What Extreme Cold Does to Your Foundation
Chicago winters don’t just test furnaces and plumbing—they put enormous stress on a home’s foundation. When temperatures swing above and below freezing, soil expands, contracts, and shifts. Over time, that movement can translate into cracks, settling, and structural warning signs that often show up inside the home first.
When High Heating Bills Signal a Bigger Problem
If your heating bills spike every winter, it’s tempting to blame fuel prices or an aging furnace. But in many Chicago homes, high energy costs are a symptom—not the root problem. During winter inspections, we often trace expensive heating bills back to insulation gaps, duct leakage, and ventilation issues that quietly drain heat all season long.
Winter Is When Small Home Problems Become Big Ones
Cold weather has a way of exposing weaknesses in a home that often stay hidden the rest of the year. As temperatures drop in Chicago, minor issues in plumbing, insulation, roofs, and foundations are pushed to their limits. That’s why January is one of the most revealing months for a home inspection.
Year-End Home Safety Check: Simple Tasks That Prevent Big Problems
As the year comes to an end, winter conditions put extra stress on your home’s fire safety, electrical systems, and plumbing. A quick year-end safety check can help you catch small issues now.
