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!

Everything from the scheduling to communication to the actual inspection itself went very smoothly!…read moreJohn 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.

I was very happy with the inspector. He was very thorough and did a great job explaining things. He…read morealso had my inspection report completed quickly.

Top notch inspections!…read more We have used Roland three times now, he is on-time, flexible/easy to book and most importantly very thorough and detailed in his reports! My boyfriend and I are new to buying a house and were looking to rehab an home. We really needed someone we could trust and was knowledgeable, we were lucky to have found this in Roland. I HIGHLY recommend him inspecting your home!

Peoples Choice Home Inspection was recommended to me via my Realtor. I'm very glad I used them…read morebecause the process couldn't have gone any smoother! From the initial phone call - one call - that's all it took. They took care of EVERY SINGLE DETAIL. I couldn't make the inspection, but my Father stood in my place. He said it was probably the most thorough inspection he has ever witnessed. In fact, the inspector was early and already looking around the property. Pictures taken of any areas of concern and an immediate report and followup email happened almost simultaneously. There was absolutely NO LAG TIME and it happened so quickly and efficiently that everything is right on schedule. I've never had to get a home inspection but have heard horror stories so I was worried but so relieved that the professionalism and thorough inspection is exactly what I received!!! Thanks Peoples Choice Home Inspection! Mine cost $470 for a townhome including the pest inspection portion. Better than expected...so I was happy with the cost. Thanks!

Scott Moran is a wonderful home inspector! I am a licensed realtor and i have referred many…read moresatisfied clients to him. He takes the time to thoroughly explain the process. I have not had one client in many years ever complain! Also Realtors by law are not allowed to receive any compensation for referring clients so I would only refer to a business that would take good care of my clients!

Our inspector Rob Colecchi explained the visual findings on our new home inspection as needed and…read morewas professional and efficient, timely with sanding us results, and courteous during the inspection.

The BrickKicker inspector Will Augustine was very helpful. He was on time to start the inspection,…read moremethodically went through every part of the house: exterior, 2nd floor, 1st floor, basement, checked all appliances, faucets, etc. - explained every detail of the house. The final report includes all the information and was very easy to understand. It turned out to be one of the best experiences I had - highly recommend this business.

I would not use Optimal Home Inspections again. Shawn inspected my new home in the Ukrainian…read moreVillage on March 6, 2024. He found some issues that needed attention and some things that might ultimately need work. However, after I had moved into the unit, I had a handyman do some work on replacing the dishwasher drain. While the handyman was here, he volunteered to look at some of my appliances. When he opened the washing machine, he found dark black mold on the rubber inside the machine. I brought this to Shawn's attention, and he wrote, "In regards to the washing machine and dryer. We simply test for proper operation to ensure that the water lines and drain lines work for the washing machine. Since these are considered personal appliances these aren't covered by the inspectors SOPs." (I assume he meant Standard Operating Procedures). I had to pay over $600 to have the rubber lining replaced. Needless to say, Shawn did not offer to reimburse me for that expenses.

Shawn and Tim were amazing throughout the entire process. As a first time home buyer, we…read moreappreciated the teams thoroughness and willingness to explain things to us that a lot of other people wouldn't take the time to do. They sent us an extremely detailed report of all issues on our home. I connected with Shawn after receiving the report to get his thoughts and he called me to talk me through what he thought was important as a home inspector and what mattered most. He was incredibly quick to respond throughout the process and went above and beyond! Thanks Tim and Shawn for helping us as new home buyers. We love our home and were able to get a sellers credit to take care of the issues you brought to the surface!

Signed a contract and paid $600 in advance to have them call us two days before inspection that…read morethey had a "scheduling conflict" leaving us with very little time to find another company before our deadline. I guess contracts mean NOTHING. And no surprise, they have to send a check for a refund rather than returning it to the card we used to schedule our appointment. Your company left us in a very bad spot. You deserve no stars

Pillar to Post did a HORRIBLE job for our home inspection. They missed THREE huge holes in the…read morefoundation of our home, leading to infestation and multiple appliances damaged. DO NOT USE THIS TEAM! Even after coming back to see the damages they missed, they said there was nothign they can do, not even a refund. DO NOT USE THIS BUSINESS!

