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    Ron Smith Custom Real Estate Inspections

    5.0 (2 reviews)
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    Pantheon Roofing Solutions - Finished roof rejuvenation in Champaign, IL. Ask us about our roof replacement alternatives.

    Pantheon Roofing Solutions

    (1 review)

    I called these guys out February 24th it took until May 1st to finish my job and wasn't even to my…read morestandards. I ask them to make it right and they refused and said they send sub contractors and they have other companies they work for not just them. very dissatisfied and wont be back to these people!! I have messages proving everything and pictures no good quality. They don't care about your home just the dollar. The owner Brad then agreed to fix one last spot and to guy just left my home

    From the owner: Trusted, No-Pressure Roofing Contractor in Champaign, IL…read more Pantheon Roofing Solutions makes roofing simple and stress-free for homeowners in Champaign, IL. Whether you need fast roof repairs, full roof replacement, or a cost-effective rejuvenation treatment, we deliver expert solutions that protect your home and save you money. Our advanced roof inspection process provides detailed insights into your roof’s condition—so you can make confident decisions with zero pressure and no guesswork. Why Champaign IL Homeowners Choose Pantheon Roofing - Extend your roof’s life with rejuvenation treatments - Get expert roof repairs and full replacements - Enjoy peace of mind with a 10-year workmanship warranty - Work with licensed, local professionals you can trust - Experience honest, transparent communication from start to finish With Pantheon Roofing Solutions of Champaign, IL, you’re not just hiring a roofing contractor—you’re partnering with a team that values your home, your budget, and your peace of mind.

    Reliable Roof Fix

    Reliable Roof Fix

    (1 review)

    I hired Martin C. to fix my roof and garage framing, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the…read moreresults. He was very professional, understood my needs perfectly, and delivered high-quality work. The pricing was fair and transparent, and his attention to detail was impressive. I highly recommend Martin C. for any roofing or framing projects. A trustworthy and skilled professional! Sandra Lee, Milan, Illinois

    From the owner: At Reliable Roof fix, we believe that what sets us apart in the roofing industry is our commitment…read moreto providing personalized services tailored to meet the unique needs of each customer. With 23 years of experience, we've honed our skills, mastered the craft, and built a reputation for excellence. But what truly makes us unique is the genuine care we have for every project we take on and every client we serve. We don't just see roofs as structures; we see them as part of your home, your business, and your life. That's why we take the time to listen, understand, and customize every solution to fit your specific needs. Whether it's a simple repair or a complete roof installation, we treat each job with the same level of care and attention to detail. Our love for our customers shines through in every interaction. We know that a roof is an investment, and we want to ensure that you feel supported and confident in the choices you're making. From start to finish, we’re here for you, guiding you through the process and ensuring your peace of mind. When you choose us, you're choosing a team with decades of experience, a deep love for what we do, and a genuine commitment to ensuring your roof is built to last—because to us, you’re not just another customer, you’re family. "Is your home at risk due to a roof leak? Our Expert team specialize in Fixing roof leaks quickly and efficiently, ensuring your home stays dry and protected. contact us today for a free inspection!"

    Security Home Inspections - Hole in crawl, daylight visible

    Security Home Inspections

    (32 reviews)

    I highly recommend you look elsewhere…read more They failed to report two conditions that were plainly visible from accessible areas. One was a sewer cleanout penetration in the foundation block that was left completely open, an obvious bulk-water path (daylight visible from crawlspace) which led to structural rot. The other defect was a large portion of the tall end of the attic where cardboard was used in place of sheathing, which now I have bugs, moisture, and repairs to deal with. After finding these issues I reached out to them. My experience with management after that was in my opinion, a case study in avoidance, blame-shifting, and zero accountability. On the phone I was told maybe it "washed out later," that things were "nearly completely obstructed," and that there was "garbage and shrubs blocking the view." None of those limitations were documented at the time of the inspection at those locations. Then came the kicker: they offered me a refund, but only on the condition that I sign a broad gag/confidentiality release that restricts honest public reviews and complaints. Of course I didn't accept that, I offered a narrow, non-gag release. They declined. This isn't about "finding every problem." It's about reporting obvious, visible defects or clearly stating specific access limits where you didn't/couldn't inspect at the time, not AFTER the fact. The company's posture felt smug, adversarial, defensive, and accountability-averse. If you value professionalism, accountability and transparency, consider this experience before choosing an inspector. My opinion: a professional inspection should either report visible, readily accessible defects or document specific limits where they could not. That didn't happen here. Their response with after-the-fact excuses and the insistence on a gag release felt smug and dismissive, not customer-focused. They got really creative with the colorful excuses, Brad (management I'm assuming) tried telling me that the sheathing was actually "underneath the cardboard", despite my pictures showing otherwise. He also said "we don't have our guys get involved in any of the mud in the crawlspaces". This was not a flooded or particularly muddy crawlspace. I heavily regret having gone with this company. I filed a chargeback with my bank. I'm happy to share photos and emails with anyone considering using them.

