Comments for Pinnacle Property Inspections Blog http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog Home and Property Inspection Information Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:41:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Wilmette home inspection explains why large trees branches should not be hanging over your home by Edmond landscaping http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/archives/2075/comment-page-1#comment-5867 Edmond landscaping Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:41:57 +0000 http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/?p=2075#comment-5867 Although trees can provide certain benefits for the home owner and the property when it comes to aesthetics and health, it still depends on its proximity to the home. Some houses are just too near the structure and might cause damage during the time of storms or tornadoes. This post is informative in the sense that it outlines the basic yet significant things that should be made known to home owners with trees inside their property. Although trees can provide certain benefits for the home owner and the property when it comes to aesthetics and health, it still depends on its proximity to the home. Some houses are just too near the structure and might cause damage during the time of storms or tornadoes. This post is informative in the sense that it outlines the basic yet significant things that should be made known to home owners with trees inside their property.

]]> Comment on Questions to ask before booking your mold inspection or radon measurement explained from home inspection in Gurnee, Illinois by A+ Inspections » Blog Archive » Your Questions About Mold Inspections http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/archives/1842/comment-page-1#comment-5703 A+ Inspections » Blog Archive » Your Questions About Mold Inspections Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:43:08 +0000 http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/?p=1842#comment-5703 [...] Estate Mold InspectionsQuestions to ask before booking your mold inspection or radon measurement explained from home inspec...Healthy Indoor Air QualityH&H Environmental Construction and Consulting BlogIndoor Air QualitySinus [...] [...] Estate Mold InspectionsQuestions to ask before booking your mold inspection or radon measurement explained from home inspec…Healthy Indoor Air QualityH&H Environmental Construction and Consulting BlogIndoor Air QualitySinus [...]

]]> Comment on Itasca, Illinois home inspection answers question of how a Grundfos hot water recirculation pump will produce instant hot water by Sump Pump Battery Backup http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/archives/422/comment-page-1#comment-5693 Sump Pump Battery Backup Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:59:17 +0000 http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/?p=422#comment-5693 Hello to all, it’s truly a pleasant for me to pay a quick visit this web page, it consists of useful Information. Hello to all, it’s truly a pleasant for me to pay a quick visit this web page, it consists of useful Information.

]]> Comment on Home Inspections In Wilmette Illinois unvail a wide variety of achitechture styles. by Wilmette home inspection explains why large trees branches should not be hanging over your home http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/archives/19/comment-page-1#comment-5220 Wilmette home inspection explains why large trees branches should not be hanging over your home Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:10:00 +0000 http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/?p=19#comment-5220 [...] much will it cost to remove a branch over a home? Was the question from my client from the Wilmette home inspection.  The proper answer is hard because pricing for tree or branch removal can vary greatly depending [...] [...] much will it cost to remove a branch over a home? Was the question from my client from the Wilmette home inspection.  The proper answer is hard because pricing for tree or branch removal can vary greatly depending [...]

]]> Comment on Vast temperture movements of a thermastat will deliver higher gas bills. Recent home inspection in Wilmette, Illinois gives money saving tips during winter months. by Wilmette home inspection explains why large trees branches should not be hanging over your home http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/archives/1252/comment-page-1#comment-5219 Wilmette home inspection explains why large trees branches should not be hanging over your home Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:48:43 +0000 http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/?p=1252#comment-5219 [...] tree that was over hanging a home in Wilmette, Illinois.  The home that I am speaking about was a home inspection in Wilmette I was hired to inspect.  The biggest concern I had for my client that the tree was not owned by the [...] [...] tree that was over hanging a home in Wilmette, Illinois.  The home that I am speaking about was a home inspection in Wilmette I was hired to inspect.  The biggest concern I had for my client that the tree was not owned by the [...]

]]> Comment on Chicago home inspection explains how much a home inspection should cost by admin http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/archives/1944/comment-page-1#comment-5218 admin Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:32:31 +0000 http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/?p=1944#comment-5218 Bob, Totally agree with you. Trying to explain wny value is so imporatant to a perspective client can be almost impossible. I understand that there are many people that care only about price and when their discount inspector misses items and they call hiom and they get lip service then they get what they paid for. Period!!! Good, FAst and cheap do not go together but may possibly cost you more in the lonfg run. Thanks for the comment. Jim Kolke Bob,

Totally agree with you. Trying to explain wny value is so imporatant to a perspective client can be almost impossible. I understand that there are many people that care only about price and when their discount inspector misses items and they call hiom and they get lip service then they get what they paid for. Period!!! Good, FAst and cheap do not go together but may possibly cost you more in the lonfg run. Thanks for the comment.

