Edit in regard to their response: They did not explain that their services covered the condition…read moreof the pipe on the day of inspection (that was never a conversation). You know why? They didn't need to! That was never under question! I never stated conditions worsened, only that they failed to note any water intrusion from a joint ON THE DAY OF INSPECTION because it was CLEARLY IN THE VIDEO that Superior Sewer and Pillar to Post provided. All they needed was a note in their inspection report stating: water intrusion from joint at x ft from the cleanout... I don't care if they recommend a fix or not, their inspection didn't note it. Now onto the regular report: They really don't think they missed anything, I'm impressed! A non-operational grill (due to a bad igniter) is not the same thing as leaking natural gas! Now that they are disputing that part of my review, let's list some of the other things that they missed: a leaking shower valve (separate from a leak they noted in their report), a non-functional AC unit (wall unit), two saddle valves in use that are not up to code, a foundation crack and some drywall cracks (foundation crack was behind a flower plant, so I don't entirely blame that on the inspector, and I'm not mentioning other cracks because they were behind items they aren't supposed to move). Additionally, I paid extra for use of the IR/thermal camera and they were supposed to use that in a very specific way in accordance with their own Standards of Practice (SoP). Specifically, to check for loose connections in the breaker panel the process is: take the front panel off, turn on a high load appliance such as an AC unit, and take a reading with the IR camera. They took a reading with the front panel on (so no useful thermal measurement was taken) and no high load appliance was running. There is no way now to know if there was a loose connection or bad breaker during the time of inspection. Any inspector worth your money would use a temperature sensor to measure the temperature of air coming from air registers to ensure an appropriate temperature drop when the AC is running. They did not do that, hence the broken AC unit that was missed. A lot of the things they missed on the regular inspection report I didn't blame them for missing. I've had way more time than them to find problems, but their response to some criticism is what really makes this company the worst. Original: I hired them (and they hired sister company, Superior Sewer) to perform a sewer lateral inspection. They missed a break in the lateral that cost thousands to repair. I got the line rooted and part of the line had so much water intrusion that the rest of the line couldn't be rooted (water was saturating the 6 inch line). This was clearly visible during their video inspection and they didn't even note it in the report (not quite as much water, but still a waterfall in the lateral line). They refuse to acknowledge they missed anything stating water intrusion in clay joints is "normal". I agree that ground water seeping in is no big deal, water POURING into the lateral, which was happening during inspection, is NOT normal. They refuse to acknowledge any fault or even refund the cost of the inspection despite the fact their miss cost THOUSANDS of dollars. Don't use them. They also missed a number of things during their standard inspection and, during their Gas/mechanical inspection, they missed a natural GAS LEAK in the grill.

Amazingly thorough inspection. Kyle was great, so informative and hugely reassuring for us as first…read moretime buyers of an old home. Would recommend them to anyone who wants to know the full scoop on any property and it's really nice to be able to choose from a menu of options. Thanks Pillar to Post!

I've worked with this company multiple times and spent over $1,800 on inspections with them:…read more$1,000+ for a four-family property and another $700+ for a second property. Despite being a loyal customer, they've shown no respect or accountability when things went wrong. My recent experience with this company was disappointing and needs to be shared. I was promised an estimate would be completed the same night if I paid immediately, which I did. However, after paying, I received no response despite multiple follow-ups, and the estimate was never delivered. Because of this, I missed an important deadline with the seller, which affected my deal. When I reached out calmly to request a refund, I was told to speak with someone I had never met, even though the person who assured me of the service was the one I trusted and had been working with all along. Being asked to pay for a service that was never provided is completely unethical. This experience was not about the money; it was about professionalism and principle. Unfortunately, they failed on both.

I bought thus 98 yr old home and my real estate agent told me to use Clear Path Inspections,…read morespecifically, to use Tim Becker. He came out the next day which I was extremely pleased that he made time so quickly. HOWEVER, this guy, Tim Becker, not only failed to inspect the entire home which was completely empty but missed critical life threatening issues that could have been fatal! I have spent close to $18,000 in 6 weeks on the issues that Tim B. failed to catch and the issues he inspected but failed to flag. Additionally, some issues Tim B flagged were NOT always correctly flagged but the seller fixed those issues based on Tina recommendation only to find it all had to be undone and completed the CORRECT way to resolve the issue Here is a list of the massive issues this guy missed: 1.Crawl space completely filled with black mold due to broken pipe The crawl space was filled with debris and covered with particle board which was rotted and filled with black and yellow mold *Crawl space that is under the entire back bedroom (only 2 bedrooms in house)!and clearly visible in an 816 sq ft WAS NEVER INSPECTED. 2. Broken pipes to the water spigots. That was the water source that was causing the black mold in crawl space. Thankfully, my agent caught that issue only 3. Pipes in basement ceiling are broken due to freezing to the 2nd spogot 4. Gas water heater leaking gas bc gas line wasn't capped off. (first day) 5. Outlets in unfinished basement were not GFCI protected as required by NEC NFPA 6. Basement ceiling beams embedded with black mold. Ceiling unfinished and not painted clearly visible and asked him point blank about it. Tim Becker stated that he saw NO MOLD NOR de he think it was musty and did NIT need a dehumidifier. Basement is over 60% humidity if dehumidifier runs for 12 hrs and off for 12 hrs. Dehumidifier has to run 24/7 7. NO stack for wash machine, drain cap missing 8. Waste pipe under concrete floor in basement was broken in half and the 2 pieces were laying side by side with new concrete poured over it 9. Knob and tube wiring connected to new wiring in the house. All outlets need to be redone and the receptacles protected with GFCI which hasn't been done yet but is scheduled for next week 10. Brand newt front porch steps and railing are incorrectly installed and are not fastened to the house correctly 11. Bathtub trim leaks down into basement leaving puddle on basement floor after one shower use 12. Ducts, return, HVAC and the entire ventilation system in the house filled with mold, bugs, pests, bug feces and debris 13. Gutters do not drain properly bc the pitch is wrong and were incorrectly installed 14. Basement foundation leaks 15. Exterior doors improperly installed and sealed letting in pests and moisture 16. Dishwasher does not dry and the tub remains soaking wet for weeks. There is obviously more to this list and each day I'm here I find additional issues . Tim Becker should NOT be doing house inspections. I thought he had a general working knowledge but in my opinion I was clearly wrong! Clear Path Inspections is not a company you can count on unless you want a sloppy and unthoughtful inspection that will cost you mucho dinero and possible health issues due to carelessness and lack of knowledge! The value is not there!

