Mike and I talked for a couple of days before the inspection, he did a great job of keeping in constant communication with me prior to the inspection. Mike helped me get a radon testing done as well, and like with anything else there were issues with the home as far as the furnace not being up to temperature for the radon test, but Mike and his crew made it work to ensure I got a good test regardless of the furnace issue that was out of his control. Mike was on time and did an excellent job of walking me through the entire process. He was very knowledgable and extremely professional. He did a great job of not only telling me what needed to be fixed, but what he recommended should be looked at down the road as a homeowner. Mike's report was digitally available and it was extremely easy to read and he took lots of pictures that showed up on the report in color and with arrows indicating the topic of concern. The summary at the end of the report also made it easy for me and my attorney to go through the report. Inspections can be nerve-racking and I feel that waiting for Mike to be available was worth the time and I consider using Inspect Inc. an investment and well worth the money. I would use Mike again and I would certainly recommend him to my friends and family. read more

Just a few weeks ago, Mike inspected our home in preparation for us selling it in the next few months, so it was a pre-sale inspection. I was interested in learning of anything a future buyer's inspector might find. I'd remediate anything needing repair or replacement. It took about 2 1/2 hours and we covered everything from the roof to the basement, all mechanical elements, room by room. Mike is very thorough. Mike found a number of things like faulty GFIC's, things needing caulking, gas dryer venting, poor window well cover, etc. He uncovered things that should be made right. It was worth the time I spent with him and worth the money to have Mike do the inspection. When I list my home for sale, I will have taken care of all the things the buyer's inspector might have found. His report arrived promptly with pictures highlighting the things we went through. Mike even includes a check list of the things that he uncovered and that should be addressed...and why they should be addressed. I have Mike standing by to inspect the home we plan to buy. He'll help us by confirming that we've made a good choice or saving us from acquiring a major headache. read more

I had to do home inspection on a new home the next day of signing the contract. I tried calling a few other places but they were fully booked for a couple of weeks. I saw Inspect's reviews and I called Mike. He had a cancellation the next day and happily agreed to inspect my home during that slot. He showed up on time with his toolboxes and his iPad where he took notes and pictures. Mike was really friendly and happily answered my questions in detail. He is a straight shooter and will explain without hiding anything. He did not mind getting dirty as he inspected the small crawl space and the roof. He took pictures of everything he found and presented in a 39-pages detailed PDF report that he emailed me the same night. He will thoroughly check everything in the house. He will note down even the small details and also make sure all the appliances are working properly by running each of them. I am glad I called him and it was a delight working with him. He gave me a $25 discount and his fee was much cheaper than the other three places I had called before. read more

Upon signing a contract for a new house, my realtor advised me to get a home inspection done within two days. I found Mike on Yelp and could not be happier with my decision to hire him. He fit us into his schedule at the time that worked for us and showed up with a truck full of tools. He was friendly and more informative than I expected an inspector to be. He spent over 3 hours going through every nook in our new home. Every pipe, wire, crack, and appliance was thoroughly inspected and explained. Mike told us the expected lifetime of items that we would need repair and what to budget for such as the water heater, window seals, and water softener. He walked around with an iPad and took pictures, notes, and recommendations which was transferred to a PDF report and emailed it to us the same night. The file was 37 pages long and had everything we needed to address. I would recommend Mike to anyone who is looking for a smart inspector who will be kind and take the time to explain exactly what he is looking for. read more

Mike inspected 2 homes for me and helped ease the stress of buying my first home. In both instances Mike was very helpful and knowledgeable, he also explained every last detail to me. He made sure that I was with him throughout the durations of the inspection. He was happy to explain what he was inspecting, why, and what the results were without me asking in advance. He was very helpful with all of my questions although I did not have many due to him explaining every detail. He never made me feel like a bother and was very willing to take any phone calls with questions after the inspection. In both situations my report was given to me in less than 24 hours and was very easy to read. I would recommend him to anyone and have already given his information to my friends in the market. I feel that he was very trustworthy, knowledgeable, informative and it was a pleasure working with him during this stressful process. read more

I had an urgent need to get a home inspection done and I went online to find someone. I found Mike's information and contacted him for his availability and an estimate. Mike was very responsive and a pleasure to speak with. He had an opening next day and came right out!! He came to the location right on time and met with me and went over what he will do during the inspection. One thing that made me chose Mike was his extensive experience in the field and his great reviews on Yelp!! After the inspection was done, Mike sent me a very detailed 52 page report!! WOW!! Everything was detailed and spelled out with an ease to understand the report!! His report gave me great ideas on what I need to fix in the house. I am very luck to find him and will definitely, definitely work with him again!! I recommend him to anyone who needs their home inspected. read more

We are purchasing our first home and contacted Mike for an inspection. Mike was punctual and we started the inspection on time. He was very thorough and detail oriented and at the same time explained various aspects of maintenance to us. Thus, we were able to get a sense of what items need to be negotiated with the seller right away and what we should expect in maintenance 2 - 5 years down the road. We also understood what items should be serviced by professionals and at what frequency. His rough estimates about repairs and estimates further gave us a sense of dollar amounts for various jobs. The detailed 50 page report with pictures was delivered very quickly (the next day of the inspection) and had a convenient summary page which was very helpful. Overall, we were very satisfied with the inspection. read more

