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!

We have used Real Inspection Services for the last couple of years and truly cannot say enough…read moregood things about them. Brian and his team are incredibly thorough and always do an amazing job. Brian takes the time to carefully walk through every part of the home and clearly explain his findings, which is so helpful for both our clients and us as agents. His reports are top-notch, detailed, well organized, and easy to understand. We always feel confident recommending Real Inspection Services and absolutely love working with Brian. His professionalism, knowledge, and attention to detail make every inspection a great experience.

First off: AJ E's review sounds like a pissed off realtor doing a hitjob review. Why? The seller's…read moreagent to a home I'm purchasing had very similar feedback and was on her toes. For the review: That's what we want. My wife and I set out to find an inspector that would give agents the Sunday Scaries, and that was accomplished because Tim does not play around. No corner is left unexplored and no door is left unopen. Tim meticulously looked through everything he could while explaining what he was doing to us as if we were students in an elementary class, making sure things were in layman's terms and understandable. Well appreciated. He has his tools, but what got us was when he busted out his thermal imager. There's a wall in front of him? Who cares, he'll just look past it anyway. Couldn't believe it when he was doing that, and thank goodness he did. Speaking of tools, they utilize a whole DRONE. Like the ones you fly in the air. They leverage it to inspect the roof and get into some areas that may be a bit harder to access. Talk about working smart. All in all, Tim was quick to follow-up and generate his report. 500 pictures. 500. That's not an extra 0 I added at the end. Thanks to Tim, we were able to find black mold and cracked Abstesos 9 x 9s in the basement. He even dismissed the nosy agent of the seller's who was there for some reason, and told her to leave so we could assess things with privacy. The seller's agent was still in the house and concerned about the work Tim was doing. THAT'S THE KIND OF INSPECTOR YOU WANT. Stacy, the owner, was quick to get us scheduled and super responsive with fast turnaround times. Thank you and job well done to the Pinnacle team!

I wish I could give zero stars. I do not recommend this…read morecompany to any future home buyers. They were a headache from the very beginning with schedule conflicts and not doing what they said they would. Then they left our oven on during the inspection when they left. Since moving in, we have found numerous large issues that were not brought to our attention. Cory and the others we worked with were rude and did not act professionally when we brought things up like the oven being left on. I usually do not leave reviews, but we paid a lot of money for an inspection that did not go as promised and we dont feel we were given what we paid for.

The most professional home inspector we have ever had the pleasure to work with. Jake was, above…read moreall, knowledgeable and had answers to all our questions. Their office scheduled a prompt inspection, Sara had references to recommend for radon and other trades. We feel we got the better of the deal, as Jake had done a through job, for a better than fair fee. Beyond any doubt, I would recommend North Shore Building Consultants.

These guys have cost me so much money…read more They're nice; that's great and all, but they are not thorough at their job. THEY DO NOT CHECK FOR MOISTURE. Which makes their inspection almost a complete waste of time. Keeping water out should be one of, if not, the main issue to surround the inspection with. Make sure you are well aware of that. They have plenty of disclosures in their contract (which also raises some flags, clearly don't trust yourself). I actually called them back to the home a second time 2 weeks after moving in after complaining about the countless issues they missed after we moved in. They were cordial and explained their side of the story, but it still didnt explain so many items missed. Simple things such as an outside spigot not working, a couple seized valves/drains, a broken sand filter pump ($1300) for the pool, etc. Those listed items are as basic and easy to catch as you can find. Turn a faucet, or just visibly see something leaking. In addition to those misses, they definitely missed a few larger and more costly issues: 1 - The basement sliding door was in such poor shape that during a storm, it leaked and flooded the basement bedroom. All you had to do was open it and look and see that the wood was rotted and the track was essentially gone. A new sliding door for that specific size is setting us back $7500 2 - 2 weeks after moving in, had to remove the drywall in the ceiling below to uncover a membrane that was moldy and completely deteriorated. Upon further inspection of the shower, you can visibly see missing grout. This is something they should've easily noticed and then used a moisture meter below. Now I have to rip out the shower and spend thousands, $10k+ to replace it. 3 - Its an older house that has been converted to sewer in the early 2000's. The existing well tank is still installed but not functional. The piping surrounding that is all over the place. Some parts not even connected. They failed to mention really any of the piping issues. In addition, in order to access the main water valve, you have to remove that tank. Also not mentioned in the report is our Main water valve is leaking. To access it, that tank needs all the existing pipes removed, rerouted and welded. This also is a decent sized job costing us $2k+. 4 - Basement drain was not tested and not even listed in the report. Of course this led to a massive fix of $5,000 to dig up the concrete and fix the piping underground that was busted. This could've been avoided had they just poured a glass of water in the drain and noticed it wasn't draining. 5 - The deck railings need to be reinforced/replaced. All this would've taken them to notice was a small tug on the railing to see that if you leaned on this you'd topple over onto the pool deck. Not on mention in the report. There are a few other issues these guys missed. Long story short: you see northshore building consultants as your listed inspector, immediately find someone else. Otherwise you will move into your new dream home and immediately becomes a money pit due to their lack of expertise. Seriously, do not use them. We've lived in the house for 4 months and already have had to spend $40,000 on things THEY missed. Things we could've asked a credit for.

