The Norman Notebook

When you think of home safety, you probably think of smoke detectors, deadbolts, and maybe a security system. But in Plainfield and throughout Will County, one of the biggest risks to your family’s health is something you can’t see, smell, or taste. It is called Radon. At Norman Home Inspections, we treat Radon testing not […]

The snow is finally melting, the grass is turning green, and the Chicago-area winter is (hopefully) behind us. While you might be eager to get the patio furniture out, your house needs some attention first. Illinois winters are brutal on buildings. The constant freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow loads, and high winds take a toll on

Driving through Plainfield or Joliet in January, you often see homes dripping with long, sparkling icicles. They look picturesque, almost like a scene from a holiday card. But to a home inspector, those icicles are a screaming red flag. They are the tell-tale sign of an Ice Dam—one of the most destructive forces your home