This is one of the rare finds where the people love what they do. I will definitely call Chicagoland 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. read more

Tim Heise was phenomenal! He checked everything. Even our realtor was beyond impressed with Tim's attention 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! read more

Everything from the scheduling to communication to the actual inspection itself went very smoothly! John was incredibly helpful and informative during the inspection and I would highly recommend this company to anyone who is needing an inspection or any of the other services that they provide. read more

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I did a ton of research on home inspectors in the area and Chicagoland stood out. After going through an inspection and the 1:1 follow-up with Charlie, I cannot recommend them enough. They are extremely thorough during the inspection, take the time to explain everything to you, and then you get to go through the inspection report with Charlie 1:1 where he gives you a very cut/dry take on what's worth paying attention to / and what's not. He is extremely knowledgeable on cost estimates and even provides a list of resources you can contact that he has vetted over the years. They are great people and worth every penny! read more

Had another great experience with Chicagoland Home Inspectors, this time with John Olson. Excellent report with high quality photos and fantastic advice in person. Our entire family appreciated John's personality and detailed assessment. The price was also reasonable given the size of the home and other quotes we received. Highly recommend Chicagoland Home Inspectors and will use them again for my next home purchase. read more

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Charlie was very helpful. Once I described my situation, he looked at my photos and determined that I didn't need his services as an home inspector but a mason to fix the problem. He was so nice and professional - a rarity these days! I am so impressed and thankful for his help that, one day, when we sell this house, I will definitely be using his business. Thank you Charlie! read more

I'm so glad I went with Chicagoland Home Inspectors for my home inspection. I was referred to Chicagoland Home Inspectors by a close friend who used them in the past and the referral did not disappoint. I reached out for an estimate and to see if they were available to come out to Huntley and right away, Charles responded with professionalism and detail. Charles right away put me at ease with the process and answered all my questions. I originally scheduled the inspection for a pre-drywall inspection, but the builder changed at the last minute. Charles was right there with a solution and introduced me to Frank. Frank is the man! He was at the property on time, already spoke with the builder before I got there and began work. Frank was direct with his assessment and comprehensive; he saw things I didn't even think to check. Frank was thorough and professional, communicated to me in simple terms and gave me a sense of assurance that I had the right inspector. The detailed report they provide is outstanding; detailed, provided a sense of priority and easy to read! I will always use Chicagoland Home Inspectors for any inspection and will refer them any chance I get! Onto the final inspection! read more

The inspector was punctual, and the communication regarding the mold inspection in my basement. He was through from start to finish.

Glenn was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Made me feel more comfortable about the home I'm purchasing. Charlie offered a follow up zoom appointment to go over the inspection and that was a wonderful option to have. You can tell Charlie and his team really care. Thanks everyone! read more

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Chicagoland Home Inspectors provided an excellent home inspection for my first condo. I really appreciated how they took the time to explain each finding in a way I could understand, and they answered all my questions patiently. They were very approachable and made a potentially stressful process much easier. Thank you! read more

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I hired Chicagoland Home Inspectors based on their reputation for attention to detail, thoroughness, the overall satisfaction of their previous customers, and my need for an independent, unbiased entity necessary to conduct my due diligence - basically, someone who worked for me and me, alone. Alex Ortega, the inspector, was very professional, polite, gladly explained (in depth) areas of concern, and explained systems in the house I was unfamiliar with. His report highlighted areas I was able to use in my negotiations which proved highly effective. The drone pictures continue to be invaluable. The report will serve as a roadmap for improvements I will make to the property to enhance its safety and value. The follow-up with Charlie Bellefontaine, the owner, was comprehensive and highly informative as he viewed issues with the house from a different but complementary angle from Alex. Essentially, I had two separate inspectors. Charlie acted as my advocate in that my concerns were not dismissed, rather they were parsed, clarified, and explained thoroughly. Hire these guys. They work for YOU and no one else. read more

