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!

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 contacted Ron as first time buyers and no previous experience with inspectors, he took care of…read moreus 100%. He is very knowledgeable and very active. I say active because we purchased a large property with outbuildings and not only did he not have an issue walking around and inspecting everything with detail but he did it in a timely fashion. I also received my report in about 3 days. I will definitely will be recommending him to everyone and anyone that I know. He is local, he is an expert, he is very detailed, very organized. THANK YOU RON!

This company was hired to perform a home inspection service for us. As soon as we met Ron, we were…read moreconcerned that he might not physically be able to inspect the home as promised. He had a hard time carrying the ladder and setting it up. During the almost 2 hour inspection he talked about his dog and his previous job as a police officer. He never turned on a light switch to a water facet. Once the report was submitted to us, it had things on it, we never discussed. We waited for a week for this and these were things we could have verbally been discussing. He's not professional, he is very slow and not even close to any home inspector we have used in the past. Steer clear unless you want lots of surprises.

Very thorough inspection at a reasonable price. Would definitely recommend.read more

From the owner: I provide home inspections for homebuyers and homeowners, approaching each inspection as an…read moreeducational process. My background includes decades in residential construction management and the oversight of nearly 1,000 newly built homes. I focus on explaining conditions in plain language so clients can make informed decisions with confidence. An inspection report is the beginning of that conversation, not the end.

My wife and I just put an offer on our a home in Romeoville and Mike did our inspection. He gave us…read morea quality and honest inspection. He checked things that her and I totally missed during our first walk through of the home. I am very pleased with his work as well as his price and on top of that he just seemed like a really nice guy. I will certainly refer him to any of my friends looking to purchase in the area. Don't hesitate to use Budget Home and Business inspection. -Chance

From the owner: Budget Home and Business Inspection offers inspection services from a trusted and loyal service…read morethat places their customer needs first. Serving Chicagoland and thesurrounding areas, from the basement to the roof, I ensure that you are getting the proper home inspection for your residence at the most competitive rate. I am independent and do the inspections myself, therefore I make certain you are being provided a quality inspection and can assure that I will go above and beyond just inspecting your property by addressing any questions or concerns that you might have.

Insight property service was highly recommend by Chappel's Heating and cooling . I believe people…read morein the trades have a fair amount of knowledge and hands on experience to know the top notch businesses . I am very satisfied with joe's inspection of a condo in the south suburbs . They are located about 25 miles away so I'm grateful for the on time arrival . Joe is methodical and gets to work on major and minor details . Before your report is finished he asks about any concerns that the buyer might have . A walk through and detailed explanation of any discovered problems set my mind at ease . This is the company you want when you reached that milestone of purchasing a house or condo .

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.

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.

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!