Josh with Vertical Inspections is EXCELLENT! My husband and I had a few bumps in the road while…read morepurchasing a house which then had us scheduling, rescheduling, changing addresses for an inspection. Josh was accommodating and kept in communication with us. Josh is extremely thorough. After the inspection, Josh went over all of his findings with us. He made sure to explain items that he recommends being replaced or repaired as well as explaining why it's best for the items to be replaced/repaired. This is my first time buying a house and he took the time to explain how long appliances lasts, as well as the quality of the appliances. He also provided tips on how to maintain and how often to service things. The report was provided to my husband and I on that same day. The platform utilized for reviewing the report is user friendly and easy to navigate. If you're in need of an inspection I highly recommend Josh. He conducts inspections in Wisconsin and Illinois.

Would not use again. Seems like they don't really know what they're doing. Talk down to their…read morecustomers. Overall a bad experience

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.

As a Realtor, I've had the opportunity to be involved in many different transaction types,…read morecommercial and residential. With that has come many experiences with inspectors. The company that I use for my purchases and who I refer clients to is Piper Home Inspections. Having worked with Piper Home Inspections for over a decade, I can confidently say that their inspections have been thorough and have accurately represented the properties' condition. The inspections have given me the confidence to move forward with transactions. Highly recommended!

We are beyond thankful for the services of Piper Home Inspections. They were highly recommended to…read moreus and it was easy to see why. We had our offer accepted on a home that appeared flawless to us first time home buyers, but we were wrong. Ed took the time to explain what he was looking at and when we had additional questions he answered them thoroughly. We really feel like we dodged a bullet and instead found a different home once we realized what we could have been getting into. We have another inspection scheduled with them already!

Lou and Anthony are amazing! My attorney recommended them as being very quick to respond,…read moreprofessional, and honest, and they did not disappoint. Lou does the actual inspection of the house and his son Anthony does the Radon testing. Lou was very kind and thorough and walked me through the inspection process. Any time I had questions he would break down what he was doing so I could understand completely. The inspection report after the fact was done quickly and very well made. Photos, figures, and details were easy to read and understand. Anthony is extremely knowledgeable on all things radon and was very kind and well spoken. It was truly a pleasure to work with them.

Met Lou when he came to inspect our house as we're selling it. He did an amazing job, so when we…read moreneeded to have an inspection on the house we're looking to buy, there was only one person to call. We had Lou out to the house, and after his inspection, he walked us through the issues he noted, gave suggestions on what should be corrected/updated, and was extremely thorough and patient. Also, Anthony (his son) was there and set the house up for radon detection monitoring as well. Both of them were polite and professional. Highly recommended!!!

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.

I can not tell you how fortunate I am that my real estate agent, Rachel C. recommend I use, Ken -…read moreAll Around Inspection, to inspect the house I made an offer on; and where the offer was accepted, and all contracts were signed. Rachel, my real estate Agent, was aware of my concerns about buying older homes and the issues that can come up. I knew I would most likely need to spend some money, especially on an older home, but I did not want to be blindsided. Rachel mentioned how she used Ken, All Around Inspection with one of her other clients, who was also particular and had many concerns, and how happy her client was with Ken. Rachel explained how Ken was extremely knowledgeable, and answered her clients numerous questions. She loved how Ken was especially detailed oriented and took the time to answer all concerns. I am also extremely grateful my realtor who worked tirelessly to find me a house she knew I would be happy in, and who had my best interest at heart. After Ken, All Around Inspection, inspected my potential new house, he found mold all throughout the attic, tootsie roll sized animal feces, and informed me that the roof would need to be replaced in two to three years. Ken was highly professional and extremely patient with all of my questions, and took time to throughly inspect my "New Home." Ken remained neutral and completed the inspection in roughly two hours; the next day I received a thorough report from Ken. Because of the mold issues and the animal feces found in the house, I was able to cancel my contract. A couple of weeks later, I found another house I liked; made and offer; and contracts were signed. Ken, All Around Inspection, did a thorough inspection which took about two hours, answered any of my concerns, and the next day I received a detailed report with pictures from Ken. This "House" had asbestos, and other hazardous issues. Needless to say, I canceled that contract too! Thank you Ken for your integrity; and for your hard work, and for always remaining neutral. Thank you for the specific and detailed report with clear pictures too. I just can't thank you and my real estate agent enough. Laurie S.

Ken was quick to respond and I booked with him easily and for the date I needed. He was very…read moreknowledgeable and explained everything to me, which was important as a first time home buyer.

My boyfriend and I are in the process of buying a house. As first time buyers, it's hard to know…read morewho to trust with the services during the process. Our realtor suggested Ray and I'm so glad we worked with him during the home inspection. He was really nice and explained the whole process to us. We had to change the time of our appointment and he was accommodating. Throughout the inspection he made sure to inform us what he was looking for and why it was important. He brought my boyfriend down to the basement with him to check the electrical stuff and taught him a bit about what to do with it (sorry, I don't know much about that so that might have sounded silly). He took pictures to document the inspection and got us the finished report within a few hours of being there. He allows you to pay after, but we prefer to pay up front for services as a show of good faith. We took a picture with him (again, first time buyers - I'm excited about everything!) and I'll post it here, too. If you're on the fence about who to work with, I'd recommend Ray in a heartbeat! Feel free to send a message to my account if you want to know more from someone who was an actual customer.

Ray has quickly become our #1 most referred inspector. He is thorough, honest and fast. The way he…read morecommunicates with the buyers makes them feel informed and comfortable during the inspection and sends the report the same day. Top notch in every way!

Top Board UP has been around 20 years and services all of the North Shore and Chicago area. They…read moreoffer emergency maintenance services and are on-call, 24/7/365, and you'll always be guaranteed to talk to a live person (and not directed to a call center)! They are fully-licensed, bonded, and insured, and offer services for all kinds of property damage (fires, explosions, storm damage, broken windows/doors, and boarding up vacant buildings. Mr. Dennis was our assigned point of contact and he came promptly and offered a great solution. He was super professional, made a quick and thorough assessment and analysis, gave us a reasonable price, and finished the job stat! I highly recommend in contacting Top Board UP - they are extremely reliable and trustworthy for both residential and commercial properties! +emergency maintenance services for both residential and commercial properties +ask for Mr. Dennis! +serves the Chicagoland area +available 24/7/365

Had shingles blow off my roof in March. Immediately called Top Board-Up to come out and cover the…read moreopening. Nick Christianson came out and did a fantastic job. I told him that I get some very strong winds by me and that I hope he can install the protective tarp so that it maintains its integrity and stays on. It's the end of July and it hasn't moved an inch. Very impressive job for sure. Nick was the consummate pro and was very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend for all emergency services.