We used Guardian to remediate mold in our attic. They showed up promptly and took care of all of…read morethe mold despite the recent extreme cold weather conditions. The MOST impressive thing was their follow-up and efforts to make sure we were 100% satisfied. Communication was top-notch. You just don't get this kind of service anymore but Guardian was the exception. Remarkable service at a very fair price. I highly recommend them.

Had Guardian come out for mold remediation in the basement about a year and a half ago as…read morerecommended by our home inspector. Did a great job at a very reasonable price. Had a question about another possible mold problem and the owner Dan was out the next business day to reinspect the basement and let us know there was no new mold and our basement ceiling was still mold free. Excellent customer service and I would recommend Guardian to take care of any mold problems.

Larry and his team have been wonderful. I wish we had found him at the beginning of our journey,…read morebut are thankful we have found him now. He proceeded detailed knowledge of how we would approach our particular problems, gave tips on don't yourself options, and truly seemed to work to give the most he could for the least amount of money possible. I had a sense of relief and comfort as we spoke and know that he will hem us hey our home in the place we need. Someone who understand CIRS is so vital.

DISHONEST and VASTLY OVERPRICED, if you want my quick opinion…read more We had Larry and his team come to our house to do a mold assessment as one of our children had symptoms of mold exposure. After conducting the assessment, they initially left very positive. It was not until they called with the test results that things became dire. After they walked me through all the recommendations that needed immediate attention, I was left devastated. This would have taken months of construction work, an inconceivable amount of money and ruined parts of our house. Every wall covering had to come down, walls needed opening, a waterproof membrane needed to be dug all around the house..... our house was rebuilt only 6 years ago. So I decided to become my own expert at mold assessment. I consulted with my architect, two trusted builders, my HVAC company and another mold assessment company who charged me 1/5 of what Safestart charged. All these people could have benefited from me by conducted the remediation work, yet every single one of them disagreed with Safestart's assessment. I retested all areas, and the levels came back completely normal. I understand that Safestart has a dishonest way of testing. They clearly aim to be alarmist and cause panic with their clients to carry on with more remediation, more testing...of course one of the engineers who conducted the testing also happens to own an HVAC company and many of their recommendations were HVAC related. All I can say, is shame on you Larry & Darren. Your dishonesty caused me so much distress and you took advantage. I am armed with contrary proof of your testing. Sell your company, retire or do whatever you need to but stop taking advantage of clients who are just trying to make their families healthy again. If you are reading this review don't waste your money or put yourself in a stressful state by using this company. There are other companies that do much better work, are honest and do not try to take advantage. We spent over $7000 for the Safestart assessment and all the tests they recommended! They are not worth a penny. The only good thing that came out of this is that I can share my experience and that I have become very knowledgeable about mold testing and remediation!

***Update: as the company is not responding to emails until further notice this feedback will need…read moreto be posted here*** I'm posting this as a matter of professional courtesy regarding the home inspection you conducted for us in late February 2023, prior to our move-in at our current residence. Now that we've undertaken a number of current renovations, it has become apparent that several major deficiencies--many of them visibly obvious and code-related--were not identified in the inspection report. These issues are not subtle or hidden, and they have resulted in unexpected expenses and safety concerns that should have been addressed at the outset. To begin with, the primary water sump pump, a critical system in any home, was not evaluated for functionality. When recently removed, the pump was found to be completely rotted and inoperable, and the backup system, although connected to a battery, had never functioned. These were not subtle failings--they were evident upon basic inspection and now require full replacement. In addition, there are serious code compliance issues in the basement: * All basement windows within the interior finished space fail to meet egress requirements--a key safety standard. * Moreover, at least one window well must be egress-compliant per Vernon Hills code, even in unfinished areas. None of this was called out in your report, despite being standard knowledge in this municipality. There are also concerns with the rear patio staircase, which is improperly built flush against the foundation rather than offset the required 36 inches, and improperly pitched plumbing, which is clearly visible and now contributing to drainage issues. These issues--along with others--are now costing us between $10,000 and $20,000 to address. They are the kinds of problems that a thorough inspection would typically catch and flag for follow-up. At the time of purchase, I was unfamiliar with many of these systems and completely dependent on the guidance of professionals. Like most homebuyers, I placed my trust in the inspection process to identify critical concerns--especially those I lacked the experience to recognize myself. In hindsight, it feels as though the inspection was more focused on keeping the closing process moving forward than on calling out legitimate safety and compliance issues. I also understand that part of your role--particularly when working closely with agents at Baird & Warner--involves maintaining working relationships within the real estate process. Still, I feel it's important to express how this experience has left me concerned about the true objectivity of the inspection we received. Based off my profession and community standing in our HOA, I place a high value on professional accountability. I also take great care in whom I refer or endorse to others in my community. While this message is not meant to be adversarial, it is an honest reflection of the consequences we're now facing and the trust that, unfortunately, was not upheld. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I appreciate your consideration.