Highly recommend. Very thorough and attentive. Took the time to explain the details of the…read moreinspection.

He missed many items (outlets not working etc) and some of the things he pointed out as problems…read moreturned out not to be when pro's were called in to address.

Cherie is absolutely fantastic and has been demonstrative in helping me understand the health risks…read moreof increased radon exposure, explaining how cost-effective it is to get testing, and easy way to alleviate any potential issues from elevated levels.

What a relief to have the team at St LOUIS Radon Test & Mitigation over time Test my home. I have…read morelived in my home for 10 years, and a radon test was done when we bought. I recently found out that it is a good idea to test every couple of years. Thankfully our levels were very low and I love having the peace of mind that my family is protected.

Thank you for you timely and thorough inspection with professional feedback including pictures…read more Encompass is a 5 star customer service company!

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I hired Mr. ****** of Hawley Inspections LLC to perform a home inspection prior to purchasing my…read morehome. After purchasing my home, I was first made aware of foundation issues on April 1st when I had a professional contractor assess the crack with evidence of water intrusion in the south wall of my basement per my home inspection report completed by Mr. ****** on 2/14/25. Immediately upon entering my basement, the professional contractor was concerned with the bowing of several walls, horizontal cracking, and foundation shifting. He stated these issues are a major concern; three walls would need to be braced to prevent further bowing and a french drain and sump pump would also be required to relieve the hydrostatic pressure off of the walls thus reducing the risk of further damage. Per the inspection report, Mr. ****** only included the one south wall crack and per the contractor it is not an option to simply repair this crack. The total cost for bracing, the french drain, and sump pump installation came to $20,140, thus the lowest bid I received from all the contractors who inspected my foundation. I was asked by each contractor if I had a home inspection completed prior to closing and when I told them I had, they were appalled and said that the home inspector should have caught these red flags immediately, especially with the accompanying issues on the main floor. My mother and I notified Hawley Inspections LLC of the results we were given immediately. Mr. ****** finally agreed to revisit my property to take additional pictures of my basement on Friday, April 4th. During this visit, my mother asked Mr. ****** if the extensive amount of plaster cracks located in my ceilings and walls on the main floor were still considered normal when accompanied by bowing basement walls and Mr. ****** responded, "not as normal" (as mentioned in the inspection report, these plaster cracks are labeled as "typical"). The inspection report lists what foundation points the inspector shall inspect. These areas that Mr. ****** was to inspect were visible the day of inspection. My father questioned Mr. ****** about the appearance of the basement walls and Mr. ****** implied that there was no concern. Mr. ****** also had not conducted an inspection of my crawlspace nor the attic as per the contract leaving me unaware of other potential issues. He also neglected to detect five gas leaks in the basement costing $1,500 to repair (services provided on their website includes a standard gas leak test; I was not told and nowhere does it mention that there would be an additional cost to have this completed). After a mentally exhausting two months of ongoing correspondence with Mr. ****** himself and his insurance attorney regarding the costs of damages, the attorney has unexpectedly retracted all previous settlement offers. As of the most recent correspondence, his insurance attorney was only willing to offer a small fraction of what the repairs cost in exchange for me most likely signing a non-disclosure and not being able to share my story. In addition to the inspection report listing what foundation points the inspector shall inspect, foundations/basements/crawlspaces are key structural elements that are included in The Standards of Practice for home inspectors in Illinois and had Mr. ****** followed these standards; I would have had the option to either walk away from closing on the home or negotiate repairs prior to closing. I never imagined the process of purchasing my first home would be such a negative one. I want to share my story in hopes that no one else has to experience what I have gone through.

I have bought 2 homes and used Hawley for both. I 10000/10 recommend this inspection business…read more They're very friendly and they're very helpful. I worked with Michael and he was the best!