Joe was great to work with and immediately put us at ease. He was incredibly easy to talk to and…read moredid an excellent job explaining what he was seeing during the inspection. At the end, he walked us through everything verbally before sending the written report, which was extremely helpful. He explained what really mattered, what was more routine, and what we should keep an eye on, all in plain language. That conversation alone made the whole inspection feel much less stressful. Joe was also very flexible and accommodating with our tight schedule, which we really appreciated. When the written report came through, it was thorough, clear, and matched exactly what he had already explained to us in person. On the scheduling side, Christina was fantastic. She was professional, responsive, and quick to follow up. Coordinating the inspection was smooth and efficient, even with a compressed timeline, and communication was clear every step of the way. Overall, we had a really positive experience with First Choice Inspectors. Between Joe's knowledge and communication and Christina's excellent coordination, everything felt well organized and well handled. We'd absolutely recommend them and would happily work with them again.

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!

I cannot recommend Al and his team enough. This review is long overdue. He got to the source of the…read moremold in my building, and was supremely professional and patient with answering so many questions at a time that was very stressful. He is extremely knowledgeable and cares about his clients. Because of him, my health is getting better and he taught me so much about home care to keep mold at bay, how to navigate a move (what to get rid, what I could keep, and how to clean it all). He went above and beyond every step of the way. If I could give him 10 stars, I would!

Good response time. AL Lazalde provided me with options for a solution my issue. Knowledgeable and…read morehelpful. Thank you AL.

Black Slime powdery velvet slime any colors Brown Pink Red Yellow…read more. VISIBLE IN HVAC SLIME FALLS ON EVERYTHING RUINED. NOW THE WATER THE SMELL ALL OVER SMELLS LIKE ROTTING FLESH! Clothes furniture towels sheets toothbrush toothpaste my perfumes my hair my dishes my medications. Ruined. I have not bought a mattress it will be consumed with filthy slime. Washing machine! Why Clean? Its contaminated. Slimy. Water you feel it and smell it you see it. Refrigerator full of contaminated food! Cabinets. Mildew spreading like a Plague. Now my skin! / all over eyesight poor. Endocrine damage. Sleep deprivation. Worst shortness of breath. Cognitive impairment. Cancer since 2010 multiple myeloma in my blood and bones. Major Allergy. Extreme weakened immune system. I'm ALLERGIC TO MOLDS AND MILDEW! I I submitted 6 Petri dish . Full of penicillin slime mold Stach. Humidity is high all my clothes sheets towels very damp. Rotting Flesh Order. No cooking ! Ordering food out since February! Bathing disgusting, I was told no. Mold was found and management sent emails stating no mold. Your company called asking if I received email from management. Yes I said. I submitted reply but never saying I agreed with service decision. I knew it was still here! It's worse now. Microwave is out. Next willl be refrigerator then washer dryer stove. You will see its destructiveness unlike any thing I've seen. Carpeting is full of slime. Flooring same! Walls same. I'm very educated on molds . Why would I not be considering my cancer. 3 relapses. 3 transplants. Bathroom linen closet pinkish brown. Metallic pinkish blueish grayish color every where. I'm trying to live a quality of life. I'll be 63 in January I take a flash light shines in vent ceiling. Black mold Slime glossy Gunk in each vent. That's landing all over! Even food ordered out! COBB WEB MOLD WHITE MOLD SLIMY SPREADS EXTREMELY FAST!! Not everyone is going to get infected why? They have a great immune system. If immune system is compromised due CANER OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM You can't suppress millions of infections from all KNOWN MOLDS MILDEW ! Your immune system is too detect culprit and fight it OFF ! Not mine ! Mine was destroyed by CANCER OF IMMUNE BLOOD CELLS FIGHT NOT MINE!! THIS CAN BE DESTRUCTIVE TO BODY.. Destroying this ISSUE CAN BE DONE! WITH CORRECT COMPANY AND USE OF INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY TOOLS HAVAC USE CORRECT EQUIPMENT AND DESTROY IT! Meanwhile Tenants must leave . Place tenant in hotel. Get the job done. If I put more photos up! It will be censored inappropriate!! I WILL RECOMMEND THIS BUSINESS WHEN THE JOB IS DONE CORRECTLY! I believe in second chances!

