I can't say enough nice things about Gregg! I am a first time home buyer and I learned a lot from…read moreworking with Gregg. The good experience started when I cold called him and he immediately answered and was able to confirm an inspection date that same day scheduled for less than 48 hours later. Gregg was very thorough and taught me a lot about the condo I am purchasing. He went through important safety measures, showed me how to use my breaker system, explained what I want certain wiring to look like and on and on. Outside of Gregg being an incredible and intelligent inspector, he is also very respectful. As a single woman going through this process on my own, it is incredibly important that I work with others who respect me, my voice, my knowledge and don't cut me off, or talk down/condescending to me. Gregg is all around a great person to work with...no toxic masculinity here!

Gregg did the inspection on our 106 year old home, and as 1st time homeowners he was very diligent…read morein explaining to us not just what the issues were, but what to watch for throughout the years, nuances to the home, and what made the home special. We feel a lot more confident in our decision and the biggest investment in our lives (so far) after Gregg's inspection. He also made it clear that we can reach out to him down the road if we ever have a question about the furnace, the roof, or anything else he commented on in his inspection. We thoroughly appreciate Gregg's services and I highly recommend him for home inspections!

Steve did an inspection for our condo building that was having some leaks from the windows. He did…read morean excellent job and pointed out that the leaks were most likely due to the split-face blocks. He also did a thorough check of the decks, drainage, roof facade etc. He discussed various possibilities as to where the leaks could be coming from, ranking them from most likely to least likely. He recommended sealing the bricks, which we did and we have not seen any leakage since then (although Summer 2012 was dry, this year we have seen enough rain to say that there are no leakages). Steve is very knowledgeable and also listens very well.

Steve inspected two houses that I was under contract for. He is super thorough and his inspection…read moreof the first house identified problems that would have cost over $60k to fix. A bit pricier than your average home inspector, but well worth it. You can tell he wants what is best for his customers. I highly recommend.

I waited a few months to write this review and I am glad I did. We just had record setting snowfall…read morefor this winter which I can imagine would be a nightmare for anyone who chose a poor home inspector. Markus conducted his VERY thorough inspection and before he departed, gave me his divine blessing to purchase my current home. Guess what...zero problems....ZERO. Throw a Antarctic blizzard my way... I am ready. HIGHLY recommended and I will be giving Markus a call for all future property deals.

Markus is great. I decided against using my agent's recommendations and did a search on my own…read more Glad I ran across AIC. He uses his digital camera and snaps EVERYTHING and is super thorough. At the end of the inspection both the seller's agent and my agent were nervous that my chat with Markus would kill the deal... it didn't, but for an inspector to be that good, I was impressed. He walked me through his concerns on-site and turned around a written report with photos inserted in the Word doc within 12 hours. He even searched for a manual to a heater in the condo unit and attached it to the report. After the inspection and the report, he followed up with a courtesy phone call just to make sure I didn't have any additional concerns. Excellent experience. Will definitely rehire when the home buying time presents itself again.

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 recommend Jeffrey more. If you need a thorough inspector, then this is your guy…read more My partner and I were seriously considering placing a bid on a building that was up for auction. From the initial walkthrough, we had concerns about the state of the foundation. Not wanting to place a bid without understanding the depth of the issues and the potential cost, we hired Jeffrey to help us. When you meet him, you'll see what a genuinely curious person he is and just how much he knows about buildings and construction. He is patient with answering questions, and provides facts and estimates, making sure to note when you will need another professional (such as a structural engineer) to lend their expertise. I found him to be curious, thorough, honest, and kind. We will absolutely hire him again in the future.

Easy thorough friendly fast reputable fairly priced. Would…read moredefinitely use them again

