Jason was super thorough, friendly, and patient! He answered all our questions about the house in…read moreaddition to looking through everything. His prices are very very reasonable.

A to Z did a very thorough inspection on a house we were under contract to buy. He discovered…read moreseveral things that are quite costly to repair, and we decided not to buy the home. The price was very reasonable and he saved us from some big surprises. He's very punctual and professional. I would highly recommend.

We had a great experience with First Choice Inspectors. Kim was timely, pleasant, and very…read morethorough. She explained any issues to my husband in detail and answered any questions we had. Would highly recommend Kim and would use her again in the future!

Justin was early, thorough and very knowledgeable and likely saved me from making a difficult…read moredecision. Would highly recommend them and use them again.

We had Tim Heise as our inspector. He was very professional and thorough with his inspection of the…read moreproperty we were under contract for. He was honest and spoke to us, not the realtor. His report included both major and minor issues with a comprehensive list of what repair was needed for each issue and by whom. The inspection took around 3 hours and cost was very reasonable for what this was. What I really liked was how the owner, Charlie, talked with us afterwards about each aspect of the report and told us exactly what he would do to fix each issue. He listened patiently to our many questions so we never felt rushed. As a first time home buyer who has had negative experiences with home inspectors in the past, his explanations put me at ease. I highly recommend this company to anyone getting a home inspection. They did an awesome job.

This is one of the rare finds where the people love what they do. I will definitely call…read moreChicagoland Home Inspectors before buying a home. If I were a contractor, I would look to get an endorsement from this company. Frank Dattalo was great on-site. The follow-up call with Charles Bellefontaine was very insightful. The combination of the two... 1) saved us additional time and money, 2) gave us confidence to not second guess walking away (we thought we had found a home that we would live in for decades), and 3) was a learning opportunity as we continue house hunting. I would highly recommend Chicagoland Home Inspectors, especially if you are purchasing a home that is 100+ years old. Even more so if the home is for sale by owner. They provide the information that you need to hear before making such a substantial commitment. You may be disappointed but purchasing a 100 year old home without this type of thorough inspection is akin to closing your eyes and taking a leap of faith that the seller wants what's best for you and your family. For context, the home was built in the early 1900s, three-stories, brick, original hardwood floors. The seller presented the home as being fully renovated with a new roof, electric wiring, plumbing, HVAC retrofit, etc. Frank called days a head of the inspection to ask some questions and discuss what services were needed. He removed one of the services, and the extra cost, because it wasn't needed. Frank arrived early and was already scanning the roof (via drone) when I arrived. He was more than happy to answer any questions that I had and he made a point to show me areas of major concern in-person. When I pointed things out Frank was more than happy to take a look and answer my questions. On the follow-up call, Charles took the time to further explain the findings, provide input on priorities and talked us through estimating tools. He also provided a different perspective and opinions. Talking with both Frank and Charles was incredibly valuable. Charles was surprised that our realtor recommended Chicagoland Home Inspectors and was quick to tell us that's a great sign that our realtor has our best interests in mind. If your realtor tries to steer you clear of this firm, definitely inquire why. You have to live with the consequences, not your realtor. Some Inspection Findings: - Licensed contractors didn't perform work properly - Major systems (which are new) were functioning but had potential issues that could shorten lifespan/void warranties - Source of moisture intrusion hadn't been identified/repaired - Attempts to clean up mold - Potential safety hazards Other Details: Inspectors are only required to check one electric outlet per room, this firm checks all of the outlets. They found the one that was incorrectly wired and posed a safety risk. When they tested the water pressure they made sure to turn on multiple faucets not just one at a time, identified a pressure issue. One thing to note, make sure the seller or broker has everything prepared. Any water valves that are shutoff equate to a sink that cannot be inspected. All appliances and systems need to be fully operational to be inspected.

