Worked with Jeff for the inspection while closing on our condo. Easy, quick, professional --…read moredefinitely recommend!

I used Household Inspection Team for two, 2-bdrm condo inspections. The company provides excellent…read moreinspection services at a great value. Both times, the inspectors (Alex and Jeff) were incredibly thorough, communicative, and efficient. They made sure to walk me through what they'd looked at on site after they finished the inspection and left time for questions and follow ups. The reports were detailed and helpful, and they made sure to document everything very clearly and associated photos for others not on site for the inspection. to reference with ease. Highly recommend.

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.

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!

We are first time homebuyers and were nervous about the inspection. That was until we met Kevin…read more His thoroughness and explanations made this process so much easier! We are still learning about all things home buying, but he made us feel like we had it under control. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Not recommended. Not professional, didn't respond to questions…read more As a homeowner he inspected my home, did not put things back as we're found, broke a window frame trying to tilt window in (windows have this feature to clean), chipped off wood, paint and broke counterweight in window. Instead of owning up to the obvious problem, and apologizing and offering to fix, he wanted me to prove that he had broke the window and frame. Also, left a bathtub full, took apart a faucet and did not reassemble correctly. I went to u tube to learn how to put it back correctly. He also turned oven on and left It at 500 degrees and left my cookware that I stored in my oven in it, essentially burning the finish off. Asked for his bond card, he stated he is not bonded!, he also did not have an insurance policy on him, either.

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

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.

When I reached out to Stephen he was incredibly responsive and flexible with scheduling. Then when…read moreI met with him at the property, he had already begun the inspection and immediately began showing me his findings and even provided recommendations for the type of contractors I may need. I was really surprised with his level of attention to detail, and how well the report was written up--which I received a day later! I also liked that it's possible to create a repair list from the online report to aid with negotiations. Stephen truly brought much needed insight and clarity to the condition of the home, this in turn made our decision easier. He provided much more value than who our lender recommended.

Stephen went truly above and beyond what was requested. Stephen found the time for our inspection…read morequickly after our offer was accepted. He was thorough and answered all my questions. He walked me through everything he found and told me what needed to be fixed. He even found time to come back during the final walk through to check on and verify a requested repair. Stephen is great at his job and his inspection report was well put together and easy to read. I highly recommend Stephen.

Very detailed inspection, ranging from significant problems that need to be negotiated with the…read moreseller, to what I should monitor and budget for in future. (Super-helpful!) I already knew a fair amount about repairs et al, and Josh was able to answer my questions in detail, so it was clear that he knew what he was talking about. He didn't go beyond what could be fairly asserted, but did ensure that I knew what I should look out for as possible problems in future. I noted their attention to detail - e.g. there were written checks in place to ensure that lights were off, the thermostat was reset, and the door locked behind us. Things like possibly missing or broken screens, lack of outlets in certain areas, a step that was too high were all noted. The cost was very fair and the results were high-quality. I felt that it gave us the information we needed to negotiate fairly with the sellers. Basically, I walked away with a manual that I will refer to in order to ensure that I am checking potential problems and budgeting for future repairs. I could most definitely see asking for a return inspection in a few years to ensure that I was taking care of this very expensive purchase properly! The one VERY picky thing that I would suggest is a table of contents in the writeup, as I wasn't aware that categories of significant findings and advice for future repairs and maintenance were listed at the end of the report.

Probably the most detailed inspection I've ever received. Excellent inspection report. Greatly…read moreappreciated.

Michael (Mike) Schejbal was fantastic! He spent over five hours inspecting a home we were certain…read morewould be ours. Throughout the process, Mike calmly and objectively explained his findings, clearly distinguishing between major expense items and more cosmetic issues. After his thorough review, we followed up with him for additional perspective on several health and safety concerns. Based on his insights, we ultimately decided to walk away from the home--and we have never regretted that decision. I have complete faith and confidence in Mike's expertise and have since recommended Chicagoland Home Inspectors to family and friends. The best value for the money in our home-buying process so far! Thank you so much, Mike and team!

We totally endorse the team at home inspectors. They did a remarkably thorough job of looking at a…read morehome that from the outside looked perfect. Inside they found foundation cracks, excess radon, and a blocked sewer line, among many other problems...enough expensive problems that we walked away from the deal. We will use them again when we find another house we're interested in. The conference call to review the findings was incredibly helpful.