Wish I could give the inspector Ryan more stars than 5…read more This is the second time he has helped us when we needed an honest, forthright, dependable, prompt, articulate, timely and responsive mold inspector who knows how to identify mold and moisture problems!! Ryan does his inspections with very impressive, high-tech equipment and documents the entire inspection in a easy to understand format. (He compared it to similar experiences he had in the past which was very helpful ) Ryan makes a complicated situation not so complicated with his step-by-step approach. This sense of calm was not something I expected from mold professional which is usually associated with scare tactics. I also love how organized this company is and how quickly he gets reports to me electronically (email). His business acumen is stellar. He is a consummate professional. Clearly, I recommend him highly and with every bit of confidence.

These people came to my house to do an inspection. Popped my gfi outlet and didn't turn it back on…read more My fridge was at 51 degrees when we came home. Medicine in the fridge was $2000+ to replace. Freezer was also defrosted, it was roughly 95 degrees with heat index over 100. Spoke to his father who was saying racist things to me screaming into the phone because I asked them to pay it back. He made more degrading comments and I asked for his insurance. Said he is uninsured. Realtor called the son who agreed to pay it. Never received it told me if he paid it I would have to take down bad reviews. These people cost me over $2900. Don't go with this company. They don't stand by their work and called me a lier. Absolute jerks and shady. I would rate a 0 if I could

If you are looking for a professional, experienced, thorough, home inspector, The House Doctors is…read morethe company to go with. This was my first time buying a home. I wasn't sure what to expect and was very nervous and overwhelmed. The The House Doctors inspected my condo and did an amazing job. From the first call, to scheduling the appointment, to the actual inspection and final report.....everything was done, fast, efficient, and thorough. Both inspectors were professional and explained everything step by step. Thank you so much for making the process seamless and stress free!!!

The bio-one north team returned this month ( August) to continue…read more improving my living space. Originally, it was totally out of control. Although I wrote review on Yelp I wanted to reach everyone so they're aware of this fantastic team. I could rave on and on about the outstanding efficiency and professional approach. But Brian, Lynn, and this time their assistant Michael go absolutely quietly out of their way to give you the best of the best with thoroughness and dignity. They are brilliant, never urge outrageous purging, show tremendous respect for person they're working with and unbelievably, show respect when they have to remove items that are absolutely worthless and decrepit. They never make you feel ashamed of how horrible your situation might be. I will forever look forward to their next visits and the this happens to be in December. They respect boundaries and make gentle suggestions and work sensitively. You'll be so fortunate to meet and work with this marvelous team. Please read my review in Yelp. You'll have an even more understanding of how they work. And as usual, I have to end by complimenting their senses of humor. Just so enjoyable to be around. I'm looking forward to a December.

Team Bio-One (Brian, Lynn & company) were very gracious in handling our situation. They were exact…read moreon what they intended to do and worked with us to get my parents' home cleaned up in a timely and flexible manner. No amount of gratitude will suffice for the work put into helping us jump start the process of making a home livable once again. With that said, I highly recommend their services in treating disposal and cleaning of a home.

We unfortunately had a leaking roof that wasn't properly repaired as promised by the previous…read moreseller. While fixing our master closet, we discovered mold. After reaching out to several companies, we chose Moldman because they offered the best pricing, had great reviews, and came highly recommended by my best friend, who had used them for a similar issue. They responded quickly, provided an estimate, and gave us a fair price. The team was professional, communicative, and did excellent work. They sealed off the area, removed the damaged drywall, and treated the mold thoroughly. They later returned to install new drywall and insulation, and they primed the area to prepare it for painting. We're extremely happy with their work, and we were finally able to restore our master closet.

Benny did an amazing job removing mold in my 2 bathrooms! The walls look brand-new. He went above…read moreand beyond by making a suggestion in one of my bathrooms and making it happen! You should hire them!

***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.

We had a great experience with Real Inspection Services. They were thorough, professional, and took…read morethe time to explain everything clearly. The report was detailed and easy to understand. I would definitely recommend them!

These guys are the best. Super thorough inspection and very professional. I have used them twice…read moreand highly recommend them.

I hired Michael Herman from Weber Management Group to check for asbestos in my home. Michael seemed…read morevery professional; he showed up on time, explained the process for checking for asbestos, and took some samples to return to the lab. I received my report within a reasonable amount of time. Upon reading the report, I felt like I was reading somebody else's. It was full of errors. For example, it stated that the building consisted of a forced boiler heating and cooling unit. I have radiated heat and window AC units. It also stated that the roofing consisted of shingles. The roof on my building is flat and doesn't have shingles. It stated the flooring consisted of concrete floors. I have a wooden floor. The date of the inspection was incorrect. Finally, it stated that the inspector was greeted by the building owner. I, the condo owner, was the one who met with the inspector. (By the way, I hired Michael 4 months earlier to inspect my place for asbestos in another part of the condo, and upon reviewing that report, realized that he used the same description he did with the current report. Had I read the first report more carefully the first time, I would not have hired him a second time). I called Michael and told him about the errors in the report. He became irritated and sarcastic, telling me I was too meticulous and joked about adding the color of the walls in the report. When he did resend the report, it still contained errors. I didn't tell him about them, but did email him expressing my concerns about his lack of professionalism. Below is the email I sent. In my opinion, it is unprofessional to use a boilerplate template to describe someone's residence. Each residence is unique and a report should reflect that. I paid you good money and at the very least, expected an accurate description of the property and my unit. (Quite frankly, after reading all of the errors, I lost confidence in the accuracy of the report and paid another company for a second report). I also found it unprofessional, after pointing out these concerns, you telling me that you were not irritated with me, and asking me what I would like changed. It was not my place to tell you the errors I wanted corrected, but rather for you to write an accurate description in the first place based on the information you had. Referring to my meticulousness about including the color of the walls wasn't helpful either. I would imagine that if you were in my shoes, you would want an accurate report.

I hired this company to test my residence for asbestos. I was very happy with their service. Mike…read morewas very helpful and also included a report saying there was no asbestos in my house. This company cares for its customers.

I cannot recommend Al and his team enough. This review is long overdue. He got to the source of the…read moremold in my building, and was supremely professional and patient with answering so many questions at a time that was very stressful. He is extremely knowledgeable and cares about his clients. Because of him, my health is getting better and he taught me so much about home care to keep mold at bay, how to navigate a move (what to get rid, what I could keep, and how to clean it all). He went above and beyond every step of the way. If I could give him 10 stars, I would!

Good response time. AL Lazalde provided me with options for a solution my issue. Knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. Thank you AL.