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.

Tim Heise was phenomenal! He checked everything. Even our realtor was beyond impressed with Tim's…read moreattention to detail. He discussed any issues, no matter how small, while he was there so he could answer questions. The written report we received the next day was incredibly thorough. I will recommend Chicagoland Home Inspectors and Tim to everyone I know! Certainly worth the money and have is piece of mind about the home we were purchasing!

Michael (Mike) Schejbal was fantastic! He spent over five hours inspecting a home we were certain…read morewould be ours. Throughout the process, Mike calmly and objectively explained his findings, clearly distinguishing between major expense items and more cosmetic issues. After his thorough review, we followed up with him for additional perspective on several health and safety concerns. Based on his insights, we ultimately decided to walk away from the home--and we have never regretted that decision. I have complete faith and confidence in Mike's expertise and have since recommended Chicagoland Home Inspectors to family and friends. The best value for the money in our home-buying process so far! Thank you so much, Mike and team!

We totally endorse the team at home inspectors. They did a remarkably thorough job of looking at a…read morehome that from the outside looked perfect. Inside they found foundation cracks, excess radon, and a blocked sewer line, among many other problems...enough expensive problems that we walked away from the deal. We will use them again when we find another house we're interested in. The conference call to review the findings was incredibly helpful.

Regret using All the Way Home Inspections, regret not being present during the inspection, and…read morebaffled that what is clearly mold stains and related moisture was not mentioned in the report despite it including pictures of what is clearly mold. The report only cited "water related moisture stains". It was very evident during walk-through, but my real estate attorney said we had no recourse outside of breaking contract since we had an inspection report with pictures of mold stains. Day after closing I had to call in a mold remediation service who will have to open up 2 large area of drywall to investigate source of water, remove infested drywall & studs, and repair the wall.

George was amazing to work with. He was very detailed, professional, and open to answering any…read morequestions. He took his time inspecting the house and did his best to address all of your main concerns. His report includes many photos and highlights several issues that I didn't notice or think about.

When I reached out to Stephen he was incredibly responsive and flexible with scheduling. Then when…read moreI met with him at the property, he had already begun the inspection and immediately began showing me his findings and even provided recommendations for the type of contractors I may need. I was really surprised with his level of attention to detail, and how well the report was written up--which I received a day later! I also liked that it's possible to create a repair list from the online report to aid with negotiations. Stephen truly brought much needed insight and clarity to the condition of the home, this in turn made our decision easier. He provided much more value than who our lender recommended.

Stephen went truly above and beyond what was requested. Stephen found the time for our inspection…read morequickly after our offer was accepted. He was thorough and answered all my questions. He walked me through everything he found and told me what needed to be fixed. He even found time to come back during the final walk through to check on and verify a requested repair. Stephen is great at his job and his inspection report was well put together and easy to read. I highly recommend Stephen.

Morgan came out to do or condo inspection. Very thorough…read moreand high quality report! Website technology makes it so easy. Thank you!

Incredibly poor service and lack of accountability. We hired this company for a home inspection,…read moreand they completely missed extensive mold on the basement ceiling caused by a leaking steam shower. This oversight ended up costing us $15,000 to remediate and repair. When we confronted them, they came back out to the property and saw the visible mold themselves, yet they still refused to take full responsibility. Instead, they offered a insulting $1,200 settlement. I highly recommend looking elsewhere if you want a thorough and honest inspection. The pictures below show the mold found on the basement ceiling, as well as the mold discovered after we had to rip apart our shower. It's funny Ross says what the public should know.   First the adjacent steam shower unit he talks about is 14' away from the actual shower that was leaking. And was not leaking during inspection.  This was noted that it was fixed years earlier by the previous owner.  The closing of the house was not 90 days after the inspection it was the normal 45 days that is very common. Also the lack of construction experience by CBI.  When first confronted about the leak I was informed in an email that we were told there was caulk issues around the shower. Anyone that has ever put in or been around a walk in shower knows the shower doesn't leak because of the water proofing membrane.  Not caulk.  What this means is the shower should not leak before tile, grout, and caulk are installed.  Once again not experienced with construction practices. All I have to say is watch what you sign when hiring a building inspector. We were denied by there insurance company due to waivers being signed taking all liability away from CBI before they even stepped foot on the property to perform the inspection.  Oh yeah.  I didn't mention the house down the street that they missed the kitchen sink leaking and the wall of mold behind it. Got our family twice they did.

