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!

I highly recommend going with Any Temp. They installed an A/C unit at my old condo and have been…read moreservicing our furnace and A/C for years at multiple properties. The fact that I can text them to book is also amazing. Just had Johnny G over to service my A/C and he did a phenomenal job of explaining the technical issues my old system was experiencing in terms that a non-technical homeowner could understand so I could make a decision on what to prioritize addressing now vs. later. Final note is that the annual membership that I have with them (which gives you free A/C and furnace tune-ups before the summer and winter seasons) definitely pays for itself - great value all around.

The woman on the phone, Ebone, was really kind and very helpful! She helped me quickly and was…read moreoverall very kind and respectful! Her service makes me feel comfortable coming back to this establishmen.

I called this company on a Sunday afternoon and Mike answered the phone right away. He was…read moreprofessional, courteous, and able to schedule our driveway sealcoating for Tuesday. We were in the middle of an unexpected house sale and needed the driveway completed quickly, so I really appreciated how responsive and accommodating he was. The sealcoating turned out great. The material was thick and high quality not watered down like I've seen with some other companies. The finished driveway looks excellent. I highly recommend Mike and his company. Their prices were very reasonable and the customer service/communication was outstanding from start to finish. It's refreshing to find a company that is reliable, responsive and still takes pride in providing great customer service.

Mike is such a nice guy! His customer service sold it for me. My service request was at the end…read moreof season and he wanted to make sure we received a great product and the finish we deserve. His pricing was great and fair the entire way. When onsite it felt like we've been friends for years. He has great ideas and also offers concrete solutions that we're excited to look into. All in all we will definitely work again in the future. Even if someone can beat his price, his value is worth it.