Josh was wonderful. Really took the time to explain each area he inspected. My husband and I both…read moreasked tons of questions and really did stay on his heels, trying to learn about our new home. He was just so patient! The report that comes after, is very detailed and really informative. I love the fact the inspection report stays online on housemaster website (the cloud). It will allow us to update our home and any improvements we make throughout the years. I would suggest a better secretary whom answers the phone. Not informative at all. I felt like she did not answer certain questions (perhaps she did not know, or was pre-occupied). However first impressions are everything and I truly almost went somewhere else, because of her. However, I loved the reviews I read, the website was informative too. Referrals will come, but again....a helpful first communication point.....is very important!

Received a very good full house inspection. Took time to explain all the findings. Inspector was…read moreextremely courteous. Price was better than two other competitors that I called.

It was a pleasure having Mark do our home inspection! He was very thorough with looking at our home…read moreand took the time to explain the very smallest details to us. He wasn't just an inspector, but an educator as well! I would highly recommend him for your home and radon inspections and can assure you that you won't be let down.

AHIS sent out a man by the name of Mike Conley to conduct an inspection at our house. Due to…read moreseveral experience of people abusing their boundaries. My spouse decided to be present at the inspection. From the very start Mike Conley broke a 2year old spigot and a huge amount of water came out and he tried to blame it on The Who ever originally put it on. Worked for two years and a week ago. Had an attitude when we stated he will be supervised throughout his inspection. He even suggested joist hangers, when a Beam would be recommended. Then after the inspection, Mike apologize and admits that there was no noticeable rust on the Spigot and did not know what happened. He showed up 40 min early on purpose. They do this to try to mess with things out of their allowed boundaries but lucky we were here. I told my Spouse to give him space while he conduct his inspection but after he broke things. We watched him during the entire inspection. I highly do not recommend, something fishy going on with this company. I have been in Management for over 16 years with affordable housing and have conducted HUD inspection for over 10 years. Keep your eyes open.

We retained Chris during our house hunt over the course of 8 months. He inspected three separate…read moreproperties for us and we are very happy with his services and the way he runs his business. He is professional, thoughtful and through. He and his team are easy to work with and they promptly produce reports and he was available to answer any additional questions we had after our inspection. I would strongly recommend this business to anyone who needed their own house or a potential home inspection.

Wow, Wow, Wow. We were very impressed with Chris' work ethic. He is HIGHLY DETAILED and…read morePERSONABLE. There's no way a 1st time home buyer can notice these findings while doing a walk-through with your agent. He even took extra time to explain to my husband all the deficiencies in the home. Outside of the home inspection, we requested additional services. (Radon and Termite - 1st-time buyers: PLEASE GET A RADON TEST; SO WORTH IT) And the service also includes a "Request List" feature to provide your agent with a repair/replacement/monetary reimbursement report to provide the seller. This made the process seamless and kept the home buying progress moving!! Would DEFINITELY hire again and refer CBC Home Inspections to family and friends.

I hired Mr. ****** of Hawley Inspections LLC to perform a home inspection prior to purchasing my…read morehome. After purchasing my home, I was first made aware of foundation issues on April 1st when I had a professional contractor assess the crack with evidence of water intrusion in the south wall of my basement per my home inspection report completed by Mr. ****** on 2/14/25. Immediately upon entering my basement, the professional contractor was concerned with the bowing of several walls, horizontal cracking, and foundation shifting. He stated these issues are a major concern; three walls would need to be braced to prevent further bowing and a french drain and sump pump would also be required to relieve the hydrostatic pressure off of the walls thus reducing the risk of further damage. Per the inspection report, Mr. ****** only included the one south wall crack and per the contractor it is not an option to simply repair this crack. The total cost for bracing, the french drain, and sump pump installation came to $20,140, thus the lowest bid I received from all the contractors who inspected my foundation. I was asked by each contractor if I had a home inspection completed prior to closing and when I told them I had, they were appalled and said that the home inspector should have caught these red flags immediately, especially with the accompanying issues on the main floor. My mother and I notified Hawley Inspections LLC of the results we were given immediately. Mr. ****** finally agreed to revisit my property to take additional pictures of my basement on Friday, April 4th. During this visit, my mother asked Mr. ****** if the extensive amount of plaster cracks located in my ceilings and walls on the main floor were still considered normal when accompanied by bowing basement walls and Mr. ****** responded, "not as normal" (as mentioned in the inspection report, these plaster cracks are labeled as "typical"). The inspection report lists what foundation points the inspector shall inspect. These areas that Mr. ****** was to inspect were visible the day of inspection. My father questioned Mr. ****** about the appearance of the basement walls and Mr. ****** implied that there was no concern. Mr. ****** also had not conducted an inspection of my crawlspace nor the attic as per the contract leaving me unaware of other potential issues. He also neglected to detect five gas leaks in the basement costing $1,500 to repair (services provided on their website includes a standard gas leak test; I was not told and nowhere does it mention that there would be an additional cost to have this completed). After a mentally exhausting two months of ongoing correspondence with Mr. ****** himself and his insurance attorney regarding the costs of damages, the attorney has unexpectedly retracted all previous settlement offers. As of the most recent correspondence, his insurance attorney was only willing to offer a small fraction of what the repairs cost in exchange for me most likely signing a non-disclosure and not being able to share my story. In addition to the inspection report listing what foundation points the inspector shall inspect, foundations/basements/crawlspaces are key structural elements that are included in The Standards of Practice for home inspectors in Illinois and had Mr. ****** followed these standards; I would have had the option to either walk away from closing on the home or negotiate repairs prior to closing. I never imagined the process of purchasing my first home would be such a negative one. I want to share my story in hopes that no one else has to experience what I have gone through.