Jim Kolke

]]> Comment on Chicago home inspection explains how much a home inspection should cost by Welmoed http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/archives/1944/comment-page-1#comment-5216 Welmoed Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:34:41 +0000 http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/?p=1944#comment-5216 Unfortunately, there will always be clients who don't give a darn whether the company they hire makes any money. They want to get the cheapest price, no matter what. And you're right, it is a case of "pay now or pay more later"! We get asked about lowering our prices all the time, and have politely declined (However, we do offer discounts to active military personnel, police, firefighters and other first responders, and teachers. They do the jobs we couldn't do but couldn't do without). When I give someone a quote and they say, "Wow, that's expensive!" I always reply, "Bob is not the cheapest, but he is the best. We have yet to have anyone come back after an inspection and say it was a waste of money." Unfortunately, there will always be clients who don’t give a darn whether the company they hire makes any money. They want to get the cheapest price, no matter what. And you’re right, it is a case of “pay now or pay more later”! We get asked about lowering our prices all the time, and have politely declined (However, we do offer discounts to active military personnel, police, firefighters and other first responders, and teachers. They do the jobs we couldn’t do but couldn’t do without).
When I give someone a quote and they say, “Wow, that’s expensive!” I always reply, “Bob is not the cheapest, but he is the best. We have yet to have anyone come back after an inspection and say it was a waste of money.”

]]> Comment on Morton Grove, Illinois explains the importance of battery back up sump pumps by Does this basement flood? Riverwoods, Illinois home inspection gives insight on if your plumbing waste systems can back up into your basement http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/archives/264/comment-page-1#comment-5214 Does this basement flood? Riverwoods, Illinois home inspection gives insight on if your plumbing waste systems can back up into your basement Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:54:32 +0000 http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/?p=264#comment-5214 [...] Water around the homes foundation is called ground water and can enter the home via the ground or window wells.  Generally the ground water enters a sump pump pit and is pumped away from the home via a sump pump.  Sometimes like everything the sump pump will fail and will need to be replaced.  We advise all of our clients to have a back up sump pump installed for these times.  The Riverwoods home inspection did have a sump pump pit but no back up pump. [...] [...] Water around the homes foundation is called ground water and can enter the home via the ground or window wells.  Generally the ground water enters a sump pump pit and is pumped away from the home via a sump pump.  Sometimes like everything the sump pump will fail and will need to be replaced.  We advise all of our clients to have a back up sump pump installed for these times.  The Riverwoods home inspection did have a sump pump pit but no back up pump. [...]

]]> Comment on Home inspection in Glencoe, Illinois determines basement flooring to be asbestos tiles by admin http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/archives/176/comment-page-1#comment-5213 admin Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:48:54 +0000 http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/?p=176#comment-5213 Kay, It really depends on how damaged the asbestos tiles are. If they are chipping and frayed then I would plan on removing them to prevent any future health issues. I would have them tested so that you are not worring for no reason. A asbestos test can range from $50- $125 depending on where you are in the country and if you do it your self or hire a company for the service. The remopval of the boiler is a standard replacement depending on the size and make. If you like you are more than welcome to send pictures to my email address so I can assist you. Thank you for the question. Jim Kolke Kay,

It really depends on how damaged the asbestos tiles are. If they are chipping and frayed then I would plan on removing them to prevent any future health issues. I would have them tested so that you are not worring for no reason. A asbestos test can range from $50- $125 depending on where you are in the country and if you do it your self or hire a company for the service. The remopval of the boiler is a standard replacement depending on the size and make. If you like you are more than welcome to send pictures to my email address so I can assist you. Thank you for the question.

Jim Kolke

]]> Comment on Home inspection in Glencoe, Illinois determines basement flooring to be asbestos tiles by admin http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/archives/176/comment-page-1#comment-5212 admin Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:42:10 +0000 http://www.pinnaclepropertyinspection.com/blog/?p=176#comment-5212 Karen, We test asbestos tiles here in Chicago for $125.00 a sample. 1 sample will do the trick and tell what you have. If the tiles are in good condition then I would leave them unless you just are to nervous to have that around. If the tiles are damaged then I would plan on having them removed. the cost for removal all depends on the mastic on the floor. If the mastic is asbestos it may cost much more than a regular removal. What is the square footage of the area that may or may not have asbestos tiles?? Please email me back so I can assist you. Thanks for the question. Jim Kolke Karen,

We test asbestos tiles here in Chicago for $125.00 a sample. 1 sample will do the trick and tell what you have. If the tiles are in good condition then I would leave them unless you just are to nervous to have that around. If the tiles are damaged then I would plan on having them removed. the cost for removal all depends on the mastic on the floor. If the mastic is asbestos it may cost much more than a regular removal. What is the square footage of the area that may or may not have asbestos tiles?? Please email me back so I can assist you. Thanks for the question.

Jim Kolke

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