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 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.

Positive experience! We are purchasing our first house and really didn't know what to expect. John…read morefrom Home Inspection Geeks was fantastic! He was really great about answering our questions and explaining everything to us. It made the process less stressful and also instilled in us a lot more confidence in the property we were purchasing. Our final report was extremely detailed and left no doubt as to what needed to be addressed. We learned so much and now feel better prepared to be home owners!

John was so thorough on all the areas. He stayed and explained all of his findings , until I…read moreunderstood. Highly recommend this business

Baxtie and her team were extremely thorough, professional and explained what they found on site in…read morea clear and concise way. We loved receiving a detailed digital report, which had a fantastic break-down of their findings (with photos and video!), which will help us rectify any property concerns by level of urgency. That's going to make being a first time homeowner less stressful for sure! We highly recommend City Home Inspectors!

Baxtie Rodriguez gives very thorough and prompt service. The digital home inspection and mold…read moreinspection reports came virtually immediately after the inspections were completed.

Working with Keeshin Inspection was great from start to finish. The person we talked to when…read morecalling was very helpful and transparent about pricing; scheduling was easy; and the report we got back was extremely detailed. I also just really appreciated the inspection itself. As a first time home buyer, he was incredible patient and educational; he gave me a ton of great tips and I left the inspection feeling like I would be able to put a solid plan together to upgrade and maintain the property, if I could apprentice with him on the weekends, I would!

Reliable, thorough and knowledgeable service inspecting downtown condominium on relatively short…read morenotice

I recently had the pleasure to work with Castle for my home inspection. Communication beforehand…read morewas great, and on the day of the inspection they were a few minutes early which was great. There were two inspectors and they worked efficiently. They were very thorough, honest, and helpful in addressing my questions. I would gladly use them again!

Our realtor recommended Castle, and we were very happy with the detailed service provided by Jeff…read moreand Ray. They came out to inspect the first property we had planned to purchase, but when we pulled out of that one and eventually went with another place, we had Jeff there to inspect as well. Would trust their information and eagle eye if needed 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!

***Update: as the company is not responding to emails until further notice this feedback will need…read moreto be posted here*** I'm posting this as a matter of professional courtesy regarding the home inspection you conducted for us in late February 2023, prior to our move-in at our current residence. Now that we've undertaken a number of current renovations, it has become apparent that several major deficiencies--many of them visibly obvious and code-related--were not identified in the inspection report. These issues are not subtle or hidden, and they have resulted in unexpected expenses and safety concerns that should have been addressed at the outset. To begin with, the primary water sump pump, a critical system in any home, was not evaluated for functionality. When recently removed, the pump was found to be completely rotted and inoperable, and the backup system, although connected to a battery, had never functioned. These were not subtle failings--they were evident upon basic inspection and now require full replacement. In addition, there are serious code compliance issues in the basement: * All basement windows within the interior finished space fail to meet egress requirements--a key safety standard. * Moreover, at least one window well must be egress-compliant per Vernon Hills code, even in unfinished areas. None of this was called out in your report, despite being standard knowledge in this municipality. There are also concerns with the rear patio staircase, which is improperly built flush against the foundation rather than offset the required 36 inches, and improperly pitched plumbing, which is clearly visible and now contributing to drainage issues. These issues--along with others--are now costing us between $10,000 and $20,000 to address. They are the kinds of problems that a thorough inspection would typically catch and flag for follow-up. At the time of purchase, I was unfamiliar with many of these systems and completely dependent on the guidance of professionals. Like most homebuyers, I placed my trust in the inspection process to identify critical concerns--especially those I lacked the experience to recognize myself. In hindsight, it feels as though the inspection was more focused on keeping the closing process moving forward than on calling out legitimate safety and compliance issues. I also understand that part of your role--particularly when working closely with agents at Baird & Warner--involves maintaining working relationships within the real estate process. Still, I feel it's important to express how this experience has left me concerned about the true objectivity of the inspection we received. Based off my profession and community standing in our HOA, I place a high value on professional accountability. I also take great care in whom I refer or endorse to others in my community. While this message is not meant to be adversarial, it is an honest reflection of the consequences we're now facing and the trust that, unfortunately, was not upheld. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I appreciate your consideration.

If you're looking for someone to help you renegotiate a purchase price, these guys would be great…read more HOWEVER, if you need good, pragmatic advice, look elsewhere. Unfortunately, that wasn't why we needed an inspection. Our insurer (State Farm) suddenly decided to outsource its inspection for apartment buildings over ~25 years old, and the Ousley's (d/b/a Building Specs of Illinois) were among the list of recommended inspectors. Regrettably, we chose them b/c they had availability sooner, and they agreed in advance to limit their written report to State Farm's guidance (paraphrasing from verbal guidance provided to us and the Ousley's): "Critical and potentially catastrophic conditions, especially around safety and other issues likely to result in a near-term, insurance claim." Despite repeated assurances from the Ousleys before-and-after the inspection, the Ousley's produced a report which now will cause us a 2-3x increase in premium or--more likely, switch to another carrier. For context, this is an 8-unit apartment building on the Southside which we gut-rehabbed for over $1mm and built to conform to drawings from a certified architect and enhanced by a structural engineer, all work was performed by licensed and bonded trades in compliance with City Building Codes, and which has been inspected by the City four times (all trades represented) culminating with an unqualifiedCertificate of Occupancy. We've also passed inspections from the CHA and one other major provider of subsidized housing as a condition and prior to their clients' tenancy. AFAIK the Ousley's have no actual construction experience, but IMO certainly have no business performing "verification"/pragmatic inspections.