The most professional home inspector we have ever had the pleasure to work with. Jake was, above…read moreall, knowledgeable and had answers to all our questions. Their office scheduled a prompt inspection, Sara had references to recommend for radon and other trades. We feel we got the better of the deal, as Jake had done a through job, for a better than fair fee. Beyond any doubt, I would recommend North Shore Building Consultants.

These guys have cost me so much money…read more They're nice; that's great and all, but they are not thorough at their job. THEY DO NOT CHECK FOR MOISTURE. Which makes their inspection almost a complete waste of time. Keeping water out should be one of, if not, the main issue to surround the inspection with. Make sure you are well aware of that. They have plenty of disclosures in their contract (which also raises some flags, clearly don't trust yourself). I actually called them back to the home a second time 2 weeks after moving in after complaining about the countless issues they missed after we moved in. They were cordial and explained their side of the story, but it still didnt explain so many items missed. Simple things such as an outside spigot not working, a couple seized valves/drains, a broken sand filter pump ($1300) for the pool, etc. Those listed items are as basic and easy to catch as you can find. Turn a faucet, or just visibly see something leaking. In addition to those misses, they definitely missed a few larger and more costly issues: 1 - The basement sliding door was in such poor shape that during a storm, it leaked and flooded the basement bedroom. All you had to do was open it and look and see that the wood was rotted and the track was essentially gone. A new sliding door for that specific size is setting us back $7500 2 - 2 weeks after moving in, had to remove the drywall in the ceiling below to uncover a membrane that was moldy and completely deteriorated. Upon further inspection of the shower, you can visibly see missing grout. This is something they should've easily noticed and then used a moisture meter below. Now I have to rip out the shower and spend thousands, $10k+ to replace it. 3 - Its an older house that has been converted to sewer in the early 2000's. The existing well tank is still installed but not functional. The piping surrounding that is all over the place. Some parts not even connected. They failed to mention really any of the piping issues. In addition, in order to access the main water valve, you have to remove that tank. Also not mentioned in the report is our Main water valve is leaking. To access it, that tank needs all the existing pipes removed, rerouted and welded. This also is a decent sized job costing us $2k+. 4 - Basement drain was not tested and not even listed in the report. Of course this led to a massive fix of $5,000 to dig up the concrete and fix the piping underground that was busted. This could've been avoided had they just poured a glass of water in the drain and noticed it wasn't draining. 5 - The deck railings need to be reinforced/replaced. All this would've taken them to notice was a small tug on the railing to see that if you leaned on this you'd topple over onto the pool deck. Not on mention in the report. There are a few other issues these guys missed. Long story short: you see northshore building consultants as your listed inspector, immediately find someone else. Otherwise you will move into your new dream home and immediately becomes a money pit due to their lack of expertise. Seriously, do not use them. We've lived in the house for 4 months and already have had to spend $40,000 on things THEY missed. Things we could've asked a credit for.

I've been working with home inspectors for 20 years and these guys are truly the best, they were…read morevery knowledgeable, detailed oriented, and great at communicating, and explaining the report to us. Also, the turnaround time was excellent report was ready within 24 hours. I will definitely use them again.

Home Advantage Inspections is a team of true professional inspectors that leave no stone unturned…read moreduring inspections. As a realtor, I trust them to guide my clients and take care of their home inspection needs. Chris Cole has taken great care of my clients for years! Home advantage is a one stop shop and has great referrals for various alternative inspections (Radon, sewer scope, well/septic, etc) and all of their partners are reputable. Highly recommend!

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!

Windy City has been a trusted vendor for me for over 20 years. Jarrod is fantastic, very thorough…read moreand while he always takes the time to explain his findings & educate my clients, what I truly appreciate is his availability to answer any questions that arise well past the actual inspection. I've had clients call him months and years later. Plus he provides the buyers with a detailed book that has all the pertinent info on the home they are buying, it has the appliance model numbers and recommended maintenance schedule. All super helpful for new homeowners. Scheduling appointments is very easy and if i happen to leave a message, i get a call back almost immediately. Highly highly recommend Jarrod and his team at Windy City!

My sincere thanks to Windy City Home Inspection. Jarrod Spadino was thorough, complete, and went…read moreout of their way to educate my wife and me. The price was fair and they were incredibly responsive! Not only did they set-up the appointment quickly they delivered the final report on the same day as the inspection! We could not have asked for more. From the first moment, Jarrod distinguished himself with his approach, explanation, and attention to detail. I highly recommend Windy City Inspection for residential property inspections. Sincerely, Patrick Shaughnessy Chicago, IL

Mike was thorough, and found many items that I never would have thought to inspect. He had the…read morereport to me within 24 hours, and it was extremely detail oriented with multiple pictures for each item that needed repair. I will be using him for all future inspections as he clearly knows exactly what he is doing + what to look for. His reviews live up to the excellent service provided. Highly recommended!

My husband and I have used Hanna Property Inspection for 3 homes over the past 4 years. All of our…read moreinspections have been extremely thorough, detailed, and expertly executed. It is very clear that Mike has a passion for home inspections and the intelligence to ensure a future homeowner knows everything to expect before moving in. In fact, he has saved us from purchasing a home that attempted to expertly hide critical issues within their foundation. On top of his exceptional assessment skills, he provides us with incredibly detailed inspection reports. Each report analyzes the house room by room, which includes photos to depict any and every issue seen. Even our attorney was impressed with the magnitude of our inspection report- he requested Mikes information for his personal use. I have referred all of family and friends to Hanna Property Inspection, as I do not trust anyone else to do the job right! Thank you Mike and Hanna Property Inspection for always taking such great care of us!

These people came to my house to do an inspection. Popped my gfi outlet and didn't turn it back on…read more My fridge was at 51 degrees when we came home. Medicine in the fridge was $2000+ to replace. Freezer was also defrosted, it was roughly 95 degrees with heat index over 100. Spoke to his father who was saying racist things to me screaming into the phone because I asked them to pay it back. He made more degrading comments and I asked for his insurance. Said he is uninsured. Realtor called the son who agreed to pay it. Never received it told me if he paid it I would have to take down bad reviews. These people cost me over $2900. Don't go with this company. They don't stand by their work and called me a lier. Absolute jerks and shady. I would rate a 0 if I could

If you are looking for a professional, experienced, thorough, home inspector, The House Doctors is…read morethe company to go with. This was my first time buying a home. I wasn't sure what to expect and was very nervous and overwhelmed. The The House Doctors inspected my condo and did an amazing job. From the first call, to scheduling the appointment, to the actual inspection and final report.....everything was done, fast, efficient, and thorough. Both inspectors were professional and explained everything step by step. Thank you so much for making the process seamless and stress free!!!

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.

Morgan came out to do or condo inspection. Very thorough…read moreand high quality report! Website technology makes it so easy. Thank you!

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