If you're looking for someone to help you renegotiate a purchase price, these guys would be great…read more HOWEVER, if you need good, pragmatic advice, look elsewhere. Unfortunately, that wasn't why we needed an inspection. Our insurer (State Farm) suddenly decided to outsource its inspection for apartment buildings over ~25 years old, and the Ousley's (d/b/a Building Specs of Illinois) were among the list of recommended inspectors. Regrettably, we chose them b/c they had availability sooner, and they agreed in advance to limit their written report to State Farm's guidance (paraphrasing from verbal guidance provided to us and the Ousley's): "Critical and potentially catastrophic conditions, especially around safety and other issues likely to result in a near-term, insurance claim." Despite repeated assurances from the Ousleys before-and-after the inspection, the Ousley's produced a report which now will cause us a 2-3x increase in premium or--more likely, switch to another carrier. For context, this is an 8-unit apartment building on the Southside which we gut-rehabbed for over $1mm and built to conform to drawings from a certified architect and enhanced by a structural engineer, all work was performed by licensed and bonded trades in compliance with City Building Codes, and which has been inspected by the City four times (all trades represented) culminating with an unqualifiedCertificate of Occupancy. We've also passed inspections from the CHA and one other major provider of subsidized housing as a condition and prior to their clients' tenancy. AFAIK the Ousley's have no actual construction experience, but IMO certainly have no business performing "verification"/pragmatic inspections.

I am incredibly impressed with the team that completed the work to waterproof our basement. From…read morethe moment they arrived, they have been exceptionally professional, courteous, and hardworking. It is evident that they are highly knowledgeable and experienced, and watching their progress has only reinforced that impression. I also have to mention how pleasantly surprised I have been by the care they have taken throughout the process. Given the nature of the work, I expected there would be a high level of disruption or mess, but the work area has remained remarkably clean and organized. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are outstanding, and the work looks beautiful. We are so grateful that we were referred to US Waterproofing. I keep finding myself commenting on how impressed I am with the quality of the work and how happy I am that we chose your company for this project.

I wish I did my due diligence into their reputation prior to hiring them to fix the basement leak…read more They came out 3 years ago, "fixed" it and gave a 10 year warranty. Fast forward to this spring.. basement leaks. They send out someone to see if this is a warranty issue and reluctantly agree to fix it under warrantly. Two moths later, they come out, I wasn't home at the time, and they leave after completing only half of the repair. I call them, they come a month later and complete only half of the half of the repair. So ridiculous. I calls them again, and their warranty departments is no longer taking calls or answering messages. I hope this company goes out of business soon.

Gene with Accu-Spection is knowledgeable, reliable, and professional. His inspections are thorough…read moreand detailed and his expertise helped us make an informed decision. Highly recommend!!!

Great service. Very knowledgeable in this field. Performed a regular home inspection, radon test,…read moreand mold test on the investment property in Chicago that I have recently purchased. Very reasonably priced against competition.

We just had our home inspection and believe me, you could tell almost immediately how seriously…read morethese folks take their jobs and how expert they are. Immediately, I felt confidence in them and that only solidified as Dave (the owner!) inspected every nook and cranny. He did an amazing job and was friendly and thorough. If you want to have someone in your corner who uses logic, observation, thoroughness, and experience, this is your place. Thank you guys so much!

We were able to book a home inspection online very quickly and easily. We chose to have their 5…read morestar home inspection, with mold and radon testing as well. We thought the price was fair for the value. Jake came to the home and was able to complete his very thorough inspection in about 3 hours, and then sat down with us and explained in detail all of his findings. The report itself is very detailed, including pictures and information, and made us feel more knowledgeable about the home. Highly recommend!

Woytek was very professional and enjoyable to work with. He was very clear in his instruction in…read morewhat he was checking and his explanation for what he noticed, what he recommended, etc. I would absolutely contact Woytek again for any future needs! His report was also extremely detailed and understandable.

We had a fantastic experience with Woytek at Elite Inspections. As first-time homebuyers, my wife…read moreand I were a bit nervous, but his level of detail and clear communication put us completely at ease. Even though we were purchasing our condo "as-is," Woytek went above and beyond to document specific recommendations for us to tackle once we move in. He made sure we understood the "why" behind every suggestion. If you're looking for an inspector who is thorough and easy to talk to, I highly recommend Woytek!

My wife and I couldn't be more impressed and satisfied with J B Inspection Services. John was able…read moreto come within 48 hours of our call. He arrived on time. He spent 3 hours doing an extremely extensive evaluation of the house we are looking to purchase. He kept us informed during the entire process. We got a 40 page detailed report emailed to us in 2.5 hours. We can't say enough how pleased we are. We recommend John with absolutely no reservations.

John was already out and visually assessing the home when we got there and was very professional,…read morefriendly and very responsive to all of our questions. We enjoyed learning so much about little things we would have missed and he saved us a lot of money with his detailed, thorough and up front observations and report. We will use him for all our inspection needs and highly recommend his services.