We are beyond thankful for the services of Piper Home Inspections. They were highly recommended to…read moreus and it was easy to see why. We had our offer accepted on a home that appeared flawless to us first time home buyers, but we were wrong. Ed took the time to explain what he was looking at and when we had additional questions he answered them thoroughly. We really feel like we dodged a bullet and instead found a different home once we realized what we could have been getting into. We have another inspection scheduled with them already!

Brian and Ed did our home inspection recently. They are very professional and pointed out things I…read morenever would have thought about. They warned us about a few things and we ended up getting a credit at the time of purchase - one involving the roof. We prevented a problem ahead of time by listening to their advice. I highly recommend Piper Inspections for peace of mind and a thorough report!

They did a great job. Very informative. Did a very thorough job checking the house. Very helpful…read more Was on time for appointment. Really Seemed to know her stuff. Would highly recommend them.

We are so lucky we found Healthy House Chicago!! She was so thorough and knowledgeable when…read moreinspecting our house for EMFs. She had many different instruments and allowed me to hold a couple as we walked through the house, turning off and on circuit breakers and WiFi, unplugging and plugging back in, and coming back several times to ensure the safest sleeping environments and overall EMFs throughout the house. She is energetic, caring, and willing to help in any possible way. We even discussed safe fabrics that reduce emf dangers. After the inspection, she sent me the most important steps to take as well as a very thorough report of smaller steps to take to reduce EMFs in our home. She even consulted with colleagues and researched further to ensure she had the most accurate answers to my questions. That shows a lot about a person who doesn't just give you any old answer and wants you to be informed. She also told us some intriguing stories about how she finds out about the impact of EMFs on health, and all I can say is have your house inspected!! It is worth it for the health of you and your loved ones!! Thank you, Healthy House Chicago!!

Please do not use this company. They refused to inspect the foundation and crawl space because…read morethere was 2 inches of water in some spots and they were afraid to be "electrocuted". Their inspection report was very anemic consisting of only about 20 to 25 pages. They spent 80% of the time just showing me the electrical outlets and that was the least of my concern. Most everything they found was visible to the naked eye. I had to pay for an additional inspection for the foundation and crawlspace. And they refused to credit me or refund me a portion of the $600 fee. If you want a thorough inspection, please avoid this company. They missed several key problems.

I believe this may be the first online review I've written in my life, but my experience with…read moreLegacy Inspection was so profoundly negative and costly (in my opinion), that I feel an obligation to others who might be in my former position to detail my experience. It is with the strongest possible conviction that I would urge you to consider any of the other (presumably great) inspectors available in the greater Chicagoland area. In fact, I recently turned down a significant cash offer from Legacy because they insisted that I sign a release that would require that I "specifically agree that [I] will not post any information pertaining to the Released Parties on any print or electronic media, including, but not limited to, social media, consumer review sites, blogs, or customer review spaces...[and] agree to immediately remove any such posts prior to executing this Agreement." I feel a personal duty to save others from having to go through the same experience (and wonder if there are other similar experiences that have been silenced by such a confidentiality agreement). You can decide whether you think this is a firm worth entrusting. Full experience details below (details presented below should be considered approximate and everything below is my opinion): ---- We went under contract on a home in Old Town in late August 2023, scheduling Legacy Inspection to come inspect the house. Legacy was referred to us by our real estate agent (who, FWIW, ultimately upon seeing this situation play out, agreed to give us $5k back to us as an apology for recommending Legacy, which I would observe seems like a pretty damning indictment of Legacy). Legacy sent three inspectors on August 30, 2023 for a total cost of $1,520. Together, the team spent approximately 3-4 hours at the house. My impression in the moment was that they seemed to be doing a satisfactory job (OK, but nothing outstanding). As an aside, I found their report to be considerably shorter and less detailed than a report on the same property from a year earlier (given to us by the prior homeowner by an inspector called Home Advantage Inspections; not an endorsement, just a comparison). The inspection report outlined only a small list of issues, which was not surprising given that there has been a lot of work and money invested into the home during the prior year. Approximately 40 days later, after closing, we had our GC go to the roof to examine the gutters. Upon returning, he exclaimed "why didn't you have a home inspection?" -- noting that there was significant water damage on the roof, with gallons of water clearly sitting under the roof membrane. We stated that we clearly had an inspection and that Legacy's determination was that (per their report) it was in "Satisfactory" condition, noting that the only issue they found was a "loose cap" on one of the chimneys. Our GC replied that it was unequivocally not even close to "satisfactory" condition -- bringing me up to the roof to show the obvious condition that the roof was in. As a novice, I would describe the roof as a bit like walking on a water bed; with water spewing out of corners when stepped on. Such a level of damage, especially evident even to an untrained eye, suggested to me a major oversight in the earlier inspection, considering the minimal precipitation in the intervening period (specifically, only three instances of precipitation measuring over 0.1 inches during this 40-day period, per the National Weather Service). Upon discovery, I immediately emailed Legacy about the issue. Dave Catanese called me back within the hour and asked if they could send their lead inspector (Bob) the next day. Four of us went to the roof together and inspected the issue. There did not seem to be much debate that there was an issue. Legacy's mood was somber and earnest. After review, Bob noted that he needed to bring his findings back to the owners of Legacy. To be honest, I was hopeful that this small business would do the right thing and honor the implicit promise made to their customers. Dave followed up two days later to say "there now does appear to be an issue with the roofing. I would like to err in your favor and return your home inspection fee." Suffice to say, an $850 refund in the face of $35,000+ worth of damages was not acceptable in my opinion. After stating that to Dave, he noted that they would be filing an insurance claim with their insurer. Without boring anyone still reading this, I will summarize the last 4.5 months of dialogue between myself, Dave, and ICM (insurer) as follows: Despite every opportunity given to Legacy to be fair and pragmatic, they have chosen to hide behind their waiver. Ultimately, in March 2024, Legacy did present an offer above the Inspection Fee, but insisted that I sign a release form that would have bound my confidentiality. Some things in life aren't for sale.

