I recently had the pleasure of working with Doug from All Safe Inspections for an Engineer's…read moreReport. Doug was courteous, prompt and professional. He worked in our inspection on a days notice and went above and beyond in sending it back to us in a timely manner. I cannot recommend ASI more for all your inspection needs. They should be your first and only call.

When you decide to write something on Yelp the first time, it's either because someone/something is…read moretotally amazing, or totally horrific. In the case of Tony and ASI Home Inspections, I wanted to write this because ASI's inspections are as good as it gets. I've hired Tony for two home inspections, and will absolutely hire him for any future inspections. If you want someone who is honest, extremely thorough, takes pride in the job he does, doesn't try to smooth things over so an real estate agent doesn't lose a deal, but really puts the customer's interests first, look no further than Tony & ASI. Tony's home inspection reports are also thorough, clear, full of pictures (which speak a thousand words, especially for an inspection!) and provided us the info we needed to negotiate on our home. Don't settle for those home inspection reports which are just full of checkboxes. Thanks Tony!

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.

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.

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.

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.

My family used Alta Inspection for my home inspection prior to purchase. Since then we have…read morediscovered numerous things that were missed during the inspection. Nearly all the work I have had quoted, professional mention that a home inspection should not have missed these items. There were even items I asked Tony questions about areas of concern that he dismissed and later ended up becoming issues. I should have known better and got a second inspection done. My suggestion is to steer clear of this guy.

My house in Aurora sold last week - yay! We bought the new house Saturday and had this inspection…read morethis afternoon (Monday). I received the emailed report the same evening and am very pleased at the fast turnaround. Tony was our inspector and he showed me everything he noted in his report as possibly needing immediate attention, and I was impressed at how clearly he explained everything. He had an excellent personality. My realtor mom describes some inspectors as "loose cannons." I know what she means - the guys who are so concerned with an E&O claim that they list irregularities that don't require repair. Tony is thorough, but he wont kill your deal. Tony and gang also do radon testing. In this age of draft-free homes, this is about as important as the overall inspection.

Great experience with Chicagoland Home Inspectors. John Olson was thorough, knowledgeable, and…read moreprofessional. He walked us through everything he saw and answered all of our questions. As first time homebuyers, John really gave us peace of mind. The inspection process on-site was a great experience and the inspection report itself was also great.

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.

My home inspection was amazing and affordable. Everything was explained to me in simple, step by…read morestep terms. The owner, I believe his name is Garrett?, was amazing, kind and patient. I highly recommend Windy City Home Inspection to anyone buying a home be it a single family, condo, or multi unit.

Windy City has been a trusted vendor for me for over 20 years. Jarrod is fantastic, very thorough…read moreand while he always takes the time to explain his findings & educate my clients, what I truly appreciate is his availability to answer any questions that arise well past the actual inspection. I've had clients call him months and years later. Plus he provides the buyers with a detailed book that has all the pertinent info on the home they are buying, it has the appliance model numbers and recommended maintenance schedule. All super helpful for new homeowners. Scheduling appointments is very easy and if i happen to leave a message, i get a call back almost immediately. Highly highly recommend Jarrod and his team at Windy City!