When buying a home, you want your inspector to be an expert at building envelope, MEP, but also…read morereview aesthetics. Mike excelled in each of those areas. I come from a construction background and I was extremely impressed with the final report we received from Mike Roche. Also, when I had questions during the inspection .... he had answers and explained them so it was simple for both me and my significant other to understand. After reviewing the report, I had some follow up questions and Mike was readily available for a conference call that lasted 15 minutes because he was able to answer any concerns confidently and quickly. Would 10/10 recommend.

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.

This review is for Dave and Jake - let me run you through what the day was like for me being a new…read morehome purchaser (never owned before). I show up at approximately 8:55AM, inspection was set at 9AM, and Dave and Jake were already there and ready to go with all of their stuff. I parked and was warmly greeted and introduced to both of them. They asked me questions about me and the place, then got started right away. I followed Dave and Jake around as they went through each part of the home very thoroughly/methodically. They were very careful to test each part of the home and to leave it in the exact same condition that they found it. As this was going on, I was taking notes and asking questions, and they would respond with thorough and honest answers. The best part is that they would realistically explain what sort of updates/changes/etc. would be needed and what the next step would be -- this is extremely helpful for me, considering I have never owned a home. Not only that, but they did it with a smile and they did it very efficiently. After the thorough inspection of the home, they summed up their findings for me, and were able to complete their report that same day. I received an extremely thorough, crisp, clean, clear and well-written report with GREAT pictures the same day! Let me repeat that - the SAME DAY. That did it for me, because I was expecting a different time frame, but this is what they had communicated to me and delivered. Overall, I'm very pleased with NSBC and Dave/Jake's inspection of the home we're about to buy and would highly recommend to anyone looking for home inspectors.

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.

We've used Ron and his guys at Cornerstone twice now. The…read morefirst home Ron took what looked to be a beautiful condo and found things all over the place that we should be concerned with. Everything that he pointed out he not only provided information on why it was incorrect, but educated us on how it could be fixed so that we could talk intellegently with the owner on why these items were important. Thankfully we ended up walking away from this home, and we heard later that when someone else closed on the condo that the owner didn't end up fixing any of the items on the inspection list! Thanks to Ron, his list of items was one other reason we didn't purchase the home. Fast forward 9 months later, my husband and I find another home, we contacted Ron again to come out and do the inspection. Same as before he gave us great information. The home we were about to purchase was in great condition except for one spot. He wrote it in his report and again provided us with additional information on what he would suggest for a worst case scenario. The current home owner argued that nothing was wrong, but because of Ron's recommendations we wrote it into our final contract that the owner would be responsible if the issue returned. (This issue was what appeared to be old water damage). That was one of the best decisions we made! less than a month later (with recent rain and snow storms) the issue not only reappeared but had spread to other windows and was exponentially worse! The owner is required to fix it and he's working on it. Thanks again to Ron and his team! I'd recommend him to anyone out there! Especially first time home buyers!!

Inspectors are knowledgeable and friendly. Their reports are easy to read and do not instill panic…read morein a first time homebuyer. They are thorough with their work and even provide a list of contractors for the homeowners future use.

I could not have been more happy with Dan Hanaway, who was sent on behalf of Dunsing inspections…read more He was very thorough in both inspections of my home as well as my new purchase with that being said with his report, I was able to get credits on my new purchase to make my new home so much more comfortable. Thank you! Anne P

Dunsing really has its act together as a company. I was able to set up an inspection during the…read moreweekend for a Monday, 9am, inspection! (I only got the okay to set up an inspection on Saturday.) I'd expected only to be able to leave a message and not set up anything until they opened for regular business hours on Monday. Being able to do it over the weekend enabled the inspection to be done at the very beginning of the 5-day period specified in the contract with the seller. As for the report, you couldn't ask for it to be any more complete or any more promptly delivered. The report is long but presented in a way that makes it very easy to go through and understand. The email by which the report was sent had a short video link about tips for maximizing the benefits of the report. Even that had worthwhile info. As for the inspector, Paul LeBeau, what a knowledgeable, experienced, competent and conscientious guy. Over the years I've learned to do a fair number of fix-it things around the house (a little electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.), so I have some basis for saying what I did about him. I think I've raved long enough, but I meant everything I said.

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.

My real estate agent referred me to Real Inspection Services and I'm so glad she did!…read more Brian did a very thorough inspection of my new home and I was very pleased with the level of detail in his report. He documented everything he found with pictures and explanations that made it easy for me to understand. I highly recommend Brian for any home inspection services you may be needing.

We have used Real Inspection Services for the last couple of years and truly cannot say enough…read moregood things about them. Brian and his team are incredibly thorough and always do an amazing job. Brian takes the time to carefully walk through every part of the home and clearly explain his findings, which is so helpful for both our clients and us as agents. His reports are top-notch, detailed, well organized, and easy to understand. We always feel confident recommending Real Inspection Services and absolutely love working with Brian. His professionalism, knowledge, and attention to detail make every inspection a great experience.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!…read more Our inspectors, Tim and Alex ,were great--on time, super thorough, and didn't mind at all when we tagged along asking a ton of questions. It was raining, so they even used a drone to check out the roof. We got a 124-page report the next day that was super detailed with clear pictures and arrows pointing right at whatever needed attention. The best part, though, was the video debrief with Charlie, the owner. He spent almost two hours walking us through everything, giving us his honest opinion on what was actually a big deal versus what was just code, plus realistic cost estimates and contractor recommendations. They went above and beyond. Seriously the best inspection experience I've had.

This was such a wonderful experience as a first time homebuyer! First off, I called for a quote and…read moredid not need to speak to anyone- they sent all the info I needed in a text. Much easier to reference that info electronically rather than writing down everything live while speaking on the phone. They have an online scheduling system open for you to see, so you can view all their availability in one place and find a time that best fits you. We had Vince complete our inspection. He was very thorough and professional. From the very beginning, he was very clear that we could voice any concerns throughout the experience. Whenever we asked about something, he immediately checked it out. After we received the report, the owner Charlie walked us through each of the items on our inspection report with us to make sure we understood everything. He even gave us his personal recommendations on stores/suppliers he uses. Overall, this was a great experience for me. Easy online scheduling, clear communication, timely reports, professionalism, honesty, and genuine care for the craft. I would highly recommend Chicagoland Home Inspectors to anyone.

Hired legacy for a quick inspection on my townhome, they were available on a short notice and were…read morerecommended from my realtor. They come out in a pair of twos, one person will show you some items they inspected, while the other will inspect items making the whole process very fast. They brought a printer with them and printed out the inspection summary right in the home, super convenient. The crew I had was very polite and even answered some questions a week after the inspection about an issue I had. Overall a good experience. My only complaint would be that they seemed very rushed at times and they missed a few items I noticed and asked them to add. But as with any home purchase it's good if you are present so you can verify the inspectors are doing what you want them to do. The report was not as detailed as previous inspections in another state, but detailed enough on the problem areas.

When arriving at the property, the inspector was already there, and had gotten a head start on the…read moreinspection externally. Not a problem, they gave a brief run down of their findings. I think our inspection only took about an hour and a half, which in my opinion was very short. I have had other inspections last closer to 4 hours. No major concerns were brought up during the inspection, only electrical. We decided to move forward with the purchase and bring forward concerns with electrical to which we were able to work out with the seller. Within one week of moving, we were able to find water damage in multiple areas of the roof, in the crawlspace, etc. Funny, given the fact the inspection took place after heavy rainfall the night prior. Major things missed during inspection roughly 20k worth of expenses. I'm not sure I would ever recommend them. Although they seem thorough, they missed a whole lot.