My family used Alta Inspection for my home inspection prior to purchase. Since then we have…read morediscovered numerous things that were missed during the inspection. Nearly all the work I have had quoted, professional mention that a home inspection should not have missed these items. There were even items I asked Tony questions about areas of concern that he dismissed and later ended up becoming issues. I should have known better and got a second inspection done. My suggestion is to steer clear of this guy.

My house in Aurora sold last week - yay! We bought the new house Saturday and had this inspection…read morethis afternoon (Monday). I received the emailed report the same evening and am very pleased at the fast turnaround. Tony was our inspector and he showed me everything he noted in his report as possibly needing immediate attention, and I was impressed at how clearly he explained everything. He had an excellent personality. My realtor mom describes some inspectors as "loose cannons." I know what she means - the guys who are so concerned with an E&O claim that they list irregularities that don't require repair. Tony is thorough, but he wont kill your deal. Tony and gang also do radon testing. In this age of draft-free homes, this is about as important as the overall inspection.

Mike saved my family from making a possible financially destructive mistake. We moved on from 1…read moreoffer and onto a much stronger, quality house. Mike was reasonably priced once you walkthrough with him and see the due diligence he puts into his job. He educates along the way, and is extremely responsive. Your search for a quality inspector should stop here.

Without this guy, it's possible that in the year 2030 I'd be huddled up in blankets in the corner…read moreof my "dream" condo, writing checks to settle a lawsuit from the previous month's balcony collapse, brushing off droplets of water dripping from the leaky ceiling, and dodging my unsecured dishwasher lurching across the floor towards me just as the rotted truss beneath the floor collapses and sends me crashing onto the floor of my downstairs neighbor's waterlogged unit. It's also possible that none of those things would happen. But if anything did fail, I'm sure could trace it back to one of the property "concerns" listed in the meticulous inspection report provided by Inspection Connection. It's also possible that Mike Lamb thought he was dealing with an idiot (I'm a novice in home maintenance, for sure), but if that's the case he didn't show a trace of the condescension or arrogance that smart people sometimes enjoy taking on, as he calmly, patiently, and stoically led me through a skeptic's tour of a flawed property. He never stated his overall opinion about the place, but instead left me with a list of concerns that took a while to sink in. Ultimately I convinced myself that it was *I* who decided that what I once thought was my dream condo would be more trouble than it was worth. The dude is also a good writer and communicator. I'd recommend asking for his "Property Inspection Basics" sheet, which will help you pre-screen for any obvious problems with plumbing, structure, moisture, etc.. There are also some useful pages on his website- one outlining an approach to condo buying (reviewing the condo association's minutes and reserves, etc.) and another outlining the particular concerns of Chicago's split face block construction of the late 1990s and 2000s. I later shared my inspection report with my dad, a man of few words who built our family's sturdy New England house some 50 years ago, and he came to a similar conclusion as me: "Ditch the condo, keep the inspector."

The quality of the inspection was awesome. David, our inspector answered all of our questions…read moreduring and after the inspection. The written report was thorough and detailed. I would recommend Sabreezz Home Inspection to anyone.

just now New "Those…read moresituations where he clearly knew he had talked with the contractor who both me to do this work were just ridiculous. As Robert the onwer of both is company and home . They both acted clueless, pointing fingers at each other. When I went to charge them for all the extra work and other tasks they had me do, he always hit me with, 'Well, I guess I never told you to do those things,' even though they needed to be done for his house. He never complained once the work was finished, only when it came time to charge them. I'm just saying, if you're thinking about doing business with this guy, be cautious. He'll try to twist things to benefit himself, whether you're a realtor or any kind of investor. Trust me, he's not professional at all. He'll yell and scream at you when things don't go his way, and he'll even resort to name-calling. It's childish behavior for a grown man. So, if you're a realtor or any type of investor looking for a home inspection, I'd advise against working with him. I've talked to several realtors who've had bad experiences with him too."

I found Mike on this site. www.independentinspectors.org…read more Members sign a "no conflict of interest" pledge. This was important to us because if you hire an inspector recommended by your realtor, they have a financial interest in concealing problems in your future home. If they find problems, and you decide not to purchase the home, the realtor loses their commission, so the inspector won't get recommendations from that realtor in the future. Also, I suspect he/she will eventually develop a reputation with other realtors in the industry for killing deals. So, essentially, you pay for the inspection, but the inspector really works for the realtor. Mike was awesome. We knew immediately that he was working for us, and nobody else. He was extremely thorough and professional. He took the time to explain issues that he found. His report was well organized, detailed and included pictures of some of the findings. He exceeded our expectations in every way. We highly recommend him.

Mike Becker is Exceptional and extremely thorough. He saved us from buying a home that we knew…read moreneeded work but he discovered many underlying issues that we would have had to knock the house down to the studs just to fix everything. He's very knowledgeable and his rates are reasonable. We are using him for our next inspection and every inspection we will need until we find our forever home. This guy has no qualms crawling in every nook and cranny to see if there is an issue and goes above and beyond. I cant stress enough how great he was through the whole inspection process! I will refer him to anyone!

I have nothing but excellence and praise to say about Ralph's Home Inspection Service. This…read moreinspector arrived early. The work was very thorough. The price was reasonable. And the follow up was timely. I recommend Ralph's Home Inspection Service to any and everybody. A+

I used Ralph's Home Inspection Service before purchasing my first home. Mr. Robert Williams did a…read morevery meticulous inspection and got started on the job prior to my arrival at the property. He work gave me some assurance that the property was worth my investment. Mr. Williams was patient with me explaining a few items that needed my immediate attention. I was able to negotiate several items based on the information that was in my inspection. Brother Williams, I appreciate your patience, guidance and encouragement. I won't hesitate to employ your services again. I thank you kindly. Respectfully, IB

Justin was highly thorough, professional and personable. Best inspection received -- do recommend.read more

Very thorough and professional. Quick to respond to…read morequestions and great follow up. Would highly recommend.

Ed was awesome. I was calling him for a second opinion after I experienced some mold related…read moreallergies issues. First company quoted me between $3300-$4400 for cleaning and demo. Ed told me I didn't need a mold company at all. Ed identified the small spots missed by the company that remediated after the flood in May. The he told me how to correct them. (He said they did a B+ job.) He also identified drywall that should have come out initially. Both of these issues were missed by the company that quoted me $4400. After all that, Ed wished me well and left. It is so rare to find HONEST people these days. When you do, you want to scream it from the rooftops. Based on my experience with Ed and Mold Solutions, if you call them and they tell you that you need work done, have it done because they don't tell you things just to get your money. I am so grateful for honest people like Ed.

Stay away from this company. After trying to get a clarification for an appointment Leeann(office…read moremanager) got very defensive and would not offer a time to come out. Claiming they may or may not come for the appointment. Very rude! Edit: They offered to come out today, when asked what time they said after noon. Asked to be given a call an hour before so I can make arrangements and head over to meet them, but was told "we'll call you if we are coming out". Why suggest an appointment that you cannot confirm? Unacceptable. Also, asked to to speak to another person in regards of the situation and were told the person was in surgery, yet here we are getting a reply from the owner within a few minutes. Got to do better!

Very thorough, professional and friendly. He was truly knowledgeable and took the time to go over…read moreeverything before leaving. I received photos of issues to discuss with my realtor so in turn, he could take it to the buyer. All-in-All, I would definitely request his service when purchasing property.

Would highly recommend. Inspection was extensive, comprehensive and professional. Will definitely…read moreuse in the future