I had Vince and Pauric as inspectors, and they were incredibly thorough. I stayed with them for most of the inspection and they answered every question with ease, while making the whole process smooth and stress-free. Plus, they genuinely seem to love what they do. After the inspection I met with Charlie. He clearly has a very high level of integrity and an immense amount of experience. He walked me through the report, answered questions, provided estimates , and recommended multiple contractors (or a DIY solution) for each project-- wow! Overall, this business is so well-run it could be a case study. Truly amazing! read more

I was very pleased with the home and sewer inspection provided by Vince and with the followup call provided by Jim. They were both timely, professional, and thorough. The document of the inspection was laid out in an easy-to-understand format and was color coded to indicate the severity of each problem. I would use this service again. read more

I had AJ inspect a condo I was under contract on. He was so incredibly informative, professional, and thorough. I'm a first time buyer and was unsure what to expect, and AJ's inspection was without a doubt the easiest part of the process--I felt very safe knowing that he was doing a great job during the inspection. AJ made time to talk after the inspection, helping me navigate items that had come up during attorney review. I would recommend his services to anyone, and would absolutely use Chicagoland Home Inspectors again! read more

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I choose Chicagoland home inspectors based off of their reviews before I even chose a house! When the time came for us to get a home inspection we were paired with Frank D and he did an amazing job. He was extremely thorough in his report and took the time to explain to us what he was doing throughout every step of the process. I really trusted his opinions and you can tell that this is a business with integrity. Overall I would say that their services were well worth the price and I would definitely use them again / recommend them to anyone I know looking for a home inspector! read more

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I initially reached out to Charlie for a pre-dry wall inspection after seeing great reviews. However, I found him rude and condescending during our first call. Despite this, I decided to proceed because he appeared knowledgeable. I contacted him again to start the process, providing necessary forms required by the home builder. He took longer than expected to return them and only filled out one form, so I had to chase him for the second one (took several weeks). After submitting the forms to the builder, they requested more information, which Charlie refused to provide. He then said he'd charge me extra for the inspection due to the time he had spent. I remained professional but frustrated, especially since we were close to the inspection date. Eventually, he stopped responding and I had to rush and contact another inspector, who completed everything in less than 48 hours. Overall, I never got to work with Charlie because he made the process unnecessarily difficult, leading me to almost miss my pre-dry wall inspection. read more

Glen was our inspector. He was so kind and thorough. Really felt comfortable with him. He was also very responsive and flexible with our scheduling needs. We also did a post inspection meeting with Charlie. Very much appreciated his candidness and transparency. I would highly recommend this team and company, and I will definitely plan on working with them again. read more

The inspector was really good. The start of process with charlie was a little confusing but still worth it. I'd use them again.

Our inspector Tim was super kind, thorough, and very helpful, especially taking the time to explain what he was seeing and how we should consider it. The follow up run-through of our report with Charlie via Zoom was amazing also; he gave us a lot of advice and understanding about the cost, level of experience, and things to look out for when finding vendors to do repair work. He offered more than an hour and a half of his time and expertise to answer all questions and help us feel super comfortable understanding the condition of the house, how to prioritize repairs, and what to expect in costs and timing. The report was very robust -- 77 pages -- with color photos, diagrams pointing out specific issues, and recommendations. We've done home inspections previously for home purchases in Florida and DC, and this -- by far -- was the best, most thorough experience. From reserving their services online, to the amazing digital inspection report tool that allows you to sort out what is a handyman, diy, or specialist-required repairs, to the personalized and kind service that would walk you through the technical repairs and issues to look out for. We are buying this house to relocate to Chicago and working with Chicagoland Home Inspectors felt like we already had a family friend who was looking out for us in this move. read more

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Frank was a great inspector and went though everything with me. The after call with Charlie helped as well. I would highly recommend them.

