Scheduling your home inspection has just become easier! Our website now hosts an easy to use fully automated online scheduling center.Need to schedule a home inspection service but don’t have the convenience or time to pick up the phone, no problem! Our fully automated schedule center allows you to schedule a number of services right on our website easily while picking the time and day you prefer. Use your personal computer, netbook, laptop or mobile phone to schedule right online.

From full service home inspections to radon testing you can do it all right here on our website easily and quickly. Coming in the next month…Do you want to pay for your home inspection service using a credit card or paypal account? We have solutions that will allow you to pay during the scheduling process or right on-site. Progressive Home Services…Progress Forward With Confidence.

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We are proud to offer home inspection services to the following south central Minnesota Counties:

Blue Earth, Nicollet, Brown, Watonwan, Martin, Faribault, Freeborn, Mower, Waseca, Steele, Dodge, Olmstead, Rice, Le Sueur, Sibley, Scott, Mcleod, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey

Few homeowners know that in order to keep your water heater running smoothly and hopefully get a year or more extra it needs maintenance.

As water enters a water heater tank, dirt, sediment, and various minerals also enter, and eventually settle to the bottom. Depending on your community or local water supply these extra minerals and sediment can end up robbing your water heater’s energy efficency and ultimately decreasing its life. So what is a homeowner to do? A little preventative maintenance…and a hose and bucket might help too! The preventative maintenance I am referring to is draining your water heater, which in my opinion should be done annually unless you live in an area where hard water is a problem.

• First, locate your water heater and determine if its gas or electric.
• Second, locate your water shut-off valve and turn it off.
• Third, Turn of your heating supply, whether gas or electric and gather your bucket.
• Fourth, locate your drain valve, and pressure relief valve, and attach your hose to the drain valve.
• Fifth, after letting your water heater cool down, open the drain valve and release the water heater into the bucket filling until the water becomes clear and free of sediment. (The reason the above step indicates looking for the pressure relief valve is that it may be necassary to open it if the tank does not drain well. Opening the valve will allow air to enter the tank and water to flow easier)

Lastly, after the water appears clear and the sediment is removed from the tank close the drain valve, refill the tank by opening the water valve. After the tank has been completely filled turn the heating supply on. Come back next year and repeat the process.

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We are proud to offer home inspection services to the following south central Minnesota Counties:

Blue Earth, Nicollet, Brown, Watonwan, Martin, Faribault, Freeborn, Mower, Waseca, Steele, Dodge, Olmstead, Rice, Le Sueur, Sibley, Scott, Mcleod, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey

We Believe In Our Inspections, And They Are Guaranteed 100%!

At Progressive Home Services, we offer a simple 100% guarantee. Attend your home inspection and if for any reason you are not satisfied with the quality of the home inspection service, let the inspector know before receiving your report and we will either make it right, or you will not pay for the inspection fee!

How Can We Guarantee Our Services?

Its easy. With hours of training and years of experience, we have learned our trade well and believe in the service we provide. We take the time to thoroughly and objectively look at each and every house and schedule no more than 2 inspection services per day to ensure your home receives the attention it deserves.

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Progressive Home Services Is Proud To Be Locally Owned and Operated.

Call Us Now: 507-382-7007

We are proud to offer home inspection services to the following south central Minnesota Counties:

Blue Earth, Nicollet, Brown, Watonwan, Martin, Faribault, Freeborn, Mower, Waseca, Steele, Dodge, Olmstead, Rice, Le Sueur, Sibley, Scott, Mcleod, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey

What is a heat loss survey? If a picture as they say is worth a thousand words, an infrared picture can be worth a thousand dollars.

An infrared heat loss survey uses a state of the art camera or thermal imager to scan components of a house or building such as walls, roofs, floors, ducts, attics, and windows to identify temperature variances and moisture intrusion. Essentially, an infrared camera converts heat energy into a visible picture, unvisible to the human eye.

Using thermal imaging an infrared heat loss survey can detect:

• Missing insulation or voids in insulation
• Air leaks within a home’s walls and ceilings
• Air leaks within a home’s heating and air conditioning system including duct work
• Air leaks around a home’s doors and windows
• Air leaks around ceiling light fixtures and fans

Through detecting the above conditions, a home or building owner can take corrective action to prevent continued heating and cooling losses, potentially saving hundreds of dollars on future utility and energy bills.

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We are proud to offer home inspection services to the following south central Minnesota Counties:

Blue Earth, Nicollet, Brown, Watonwan, Martin, Faribault, Freeborn, Mower, Waseca, Steele, Dodge, Olmstead, Rice, Le Sueur, Sibley, Scott, Mcleod, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey

Our infrared finds more than the competition!  From air leaks to roof leaks or as the picture shows above, hidden moisture.

At Progressive we offer you advantages to the typical home inspectors who lack our infrared thermal imaging (ITI) technology. In fact fewer than 5% of the home inspectors in the nation and less than 2% of home inspectors in Minnesota use ITI technology.

