BW Foster Home Inspection, Inc. is licensed as a residential home inspection entity and performs the following types of inspections:

• Condominium Inspections
• Townhome Inspections
• Single Family Home Inspections
• Multi-unit Inspections (2-4 units)
• Pre-Listing Inpections
• Mold Inspections
• Radon Inspections

Our inspections include:

• Roof, vents, flashings and trim.
• Gutters and downspouts.
• Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations.
• Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings.
• Eaves, soffit and fascia.
• Grading and drainage.
• Basement, foundation and crawlspace.
• Water penetration and foundation movement.
• Heating systems.
• Cooling systems.
• Main water shut off valves.
• Water heating system.
• Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets.
• Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats.
• Electrical service line and meter box.
• Main disconnect and service amperage.
• Electrical panels, breakers and fuses.
• Grounding and bonding.
• GFCI’s and AFCI’s.
• Fireplace damper door and hearth.
• Insulation and ventilation.
• Garage doors, safety sensors and openers.
• And much more.

Testing equipment

• Combustible gas leak detector
• Sure Test Circuit Analyzer
• Non Invasive moisture meter

Information applicable to all inspections

All inspections are performed according to the Standards of Practice as outlined by the Division of Professional Regulation.

As of January 1, 2003 all home inspectors are required to be licensed by the State of Illinois. All inspectors must complete 60 hours of pre-license education before taking the exam administered by the State of Illinois. All licenses have to be renewed every two years and require continuing education.

The Standards of Practice outline requirements for all inspections in Illinois.

Who should be present at the inspection? The client, the current owner, and often the realtor representing the client should be present at the inspection.

Payment is due after the inspection agreement is signed and before the inspection begins.

The inspection will last anywhere from 2-5 hours depending on the size of the building inspected.

A report will be mailed to the client within 48 hours of the inspection, and it can be delivered via email or fax within 24 hours of the inspection.

In addition to being licensed by the State of Illinois, many inspector are members of professional organizations that provide continuing education, mentoring and numerous other resources. We are members of NACHI (National Association of Certified Home Inspectors), a nationally recognized organization.