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.

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!!

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!

Everything from the scheduling to communication to the actual inspection itself went very smoothly!…read moreJohn was incredibly helpful and informative during the inspection and I would highly recommend this company to anyone who is needing an inspection or any of the other services that they provide.

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.

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

Disappointed--Major Issues Missed by Dunsing Inspection…read more My husband and I used Dunsing in late 2024, based on our realtor's recommendation. Unfortunately, within weeks of moving in, we discovered several serious issues their inspection either missed or downplayed: - A gas leak just days after move-in, caused by outdated pipe joints. - A broken pipe and damaged sewer line, despite paying for a plumbing inspection. - Significant, long-term roof damage in the garage--two roofers confirmed it should have been obvious. - A leak in the front attic, which we now suspect may not have been properly inspected. We received no photos, and the inspector arrived before the scheduled time, possibly rushing or skipping that area. The report was filled with vague, liability-shielding language that made it easy to miss red flags. When I raised concerns, the owner offered a partial refund--but only if we signed a waiver giving up our right to share a review like this. Bottom line: Some inspectors appear more focused on maintaining realtor referrals than serving buyers. Before house hunting, find independent contractors who work solely for you--and who will give you a clear, honest assessment, even if it means walking away from a home.

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!

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.

Thanks to Mark I was able to have my inspection done quick and painless! Thank you for great…read morecustomer service, for working out tight schedule and for explaining everything! Definitely recommend AHI from now on to everyone in need of high quality home inspection!

If I could give this guy 10 stars I would. This is the second time I have used Applied Home…read moreInspections. Mark has gone above and beyond for me and my family both times we have called him. This guy knows his stuff!!! I love technology and he uses some of the latest and greatest stuff. He walked through or last inspection with a fine tooth comb and uncovered some stuff I was not even aware of. I have been in the trades all of my life and specifically HVAC for the last 18 years. Let me say this people. I rarely if ever pass along the names of other contractors but I feel differently about Mark. He's a great guy, very honest and a pleasure to work with. He has constantly exceeded my expectations and goes above and beyond for his customers. Feel confident calling Applied Home Inspections. Mark is really a cut above the rest.

I was very impressed with AAlert Home Inspection and Renovation Consulting. Tom took the time to…read morenot only complete a very detailed inspection, but walked me through what he saw as opportunities. Very personable and helpful. If you're looking for some honest and willing to work with you, Tom is your guy.

We used AAlert Home Inspection for a recent home purchase. Tom did a great job. He was very…read morethorough and professional and he explained his findings to us in detail making sure that we understood our "to do" list. Tom also coordinated a Radon Test. We didn't have to worry about anything...Tom took care of it all!