need? I have lived on rent my entire life so a little new to all this and want to make sure that i do not end up wasting money on things that are not needed.
  • 10-10-2011, 06:49 AM
    flyingron
    Re: Moving to Chicago
    None of these are really legal issues. You should try a home ownership board (try the buying a home section on www.thathomesite.com for instance). It's unlikely that there are a whole lot of government inspection reports on private homes. You'll need to pay a home inspector for that. I wouldn't use the seller's inspection, you want to be present when YOUR inspector looks at the home. There may be statutory requirements for certain other inspections: termites, asbestos, lead, pests in the jurisdiction but the real estate agent you are working with should be able to help. In addition, have your purchase contract reviewed by an attorney during the three day review period.
  • 10-13-2011, 02:02 AM
    ernestrjackson
    Re: How to Get Building Inspection Reports
    Getting inspection reports for any building is not very difficult as we all know how many inspectors are present today. However, if you are getting any report from any home owner, then it is up to you to trust them or not, but you always have the option of verifying those reports. You can do the inspection on your own through any agency or I can recommend you the third party inspection reporting service:

    https://inspectionreportsonline.net/

    One of my acquaintances used this website once and he told me that this website is good for building reports or any other kind of inspection reporting.
    Anyway, I don’t really have much idea about what kinds of inspections you should do, because I really done this kind of things. But I guess you should do fire and safety inspections at least. Good luck with your moving and hope you get a good and safe home and the above website is helpful.
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