My block in Chicago is currently undergoing the lead pipe replacement project. I was required to…read moreremove a section of old asbestos tile on the basement floor to have my feeder pipe replaced. I found Bluestone first, filled out the on-line form and was promptly contacted. I had a quote the following day and they arranged for the air quality test required by the city contractor on my behalf. The were able to schedule me in less than a week, showed up promptly and completed the job, coordinating with the Air Quality testing company to have everything done in just a few hours. I was impressed by both their promptness and professionalism and highly recommend them.

Highly recommend Bluestone for lead abatement! Every member of their team was professional and…read morepersonable. Their pricing is competitive while providing a high level of knowledge and experience.

Recently divorced, I was embarking on a home purchase and I required a home inspection. My formal…read moreneed was for an official home inspection; however, I was also needing to assess all the functional/operational details of my home that my ex-husband used to take care of. I'm pretty self-sufficient and a quick learner, but for decades I had not been actively involved in the details of maintaining the furnace, water heater, AC, sump pump, etc. So I needed to know what to look for, and the frequency of service required. John Reid with Bee sure Home Inspect Services performed my home inspection. He was very VERY thorough in his assessments. After he performed the inspection, he took the time to walk me around the house and show me all the details of his assessment -- what was good, what needed improvement in the near future, and what items were critical that needed to be negotiated with the seller, and why. During that time he also helped me to understand what to look for and the frequency of maintenance for the equipment and structure in my home. If you are looking for the right company for your home inspection, look no further. I would 100% endorse Bee Sure. They will take the time necessary to insure that you are well-informed and to give you peace-of-mind in your home purchase.

Friendly service within a quickly scheduled time frame. Inspection was completed in 2 1/2 hours…read morewith all details given followed up by receiving the report later that evening.

We unfortunately had a leaking roof that wasn't properly repaired as promised by the previous…read moreseller. While fixing our master closet, we discovered mold. After reaching out to several companies, we chose Moldman because they offered the best pricing, had great reviews, and came highly recommended by my best friend, who had used them for a similar issue. They responded quickly, provided an estimate, and gave us a fair price. The team was professional, communicative, and did excellent work. They sealed off the area, removed the damaged drywall, and treated the mold thoroughly. They later returned to install new drywall and insulation, and they primed the area to prepare it for painting. We're extremely happy with their work, and we were finally able to restore our master closet.

Benny did an amazing job removing mold in my 2 bathrooms! The walls look brand-new. He went above…read moreand beyond by making a suggestion in one of my bathrooms and making it happen! You should hire them!

I hired Indoor Science to make sure our home was in good shape to welcome in our first child…read more Having had problems with mold in the past, I was anxious about the results. Scott was patient and respectful and took time to explain his observations to me. He was reassuring and suggested that I didn't need to go the extra mile for additional testing as he was pretty confident everything was ok based on his visual and thermal inspections. I decided to pay the extra amount for peace of mind despite his sense that it wasn't necessary. This stance gained my trust, and ultimately, Scott was right- everything was fine. I don't regret the extra testing because for me, that peace of mind is priceless. It can be hard to know who to trust in the mold industry and I would recommend Indoor Science to anyone.