My perception is that once our inspector set the foot in our door he had already decided that there…read moreis no mold in this home. Our condo is new and clean, I did not look super sick so I almost felt like I had to justify myself why I'm worried about mold. Like what are my symptoms, could it be from something else? Could the mycotoxins found in my urine be from food instead? Those were questions I was asked by the inspector before the inspection even started. Once I told him about the water leakage in our bathroom, he missed the still wet spot. He didn't rule there might mold behind the ceiling but overall didn't seem very concerned. We later cut out the drywall and found mold on the other side of the drywall and in the insulation. We mostly had this inspection done to confirm and gain deeper knowledge on what we already knew. I might be wrong but my impression is that if I wouldn't have had all this knowledge already - past water leak in the bathroom and still partially wet, elevated mycotoxin levels in urine - and let's say we had just the mold inspection done to rule out mold as the root cause of some of my health issues, the inspection would have come back with no findings. And I would have moved on missing the root cause of my issues.

We unfortunately had a leaking roof that wasn't properly repaired as promised by the previous…read moreseller. While fixing our master closet, we discovered mold. After reaching out to several companies, we chose Moldman because they offered the best pricing, had great reviews, and came highly recommended by my best friend, who had used them for a similar issue. They responded quickly, provided an estimate, and gave us a fair price. The team was professional, communicative, and did excellent work. They sealed off the area, removed the damaged drywall, and treated the mold thoroughly. They later returned to install new drywall and insulation, and they primed the area to prepare it for painting. We're extremely happy with their work, and we were finally able to restore our master closet.

Benny did an amazing job removing mold in my 2 bathrooms! The walls look brand-new. He went above…read moreand beyond by making a suggestion in one of my bathrooms and making it happen! You should hire them!

Erik with Green Home Solutions responded quickly and helped us through understanding some…read moreinspection results and what they meant. He did this for no charge and helped us immensely in getting closer to closing. Very recommended and appreciated! Definitely will be working with them again!

During a real estate transaction, the buyer was insistent at the last minute of doing a mold test…read morein the bathroom. Erik got out to the property right away (on the weekend) and went above and beyond to assure the buyer there were no issues or concerns with the property. I highly recommend Erik for projects large and small.

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.

Worked with Home Inspection Star, more precisely with Costel…read more He was very knowledgeable and thorough with his inspection , answered questions and made pertinent recommendations while explaining all the findings. The report was issued very fast , with another invite to contact for discussion and explanation if things in the report were not clear for the client. Will definitely work again with them should the occasion arise.

Costel was complete, found things I never thought about and looked in places I wouldn't have…read morelooked. With a report that same afternoon, I was pleased and impressed.

Oscar and his crew did an amazing job fixing up my broken pipes. We thought that we had only one…read moreremaining broken pipe (out of two known) that needed to be fixed. Well, after Oscar repaired the first pipe, we discovered there was another pipe that in the same area that broken as well. Furthermore, when we turned on the water for testing, there was ANOTHER broken pipe in my ceiling, even though that pipe should have been fixed by the previous plumbers last summer. He and his crew didn't hesitate - they immediately ripped out the drywall and found / fixed the last remaining broken pipe. He was hired to fix one pipe, ended up fixing three(!) AND replace my outdoor faucet! He recommended that I blow out the remaining water in my pipes with compressed air every winter, and offered to swing by that following Saturday to take care of it. Incredible service! It's incredibly hard to find honest, hard-working, and fair priced contractors, especially plumbers - Oscar is one of them. I highly recommend him.

Our basement flooded on a Saturday afternoon after running our washing machine, so I put out a…read morerequest through yelp and Oscar responded within 5 minutes. He was there within two hours, diagnosed the problem and then came back the next morning (Sunday) to replace an ejector pump. His price was very competitive and he worked really hard to solve the problem the right way. Also, Lilly was very reassuring over the phone that they would get the problem diagnosed correctly before doing any work. Most importantly, I didn't have to wait for great service. Thanks, Oscar and Lilly!

Rogelio and his crew were outstanding, professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. I…read morenever expected to deal with asbestos, and I was honestly pretty nervous, but I am so glad I found Chicago Asbestos and Mold Professionals. Rogelio answered my call right away, took the time to walk me through everything, and answered all of my questions with patience and clarity. From start to finish, the entire process felt smooth and well managed. What could have been a stressful situation ended up feeling completely manageable because of their expertise. I can truly rest easy knowing the job was done safely and thoroughly. I highly recommend them. If you are considering who to call, do not hesitate. You will be in very good hands.

Work done on two floors. They arranged for an inspection of the air quality. Done in reasonable…read moretime and ready to lay a floor.