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Facade Inspections
Building envelope assessments
Chicago Facade Ordinance Compliance
Buildings eighty feet or higher in Chicago must comply with the city's facade ordinance, requiring critical examinations every four, eight, or twelve years depending on construction type. Masonry buildings affixed with concealed metal fasteners on structures fifty years or older face additional inspection requirements. We conduct hands-on assessments from scaffolding and inspection openings to evaluate deteriorating mortar, spalling brick, corroding lintels, and failed sealants.
Our inspections cover the complete building envelope: masonry walls, terra cotta elements, metal features including signs, fire escapes, and canopies. We identify water intrusion paths, assess anchor integrity for cladding systems, and document conditions with precise locations and photographs. Findings are classified as Safe, Safe with Repair Program, or Unsafe and Imminently Hazardous per city requirements.
Beyond meeting ordinance deadlines, our reports prioritize repairs by urgency and cost, giving you a practical path forward. When immediate safety concerns exist, we coordinate the required 24-hour city notification and can execute protective measures and permanent repairs through our restoration crews.
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Team
Building Inspector, Architect
Christi Malone
“Christi brings over 20 years of architecture and construction expertise. She holds a Master of Architecture from Arizona State University and has worked across diverse roles—from residential design firms to co-founding a design studio and teaching interior design in New Mexico. For the past 11 years, she has specialized in Chicago home inspections, developing deep knowledge of Midwest construction methods and materials. Her background enables her to identify complex issues as part of the design/build process.”
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Structural Engineer
David Petlicki
“David is a Chicago native who earned both his BS and MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He brings over 10 years of structural engineering experience across a wide variety of residential, educational, commercial, medical, industrial, and military projects, including both adaptive reuse and new construction. He demonstrates a strong commitment to client collaboration and takes satisfaction in developing optimal structural solutions for his projects.”
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Architect, Principal
Mike Ryan
“Mike brings over two decades of expertise in designing and constructing luxury residential properties throughout Chicago. As a University of Colorado at Boulder graduate originally from Minnesota, he demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and thoughtful approach to the design process. His strengths include navigating the complexities of securing building permits and managing client expectations from project start through completion.”
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