Top Home Inspectors in Chicago, Illinois

Top 58 Home Inspectors in Chicago, Illinois

Real Inspection Services
(from 1943 reviews)
Real Inspection Services
Residential/Commercial Inspections, Radon Testing, Sewer Scope, Lead Water Testing, Air Quality, Mold Swab
Serving Chicago, Cook County, Lake County, DuPage, McHenry, Kane, Will
(312) 724-5100
http://www.realinspectionservices.com
Home Inspection Star Inc.
(from 1183 reviews)
Home Inspection Star Inc.
Home Inspection, Town home inspection, Condo inspection, Commercial Inspection,Radon and Mold testing
Serving All Chicagoland and surrounding suburbs
(773) 960-1342
https://www.homeinspectionstar.com/
Home Inspection Star Inc. performs Residential and Commercial Inspections Chicago-wide and we are one of Chicago’s leading property inspection services companies. We understand the stress and time constraints of buying property and making the right choice.It is better to be safe and sure when buying or selling a home or any commercial place. Trust the best home inspection company in Chicago. Home Inspection Star’s professional and certified home inspectors for your next home, condo, or building.It is an important decision to buy or sell a property and you should have complete peace of mind in what you are dealing with to avoid future aggravation. To ensure this, hire ‘Home Inspection Star’ to inspect any residential and commercial property in Illinois.All inspections are performed by licensed and certified inspectors. Mold or Radon tests can be scheduled at the time of the home inspection.We email the home inspection reports within 24 hours and are available to discuss your property concerns. Our reports are thorough, unbiased, and easy to understand. For a better understanding and to see what is covered in a home inspection, please see our ” Home Inspection Report Sample”.We are an ethical company and serve our customers as we would like to be served. Our professional and helpful team can help with your property concerns today.
Gold Coast Home Services LLC IL#451001259
(from 574 reviews)
Premier Home Inspection Chicago LLC       Lic#451.001387
(from 574 reviews)
Premier Home Inspection Chicago LLC Lic#451.001387
Home Inspection, Pre-listing/Sellers Inspection, Infrared Inspection, Pre-Drywall Inspection, Home Re-Inspection, Builder's Warranty Inspection, Deck Inspection, Limited-Pick One or Two Inspection, Consultation
Serving Chicagoland-Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, Will Counties
(312) 543-3860
http://PremierHomeInspectionChicago.com
Whether the property is a “Vintage SFH or Condo” from the 1880s, brand “New Construction” or a property constructed anywhere in-between, each property inspected has a story to tell!  With 16+ years of experience in providing over 7,000 quality home inspections, and having the keen eyes needed to inform buyers about the story of their prospective property.Firmly believing there is much more to an inspection than simply being able to tell the story of what is deficient with the property. Being able to determine the quality of the build/property and most importantly educating/teaching the buyer in simple common language about how systems operate, how to use and maintain the key mechanical items, the location of shut offs if needed and providing the buyer with the critical information necessary, so that they can make a more educated and better decision of how to best move forward with their potential purchase.This has proven to be a successful formula for me throughout my career and the multitude of clients I've had the pleasure to work with over the years. No matter what type of home, age or where it is located in the Chicagoland area, I look forward to reading the story of your potential new property, sharing that knowledge and providing an “above and beyond” quality type of inspection for you!
Calhoun Inspection services, LLC.
(from 512 reviews)
Calhoun Inspection services, LLC.
Residential, commercial, multi unit, and mold
Serving Chicagoland Area
(708) 491-6352
Helping Hand Inspections, LLC
(from 116 reviews)
Helping Hand Inspections, LLC
Pre-Purchase Inspections, Pre-Listing Inspections, Investment purchase consultations, Phase Inspections, 11 Month Warranty Inspections, Single Component Inspection
Serving City of Chicago, Cook, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, and Will County
(708) 513-5032
https://www.hhichi.com
I am a licensed and certified home inspector based out of Oak Park, IL and serving the greater Chicago area. I’d like to tell you about how I distinguish myself as an inspector, as well as what I offer to my referring agents.Why Home Inspection? I have always loved puzzles and games. Exploring and digging into home systems and maintenance is similar to connecting the pieces of a puzzle. They both lead to great reveals. Being able to connect with people about their home brings me joy, but the ultimate goal for my clients is, with my support, to gain more confidence in their purchase.I believe in treating everyone with respect. This includes respect for their time, background, and preference. I don’t know someone’s motivation for buying or selling a home, how much they know about home ownership, or their lifestyle preferences. No matter if this is their first time purchasing, or they have owned a home for 80+ years, I will treat everyone with the same level of care and respect.I believe the report should be a summary of our conversation. Too often, I hear about how clients are biting their nails waiting for “the report.” Nothing discovered in the home inspection should be found as surprise in the report. Clients discovering items in the report leads to panic and undue stress. I fully welcome buyers and sellers to the inspection in order to ask questions and see what I see. I can explain, in person, the severity of a defect much better than a 50 page list of items in a report.I believe in honesty. I am not here to provide an opinion the purchase, be an alarmist, or a deal killer. I am simply an informational resource. In an ideal world, all my inspections would only highlight future preventative maintenance, and not serious defects. However, in the real world, when those serious defects are noted, I’m not looking to add drama to an already emotion filled experience. I’m an advocate of inspectors staying within our Standards of Practice and not being over-zealous or over-reaching.
Illinois Inspectors Group
(from 80 reviews)
Illinois Inspectors Group
Residential Home Inspections Radon Testing Lead in Water Testing Lead Risk Assessments Mold Inspections Sewer Surveys Chimney Scans Indoor Air Quality Testing Moisture Mapping Commercial Flat Roofing Inspections Drone Roof Inspections Drone Facade Inspections 360 Virtual Tours 360 Virtual Inspections
