I highly recommend Chicagoland Home Inspectors to anyone who needs home inspection. We worked with…read moreAlex, and he spent 3 hours at home and inspected the entire house so thoroughly. I have hired an inspector who has been working with a real estate agent, and I just can't trust the inspector's work because I had a lot of issues after purchase a house. Since then, I have tried to find someone who is independent of any realtors, and my choice was right. Due to Alex's careful inspection, we were able to walk away. Thanks a lot, and keep up the great work! I will definitely use CHI again if needed.

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!

We used Don to do our home inspection and was pleased with his attention to detail and…read moreprofessional approach. He is a good communicator and was available along the entire process from when I first called him through delivering the report and anytime afterwards. The one thing I appreciated with Don is he is a humble person and explains things in regular terms so you know all aspects of what your getting into. I appreciated his quick ability to schedule the inspection of the home we ultimately purchased. We met together at the home where he was waiting for us on time ready to go. He looked at everything from the roof to everything else in the home down to the foundation. As he was inspecting everything he was pointing out specifics good or bada which helped us get to know the house better and anything we should consider in the future to be addressed. We received the inspection report which was extremely detailed. I was very impressed with all the photos of findings and supporting comments. An example of something to be addressed had pictures w arrows showing specificity what he wrote up the item for review. I was able to take his online report and highlight what items we were going to go back for the seller on which creates a summary with all of dons findings and supporting pictures. I was impressed with that aspect for certain. I was comforted that he was available to discuss anything when needed afterwards and never felt brushed aside or like we go a report and he was done. In short - I would absolutely use watchmen again and would recommend using them for your Inspection. I'm a picky person just to put it out there ... and Don was on top of things every step of the way and beyond !

Very reliable, on time and thorough home inspection services. Actually helped us avoid a potential…read moremoney pit by finding foundation/structure issues. Highly recommend!

A to Z did a very thorough inspection on a house we were under contract to buy. He discovered…read moreseveral things that are quite costly to repair, and we decided not to buy the home. The price was very reasonable and he saved us from some big surprises. He's very punctual and professional. I would highly recommend.

Jason was super thorough, friendly, and patient! He answered all our questions about the house in…read moreaddition to looking through everything. His prices are very very reasonable.

John was extremely easy to work with and very flexible in helping me meet my inspection deadline…read more His report was comprehensive and his quick turnaround was much appreciated! John has been available to answer my follow up questions and he has established a level of trust that is critical when you are purchasing a home. I highly recommend Bee Sure!!

Recently divorced, I was embarking on a home purchase and I required a home inspection. My formal…read moreneed was for an official home inspection; however, I was also needing to assess all the functional/operational details of my home that my ex-husband used to take care of. I'm pretty self-sufficient and a quick learner, but for decades I had not been actively involved in the details of maintaining the furnace, water heater, AC, sump pump, etc. So I needed to know what to look for, and the frequency of service required. John Reid with Bee sure Home Inspect Services performed my home inspection. He was very VERY thorough in his assessments. After he performed the inspection, he took the time to walk me around the house and show me all the details of his assessment -- what was good, what needed improvement in the near future, and what items were critical that needed to be negotiated with the seller, and why. During that time he also helped me to understand what to look for and the frequency of maintenance for the equipment and structure in my home. If you are looking for the right company for your home inspection, look no further. I would 100% endorse Bee Sure. They will take the time necessary to insure that you are well-informed and to give you peace-of-mind in your home purchase.

