We had these guys come out a few weeks ago just because we were about to purchase a home and I was…read morechecking out the home inspectors near me. The positives I will say is that Russ was very responsive from the moment we inquired about him and set things up and communicating with him. He'll even show up on time unlike most people nowadays. Russ did his job fine but me and my wife on site felt like he was not checking out other things that we noticed that were worth noting, picturing or documented so I could have a way to possibly get the owner to fix it before I purchase. All in all, Russ is friendly , his prices are fair and you'll learn a great thing or two from him personally which are great but just be vigilant to find and point out your issues and ask questions to make sure it can be documented.

Lack of attention to details, inept, mishandled paperwork, that's what you will get. Seemed to only…read morehave general knowledge that your dad or Uncle can probably address more pertinent issues. You might be better off watching a few YouTube videos then doing your own inspection. They missed 2 active infestations, Mud daubers (wasps) in the side attic. Carpenter ants in the basement. Both which we found about a month after we moved in, on our own. The exterminator said that had the inspector looked, there was no way to miss that they had been active for quite a while. I could maybe let the wasps slide, you would have to pay attention to general details to find it. The carpenter ants we found after cleaning. Had they looked at the joists in the basement they would never have missed the 2 spots. He also missed the flashing around the exhaust for the heat and fireplace while on the roof, had to have that repaired the 1st year we were in the house. Then there was the wood above the entrance that had it's own damage from the carpenter ants that needed to fully be replaced. He will point out some minor things, outlets in the bathroom, missing window cranks/ broken gear in window. Gutters needing more hangers... To top it off his assistant (wife) tried to turn us into collections for non payment, when I called and paid the day after the inspection. We emailed them the credit card receipt, and was I was right. That that kind of mistake doesn't often happen, and they would update their records. He couldn't even own that one and say they were sorry. I'm sure they would have excuses for everything they miss, and blame the homeowner or God. I highly recommend finding someone else or brush up on YouTube, you can only have better results. The one star is warranted, this has to do with your home. Good luck, and congratulations on your upcoming purchase.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!…read more Our inspectors, Tim and Alex ,were great--on time, super thorough, and didn't mind at all when we tagged along asking a ton of questions. It was raining, so they even used a drone to check out the roof. We got a 124-page report the next day that was super detailed with clear pictures and arrows pointing right at whatever needed attention. The best part, though, was the video debrief with Charlie, the owner. He spent almost two hours walking us through everything, giving us his honest opinion on what was actually a big deal versus what was just code, plus realistic cost estimates and contractor recommendations. They went above and beyond. Seriously the best inspection experience I've had.

This was such a wonderful experience as a first time homebuyer! First off, I called for a quote and…read moredid not need to speak to anyone- they sent all the info I needed in a text. Much easier to reference that info electronically rather than writing down everything live while speaking on the phone. They have an online scheduling system open for you to see, so you can view all their availability in one place and find a time that best fits you. We had Vince complete our inspection. He was very thorough and professional. From the very beginning, he was very clear that we could voice any concerns throughout the experience. Whenever we asked about something, he immediately checked it out. After we received the report, the owner Charlie walked us through each of the items on our inspection report with us to make sure we understood everything. He even gave us his personal recommendations on stores/suppliers he uses. Overall, this was a great experience for me. Easy online scheduling, clear communication, timely reports, professionalism, honesty, and genuine care for the craft. I would highly recommend Chicagoland Home Inspectors to anyone.

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.

Great experience with Chicagoland Home Inspectors. John Olson was thorough, knowledgeable, and…read moreprofessional. He walked us through everything he saw and answered all of our questions. As first time homebuyers, John really gave us peace of mind. The inspection process on-site was a great experience and the inspection report itself was also great.

I had a wonderful inspection experience using Chicagoland and Home inspectors. I had a very…read moreinteresting buying experience, but they were able to help me make an informed decision on my new home. I chose to have a debrief with Charlie and got even more insight on the concerns during the inspection. Ultimately, it helped me make what I think was the right decision and moving forward with my Home purchase. I will definitely use them again in the future! Very glad my realtor suggested using this company!

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.