Serving Chicagoland Area
(773) 639-6105
https://IllinoisInspectorsGroup.com
Where The Sidewalk Ends Home Inspection
(from 44 reviews)
Where The Sidewalk Ends Home Inspection
Residential Inspections, Commercial Inspections, Termite Inspections
Serving Chicago and the Greater Chicagoland Area
(773) 746-9647
https://www.wtsehi.com
The Home Review
(from 40 reviews)
The Home Review
Residential, Commercial, Radon, Mold
Serving Chicago Land Area, Will County, Cook County
(708) 949-6900
https://thehomereview.com/
POWERHOUSE HOME INSPECTION
(from 48 reviews)
BLACKBIRD HOME INSPECTION & CONSULTING LLC
(from 5 reviews)
BLACKBIRD HOME INSPECTION & CONSULTING LLC
Residential Inspection, Condo Inspection, Pre-listing Inspection, New Construction Inspection, Infrared Inspection, Consultation, Re-Inspection, Pre-Drywall Inspection
Serving North Chicago, Northwest Chicago, North Suburbs, West Suburbs, Northwest Suburbs,
https://www.blackbirdhic.com
WE DON'T JUST INSPECT YOUR HOME, WE GIVE YOU PEACE OF MIND. WE WANT TO HELP YOU MAKE A CONFIDENT DECISION ON ONE OF YOUR BIGGEST INVESTMENTS!
Spotlight Inspection Services
(from 3 reviews)
Inspect-N-Check
(from 6 reviews)
Inspect-N-Check
Home and Multi-unit residential Inspections. Commercial Inspections. Thermal Camera Inspections. Sewer Camera Scope. Radon, mold, lead, and asbestos testing.
Serving Lake County, McHenry County, Boone County, Winnebago County, Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, DeKalb County, Ogle County, Lee County, La Salle County, Kendall County, Grundy County, Will County, Kankakee County, Livingston County, Bureau County, Putnam County, Marshall County, Woodford County.
(773) 403-3298
http://inspect-n-check.com
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Reliant Inspection Service
Property Inspection, 203k Consultant, Drone Service, Mapping, Mold Testing and ThermalImaging
Serving Chicago, Metro Area.
(630) 935-7170
https://www.reliantinspectionservice.com
On Target Home Inspection
Serving Chicago, Alsip, Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, Orland Park, Homer Glen, Tinley Park, Midlothian, Worth, Merrionette Park, Westmomt, Western Springs, Willow Springs, WillowBrook, Burr Ridge, Naperville, Downers Grove, Oak Forest
(708) 274-7279
https://www.ontargethomeinspection.com
Safe Choice Home Inspections
Residential, Condo, Sewer Scope, Chimney Scan, Mold Testing, Termite NPMA-33
Serving Chicago and the Chicagoland Area
(312) 529-0995
https://www.safechoicehomeinspections.com
Property Detectives, LLC
Residential & Commercial inspections. *Radon Testing *Radon Mitigation *Water Quality Testing *Mold Testing *Termite Inspections *Sewer Line Scoping *Drone Photo & Video Services
Serving Greater Chicagoland Area
(773) 777-5770
https://www.Property-Detectives.com
About Your Home Inspection, Inc.
Residential, Commercial, Radon Testing, Mold Testing, WDO Inspections
Serving NW Suburban Chicago, Huntley, Marengo, Hampshire, Union, Carpentersville, Elgin, Dundee, Algonquin, Barrington, Cary, Crystal Lake, Lake In The Hills, Fox Lake, Antioch, Harvard, Garden Prairie, Poplar Grove, Caledonia, Rockford, Loves Park, Machesney Park, Hoffman Estates, Arlington Heights, Bartlett, Streamwood, Pingree Grove, Sun City, Woodstock, South Beloit, Rockton, Gilberts, Village Of Lakewood, Fox River Grove, Island Lake, Prairie Grove, Bull Valley, McHenry, Lakemoor, Round Lake, Volo, Schaumburg, Roselle, St. Charles, Palatine, Mt. Prospect, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, Wauconda, Richmond, Hebron, Alden
(847) 669-9040
https://www.aboutyourhomeinspection.com
Spyglass Property Inspections
Residential Inspections, Commercial Inspections, Multi-Family Inspections, Restaurants, Phase Construction, Mold Testing, Radon Testing, Sewer Scopes, Radon Mitigation, Droning
Serving Chicago and the Surrounding Suburbs
(847) 401-7585
https://www.spyglassinspections.net
Ryan Foley is the founder of Spyglass Property Inspections LTD. and leads the property inspections department. Ryan prides our company on the strong construction background that it is built on. He has been a builder and developer for the past 20 years, from building and rehabbing single-family homes to developing massive condo conversions and multi-family buildings in Chicago. Because of Ryan's extensive background in construction, Ryan is able to train his team of inspectors to provide a very detailed inspection while showing their clients on how the property operates. Spyglass is very passionate about their work and takes pride in having clients buy a good and safe product. The enthusiasm, close attention to detail, and dedication to the field make our team of inspectors extraordinary.Ryan leads the Spyglass Property Inspections team of licensed inspectors through numerous types of inspections, from condominiums, to single family homes, to multi-unit buildings, commercial properties as well as phase construction inspections. We treat our clients like they are part of the family, making sure that they do not leave an inspection without knowing how the property operates and all their questions have been answered.Spyglass Prides itself on being a one stop shop, offering additional services such as radon testing, mold testing, air quality testing, sewer scopes, droning, chimney scopes, water quality testing, and radon mitigation.Ryan and our team of inspectors hold current licenses as a General Contractor, Property Inspectors in the state of Illinois, radon measurement technician, mold technician, sewer scope specialists, as well as radon mitigation technician. 
Pentagon Inspections & Services, Inc.
Residential, Commercial & Industrial Inspections, Radon Testing, Sewer Scope Inspections, Roof Inspections, Structural Inspections, Foundation Inspections, HVAC Inspections, Electrical Inspections, Plumbing Inspections, Window Inspections, Exterior & Interior Inspections
Chicago, IL 60657
(312) 724-9000
http://www.pentagoninspections.com
Wayne Home Inspections, LLC
Residential Home Inspections
Serving The great Chicagoland area.
(773) 726-9446
https://waynehi.com
Ideal Home Inspection Services, LLC
Home Inspections, Radon Testing, and Mold Inspections
Serving Chicago and surrounding suburbs
(708) 843-3054
https://www.idealhome-inspection.com
Koce Home Experts, Inc.
Thorough Home Inspection with Detailed Report
Serving Chicagoland and NW Indiana
(708) 501-7050
https://KoceHome.com
Heartland Home Inspections
Residential, Commercial, Radon, Sewer, Mold, Chimney
Serving Chicagoland Area
(708) 785-3868
https://heartlandhomeinspections.net/