First off: AJ E's review sounds like a pissed off realtor doing a hitjob review. Why? The seller's…read moreagent to a home I'm purchasing had very similar feedback and was on her toes. For the review: That's what we want. My wife and I set out to find an inspector that would give agents the Sunday Scaries, and that was accomplished because Tim does not play around. No corner is left unexplored and no door is left unopen. Tim meticulously looked through everything he could while explaining what he was doing to us as if we were students in an elementary class, making sure things were in layman's terms and understandable. Well appreciated. He has his tools, but what got us was when he busted out his thermal imager. There's a wall in front of him? Who cares, he'll just look past it anyway. Couldn't believe it when he was doing that, and thank goodness he did. Speaking of tools, they utilize a whole DRONE. Like the ones you fly in the air. They leverage it to inspect the roof and get into some areas that may be a bit harder to access. Talk about working smart. All in all, Tim was quick to follow-up and generate his report. 500 pictures. 500. That's not an extra 0 I added at the end. Thanks to Tim, we were able to find black mold and cracked Abstesos 9 x 9s in the basement. He even dismissed the nosy agent of the seller's who was there for some reason, and told her to leave so we could assess things with privacy. The seller's agent was still in the house and concerned about the work Tim was doing. THAT'S THE KIND OF INSPECTOR YOU WANT. Stacy, the owner, was quick to get us scheduled and super responsive with fast turnaround times. Thank you and job well done to the Pinnacle team!

Pinnacle missed some major issues with my home. I probably would have walked away from the deal or…read moreseriously revised my offer had I known them. It cost me around $13K to fix all the items that they missed. When my dad visited, he found all these problems within 5-10 minutes of going around the house (he's not even any type of tradesman or inspector!) Stacey seemed pretty dismissive about it on the phone. I would not recommend their services to anyone. Update: I was fine leaving this a little vague as a professional courtesy, but since Stacey think's it's acceptable to fabricate information, I'll spill the tea. This time, I'll attach the proof for good measure! First issue Pinnacle failed to identify was a crack in the foundation. Imagine buying a new home only to have your basement flood a few days later. At first I thought it was a broken sump pump, but when an expert came out to the property, he quickly identified a vertical crack in the foundation. Total cost $1,735 for the repair. Plus a few hundred for the shop vac and fans to dry out the place to prevent further damage. Second issue Pinnacle failed to identify was dangerous wiring in the kitchen. Multiple lights and appliances were on a single circuit. When you ran them simultaneously, the lights would flicker, and sometimes the circuit would trip. There were no more spots left in the panel, so an upgrade was needed to put each appliance on it's own circuit and bring it up to code. Total cost $4,250 and countless hours of sleep lost wondering if an electrical fire would start in the house. Third issue Pinnacle failed to identify was the removal of a load bearing wall. The home when originally built had a division between the dining room and the kitchen. A few weeks after moving in, I noticed that the ceiling started to crack in the kitchen area. The cracks continued to grow and I went into the attic to figure out what was happening. Up there, my dad and I found no additional support for the joists. They were thin and spanned the entire kitchen/dining room area. I had a structural engineer come out to evaluate, and he confirmed additional support was required. Total cost $5,900, and not being able to use 1/3 of the house for 4 days. The engineer's report was about $1,290, but I guess we can leave that off. the contract language is confusing as to whether they are required to inspect and identify this type of issue. In all honesty, if I knew my inspector wouldn't check for things like this, I would have picked another inspector. I don't care is an outlet is broken, or some paint is chipping. I want to know major defects or damage to the property. Fourth issue (new!) that Pinnacle failed to identify was a leak in the water line to my house. I signed up for a city service that warns you when your home uses excess water (sing of a leak). I got a few of those notices, and then called a plumber. The plumber found a gushing leak in the line on my side of the meter. Meanwhile, Pinnacle's inspection report claimed that I didn't even have a meter! Had the inspector found the meter, which was in the parkway and not hidden, and looked at it, he would have found that leak. After that gushing leak was repaired, the meter was still running when the water was off. This mean I have a leak somewhere between the meter and the house that I'm the process of fixing. Total costs so far is $1,058.55. This doesn't include services for leak detection and repair coming in the next few weeks. Stacey falsely claims that my damages are inflated, but you can add all of that up. At the time I wrote the original review, it was about $13K. It's definitely going to get pushed higher once the leak is located and repaired. So not only did Pinnacle royally screwed up my inspection, they also felt the need to disparage me online. Consider that if you want to give them your business.

Scott was great to work with, had 1 deal fall through and had to get another inspection and used…read moreagain. Easy to get a hold of, arrived early both times. Very thorough inspection and took the time to show and explain things and answered any questions. Would use again and plan on referring him to others.

