Very professional inspection service and report were given. He is very professional, technical and…read morefriendly. Very variable explanations for any questions. The report given is also organized, clear statement what is point, what is potential risk and what to do. Further questions for report are also quickly answered and kind follow-ups. I strongly recommend Ace in the Home Inspection Services.

Rudy was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and thorough with the inspection. Explained everything he…read morewas reviewing and gave great tips. Will definitely recommend to family and friends.

Home inspector should be a professional that informs the buyer of any important defects of a home…read more Inspectrum FAILED and they JUST DON'T CARE. After I tried to communicate the issues, including water damage and mold, with the inspector, who allegedly communicated with one of the owners, all I received was a lengthy email explaining they did everything they could and I should eat up the cost fixing those issues myself. Baseboard with water damage in basement was behind the couch, but it's easy to found out with a peek over behind the couch during the inspection. When we ripped off the baseboard, there were about 25 ft drywall covered with mold. There were obvious yellow stain from water damage in the basement bedroom ceiling. It wasn't included in the report. Response was that it "did appear to be dry, and this most likely was a leaking issue from the kitchen island above, and should just be a matter of re-painting." It's your job to include those issues in the report. It's up to me whether I'm okay with them or want to negotiate some credit. It's a different story when those issues were simply not mentioned in the report. The water damage in the solid wood looked like the bottom of a pot that keeps plant. The baseboard next to that spot was also stained from water damage. Again, not included in the report and response was moving furniture was not allowed. Huh? There was no furniture covering the baseboard. There are random mold in the fridge and paint bubble in window sill. None was addressed in the report. So, what did I pay you almost $700 for?? I'm not paying for someone to tour around the house, but find issues that need to be fixed. If those were included, I may get some credit back. Not only did they deny their incompetence (of course, who will admit), but also not trying to fix their mistake by offering some of the credit. If you have money to waste on this company, go for it. I'd never bother or recommend them.

Tony at Inspectrum was quick but thorough, and knowledgable! His report on our first home purchase…read morewas extremely detailed, including everything from minor cosmetics/normal age-related issues to dangers, notating the level of concern for each thing so we could make an informed decision about the property. He turned the report around in the same evening, so appreciate your hard work!

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.

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.

These people came to my house to do an inspection. Popped my gfi outlet and didn't turn it back on…read more My fridge was at 51 degrees when we came home. Medicine in the fridge was $2000+ to replace. Freezer was also defrosted, it was roughly 95 degrees with heat index over 100. Spoke to his father who was saying racist things to me screaming into the phone because I asked them to pay it back. He made more degrading comments and I asked for his insurance. Said he is uninsured. Realtor called the son who agreed to pay it. Never received it told me if he paid it I would have to take down bad reviews. These people cost me over $2900. Don't go with this company. They don't stand by their work and called me a lier. Absolute jerks and shady. I would rate a 0 if I could

If you are looking for a professional, experienced, thorough, home inspector, The House Doctors is…read morethe company to go with. This was my first time buying a home. I wasn't sure what to expect and was very nervous and overwhelmed. The The House Doctors inspected my condo and did an amazing job. From the first call, to scheduling the appointment, to the actual inspection and final report.....everything was done, fast, efficient, and thorough. Both inspectors were professional and explained everything step by step. Thank you so much for making the process seamless and stress free!!!

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.

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.