It was really great working with Frank! He was quick to respond and get us on his schedule…read more Something I really appreciated is that he does everything on his handheld and at the end he's ready to print it and review with you on the spot. Great explanations and really shows you what is important vs something that might be an easy fix once you are in the house. Does both inspection and radon. Highly recommended!

I would never recommend this inspector, Frank, to anyone. I used him for a new house purchase, my…read morerealtor recommended this company. I had 65 amps going to my bathroom with no gfci outlet and it was not mentioned in the inspection, only a few open grounds in the living room outlets. Along with countless other electrical issues with outlets wired completely wrong, which I understand the inspector is not an electrician but he should've caught at least the bathroom outlet no gfci and the kitchen sink outlet no gfci. My bathroom fan was not hooked up and in fact blocked off. I was told it was there is "good insulation" in the attic, when in reality there was only R-15 and we are zoned for R-38-R-60. $500 wasted that could've prevented me from spending thousnads.

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.

Mike was thorough, and found many items that I never would have thought to inspect. He had the…read morereport to me within 24 hours, and it was extremely detail oriented with multiple pictures for each item that needed repair. I will be using him for all future inspections as he clearly knows exactly what he is doing + what to look for. His reviews live up to the excellent service provided. Highly recommended!

My husband and I have used Hanna Property Inspection for 3 homes over the past 4 years. All of our…read moreinspections have been extremely thorough, detailed, and expertly executed. It is very clear that Mike has a passion for home inspections and the intelligence to ensure a future homeowner knows everything to expect before moving in. In fact, he has saved us from purchasing a home that attempted to expertly hide critical issues within their foundation. On top of his exceptional assessment skills, he provides us with incredibly detailed inspection reports. Each report analyzes the house room by room, which includes photos to depict any and every issue seen. Even our attorney was impressed with the magnitude of our inspection report- he requested Mikes information for his personal use. I have referred all of family and friends to Hanna Property Inspection, as I do not trust anyone else to do the job right! Thank you Mike and Hanna Property Inspection for always taking such great care of us!

My wife and I couldn't be more impressed and satisfied with J B Inspection Services. John was able…read moreto come within 48 hours of our call. He arrived on time. He spent 3 hours doing an extremely extensive evaluation of the house we are looking to purchase. He kept us informed during the entire process. We got a 40 page detailed report emailed to us in 2.5 hours. We can't say enough how pleased we are. We recommend John with absolutely no reservations.

John was already out and visually assessing the home when we got there and was very professional,…read morefriendly and very responsive to all of our questions. We enjoyed learning so much about little things we would have missed and he saved us a lot of money with his detailed, thorough and up front observations and report. We will use him for all our inspection needs and highly recommend his services.

Had a great experience with Dan, extremely knowledgeable- so detailed about everything. I'll…read moretotally be using him again

Do not use this company. We had them do an inspection and were relying heavily on them since we…read morewere out of state. Unfortunately, they did not catch major problems. One of toilets did not fully flush upon moving in, our roof is leaking due to visible cracks, one room's electrical sockets don't work- etc. Things that should have been caught were not and I am now paying to fix all of these problems myself.