First off: AJ E's review sounds like a pissed off realtor doing a hitjob review. Why? The seller's…read moreagent to a home I'm purchasing had very similar feedback and was on her toes. For the review: That's what we want. My wife and I set out to find an inspector that would give agents the Sunday Scaries, and that was accomplished because Tim does not play around. No corner is left unexplored and no door is left unopen. Tim meticulously looked through everything he could while explaining what he was doing to us as if we were students in an elementary class, making sure things were in layman's terms and understandable. Well appreciated. He has his tools, but what got us was when he busted out his thermal imager. There's a wall in front of him? Who cares, he'll just look past it anyway. Couldn't believe it when he was doing that, and thank goodness he did. Speaking of tools, they utilize a whole DRONE. Like the ones you fly in the air. They leverage it to inspect the roof and get into some areas that may be a bit harder to access. Talk about working smart. All in all, Tim was quick to follow-up and generate his report. 500 pictures. 500. That's not an extra 0 I added at the end. Thanks to Tim, we were able to find black mold and cracked Abstesos 9 x 9s in the basement. He even dismissed the nosy agent of the seller's who was there for some reason, and told her to leave so we could assess things with privacy. The seller's agent was still in the house and concerned about the work Tim was doing. THAT'S THE KIND OF INSPECTOR YOU WANT. Stacy, the owner, was quick to get us scheduled and super responsive with fast turnaround times. Thank you and job well done to the Pinnacle team!

I wish I could give zero stars. I do not recommend this…read morecompany to any future home buyers. They were a headache from the very beginning with schedule conflicts and not doing what they said they would. Then they left our oven on during the inspection when they left. Since moving in, we have found numerous large issues that were not brought to our attention. Cory and the others we worked with were rude and did not act professionally when we brought things up like the oven being left on. I usually do not leave reviews, but we paid a lot of money for an inspection that did not go as promised and we dont feel we were given what we paid for.

Very detailed inspection, ranging from significant problems that need to be negotiated with the…read moreseller, to what I should monitor and budget for in future. (Super-helpful!) I already knew a fair amount about repairs et al, and Josh was able to answer my questions in detail, so it was clear that he knew what he was talking about. He didn't go beyond what could be fairly asserted, but did ensure that I knew what I should look out for as possible problems in future. I noted their attention to detail - e.g. there were written checks in place to ensure that lights were off, the thermostat was reset, and the door locked behind us. Things like possibly missing or broken screens, lack of outlets in certain areas, a step that was too high were all noted. The cost was very fair and the results were high-quality. I felt that it gave us the information we needed to negotiate fairly with the sellers. Basically, I walked away with a manual that I will refer to in order to ensure that I am checking potential problems and budgeting for future repairs. I could most definitely see asking for a return inspection in a few years to ensure that I was taking care of this very expensive purchase properly! The one VERY picky thing that I would suggest is a table of contents in the writeup, as I wasn't aware that categories of significant findings and advice for future repairs and maintenance were listed at the end of the report.

Awesome inspection, very friendly professional team and a very detailed long report. Great job…read moredescribing inspection details from the roof to a minor rot at the bottom of decorative railing. Problems are described as major or minor. Urgent fixes needed are stressed together with an advice and suggestions what kind of repair and maintenance is needed which applied to every problem big or small. Lots of pictures with red circles highlighting where exactly the problem is. Josh was easy to talk to and answered any questions I had during the inspection and after. Thank you Josh and Wayne!

Scott was great to work with, had 1 deal fall through and had to get another inspection and used…read moreagain. Easy to get a hold of, arrived early both times. Very thorough inspection and took the time to show and explain things and answered any questions. Would use again and plan on referring him to others.

We had an inspection this morning for our new condo with Scott. We received so much more than a…read morestandard inspection. Scott was very professional and made sure we understood the repairs he pointed out. Every time he had a concern, he called us over to take a look at what he was seeing and explained to us in detail what was the issue and what repair would be needed to correct it. He was also great to talk to and we felt very comfortable around him. We are first time buyers so we were very nervous about going through this process. He made sure we felt comfortable and understood what was happening throughout the process. He also said that if he had any questions, we can always reach out to him and that his job doesn't just stop at the inspection which was so nice the hear that kind of reassurance. We highly recommend Scott for any inspection needs!