I was recommended to Mike by my friend/realtor 7 years ago when I bought my first house. Mike did a great job letting me know what I was getting into since I was buying a foreclosure. He helped make me feel comfortable with the purchase by taking his time, being very thorough, explaining things and answering any questions that I had. Earlier this year my wife and I sold our townhouse and bought a new house. I wouldn't have called anyone else but Mike to come out and do the inspection on our new home. Again, Mike was professional, very thorough with his inspection, answered all of our questions, provided a detailed report and followed up with us to make sure everything was going well. Overall an A+ experience on 2 occasions that were 7+ years apart. read more

Mike inspected our home and we highly recommend him! This was our first home inspection, so my husband and I were pretty nervous, but Mike did a great job reassuring us, and explained every step. He took his time to teach us some things too, which we really appreciated. If there was a question or concern that he couldn't answer, he was honest and let us know but that only came up once during the 3-hour inspection. The report he gives is so detailed and has pictures, so everything was clear for us and the seller. Overall, he seemed very trustworthy and skilled. The home inspection left my husband and I feeling empowered and more knowledgeable about the property we were buying--couldn't ask for more from a home inspector! read more

I used Mike twice. The first house i had him inspect, he pointed out some costly repairs and some safety concerns that i did not notice during the showings. For the second property he was just as detailed as the first time. He encourages you to walk with him to see what he sees and explains what he is looking for every step of the way. He is cognizant to the short lawyer review time period and gets the report to you the same night as the inspection. He also provides an overall summary which i used to have the seller correct a few issues before closing. He did a great job and really took time to make sure i was comfortable in what he was explaining. I highly recommend him! read more

A workmate recommended Mike to me and showed me one of his thorough reports, which I immediately loved. I called up Mike and, though he was booked for the week (a good sign of a quality inspector!), he was able to schedule me during the beginning of the next week. Mike, during the entire inspection, was professional, upbeat, and incredibly thorough with his knowledge of the trades and very helpful in his suggestions for overcoming some of the hurdles the house presented to us. I would use Mike again in a heartbeat and am very thankful I used him for my first home inspection, as I'll always use him from this point moving forward! Thank you, Mike! read more

I recently purchased a 100 year old home and used Inspect, Inc (Mike) for the home inspection. Mike is a thorough and professional home inspector, and deserves the many great Yelp reviews that he has earned. A summary of what was great: *He promptly returned my original phone call *Scheduled an inspection within 2 days *Showed up early to the inspection (and stayed late) *At my request, he involved me in the inspection, explained what he was investigating, and fully answered my questions. *Documented all of his findings through a detailed 50+ page (pdf) report that included photos, severity of issues, and recommended remedies. read more

I found Mike through Yelp. He returned my call quickly and was very polite & professional. He & I found a time that worked well for the same week that I spoke to him. He arrived on time & got to work quickly. He inspected the property & gave me some tips along the way such as getting a FOIA from the village. He sent me a very detailed report the same night that he inspected the property. Report included lots of information & photos with arrows pointing to the details. All the contractors I worked with were very impressed with the report. I was very happy I chose him. Mike is a very experienced, knowledgeable professional. read more

Going through a divorce, I wanted a home inspection, before divorce is final, as I plan to keep the house for a couple more years. Being aware of "critical" repairs that would compromise the sale price on the house was important in settlement discussions. I was very impressed with Mike's professionalism, thoroughness and the comprehensive PDF report. He pointed out to me an ASAP situation that was fixed that same afternoon. Having experience, in the past, with other home inspectors, HANDS-DOWN, I would readily refer Mike Doetsch, Inspect Inc. to other home owners and realtors. read more

We recently used Inspect, Inc for our home inspection at Buffalo grove, IL. Mike is very professional right from the beginning, he patiently explained all my questions before the inspection. He was at the inspection site before me and I am very satisfied with his recommendations. I am impressed by Mike's attention to detail and he made sure that I understood the most important things pertaining to the home. I would certainly recommend Mike and inspect, Inc to anyone looking on closing in a home. read more

Called Mike to see if he could help me with a home inspection. He called me back within 5 minutes and advised me that he didn't think that he could help in this case as he was leaving for vacation the next day. Although Mike wasn't able to perform my inspection, he spent 10 minutes on the phone providing me with awesome advice. Based on Mike's current reviews and the care he showed me knowing that he wasn't going to get the job, I can assure that Mike is a class act!! read more

I found Mike's information online and contacted him based on his good ratings. I am very glad that I made that choice and am totally satisfied with his service. During the inspection day, he arrived on time and checked every corners of the room. He noted all the smallest possible issues and made detailed recommendations on how to resolve them. I am very glad with his service and would definitely recommend his to my friends. read more

I was recommended to Mike by our Realtor. I contacted him late expecting to get a voicemail. Well no voicemail! He answered and set up our home inspection on the spot. He arrived at the Home Inspection on time and got right to work. We were impressed with the very thorough inspection he did and especially appreciated Mike's suggestions for improvement and helpful tips he gave us. I would definitely recommend him! read more

I would recommend Mike for your home inspection. He was prompt, courteous and explained everything as he went through just about every inch. He explains any issues in laymans a terms so you understand exactly what is going on. He not only explains the issues he gives advise on how to fix issues if your handy. When there is something good he tells you it's in good shape, not just the issues. read more