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

Update: I've been in…read moremy home 6 months and on 4/11/22 I had severe flooding in my basement due to a pipe to the sump pump coming a part. My inspector notes nothing of this being a danger. Note my furnace is on blocks and the inspector never mentioned it could be due to a history of flooding in the basement. When my professional plumber arrived, he explained all my piping for the sump pumps and the pumps themselves needed repair and replacement. He noted the piping was not up to code. He also noted that there were plastic attachments on my water heater that were also a safety hazard and against code. I had to have those parts replaced with the proper copper parts. My inspector was beyond "rushed" as I noted in my previous review. He was down right inconsiderate of the safety of my home and family. Here are direct quotes from my plumbers report: " Arrived at the home to look into the sump pump issues in the basement. Upon my arrival there was 3-5 inches of water in the basement. There was 2 sump pumps in the pit. One of the sump pumps completely failed, the switch and the pump. The other sump pumps switch failed. This allowed water to accumulate and flood the basement. The discharge for the sump pump was also installed with improper materials and fittings. One of the rubber couplings that was connected to the sump pump discharge was actually disconnected as well." " While in the home I noticed there were some code violations on the water heater. The water heater was installed with flexible supply lines with a shut off valve that was inoperable. The temperature and pressure relief valve was also piped in using regular pvc. This is an improper material for this use and could result in injury. I installed new dielectric unions to the existing water heater and installed a new 1/4 turn ball valve. Installed new copper discharge pipe for relief valve." For some reason I'm unable to add updated pictures to this review so I can't the flooding and damage but I definitely will try to share on Yelp! RUN DON'T WALK to another inspector. Original Review: Your Home Inspection is Only As Good As The Home Inspector ! While the owner Larry is very pleasant and personable. However, Larry didn't inspect my home and it has been costing me. My inspector was over 30 mins later and then rushed through the actual inspection. There were cracks in the flooring that could have been noticed if he did the slightest moving. While the sellers were purposely deceptive, this is why I paid nearly 500.00 for an inspection.... To actually inspect! The inspector was there less than two hrs. I've been in my home for less than 90 days and my refrigerator, and garage door opener have gone out. A section of my fence has broken and folded over. The electric in my kitchen and bedroom are regularly blowing fuses and or flickering when more than one outlet is used. Also please "Beware" of placing confidence in the promise of the warranties. While I closed on my home less than 90 days ago, the 90 day warranty is 90 days from inspection. Depending on how long it takes a person to close a 90 day warranty is more like 45-60 days. Homebuyers Be Aware! Below are some pics of the cracks in the flooring and broken garage door opener.

From the owner: Our Services Include: Home Inspection, Commercial Inspection, Mold Testing/Remediation, Radon…read moreTesting, WDI Inspection, Thermal Imaging, Energy and Ductowork Evaluation, Water and Asbestos Testing.

Ed was awesome. I was calling him for a second opinion after I experienced some mold related…read moreallergies issues. First company quoted me between $3300-$4400 for cleaning and demo. Ed told me I didn't need a mold company at all. Ed identified the small spots missed by the company that remediated after the flood in May. The he told me how to correct them. (He said they did a B+ job.) He also identified drywall that should have come out initially. Both of these issues were missed by the company that quoted me $4400. After all that, Ed wished me well and left. It is so rare to find HONEST people these days. When you do, you want to scream it from the rooftops. Based on my experience with Ed and Mold Solutions, if you call them and they tell you that you need work done, have it done because they don't tell you things just to get your money. I am so grateful for honest people like Ed.

Stay away from this company. After trying to get a clarification for an appointment Leeann(office…read moremanager) got very defensive and would not offer a time to come out. Claiming they may or may not come for the appointment. Very rude! Edit: They offered to come out today, when asked what time they said after noon. Asked to be given a call an hour before so I can make arrangements and head over to meet them, but was told "we'll call you if we are coming out". Why suggest an appointment that you cannot confirm? Unacceptable. Also, asked to to speak to another person in regards of the situation and were told the person was in surgery, yet here we are getting a reply from the owner within a few minutes. Got to do better!

Joseph Konopacki and his company Insight Property Services are guilty of gross negligence. They…read moreperformed inspection of my house in La Grange Park in August 2024. Their inspection failed to identify the following problems: 1. A significant smell during the running of the two furnaces was deemed to be normal, and the furnaces were reported to be functioning well. However, an inspection by Precision HVAC identified that both furnaces were cracked and at risk of carbon monoxide leaks which could be lethal. Precision turned off the gas to prevent the carbon monoxide leak from causing harm. A second HVAC company (ABC) confirmed the cracks and mentioned that it was unsafe to continue to use the furnaces. They also suggested replacement of both the furnaces. 2. The sump pump battery was described as follows: "There is a battery backup system which appears functional and is charging." However, there had been no recent rain in the previous 3 days (per the report). When a plumber from ABC inspected the battery, he found that the backup battery system was swollen and nonfunctional. It was "charging" because there was no output to the battery. The battery was swollen and at risk for explosion or rupture, per the plumber's report. The backup sump pump was turned off due to the risks. Perma-Seal confirmed the problem and replaced it. The purpose of a home inspection is to make sure that the home is safe for its inhabitants. Joseph Konopacki and Insight Property Services failed these basic requirements and should lose their license for gross negligence.

Insight Property Services did an incredible job with our home energy audit. Our family has a goal…read moreto improve our overall energy efficiency and to reduce our carbon footprint. Insight Property Services were ncredibly thorough, taking the time to explain every detail and answer all of our questions. Their expertise was evident as they pointed out areas where we could optimize for energy efficiency. We were so impressed with their professionalism and knowledge and their report helped us plan our next home projects. If you're looking for a team that truly cares about helping you save energy and money, I highly recommend Insight Property Services!

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!