We had an inspection this morning for our new condo with Scott. We received so much more than a…read morestandard inspection. Scott was very professional and made sure we understood the repairs he pointed out. Every time he had a concern, he called us over to take a look at what he was seeing and explained to us in detail what was the issue and what repair would be needed to correct it. He was also great to talk to and we felt very comfortable around him. We are first time buyers so we were very nervous about going through this process. He made sure we felt comfortable and understood what was happening throughout the process. He also said that if he had any questions, we can always reach out to him and that his job doesn't just stop at the inspection which was so nice the hear that kind of reassurance. We highly recommend Scott for any inspection needs!

Mick has been inspecting properties for my clients for the past 24 years. He has done hundreds of…read moreinspections and he has always been honest and informative. There is no other inspector I would refer. I highly recommend you give Mick a call.

Great company to work with. Fair price and a thorough inspection. Highly Recommend.read more

Services used: Home Inspection & Sewer Scope…read more As a first-time home buyer, this whole process has honestly felt like drinking from a firehose, so I really appreciated having a team that took the time to slow things down and walk me through everything. They were thorough, easy to work with, and broke things down in a way that actually made sense. What stood out most was that they didn't just point out issues and move on, they also talked through possible solutions and helped me understand what was worth addressing right away versus what could wait. I left feeling a lot more confident and genuinely felt like I was in good hands. Would absolutely recommend them!

Great professional service and so friendly! Robert and Mary guided us to make the best choices!read more

It was really great working with Frank! He was quick to respond and get us on his schedule…read more Something I really appreciated is that he does everything on his handheld and at the end he's ready to print it and review with you on the spot. Great explanations and really shows you what is important vs something that might be an easy fix once you are in the house. Does both inspection and radon. Highly recommended!

I would never recommend this inspector, Frank, to anyone. I used him for a new house purchase, my…read morerealtor recommended this company. I had 65 amps going to my bathroom with no gfci outlet and it was not mentioned in the inspection, only a few open grounds in the living room outlets. Along with countless other electrical issues with outlets wired completely wrong, which I understand the inspector is not an electrician but he should've caught at least the bathroom outlet no gfci and the kitchen sink outlet no gfci. My bathroom fan was not hooked up and in fact blocked off. I was told it was there is "good insulation" in the attic, when in reality there was only R-15 and we are zoned for R-38-R-60. $500 wasted that could've prevented me from spending thousnads.

We used Dan for our first home inspection not too long ago, and can safely say I don't think we…read morewill be using anybody else in the area. He was extremely cordial and thorough with the inspection, and gave us all the information we needed to make a confident decision in an extremely professional manner. We were looking to purchase a house that was 100+ years old, and he was sure to check aspect of the house that may be outdated and could cause potential problems, while also remaining unbiased and not trying to sway our decision either way. Walking through a house with him was educational and totally changed the way we view homes. He also gave us a thorough report on the house that resulted from his inspection, along with some recommendations for contractors and services for the future. If you're looking to get a home inspection, don't think twice about using Dan.

I purchased a 5,000 sqft home 5 months ago and have since made the necessary repairs that Dan…read moreidentified. Dan's inspection was very thorough taking him into some precarious spots including our very high roof, both attics, in the fireplace, behind appliances, and pretty much everywhere else in the home. His detailed report was full of pictures identifying all marginal and defective problems that could be identified in a visual inspection. He also told us which of those problems we realistically needed to watch out for based on his past experiences remodeling homes. There were a couple issues that he didn't find, but I only found them after months living in my home. So it isn't realistic for him to find all problems that can only be identified by living in the house. That said we used his detailed inspection to negotiate a closing credit, which covered the repair costs of all the identified issues and the couple unidentified issues. His costs were fair, while other inspectors had no availability, were in their early 20s, and charged double without even being willing to go on our roof. I choose him after interviewing 6-7 other inspectors and was very glad with my decision. I highly recommend Right Home Inspections.