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What is ITI, infrared thermal imaging? ITI uses an infrared camera, sometimes called a themal imaging or thermographic camera which  is a device that forms an image using infrared radiation, similar to a common camera but creating this image within the electromagnetic spectrum. This device allows our properly trained professionals the ability to locate problems within a home or building, unvisible to the human eye.

The above condition you see is a moisture problem located within a home recently inspected. Without an infrared camera this problem would be unoticed during a routine inspection, and if continued could cause future damage to the walls finish material and wood members behind the wall including the potential for mold growth. Luckily the above client with our help was able to correct the area and prevent any of these future problems. With infrared imaging we can help you too! If you are in the process of buying a home or own a home and want true peace of mind give us a call or schedule online now! With the addition of our infrared imaging we can locate:

• Air Leaks Around Doors, Windows, Attics, Walls, and More To Increase a Home’s Energy Efficency Through Our Infrared Energy Audits
• Moisture Problems Associated With Roofs, Plumbing Lines and Fixtures, Improper Flashings, Chimneys, In Floor Heating and More

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We are proud to offer home inspection services to the following south central Minnesota Counties:

Blue Earth, Nicollet, Brown, Watonwan, Martin, Faribault, Freeborn, Mower, Waseca, Steele, Dodge, Olmstead, Rice, Le Sueur, Sibley, Scott, Mcleod, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey

At Progressive Home Services we want you as a client for life, and as a client you are automatically eligible for our referral rewards.

Our referral rewards program is quite simple and allows you to earn your complete home inspection fee back while helping your family and friends save money too. But you don’t have to stop there! You can keep earning money each time you refer someone to us for services, and not just home inspections.

Here’s how it works:

Simply click the PDF link below to download a page of three of our Referral Discount Checks, print them out, and cut them apart. Place your name on the line where it says “Client Name” and place the name of the person you are referring on the line where it says “Referral Name”. Give the discount checks to your friends, family members, or business associates. When we have completed a service for that person we will personally send you a check for $25.00. Thats right! cash, to spend as you see fit, with no gimmicks. And once they become a client of ours they are automatically eligible for our referral rewards program too. 

Progressive Discount Checks

Our referral rewards program is eligible for many services including: home inspections, radon and mold testing and additional property services. Not valid with any other offer. Must be referred by a past client of Progressive Home Services LLC. Void where prohibited by law.

Earn $25.00 in cash for every referral while saving your family and friends money too! If you have any questions about our referral rewards program please feel free to contact us at 507-382-7007 or email us at info@progressivehomeinspection.com.

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We are proud to offer home inspection services to the following south central Minnesota Counties:

Blue Earth, Nicollet, Brown, Watonwan, Martin, Faribault, Freeborn, Mower, Waseca, Steele, Dodge, Olmstead, Rice, Le Sueur, Sibley, Scott, Mcleod, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey

The U.S. Product and Safety Commission has issued a recall for Frigidaire and Kenmore smooth-top ranges that sold from 2001 to 2009.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Electrolux Home Products Inc. announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Certain Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite Smoothtop Electric Ranges

Units: About 200,000

Manufacturer: Frigidaire, a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga.

Hazard: Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or, 3) heat to different temperatures than selected. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Frigidaire has received 126 reports of incidents, including four reports of minor burns and two reports of minor property damage.

Description: This recall involves Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional and Kenmore Elite smoothtop electric ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall:

The model and serial number can be found by opening the range drawer at the base of the unit.

Sold at: Sears and other national chain and independent retailers nationwide from June 2001 through August 2009 for between $1,000 and $2,500.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled ranges immediately and contact Frigidaire or Sears to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Frigidaire at (800) 449-9812 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET Monday through Saturday or visit the firm’s recall Web site at www.smoothtoprangerecall.com. Consumers who purchased their products at Sears should call Sears at (800) 449-9810 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday

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Mankato MN, Lake Crystal MN, Eagle Lake MN, Madison Lake, MN Waseca MN, New Ulm MN, Sleepy Eye MN, Springfield MN, Courtland MN, Nicollet MN, Madelia MN, St. James MN, Owatonna MN, Rochester MN, Le Sueur MN, Belle Plaine MN, Jordan MN, Shakopee MN, Le Center MN, Apple Valley MN, Minneapolis MN, St. Paul MN, Minnetonka MN, Cologne MN, Good Thunder MN, Chaska MN, Savage MN, Eden Prairie MN, Heidelberg MN, and many more.

The month of May is deck safety month, and with the warm weather finally on its way in Minnesota, I thought it would be a good idea to provide

a great article from the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) about deck safety and advise for homeowners with decks.

Is Your Deck Safe?
May is Deck Safety Month

May 2009 (ARA) - Your deck is the perfect place to enjoy the warm weather with friends and loved ones. But an unsafe deck could possibly collapse, causing serious injuries to you and your guests.