I have bought 2 homes and used Hawley for both. I 10000/10 recommend this inspection business…read more They're very friendly and they're very helpful. I worked with Michael and he was the best!

This is only the second time I've bought a house so I'm a little fish out of water in this process…read more Luckily, my realtor steered me towards Sage! The first thing that stood out to me was their prompt service. We were able to schedule on my time, which was very convenient. The inspector was thorough and called my attention to details I hadn't noticed. I really felt as though the inspector treated me like his daughter, trying to see everything that could go wrong and document within his report, including pictures. Now that an issue has arisen, I'm even more grateful to have used Sage Home Inspections. Norm came out in person to look at the dishwasher and referred me to an excellent company to begin the repairs. I am beyond grateful to have selected an ethical business that treats their customers like family.

everything from setting up the appointment to getting the inspection was great. Very friendly,…read moreprofessional, and knowledgeable.

I have used this company twice and have been totally satisfied with everything. Gary is…read moreprofessional and kind.

I didn't know you could see asbestos with the naked eye. His favorite word is possible. Possible…read morepossible possible. Because he can't confirm anything. Better to cover his ass and leave it on the owner to fix it then to just mark it as passed. Possible that this inspector is an idiot

James was thorough and professional. Arrived on time, and answered all questions I had. Spent an…read moreadequate amount of time and looking at the home. Provided a detailed report along with photos. Very knowledgeable. Would recommend him to family, friends and colleagues.

From the owner: JTH Inspections is owned and operated by a person with over 30 years in construction and remodeling…read moreexperience as a general contractor. I have past licenses in construction, roofing, electrical, septic, appraisals and more. JTH Inspections is owned and operated by James T. Hodgkinson license #450.000651. In addition to home inspections, I can test the quality of indoor air for mold and other air-borne substances. In order to check radon levels everyday, radon detectors are available for purchase, or a 48 Hr. Test with Certified Receipt. A radon detector offers the benefit of checking radon levels everyday instead of a one time air quality test. Whichever you prefer. I am a certified member of the American Society of Home Inspectors. I adhere to all of their Standards of Practice and Codes of Ethics. I am also a proud member of the International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants. I run a professional Real Estate Home Inspection Service. I provide an ethical disclosure in an easy to understand and personal manner. I don't contract for repairs to properties that I have inspected in the previous twelve months. Therefore, I have no reason to show anything short of a Completely Unbiased Inspection...

Amazing job, Dustin! The sellers contractor told me you are the hardest inspector for buyers in the…read morecity. You even found loose cabinet handles. I'm a single mom with zero fix it ability and really appreciate how thorough, honest, and helpful you are. You were a blessing to me and my family.

I was very impressed with the thoroughness of Apple Inspections. I was present during the entire…read moreinspection, and I felt assured that I had a good sense of the condition of my future home. The inspectors looked at every nook and cranny, and they also gave me some insights into what the results actually mean - what were major issues, what were normal maintenance issues, etc. The report they wrote up was extremely detailed. I didn't compare quotes so I can't speak to the price.

I rarely write reviews like this, but my experience with Metro East Home Inspection deserves to be…read moreshared so other buyers can protect themselves. I hired this company expecting a careful, professional inspection. What I got was an inspection that failed to catch major sewer and main water shutoff problems that have now cost me over twenty-five thousand dollars out of my own pocket. These were not minor cosmetic issues. These were serious material defects that any thorough inspection should have flagged or at least raised concern about. After all, you hire a company like this to find and identify problems. I paid for a main sewer line scope and home inspection. What I got was a sewer scope done on a branch line, an inspector who failed to walk the full perimeter of the house, and someone who took the seller's word for which cleanout was the main sewer line. After the problems surfaced, I asked reasonable questions and requested their insurance information. Instead of transparency, I got resistance and runaround. For a company that promotes trust and professionalism, that response raised even more concerns. The inspection report gave me confidence to move forward with the purchase. That confidence turned out to be misplaced. I am now dealing with major repairs that I would have addressed before closing had the inspection been more careful, complete, and competent. I am not telling anyone what to do, but I strongly suggest that home buyers do very careful due diligence before relying on this company. Ask detailed questions. Verify what is and is not being scoped. And consider getting a second opinion, especially on sewer lines. This has been an expensive and frustrating lesson.

Adam was great. He was very thorough and took time to go over everything in person as well as a…read moredetailed written report. He took tons of pictures and explained in detail each concern and more importantly why it was a concern. I would not hesitate to recommend this company, and will use them again.