    Buying a new house is a stressful time, especially in 2020-2021. You want to make sure you're…read moremaking a good investment and the right decision. Having a good inspector is very important to understand and to learn about the property in question as it can uncover some serious issues with the house, help negotiate a better deal, or simply provide peace of mind. I researched a few different companies in the area and decided to go with Security Home Inspections. The office staff was very responsive and answered all my questions. From the price perspective they were not overly expensive, but weren't the cheapest either. What's also convenient, they do radon, infrared, and sewer cam (some other firms don't and you have to schedule multiple inspections with different people) and we actually uncovered some tree roots in the sewer line before closing, which helped us negotiate. Overall, our inspector was punctual, friendly, and thorough. He invited us to look at every issue he had found and explained how severe it was and what needed to be done in order to remediate it. Our report was done the next day and as a bonus we got the appliance recall subscription. All in all, I'm happy I went with Security Home Inspections and I feel more confident about our home purchase decision. I'd definitely recommend this company to anyone in the area.

    Rector Solar & Roofing - 4 buildings, 8 homes totaling to a whopping 14,800 square feet of shingles being put on!

    Rector Solar & Roofing

    (8 reviews)

    Beware of this company. Make sure you get everything in writing. originally had a contract which…read morethey broke their own contract by making repairs without acknowledging us until after it was done. I knew as a consumer that it had to be replaced. We were in the process of buying and selling and it almost made us lose both houses. Stated in number 4. on their legal contract it states that included work and change orders are to be signed by the client. I however was not told about the change and charge to the roof until after it was replaced and done, I did not approve the extra $1700. I was not home at the time the changes were added and I was called while I was out and informed that it was already completed. I was not given a chance to contact the bank or the mortgage officer to get approval before they completed the work. They proceeded to place the blame on our realtor and mortgage company for their mistake and didn't even offer to fix their mistake or even refund us for the extra charge. When trying to contact them it is hard to get a straight answer out of them. My realtor and myself tried calling and they still sent the originally estimate. I sent it to the attorney general and both them and their lawyers ignored them, so they closed my claim. There is nothing more I can do but tell others to beware and find a different company. Had they actually tried to fix this situation instead of placing the blame game, I would give them more credit, but sadly I can't. The sad part is the new roof looked great and the roofers were very nice, we were happy with the end result, just not with how the money situation and customer service from the "Office".

    We used Rector Roofing to install a new roof on our home. A year or so later we started…read moreexperiencing moisture damage on the kitchen ceiling and water running down the exterior wall adjacent to the patio when it rained. Rector came out and inspected the area in question and indicated there were no roof issues and said we may need to have our gutters replaced and the brick tuck pointed. We did this at a significant cost and the problems persisted. Approximately two years after Rector replaced our roof we emailed them explaining the situation. Nothing came of this. We then contacted a reputable company and had them inspect the problem area of the roof Rector installed. They pulled up shingles in an area approximately area eight foot by twenty foot. They determined the water proof under layment was not installed properly. First the under layment did not cover the drip edge which resulted in water penetrating between them. Also, the under layment has a film that needs to be removed which allows it to stick to the base wood of the roof. There was very large area where this film was not removed from the under layment which prevented it from sticking to the base wood of the roof. This resulted in moisture getting between the under layment and roof. We ended up having to replace a significant amount of base wood, having new underlay installed properly, and having new shingles installed at a cost of approximately two thousand dollar. We called Rector and let them know what had transpired and asked them if they would consider reimbursing us for some of the the cost of the roof repair. They indicated again their warranty had expired and they were not responsible. When we brought up the fact the warranty had not expired when we first brought the problem to their attention they accused us of trying to intimidate them and they did not appreciate our tone. Long story short, no reimbursement. Our decision to use Rector to replace our old roof was a huge mistake.