I worked with Brian, who did an inspection on my first house purchase. He was very thorough and…read moreknowledgeable in various areas, I was impressed how much he knew regarding everything from electric, water heater & a/c, structure, etc. Within 24 hours I had a 63 page report, which was well sorted ("hazard, nominal, etc.). The price was very in line with other inspection quotes we received and we felt the service was premium. Highly recommended

Home inspector should be a professional that informs the buyer of any important defects of a home…read more Inspectrum FAILED and they JUST DON'T CARE. After I tried to communicate the issues, including water damage and mold, with the inspector, who allegedly communicated with one of the owners, all I received was a lengthy email explaining they did everything they could and I should eat up the cost fixing those issues myself. Baseboard with water damage in basement was behind the couch, but it's easy to found out with a peek over behind the couch during the inspection. When we ripped off the baseboard, there were about 25 ft drywall covered with mold. There were obvious yellow stain from water damage in the basement bedroom ceiling. It wasn't included in the report. Response was that it "did appear to be dry, and this most likely was a leaking issue from the kitchen island above, and should just be a matter of re-painting." It's your job to include those issues in the report. It's up to me whether I'm okay with them or want to negotiate some credit. It's a different story when those issues were simply not mentioned in the report. The water damage in the solid wood looked like the bottom of a pot that keeps plant. The baseboard next to that spot was also stained from water damage. Again, not included in the report and response was moving furniture was not allowed. Huh? There was no furniture covering the baseboard. There are random mold in the fridge and paint bubble in window sill. None was addressed in the report. So, what did I pay you almost $700 for?? I'm not paying for someone to tour around the house, but find issues that need to be fixed. If those were included, I may get some credit back. Not only did they deny their incompetence (of course, who will admit), but also not trying to fix their mistake by offering some of the credit. If you have money to waste on this company, go for it. I'd never bother or recommend them.

As someone who has bought and sold 7 homes over the last 15 years, I have experience with…read moreinspectors and their associated reports. You need to know the following if you are considering The Home Inspectors: Pros: Allan was timely. He arrived when he said he would and completed the report the same day. I believe his knowledge and experience are comparable to the industry. Cons: This is the first inspection I have ever received that is both handwritten and lacking photos to document and detail the issues discovered. Allan chalked this up to being "old school". I interpret "old school" as not willing to learn or change with the current times to deliver a thoroughly documented report. Most of my inspections have ranged between 20-70 pages. Allan's was 3 pages. Allan has no digital tools for reading of temperatures of air or water so any deficiency could not be specifically measured. Therefore, that part of the inspection has proven to be completely worthless. Upon completion of the inspection, Allan verbally reviewed his findings. What was missing was any details about the furnace. When I asked Allen about this his response was "I'm sure it's fine". I had to negotiate my way back into the home to have this tested. The home that is being purchased is for my daughter who is attending college. When she shared that her dormitory was open only to out of country students, Allan's response was "foreigners!" While making small talk after the inspection, Allan generously shared his opinions about the crime in the city being the byproduct of having a "colored" mayor and police chief. While I agreed to Allan's price ahead of the inspection, he was more expensive than other inspections I have had completed. In short, if you want a report lacking current day technology or details, that is hand written, having important infrastrurcture overlooked for a home you are buying that is slightly overpriced, combined with a general dislike of anyone that is not American born or represents a culture that is not pasty white, Allan is your guy! The selection of this partner was a mistake.

From the owner: The Home Inspectors was founded on 25 years of residential remodeling experience. A home…read moreinspector uses the five senses to compile clues about a property's condition. We know the major systems of a house, hands on, inside and out. Only a home inspector who has extensive time in the field can make an educated judgement on what signal major or minor problems. *Slope & Elevevation of Grounds *Chimneys & Fire Places *Heating & Air Conditioning *Electrical & Wiring Systems *Attic *Kitchen & Bathroom *Door & Window Mechanisms *Plumbing Systems & Fixtures *Basement & Crawl Space *Foundation (Interior/Exterior) *Exterior Siding & Roofing *Garage Door & Mechanisms *Gutters, Flashing, & Downspouts *Walks, Driveways, Patios & Stoops *Wall Covering Material What To Expect... Our inspections take 2 to 4 hours to complete depending on size, complexity, and age of the building. We are sensitive to the needs of first-time buyers. We take extra time to answer questions about the systems and conditions of your home. We enter your data into a permanent file and welcome your questions after you move in. Inspection is an evaluation of property defects and is not a contract, warranty or insurance. You get... * A quickly scheduled appointment, usually within 48 hours. * A documented report with over 250 checkpoints that eliminate guesswork & help you avoid costly mistakes...