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.

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 went well. Mark was there on time and incredibly thorough. It took almost 3 hours to do…read morethe whole inspection. He definitely found a lot of issues that were not visible to me.

Very thorough inspection. Explained all of the issues with the house and provided a detailed…read morereport. Unfortunately, we did not end up purchasing the house due to what Mark found. Would definitely recommend him and will use him again in the future.

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!

We used Discovery for our home inspection in July and couldn't be happier. We found Jeremy and his…read moreteam to be very thorough and were sure to show us any areas of concern and explain them on the spot so there wouldn't be any surprises once we received the report. The report itself was very clear and thorough, and I appreciated that the priority areas were summarized together at the front of the report. This made it so easy for us to review and determine what was a big concern to us (or not). Jeremy was great answering any questions we had during the inspection and super responsive to any questions after we received the report. We opted to do a few of the add on services (sewer scope, mold, radon), and Jeremy coordinated everything seamlessly. Would absolutely use their services again!

Jeremy with Discovery Inspection Services was very friendly, professional, and thorough. He…read moreexplained everything to us during the inspection. We were also very impressed with the detailed report we received. I would definitely recommend Discovery Inspection Services, as well as use them again in the future.

I am a local realtor in the Wheaton area. When clients ask for a recomendation for a home…read moreinspection, Dave is on the list of inspectors I highly recommend. Dave is very thorough with his inspections and explains his findings in great detail so buyers can understand.

We recently hired Dave to inspect our recently purchased home, after we found a couple of things…read morethat we felt the city inspector should have caught during the building process - and wanted to make sure there wasn't anything major that we were missing. Dave was super-easy to work with and very professional. It was easy to find a day/time when he could inspect our home (he is available on Saturdays!), and he went through our home in a timely, and thorough manor. He not only caught things that should be fixed/corrected, but also just let me know along the way things that we can do monthly/annually to increase the life of some machines/products in our home. He inspected our home on a Saturday morning, and we received the PDF report that night via email - a thorough report including pictures - and everything was explained in laymen's terms as well as "contractor-speak". It was easy to understand and very helpful. Sometimes you feel like people in the home-industry are just trying to get you to spend more money - I never felt like that with Morgenroth's Home Inspection. I would hire Dave again and refer him to a friend or family member!

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!

Steve is as very thorough in the inspection and his explanation of what he was doing around the…read morehouse. I HIGHLY recommend BrickKicker! And if you get Steve, you'll definitely be in good hands. Thanks again Steve!

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.