About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago is the 3rd most populous city in the United States with an estimated population of 2.7 million people. Chicagoland is also the 3rd most populated metro area in the US at nearly 10 million people. Chicago is an international destination and hub for all industries, especially finance, technology and transportation.


Common Home Inspection Questions


What do home inspectors look for?

It's important to know home inspections are visual evaluations of homes that are non-comprehensive. Home inspectors operate off their Standards of Practice, which is governed by the state and/or home inspection associations. What's typically included in a home inspection are the following major systems:


  • Roof
  • Attic, Insulation & Ventilation
  • Exterior
  • Basement, Foundation Crawlspace & Structure
  • Heating and Cooling 
  • Fireplace
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Door, Windows & Interior


How much does an average home inspection cost?

The average for JUST a standard home inspection on an average sized home is $358. Keep in mind this is a national average and larger cities such as Chicago are most likely higher than the national average. 

Add-on services like radon, termite or mold will carry additional costs.


Do I need to be there for the inspection?

If you're able to most home inspectors prefer you to be there. After all, this will most likely be your new home or investment so you'll want to be there to ask questions and get clarity on issues found.


Can a home fail an inspection?

A home inspection isn't a "pass" or "fail" type of inspection. Not to be confused with code inspections or appraisals, a home inspection is a snapshot at a moment in time of the condition and potential hazards or issues with major components of your home. It's for your education as a homeowner and to help you and your real estate agent in negotiations with the seller of the home.


Chicago Real Estate

Roughly 30% of the city is apartment buildings according to Zillow, with many homes being build before the 1960s boom. Chicago clocks in at a 59 on Redfin's Compete Score, and an average sale price of $315 as of April 2020.

Chicago is always ranked as one of the top cities to live in with so many different neighborhood feels and types of homes as you get outside city limits.