John is the man! My…read morefiance and I needed an inspection done as soon as possible. John was able to come out and check everything we needed 2 days after scheduling the initial appointment. He was very thorough with the inspection. Walked my family and I through every step and gave recommendations on what we needed updated before moving in. Charges a very reasonable price for an A+ job well done. Would recommend John to anyone looking for a home inspection.

John conducted a very thorough, excellent inspection of the house we are buying. He spent quality…read moretime going through all areas of the home, both inside and outside. He's also very polite and will explain everything he finds. Great turn-around timing for booking the inspection and getting the report. Definitely recommend!

Absolutely outstanding. I just moved into a new construction…read morecustom home in which the build / builder was a disaster. Any concern brought up, I was either gaslit , ignored or the builder didn't follow through either b/c he forgot or didn't care ( who can say ? ). After two agonizing years, i finally moved in yet was brimming with questions that could only be answered by a respected 3rd party expert. I knew there were areas of the house that were not constructed properly yet having been gaslight so many times, I was confused on what all was defective vs. normal. Big thank you to Mark w/ Domicile, who was my Lead Inspector. Mark carries decades of experience in which I found him to be fair, firm, patient and very educative. Shout out to him for answering ALL of my questions (there were many). Mark's report was very thorough in which I can now focus on areas that need to be addressed. To anyone out there building a custom home, don't make the same mistake I did in waiting until after your move in / final occupancy to book Domicile. Very important! Thank you Domicile/ Mark.

While not doing free estimates is a perfectly fine business approach, being extremely condescending…read moreand bad mouthing all contractors who do doesn't sit right with me. I can't speak to their quality of work, nor would I want to after interacting with them.

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.

Home Advantage Inspections is a team of true professional inspectors that leave no stone unturned…read moreduring inspections. As a realtor, I trust them to guide my clients and take care of their home inspection needs. Chris Cole has taken great care of my clients for years! Home advantage is a one stop shop and has great referrals for various alternative inspections (Radon, sewer scope, well/septic, etc) and all of their partners are reputable. Highly recommend!

I spoke with Larry on 4/21/21 about doing a basement inspection for a refinance. He stated that he…read morenormally doesn't do a la carte inspections any more but made an exception for me. We made an appointment for the next day and showed up when he said he was going to. He was professional, courteous, and answered all my questions. If I were to need a complete inspection going forward, he's my only call.

Larry is an absolutely stellar inspector! We found Larry through a stroke of luck - the inspector…read moreoriginally recommended to us was unavailable when we needed him and he recommended Larry in his place. We could not have been more pleased. Larry inspected three homes for us within a year. The first two homes were older and had not been well-maintained (not at all evident when we made the offer, but Larry's thorough review showed the extent of the updates required). This is not to say at all that Larry is an alarmist - he is exactly the opposite. To Larry, anything is fixable. When I would try to press him about how big of an issue something is to gauge his level of panic, he would not budge. He is measured, cool, and collected and works with the up-most professionalism always. He simply states the many facts he collects (including giving a lot of advice on regular maintenance) and allows the purchaser to decide what it means to them. This quality is extremely appreciated. Having dealt with AWFUL, cowboy-ish inspectors like SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE , I would have complete confidence recommending Larry to a novice buyer, an expert buyer, and anyone in between. As a female, Larry did not at all make me feel like I was any less knowledgeable or able to learn than my husband about the intricacies of running a house. After our first two attempts at purchasing a home failed, we asked Larry if we could pay him to a second showing of a home we were interested in to do a very basic glance over before we made an offer and went down the painful path of attorneys, inspections, etc. He agreed for a small fee! We have called him throughout the year with many questions on homes and he was always willing to talk us through all of our concerns. We are so happy to have found Larry and look forward to working with him on any future home purchases!

TJ & Mike are the best! Very professional and did a thorough job! Explained all the issues that…read morethey saw but reassured me every house will have defects. Put my mind at ease knowing my inspection was done by the most knowledgeable company.

I used Tom for my recent inspection two days ago. he was fast on time and very thorough. I was able…read moreto read my report with no questions due to the fact that he put eveything in the simplest form with pictures. he was very professional and a big help. I will definitely be referring him/his company to friends and family !

Michael (Mike) Schejbal was fantastic! He spent over five hours inspecting a home we were certain…read morewould be ours. Throughout the process, Mike calmly and objectively explained his findings, clearly distinguishing between major expense items and more cosmetic issues. After his thorough review, we followed up with him for additional perspective on several health and safety concerns. Based on his insights, we ultimately decided to walk away from the home--and we have never regretted that decision. I have complete faith and confidence in Mike's expertise and have since recommended Chicagoland Home Inspectors to family and friends. The best value for the money in our home-buying process so far! Thank you so much, Mike and team!

Great experience with Chicagoland Home Inspectors. John Olson was thorough, knowledgeable, and…read moreprofessional. He walked us through everything he saw and answered all of our questions. As first time homebuyers, John really gave us peace of mind. The inspection process on-site was a great experience and the inspection report itself was also great.

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.

Exceptional Home Inspection Experience with Stu's Absolute Inspections…read more In an industry where it can be tough to find someone you truly trust, Stu's Absolute Inspections stands out as a beacon of professionalism and integrity. Our inspector, Stu , arrived promptly and conducted the inspection with thoroughness, transparency, and genuine care. He left no stone unturned, providing us with a detailed, easy-to-understand PDF report and a summary that made the process seamless. This is actually our second time using Stu's Absolute Inspections, and once again, they exceeded expectations. He is the most thorough, efficient and reliable inspections to home buyers and sellers. We originally chose them based on several glowing recommendations from friends and colleagues--and now we're happily passing along the same advice: don't let just anyone inspect your home. Trust Stu's team to get it done right. Stu was not only knowledgeable but also an all-around great person to work with. If you're buying or selling, or simply want peace of mind about your property, I highly recommend Stu's Absolute Inspections without hesitation. Thanks again for your exceptional work!

Stu did our home inspection and he was very thorough. He pointed out items we may have missed. He…read morewas pleasant, calm and friendly. He did an excellent job inside and out. We highly reccomend calling, Stu's Absolute Inspections.