Let me preface by saying if I could give 10 plus stars or more I would. I have bought many homes in…read moremy life time. I also have had many home inspectors or "so called inspectors" do my inspections on various homes. In basic English as they say "many talk the talk but do not walk it". Mike is so thorough it is unbelievable. The report you receive is very detailed and was easy to understand. He is very fair in his pricing for the quality inspection you receive. Remember you get what you pay for. I will recommend Mike highly and use him many times over if given the opportunity. In the end with a quality and professional inspector like Mike you cannot go wrong. In fact if you hire an inexperienced inspector it can cost you several thousands of dollars in the long run. It is ultimately the decision of the purchaser to look at all findings and make a conscience decision from there. Hire Mike for your next inspection ,you won't go wrong.

Highly recommended! Mike responded to my inquiry very quickly and made time to stop over and…read moreaddress some concerns I was having with my house. He was very knowledgeable and provided me with great advice on how to fix the issues. Very professional and would recommend his services. Thanks again!

I thought I found the one. Beautiful house in exactly the right location but as my inspector, Ray…read morefrom Inspect-All, told me, "the inspection is the reality check." So true. Ray had been referred to me by a friend who had him inspect a home he decided to purchase. For me, he came out and inspected a place that I knew was old. I expected some minor repairs but his eye caught a lot more. This guy knows his stuff. Long story short, there were some major structural issues that Ray picked up on that would be difficult, if not impossible, to catch with a common eye. Repairs would have easily cost upwards of 40-50 thousand dollars. He was great about letting me hang around and in fact when I wandered off a few times to chat with my agent and neighbors he came to find me when he dug something up, making sure I had full knowledge of what was going on. He got there a full hour early and had essentially finished inspecting much of the outside by the time I got there. That isn't to say he rushed. The inspection went on for almost 4 hours! He looked at every possible thing, gave me tips on how to repair things, explained anything I didn't understand, and let me know what was serious and what wasn't such a big deal. My only quibbles were that pictures weren't taken of damage areas (I brought a camera so wasn't too big of a deal) and that the sheets are not in digital form but hand written (he gives you three copies so I just scanned them into a PDF). Still, the binder (yes... binder) of information he gives you at the end of the inspection is absolutely invaluable. Such a help. You would be hard pressed to find a better inspector, and on top of that, his pricing is very competitive. 5 stars for Ray at Inspect-All!

It's the first time we're buying a house, and we were advised by some friends not to use the…read moreinspectors suggested by the realty company (for reason of bias). I saw him on Yelp with good reviews, so thought I'd give him a try. He seemed to know what he was talking about, and even suggested some ideas for updating some things, but we've never bought a house before, and we never needed an inspector before, so I couldn't tell if he did a great job or not. But when he was going through everything, he was checking off a list. Somebody who does it a lot and is really experienced, I'd expect to already know what to look for and what was coming up on the list. The price did seem competitive with other inspectors though, and he gave me a discount because I found him on Yelp. Update: Some things here and there, I'll see in the house and wonder why he didn't catch it, like cracks in walls, that some of the switches didn't work or buzzed because they were actually cracked (my uncle, who's an electrician, checked them out once and discovered this), etc., but overall, I guess he did alright - as good as somebody who doesn't do it full-time anyway, and he doesn't. So he was a nice guy, relatively on time, and got the job done, but if we could do it over, I would've gone with somebody else who was more experienced.

Excellent! Amazing and very thorough what you need when you…read morehave a house inspection. Very good highly recommended

Prompt response re time sensitive inspection. Professional, articulate and thorough work for a very…read morereasonable price. Very patiently answered my questions and followed up on observations made by my daughter.

Friendly service within a quickly scheduled time frame. Inspection was completed in 2 1/2 hours…read morewith all details given followed up by receiving the report later that evening.

John was extremely easy to work with and very flexible in helping me meet my inspection deadline…read more His report was comprehensive and his quick turnaround was much appreciated! John has been available to answer my follow up questions and he has established a level of trust that is critical when you are purchasing a home. I highly recommend Bee Sure!!