I hired SFHI in May 2023 to inspect a 1927 home I was looking to purchase. I understood that a…read morehouse nearly 100 years old, there could be issues. That's exactly why I paid over $1,000 for a full inspection with a sewer scope addon to catch the serious ones before closing. I expected a professional and thorough report to help guide my decision. Instead, I was left with oversights, financial stress, and a dismissive response from the company via email. A brand new kitchen was installed and what the inspection failed to catch was that directly beneath the kitchen, right above the furnace in the basement, several joists were pulling away from the header. I discovered a visible 1 1/2 in gap just a few weeks after moving in. This was not a minor issue. It was a dangerous structural concern in one of the most heavily used parts of the home, and it was completely missed in the report. Instead of identifying that, the inspection focused on areas like the front and rear patio, which were less concerning to me. It noted a cut joist under the bathroom but failed to mention that another joist had already been installed a few inches away to correct it. It also listed two support jacks under the dining and living rooms. None of those findings bothered me. What bothered me was that the joists under the kitchen, which had just undergone major renovation, were never mentioned. That area should have been a top priority. It needed closer attention and WAS overlooked. About 90 days after closing, I contacted them with my concerns. Instead of taking my feedback seriously, I was told I should have hired a structural engineer. Maybe I would have if I had been informed about the issue. But I trusted the inspection I paid for, and I only discovered the problem myself after moving in. I later reached out to request a refund so I could bring in another inspector just to have another opinion, but I never heard from SFHI again. The inspection report also estimated the roof to be 5 to 10 years old. In early 2025, my ins. company asked for proof of this. I submitted a FOIA to the Village and found that the roof was last replaced in 2000, 25 years ago today. I verified this with Google Street View and confirmed it with the former owner's family. The estimate was off by about 13 years at that time in 2023. The roof in 2023 would be 23 years old. Not 5-10 years. As a result, I'm now facing increased premiums and risk of cancellation, all because I relied on an inaccurate visual guess. I paid extra for a sewer inspection. The plumber they brought in couldn't properly trace the line. The camera kept looping through the wrong pipe. It wasted time and left us without clear answers. I notified the seller about this and the seller's plumber found a crack in the main line, which they repaired before closing. There is a cleanout and a new blacktop patch in my driveway where that work was done, fixed and was missed by the plumber working alongside Jesse. In summary, the inspection missed a major issue under the kitchen, misidentified the age of the roof by over a decade, and failed to provide clear answers on the sewer line. These are not small problems. These are high cost issues that should have been caught. When I brought them up, I was met with defensiveness and silence. My refund request was never answered. I was told "Please stop saying that something was missed. Nothing was missed. Our recommendation was to have things further evaluated by a structural engineer prior to closing." When I raised my concerns, I was dismissed, belittled and treated unprofessionally. Things were missed, and that's the point. I'm simply sharing my experience, which I've documented thoroughly. I've seen many positive reviews and I'm glad some customers had better experiences. But I've also seen how the company responds to criticism, and the tone I received from them was similar. You can write whatever response you want. I don't care. The truth is, as a first-time home buyer, the way this experience played out for me was unfair.

As a first time home buyer I wasn't sure what to expect out of a Home Inspector and I was…read morepleasantly surprised after working with Jesse Mills. When we arrived at the appointment, Jesse was there to great us as he showed up early to start inspecting the exterior of the property "off the clock". Starting at the time that my husband and I arrived the inspection took the full three hours that he quoted as he thoroughly combed through every inch of the house. I found Jesse to be very professional but also very easy to talk to. We tagged along and I asked many questions, to which he thoughtfully and patiently shared his knowledge. He gave us many tips and ideas on how to make the home safer and also to keep it well maintained. His report came hours later and was very thorough with links and pictures and tons of valuable information. I definitely learned a lot about my home from Jesse and would hire him again in a heartbeat! Highly recommended.

We have used their service twice in the past 6 months for inspecting a property we were looking…read moreto buy. John is very quick with his responses and Tyler ( the insepctor) did a thorough job of inspecting. He arrived on time and explained all the items clearly. We are very happy with the serivce and will use them again in the future. Also highly recommeded. Tyler was also responsive with the questions we asked and had the insepction report out on the same day or early next day after the inspection. As I mentioned, we used them twice in 6 months, and Tyler even gave us a $25 discount for the second time, which is very much appreciated.

We worked with Ken D'Alexander. He has now inspected three homes for us and has been nothing short…read moreof amazing. He is punctual, thorough, and extremely kind. He takes the time to explain all of his findings and turns over the inspection report within hours of the inspection, despite having more inspections directly after ours. He leaves no stone unturned when it comes to finding potential issues and gives great recommendations on what the buyer should expect when repairing/replacing. I will be recommending Ken to all of my friends and we will be calling him for any future purchases as well.

George helped us immensely. His thorough inspection gave us important information we needed to…read moreavoid buying a house with major structural issues. A contractor/ builder friend looked over George's inspection to give us a 2nd opinion and he was truly impressed with George's work on our behalf. Highly recommend him.

George is super knowledgable about all aspects of construction and is able to identify actual…read moreissues without being alarmist about conditions which are common in older buildings. Highly recommend!