The absolute best experience from beginning to end! For starters, Charlie (the owner i believe) picked up my phone on a sunday night.. i was not expecting anyone to pick up.. but, not only did he pick up, he helped me and talked to me and sent me info! I called him a few more times and he always took the time to explain everything to me and to help me save money on tests i didnt need. And then there was Dave! The absolute best inspector! He was incredible and so knowledgeable! He was patient with all our questions and very thorough in his inspection! I couldnt imagine a better experience!! You get what you pay for.. our realtor had cheaper inspectors, but ive been down that route before and got burned. So greatly we found Charlie and Dave! Ps the thermography and drone was VERY useful! read more

Very professional and responsive. Tim H specifically did our inspection and we felt for the thoroughness of the report and high quality of work, they are definitely a good value. Would definitely recommend read more

David K. was so meticulous, we were confident he searched for anything and everything from top to bottom. The final inspection report was so easy to follow, and had a great summary page, which is important because it's easy to get lost in ALL of the items to address. Prior to David's departure, he made certain we understood all of the items that needed to be addressed, and what was most applicable to our situation. Also, he pointed out something rather innocuous in the kitchen, which was the brand new refrigerator door opening in the wrong direction. It's something annoying and that we would not have noticed until we moved in! Lastly, their online scheduling service was so easy to use, not like other home inspection services... We highly recommend this business! read more

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I had a few conversations with the business owner (Charlie) prior to my inspection, and my experience was nothing but great. Then when I had the inspection with one of the other inspectors (Tom), I was impressed. Ultimately, Tom found issues that even the masonry specialist the condo association sent out that same day to didn't pick up on (including water damage and masonry issues that could make it more susceptible to leaks). The report he put together was detailed with photos and videos, and he went above and beyond when I asked a million questions the over the next 24 hours as my A&I period came to a close and I needed to make a decision. Ultimately, I opted to terminate my contract because of too many concerns about the things he found that could turn into major issues in the future, as water damage isn't something I want to mess around with. I don't think all inspectors would have picked up on all the things he found, so I'm glad he was very detailed. Also, he was very mindful of COVID protocols and they do take it seriously. I'm back to the drawing board for finding a new place, but I will 100% use CHI (and likely Tom specifically) when I find the next place. Hopefully, that one will be in better shape! read more

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We could not be happier with Chicagoland Home Inspectors! We are first time homeowners and our inspector, John, walked us through the whole inspection process. He took his time, answered all our questions, and was warm and engaging. The report was ready the next day and was incredibly thorough. The owner, Charlie, scheduled a follow-up meeting with us over Zoom to review the report and guide us through our next steps. We just closed on our house and we are using the report to guide our next steps on what to fix with the house. Would use them again without hesitation! read more

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We were fortunate enough to have not one but two of the inspectors from Chicagoland Home Inspectors, Mark and Dave, inspect a property we were buying. They are absolutely the best inspectors I've ever worked with. They were thorough and explained everything in great detail. The house is an older property with issues I would have never noticed, much less understood. Mark also followed up with us several times to see if we had questions or wanted to go through the report. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone purchasing a property and I would most definitely use them again. It's rare these days to find a company that goes way above and beyond what's expected, but these guys did. I was dreading the inspection, but I actually enjoyed learning from Mark and Dave. Fantastic company and people! read more

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These guys truly are the best, extremely thorough. They did an inspection on a house we were close to purchasing but decided against after the inspection. They were informative, and educating us first time homebuyers. We had ordered the extra sewer inspection but upon arrival said it probably wasn't worth it since the distance from the house to the street was so short and there were no large trees between. The home we were looking at also apparently was one they they had used as a training space when it was being renovated and they let us know some things they noticed while it was being worked on. We tried to hire them for the inspection on the home we ended up purchasing and sadly they were all booked up. That's how popular they are! We were forced to go with a different inspector who did a good job but not quite as good as Chicagoland Home Inspectors. If you are looking for a good and honest home inspection company, look no further. read more

Highly recommend this company. We have been living in our house for over 20 years and wanted an independent assessment of what work needed to be done. Easily booked an appointment online. Our inspector, Glen, was on time, friendly, and thoroughly inspected and explained what he found. We really appreciated the follow up Zoom call with the owner of the company to review the report. Their service exceeded our expectations and we would definitely use this company again. read more