We had Kim Cohn as our inspector and he is as good as it gets! I didn't know what I was getting…read moreinto since this was our first home inspection but he walked me and my fiancé through everything. Not a single square inch not covered by Kim. I highly recommend Kim. He has a very good resumé and is a great communicator. I will definitely do business with Kim again in the future.

I have had a total of 3 home inspections from Kim Cohn. His…read morereports, knowledge & attentiveness to the job will exceed your expectations. It's important to receive a subjective view/facts about the property of purchase. This man can do it! I will definitely recommend Kim. Thanks for all your efforts!

Jeff Lisse was an outstanding home inspector! He went above and beyond any home inspector we've…read moreused before. Jeff didn't miss anything and we have peace of mind knowing exactly what we're going into. Thank you very much Jeff so grateful!

Jeff was fantastic -- very thorough, knowledgeable, and professional. He explained every issue…read moreclearly and made sure I understood the findings and next steps. He checked every part of the home, so we felt a sense of real security. The price was also right. Highly recommended.

I used Home Inspector Consultants for my condo purchase in Downtown Chicago in the Fall of 2017. I…read morehave nothing but good things to say about that process. I attended the inspection of the 1 bedroom condo, and pointed out several items that I believed were deficiencies. The inspector agreed and noted them in the inspection report. This gave me the leverage to negotiate approximately $2,000 in credits. Fantastic experience. Recently, the Fall of 2021, I purchased a single family residence in the NW suburbs of Chicago. Based on my prior experience with HIC, I gave them a call and chose their basic home inspection package and the radon testing. I spoke to Larry who gave me a quote for $550 ($375 for the home inspection and $175 for the radon test). Set that up right away. **Pricing** Several hours later, I get a text message from Mike, who is the owner. He said there was a confusion with the pricing. The total was actually going to be $700. A bit confused I double checked the website, and the math wasn't adding up. Super confused, I asked why the website showed $375 + $175. He clarified there was some 'local fee' since their office was more than 70 miles away. Not ideal, but totally understandable. Considering my prior good experience with HIC, I looked past that miscommunication and confirmed the appointment. **Inspection** The inspection was less than 45 minutes for a 3000 sq ft house. Most of the time Jay, the inspector (not the same guy I had for my condo purchase), was here, he was distracted and chatting with the seller's agent. In fact, most of Jay's time at the house was spent talking -- not inspecting. He took good photos though, and verbally noted several deficiencies, although his report did not highlight these. **Radon** Jay set up the radon test in the basement. It's a shoebox sized machine that sits on a small table. It needs to be running for at least 72 hours. It supposedly has tamper detection. After Jay picked up the test, the report showed the house was within a safe range for Radon. After moving in, and considering the availability of at home radon tests, I decided to do my own test. The tests were showing radon readings in excess of 15.0 (the safe level for EPA is 4.0). Based on those readings, I asked a third-party to come do another professional test. That professional test came back 3 times the safe level. Ended up having to pay $1200 out of pocket for radon remediation and then make a claim on the Radon Warranty (thankfully HIC offers that), but the whole process was a HUGE pain and took several months to sort out. On a separate note, I would give Residential Warranty Services (the warranty provider for HIC) a terrible review, but I would be wasting my breath -- they already have tons of terrible reviews on Yelp and BBB. **Electrical** Jay inspected the main breaker panel in the basement. Even took photos and made a note about missing 'knockouts'. Based on a professional electrician, who came several months later to give a quote for something unrelated, those missing knockouts were actually related to breakers catching on fire. The electrician noted those missing breakers are a safety hazard. These are things that a professional inspector should be able to identify (or at least point highlight in their report) so I could negotiate a credit. I now have to pay $2,500 to replace the panel and have new breakers installed.

I've had an amazing experience with this company. Our home was inspected in 2018 and they were able…read moreto accommodate our schedule and do an inspection on a Sunday and right after Thanksgiving. They were thorough and I couldn't find another company that matched their warranty program. 10/10 I would definitely recommend this coto anyone buying or selling a house.