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.

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 found Mike on this site. www.independentinspectors.org…read more Members sign a "no conflict of interest" pledge. This was important to us because if you hire an inspector recommended by your realtor, they have a financial interest in concealing problems in your future home. If they find problems, and you decide not to purchase the home, the realtor loses their commission, so the inspector won't get recommendations from that realtor in the future. Also, I suspect he/she will eventually develop a reputation with other realtors in the industry for killing deals. So, essentially, you pay for the inspection, but the inspector really works for the realtor. Mike was awesome. We knew immediately that he was working for us, and nobody else. He was extremely thorough and professional. He took the time to explain issues that he found. His report was well organized, detailed and included pictures of some of the findings. He exceeded our expectations in every way. We highly recommend him.

Mike Becker is Exceptional and extremely thorough. He saved us from buying a home that we knew…read moreneeded work but he discovered many underlying issues that we would have had to knock the house down to the studs just to fix everything. He's very knowledgeable and his rates are reasonable. We are using him for our next inspection and every inspection we will need until we find our forever home. This guy has no qualms crawling in every nook and cranny to see if there is an issue and goes above and beyond. I cant stress enough how great he was through the whole inspection process! I will refer him to anyone!

Used them for a home inspection. Thomas S. was extremely professional and amicable. Truly went…read moreabove and beyond to answer all my questions and concerns regarding the report to make sure I understood. Would highly recommend him to anyone. Scheduling the appt online was extremely easy. The report was very thorough and sent quickly.

Home Inspection - Experts - Professional - Timely…read more We were extremely please with the detailed report, timely delivery of the report, and taking the time to answer all of our questions regarding our home inspection for a purchase. If we could, we would add another Five Stars to this review. Thanks Kevin!

I am closing on a condo at the end of September and my realtor suggested Scott from Quintessential…read moreHome Inspections for the inspection. I was very pleased with how punctual, thorough and informative he was. I received the full report with pictures and detailed summary within a few hours. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for someone to handle their next home inspection.

Dan is super thorough, very reasonably priced, and he sends a detailed report from the inspection…read more I've his quintessential several times now and recommend them to everyone I know!

David was amazing! He was very quick to respond about pricing and was able to accommodate an…read moreinspection in short notice. He was extremely nice and thorough during the inspection and explained everything in great detail. The pricing was very affordable for anyone looking for a good deal. I 100% recommend him for your home inspection. I feel confident and safer when it comes to home buying because of him.

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Very thorough, professional and friendly. He was truly knowledgeable and took the time to go over…read moreeverything before leaving. I received photos of issues to discuss with my realtor so in turn, he could take it to the buyer. All-in-All, I would definitely request his service when purchasing property.

Would highly recommend. Inspection was extensive, comprehensive and professional. Will definitely…read moreuse in the future

Trey was very easy to work with. He kept in contact and the inspector was on time. They submitted…read morethe inspection quickly in order to expedite my closing.

My experience from beginning to end was positive. The customer service to book the inspection…read moreappointment (for a condo) was very professional, warm, and positive. They were willing to work around my schedule. George P. came and was prompt, positive, friendly, and informative. George P. felt like an old friend giving me information about the home and providing insight on maintenance. I love his stories and 30+ years of real-life experiences. He allowed me to ask MANY questions without feeling stupid, addressing each one with care. George P. was super detailed with the inspection and took time to ensure he checked everything. The report was supplied to me by email within 3 hours! This is a holiday for many, but I really appreciated George P.'s attention in getting me the report so fast to provide to my lender ASAP! I would highly recommend anyone to use their services.

Yet again Tom came through for me. I recently got the sump pump replaced by a drainage company…read more Being a woman I have trust issues. I asked Tom who inspected my home before, to come and inspect the sump installation. After he confirmed that everything was done correctly I felt at ease. Good to have someone who can tell you the truth for what it is. A few heavy rain falls have happened and yes the sump was installed correctly as no flood issues have occurred. Thank you Tom!

Hi Tom This was my first home inspection, but I think you…read moredid such a thorough job. You explain everything so I could understand. It was nice of you to put up with me while following you around asking all sorts of questions. I truly appreciate your honesty and knowledge. It makes me more comfortable going forward with the purchase of my first home in Downers Grove definitely worth the money and I will be referring you to anyone I know that will be purchasing a home, Thank you so much for everything,