My third time using this crew. They are always very thorough and helpful in explaining what they're looking at, why they are looking at it, and what they see. Mark was very clear on what type of maintenance a new homeowner should do and how often. Highly recommend Chicagoland home inspectors and Mark! Hands down worth the money! read more

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First time buying a home and could not have had a better experience with the inspection. Jordan was knowledgeable and explained things so easily as he went along. He answered questions as best as he could. The turnaround for our report was fast and so detailed. Charlie even reached out to offer going through the report as well. Worth the price. Highly recommend this company!! read more

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We had Mark come in and do a very thorough inspection of our home. He was on time, very communicative and a pleasure to work with. The final report came to my inbox in less than 24 hours and was extremely detailed with recommendations and pictures (including amazing drone shots!). read more

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John Olson did a great job conducting the inspection at the condo we are currently under contract! Great work! read more

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The reviews on Yelp are 100% true. This is the company to go with for an inspection in the Chicago area. Tom was extremely knowledgeable and patient. He answered all of our questions during the inspection and paid great attention to detail. He spent over 3 hours doing a very thorough inspection and it never felt rushed. He also had all the tools he needed to accurately assess any issues that came up. Additionally, the report was easy to understand and didn't have any filler. But what really makes this a 5-star company is how Tom took the time to answer all our follow-up questions via email and call AFTER the inspection. He went above and beyond to make sure that all our concerns were addressed and never made it seem like we were an imposition. On top of all this, they offer very competitive pricing. There's no reason to hesitate, give them a call today! read more

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I found Chicagoland Home Inspectors on Yelp, and when I sent out a message for a quote, their professional response back to me was one of the reasons I chose them. They have awesome reviews and they are all well deserved. From the scheduling system, to how they accept payment was simple. Dave did a fantastic job, he was thorough, he was super patient with me and he answered my questions without making me feel like a complete idiot. i learned a lot during the inspection and he explained all the steps as he went along. The process of buying a home is already daunting and stressful. My inspection completed by Dave was the first time I felt a little piece of mind because I know my inspection was done with care and professionalism. I will absolutely be referring anyone who asks to use Chicagoland Home Inspectors. read more

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Vince was very professional and informative about our home. It was the coldest day of winter and we found excessive moisture in our attic, which helped us get a significant credit on our purchase. He also ensured he left no corner unturned and found many other things in the home that initially I had no idea about. He also made himself available over the phone to discuss everything in person and helped me throughout the negotiating process. Charlie is the owner and scheduled a 1hr zoom call with me to discuss how to remediate the moisture in the attic. He made sure we had plenty of time to answer any questions I had. All in all a great company. I'm grateful I chose them. read more

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A.J. was very thorough in his review and was happy to answer questions and explain things as he went through the process. Would recommend. read more

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I don't usually recommend businesses but these guys are absolutely tremendous. They are extremely responsive, knowledgeable and professional. They were referred to me and I would absolutely recommend them to you. read more

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Leaving a review for John, who we contracted to perform an 11 month condo inspection. Setting up the appointment was very easy through their website. John was very knowledgeable and thorough in checking appliances, finishes, plumbing, electrical and heating, explaining what he's doing every step of the way. I had a few questions that he answered in detail, and even threw in some recommendations on maintenance. Overall very pleased with how it went. read more

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The inspectors were knowledgeable, thorough, and very pleasant to deal with. It was easy to make an appointment, and they were available quickly, within a day or two. The house was quite cluttered, yet they got the job done without shaming me for the condition it was in. Highly recommended. read more

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First time homebuyer here. Didn't know who to go to for the home inspection but spoke with Charles and appreciated his honesty and educational approach he took with me. Wasn't disappointed as John took time to explain anything and everything as we walked through the house. He made us feel like it wasn't just a transaction. He knew this was a BIG decision. Amazing working with this team. read more

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