Black Slime powdery velvet slime any colors Brown Pink Red Yellow…read more. VISIBLE IN HVAC SLIME FALLS ON EVERYTHING RUINED. NOW THE WATER THE SMELL ALL OVER SMELLS LIKE ROTTING FLESH! Clothes furniture towels sheets toothbrush toothpaste my perfumes my hair my dishes my medications. Ruined. I have not bought a mattress it will be consumed with filthy slime. Washing machine! Why Clean? Its contaminated. Slimy. Water you feel it and smell it you see it. Refrigerator full of contaminated food! Cabinets. Mildew spreading like a Plague. Now my skin! / all over eyesight poor. Endocrine damage. Sleep deprivation. Worst shortness of breath. Cognitive impairment. Cancer since 2010 multiple myeloma in my blood and bones. Major Allergy. Extreme weakened immune system. I'm ALLERGIC TO MOLDS AND MILDEW! I I submitted 6 Petri dish . Full of penicillin slime mold Stach. Humidity is high all my clothes sheets towels very damp. Rotting Flesh Order. No cooking ! Ordering food out since February! Bathing disgusting, I was told no. Mold was found and management sent emails stating no mold. Your company called asking if I received email from management. Yes I said. I submitted reply but never saying I agreed with service decision. I knew it was still here! It's worse now. Microwave is out. Next willl be refrigerator then washer dryer stove. You will see its destructiveness unlike any thing I've seen. Carpeting is full of slime. Flooring same! Walls same. I'm very educated on molds . Why would I not be considering my cancer. 3 relapses. 3 transplants. Bathroom linen closet pinkish brown. Metallic pinkish blueish grayish color every where. I'm trying to live a quality of life. I'll be 63 in January I take a flash light shines in vent ceiling. Black mold Slime glossy Gunk in each vent. That's landing all over! Even food ordered out! COBB WEB MOLD WHITE MOLD SLIMY SPREADS EXTREMELY FAST!! Not everyone is going to get infected why? They have a great immune system. If immune system is compromised due CANER OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM You can't suppress millions of infections from all KNOWN MOLDS MILDEW ! Your immune system is too detect culprit and fight it OFF ! Not mine ! Mine was destroyed by CANCER OF IMMUNE BLOOD CELLS FIGHT NOT MINE!! THIS CAN BE DESTRUCTIVE TO BODY.. Destroying this ISSUE CAN BE DONE! WITH CORRECT COMPANY AND USE OF INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY TOOLS HAVAC USE CORRECT EQUIPMENT AND DESTROY IT! Meanwhile Tenants must leave . Place tenant in hotel. Get the job done. If I put more photos up! It will be censored inappropriate!! I WILL RECOMMEND THIS BUSINESS WHEN THE JOB IS DONE CORRECTLY! I believe in second chances!

After doing a bit of online research, I came across Napco and set up an initial appointment to…read morereview a surface mold issue I noticed in the attic. The owner / founder, Todd Napoli, arrived at our home and walked us through different remediation options and post remediation preventative measures to put us in best position to avoid a similar issue in the future. Todd is incredibly patient, is well versed in all relevant technical aspects, and talked through in detail his recommended course of action. The knowledge and approach was head and shoulders above the other competitors we interviewed. Todd was front and center throughout the process. Daily communication, on site, navigating and driving the project. The business is fully insured / licensed and they don't contract / outsource the work. Work product was on point, the site was left organized / clean each day and following the project the attic looked far better than it did before Todd and his team arrived. They protected our valuables in the attic and were minimally disruptive. Highly recommend Napco and encourage those looking for: (1) a high touch owner (2) friendly and highly competent staff (3) a Company that does what they say they will do (4) clean / organized work site (5) opportunity to support local businesses ...to contact Todd immediately. Thanks, Brian

My daughter and I suffer with CIRS from mold toxicity, and we unfortunately bought a home that we…read morelater found out had tons of undisclosed water damage and mold behind the walls. The home continued to make us sick as we were living there. We called Napco and gave them one of the most difficult and time consuming jobs they've probably ever had. Todd is the owner of Napco, and he is one of the most honest and genuine contractors I've worked with. He truly cared about making my home safe for our family. We were definitely not easy to deal with given our life threatening mold illness. Napco had to gut our entire house and clean the mold multiple times because we kept uncovering more mold. Todd even found mold in our attic that our environmental hygienist missed. They went above and beyond for us and were extremely generous with their pricing. Unfortunately, I've been in contact with many mold remediation companies in the last 2 years, and Napco was the only company that I felt wasn't trying to take advantage of us. If you have a mold problem or a suspected mold problem, you can trust Todd and his team to work to the best of their abilities for you. Thanks again for everything Todd!!!