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A‑1st Look Home Inspectors Inc.
Your 1st Choice in Property Inspection Professionals

Joe Kormos
Medinah, Illinois 60157
(630) 201-0933

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  •     - Air Quality
        - Asbestos
        - Biological Pollutants
        - Common Definitions
        - Conserve Energy
        - Constructed Wetlands
        - EMFs in the Home
        - Home Insurance Tips
        - Lead
        - Mold Information
        - Mold & Moisture
        - Plumbing
        - Private Wells
        - Radon
        - Roofing
        - Septic Systems
        - Termites
        - Water Quality
  • Renovation

  •     - Building a Home
        - Energy Efficiency
        - Foundation Insulation
        - Historic Renovation
        - Log Homes
        - Rehabilitation
        - Stucco
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  •     - Electrical Safety
        - Child Safety
        - Holiday Safety
        - Pool Safety
        - Safety Checklist
        - Senior Safety Tips
        - Wildlife
  • Home Buyers

  •     - 3 Mistakes
        - Closing Process
        - Things to Look For
        - Prebuilt Homes
        - What Really Matters
        - Why Pay More?
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  • Welcome!

    Be sure to choose a NACHI home inspector. Anyone else is just looking around!

    Everyone knows that home ownership is the American Dream. That dream can quickly become a nightmare, however, for uninformed buyers. Even newly constructed homes can harbor costly mistakes - mistakes that may not be visible to the untrained eye.

    from "Inspect before you Invest" article on finetuning.com

    Your home is a major investment. Whether you intend to stay in it forever or plan to move someday, chances are good that you will spend the next several years in your new home. Why not take the time up front to get a quality home inspection for your new purchase, to ensure you won't come across any unexpected surprises down the road?

    A-1st Look Home Inspectors can provide you with the professional home inspection you deserve, in any of the following  areas:

    • Chicagoland, Northwest  Suburbs, South Suburbs, North Shore, South Shore
    • Cook County, Dupage County, Boone County, LaSalle County
    • Kane County, McHenry County, Winnebago County
    • Lake County, De Kalb County, Gundy County

    Please give us a call between the hours of 8:00 AM and 9:30 PM for a price quote or to schedule your inspection at  

    630-201-0933

    Only NACHI-certified home inspectors have the education and experience it takes to ensure that you will receive a professional and thorough home inspection. Click here to read more about NACHI certification requirements.

    Homeowners, whether you're buying or selling, here's a collection of resources and articles that may be of interest.

    If you are in the market for a home inspection, check out what I inspect, and what you can expect from me. If you would like to know more, please contact me for a personal consultation, or to schedule an inspection today.