    Finest Home Inspection - Jon Ellis, Inspector and Co-Owner, Finest Home Inspection

    Finest Home Inspection

    (17 reviews)

    You know those annoying things in reviewing, right? Like... "I'd give this place NO stars, if I…read morecould" or "I'd give them ALL the stars." The overzealousness can sometimes read amatuer, less-than-thorough, so I get it, I do! Problem is... if I could, after working with Jon, I'd give Finest Home Inspection, Jon Ellis, owner, and his gorgeous wife, Jennifer ALL. THE. STARS! I'm buying a home as a newly divorce woman returning to Champaign after 12 years away! Part of the problem is that I'm doing this sight unseen. The other part? I've only ever purchased property with another human being! A compulsive, drill-down-fact-checker who basically built life to fit the way he wanted to live! Nothing wrong with that in theory, it just kinda left me without a ton of tools to do this on my own. First thing I learned in this process -- you CAN'T depend on anyone but yourself to do the legwork! My real estate agent, a fine enough person, said he'd hook me up with all his best people. I fell into the routing I lived for years pre-divorce! I let him make the decisions, let him set the appointments, and just got along to get along. The issues started when I got the first quote from his home inspector -- $600 to inspect a 1500 sq ft condo! That sounded high to me, so I went to everyone's best friend -- Google! -- and looked for awesome home inspectors in the Champaign area. I'll the truthful, there are plenty. But there's only ONE Finest Home Inspection. Only ONE Jon Ellis! So, the reviews (glowing as they are!) weren't wrong. For less than almost every other single home inspector (almost $200 less!), Jon went out to my property, went EVERYWHERE, took pictures EVERYWHERE, sent me a report that knocked my socks off (and did so in like... less than a day!), and then... offered to go over every single page of the 40+ he sent me so I understood all terminology, all requirements, all spaces and all his notes! Clearly this is my first home report on my own! If it wasn't obvious from the earlier read, with a pretty tightly controlling ex, this was my first chance to see the depth and breadth of everything that goes into choosing a home, buying a home, maintaining a home. I was concerned, immediately, when the report came back with a laundry list of fixes. But, later, when Jon and I spoke on the phone, he put my mind thoroughly at ease! Telling me that the repairs portion of a report usually looks like that -- or WORSE, MUCH WORSE! -- and so we went over the things I might wanna mention and the things I might just want to have a go with on my own, and Jon was nothing but kind, patient, understanding, and educational! You can tell that he was a home builder before he was a home inspector! And that's such a great thing I'm wearing out the !!! key. I also had the privilege of talking to Jon's wife, Jennifer. She's the other half of Finest Home Inspection. She was insightful, informative, generous with her time, and genuinely sweet. If she's got room for a new BFF, I mean! ;D There's still work to be done, for sure, but after the prior owner makes the adjustments and changes necessary, I'm happily spending the -- and yes, get this! -- less than $100 to have Jon go out and reinspect! One thing I know for sure in this process is this... I've never been so happy to spend like $450 (and that's all in, inspection AND reinspection with a report that came in less than 24 hours!) in my life! As a newly minted person, on a new path, with a new adventure ahead, I'm really looking forward to picking Jon's brain about making changes to my new home. Jon's like one of those all purpose tools you pass up your wrench, your screw driver, your hammer for! He's the whole package, like one of the most valuable members of your team. I promise if you trust him, you won't go wrong! =D

    We used Finest Home Inspection for our recent home purchase in Champaign, Illinois and they were…read moregreat. Professional, thorough, competent and knowledgeable. Jon contacted us quickly to go over our inspection report and the inspection report told us so much more than just what needed to be repaired. We could not be happier with Finest Home Inspection and would recommend them to anyone who needs a home inspection done now and in the future!

    Ron Smith Custom Real Estate Inspections - home_inspectors - Updated September 2026

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