The number of deck failures and resulting injuries has been increasing at an alarming rate. Between 2000 and 2008, there were at least 30 deaths reported as a direct result of deck collapses, and more than 75 percent of people on a deck when it collapses are injured or killed. With 40 million decks in the United States that are more than 20 years old, it’s important for homeowners to check their deck.

The North American Deck and Railing Association is dedicated to increasing public awareness of the necessity for regular inspection and maintenance of existing decks and proper installation of new decks.

A key element of enjoying your deck for years to come is making sure it is safe and code compliant. NADRA’s “10-Point Consumer Safety Checklist” an efficient way to take a good look at the different parts of your deck, with an eye to what might need maintenance, repair or replacement. Safety first, fun second — make sure your deck is safe to enjoy. http://gawain.membrane.com/deck_builders/consumers/DSM_checklist2008.pdf  

You might also consider a professional inspection. ”A professional inspection will examine every inch of your deck, provide information on your deck’s capacity limits, identify any dangerous problem areas and give you a map of what to keep your eye on in the future. If your deck is older, this might include a regular deck inspection schedule,” says Mike Beaudry, executive vice president for NADRA.

Older decks require closer scrutiny. Many of these decks were built before code requirements were in place to protect consumers. Some of these decks may have deck-to-house attachments using only nails. If your deck is older, it is even more important to have it inspected by either a home inspector or a knowledgeable deck builder. NADRA member deck builders are required to adhere to a code of ethics and comply with state licensing and insurance requirements.

If you find your deck is not safe to enjoy, NADRA advises taking immediate action to have it repaired or rebuilt as necessary.

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Progressive Home Services is proud to offer home inspection services to the following south central Minnesota communities:

Mankato MN, Minneapolis MN, Eagle Lake MN, Madison Lake, MN Waseca MN, New Ulm MN, Sleepy Eye MN, Springfield MN, Courtland MN, Nicollet MN, Madelia MN, St. James MN, Owatonna MN, Rochester MN, Le Sueur MN, Belle Plaine MN, Jordan MN, Shakopee MN, Le Center MN, Apple Valley MN, Lake Crystal MN, St. Paul MN, Minnetonka MN, Cologne MN, Good Thunder MN, Chaska MN, Savage MN, Eden Prairie MN, Heidelberg MN, and many more.

I would really like to take the time to say thank you. I think it was awesome how the inspector looked at everything and even pointed out potential areas for our kids and their safety. Thank you again. Jenny A.

Randy, thank you so much for the thorough inspection and follow up phone call. Eric C.

Wow, I don’t even know where to begin. Thank you so much for all of your help, you defintely saved my husband and I potential heartache and many repairs. Lacy M.

Randy, Thank you for your report and service. I enjoyed tagging along as you inspected the house. I appreciate your thoroughness. Should you ever need a recommendation for your services do not hesitate to call. Oren

Dear Randy, Thank you so much for your prompt service and complete and timely report. We appreciate the ability to demonstrate the value of our home to potential buyers. Sonja

Thank you Randy. I am pleased with the report and the conditions you found the home and the chance to have the seller make the necassary repairs before we move in. Louise

Thank you so much for the very thorough and helpful inspection you did on Monday. We feel very confident and we appreciate your explanation for maintenance of the heating unit, the humidty controls, and the air recirculation system. You were very courteous, very friendly, and also patient with my questions. Thanks again! Debby W.

Thanks for all the help, you really did a great job! I will continue to let anyone I know in the home buying process know how pleased we were with your work. Blake C.

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We are proud to offer home inspection services to the following south central Minnesota Counties:

Blue Earth, Nicollet, Brown, Watonwan, Martin, Faribault, Freeborn, Mower, Waseca, Steele, Dodge, Olmstead, Rice, Le Sueur, Sibley, Scott, Mcleod, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey

As you can see in the picture above this vent was located in the attic space of a home inspected with a recently remodeled bathroom.

As beautiful as the bathroom renovation was this bathroom contained a large problem with the bathroom vent. The white pipe as shown above is connected to the bathroom vent below but only to be vented directly within the home’s attic space. This is a major problem because the humidity and moisture contained within the bathroom through showering and bathing is now being released within the attic space. All vents must be terminated outdoors to prevent moisture accumulation in this direct area of the attic and cause potential wood rot and mold. Next time you are in your attic or adding a fan to a bathroom in your home, make sure it is always venting outdoors and does not contain any leaks throughout the piping material.

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Progressive Home Services is proud to offer home inspection services to the following south central Minnesota communities:

Mankato MN, Minneapolis MN, Eagle Lake MN, Madison Lake, MN Waseca MN, New Ulm MN, Sleepy Eye MN, Springfield MN, Courtland MN, Nicollet MN, Madelia MN, St. James MN, Owatonna MN, Rochester MN, Le Sueur MN, Belle Plaine MN, Jordan MN, Shakopee MN, Le Center MN, Apple Valley MN, Lake Crystal MN, St. Paul MN, Minnetonka MN, Cologne MN, Good Thunder MN, Chaska MN, Savage MN, Eden Prairie MN, Heidelberg MN, and many more.