Tom responded to my request quickly, was able to conduct the inspection when I was available and took the time to explain his findings, as well as educate me on some of the appliance operations. Thank you! read more

Tom was AMAZING! I'm a first time homebuyer and was really nervous about the buyer's inspection. His friendly and professional demeanor put me immediately at ease! He was incredibly competent at the work he was doing and additionally, his communication was very straightforward. I feel so much more confident in further negotiations, now knowing what's concerning and what isn't. Also, while being 100% committed to the job, he also managed to be a very fun conversation partner! I'd recommend Tom to anyone and certainly will use him in the future if I have any more inspection needs! read more

Tom was on time and very professional. He walked me throught everything and explain them all in details to me. Overall, i m happy with my service read more

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Tom Jansson was highly recommended from my family friend and so we contacted him for our dream house. Tom was very thorough in his inspection, and explained me every single issues we saw in the house. We have very tight crawl space in the house, and Tom went inside and did thorough inspection and we found some major issues thanks to Tom. Tom was friendly and easy to communicate and i will recommend him to my family and other friends for house inspection read more

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I'm looking to buy a condo for the first time, and I needed to do an inspection quickly once placing an offer. Tom from Acuity was quick to respond, and was very thorough in his research and findings. He sent me a detailed report on the same day as the inspection, and clarified what things were minor, what could become major based on age, what things should be repaired now, and what things could wait. He was great. If I have friends who need a home inspection, I'd recommend him. read more

We've used Tom for inspections on two properties and both times we thought he did an incredible job. He has been friendly, professional, and thorough in his inspections. It is quite clear he takes pride in his work. During the inspections he was great about answering any question we had with a thoughtful and knowledgeable response. We never felt uncomfortable asking about things that might be obvious to some people. Tom has a wide range of tools he utilizes during the inspection that help to document the current condition of the property. A moisture meter helped to identify an active water intrusion, while a drone was able to provide photos of the roof that was inaccessible. At one of the properties Tom was able to leverage his network of experts to help gauge the severity of a problem and a ballpark range of the potential repairs. After the inspection Tom does a great job going over the inspection findings in person, and afterward provides a detailed report that is easy to read and is a great resource to keep track of maintenance items. He was also happy to respond to any follow-up questions. Overall we couldn't happier with our experience with Tom and recommend using him for any home inspection needs. read more

I was a total home-buying rookie with only minor, hobby-level DIY experience. I was approaching an "as-is" sale. I knew that I needed an inspector who knew his stuff and would provide a careful and detailed inspection. I ordered a standard inspection, opting to skip the extra options like radon testing and mold testing. It was all I needed. Tom Jansson provided exactly the kind of careful, exhaustive, knowledgeable service I was hoping for in an inspector. He spent over three hours checking the house from stem to stern, was totally willing to answer my questions and take time to make sure I understood his answers, and gave me a great many pointers about responsible home and property care throughout the inspection. He actually seemed to care about providing me with the information I needed to make the right choice about the house. I ended up passing on the house and likely saved myself years of debt and headaches that would come with buying an old and outdated home. If you are looking for an experienced inspector who will be honest about a home's condition, but also realistic about the varying levels of urgency (i.e. some problems are serious, others have a longer time-table), look no further than Tom. He's the guy you want! read more

I cannot recommend Tom enough! During the inspection, he was extremely thorough and patient. He answered any questions I had as he went through the inspection, and I appreciated him taking the time to explain things to me as they came up so the inspection report didn't include any surprises. Even after the inspection he was extremely responsive to any follow-ups I had for him, and he never made me feel like a bother! I really can't think of anything that could've made the experience better. read more

Tom was extremely thorough, but took the time to explain what he was looking for and why. His report came back the same day, and was clear and detailed. Excellent job and would highly recommend read more

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I am a first time homebuyer and Tom was the most helpful person I could've had for this job. The home was inspected with great detail and the report was thorough. I am very satisfied with my experience and would recommend acuity home Inspections to anyone who needs their homes inspected! read more

Tom was fantastic, from start to finish. He was courteous and knowledgeable thru the entire process. During the inspection itself, he provided us a great overview of any concerns, as well as explaining how he predicts the urgency and the impacts if things should fail. The report he generated was equally well organized and clear. He also didn't simply inspect for issues; he addressed nuanced concerns, like child safety and ways to improve pest control. All in all, he was outstanding. read more

Tom Jansson was recommended from my friend and real estate agent, so I confidently contacted him for my first house purchase. He was already working hard when I arrived at the property, to my surprise. Tom was very thorough in his inspection, and explained to me every issue he saw in the house: from attic to basement, from roof to foundation, and also provided reassurance along the way. His report was prompt and explained all issues with complete thoroughness. He was personable, easy to communicate (and joke) with, and I definitely recommend him for any home inspection. Thanks for the great work, Tom! read more

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Tom is amazing. He is punctual, professional and fair. He worked with our tight schedule. In the end he saved us countless headaches and about $200000 (which we don't have!) in structural issues on a home we were interested in. He is so thorough and detailed we are so thankful for his expertise. He takes his time and explains all the things he finds as well as creating very detailed and equally thorough reports. read more

We needed a good and reputable home inspector and we (my wife and I) found Acuity from a trusted friend who also used Acuity for their inspection. Tom Jansson, the owner/inspector was scheduled for to be at our (future) house at 10am. He was early and ready to go. He was extremely thorough on everything from a to z and very detailed oriented. Very professional, friendly, honest and polite. Highly recommended!! read more

Tom Jansson is a very thorough, experienced and detailed inspector who takes his time doing the job. He looks at each part of the property. For example, he checked on every window and outlet, rather than just a few. Tom utilizes impressive modern tools, such as a drone to help investigate the roof and thermal imaging to detect moisture problems. His report was comprehensive and easy to follow. Tom is extremely knowledgeable and communicative, a genuinely helpful person who patiently answered all of our questions. We were buying a house in a different state than where we lived and couldn't see if before closing due to the pandemic. We completely trusted Tom to inspect the property for us in our absence and relied on his professional assessment to help us make our purchase decision. We highly recommend Tom and his company, Acuity Home Inspection Service, to anyone needing a home inspection in the Chicago area. read more

I was very impressed with the work that Tom Jansson performed. His inspection was thorough, informative, and performed in a timely manner! He was there on time and ready to go as soon as we were. He had his report written up and sent out to me within 24 hours of completing the inspection. I forwarded the written report to a friend of my boyfriends who would be performing some of the minor repairs and he said that he was very impressed with Tom's work (that says a lot coming from him). His fee was very reasonable, especially considering how accurate, informative, and knowledgeable he was. He helped make the stressful decision of house hunting a more enjoyable experience. Overall, I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is in need of a good, certified professional inspector! read more