Find a home inspector in Elgin, IL

Find home inspectors in Elgin, IL

Find home inspectors in Elgin, IL

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Find home inspectors in Elgin, IL

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Top 10 home inspectors in Elgin, IL

Clients agree: these pros are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Pfk_company

Pfk_company

4.9Exceptional(17)
30 hires on HomeGuide
Serves Franklin Park, IL
Teodora M. says, "Tom is such a professional, we almost wished to have more work to do and hire Pfk_company :-) Looking forward to the next project." Read more
Tittle Construction, LLC

Tittle Construction, LLC

New on HomeGuide
Offers online services
Serves Chicago, IL
When I see the smile on my customers face when I complete a job.
Budget Roofing

Budget Roofing

5.0(2)
Offers online services
3 hires on HomeGuide
Serves Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Brad H. says, "Friendly staff " Read more
Exterior Construction Services Inc.

Exterior Construction Services Inc.

5.0(2)
3 hires on HomeGuide
Serves Oak Lawn, IL
Jolly P. says, "Eric has been good so far - the project has just begun but he hired professional movers to move my furniture. So far we are very pleased with their apprach to work. " Read more
ASI - Anthony Serpico Inspections

ASI - Anthony Serpico Inspections

5.0(1)
Serves Bartlett, IL
Jim R. says, "I've trusted Tony for over 25 years. He has advised us through the purchase of a home and the building of a new home. Anytime I have remodel/construction concerns I have relied on his advice. I trust his 40+ years in the construction industry and he has always been a pleasure to work with." Read more
Budget Home Inspection

Budget Home Inspection

5.0(1)
2 hires on HomeGuide
Serves St. Charles, IL
Victoria B. says, "Availability to come out the same day. Very detailed with inspection and findings. The report given was very detailed with pictures included. Report was given within 24hrs to my realtor. Very customer friendly and explained to realtor and I with showing us exactly what he was looking at and finding. Price also was very reasonable and satisfying . Also excepted credit cards. Most other only do cash. I would highly recommend" Read more
Wilmen Home

Wilmen Home

5.0(3)
Serves West Chicago, IL
Joshua S. says, " Jason was on time, responsive and very helpful to me. He went above and beyond my expectations. He explained potential issues I may comes across. I highly recommend Jason and Wilmen home if you need a home inspector. 10/10" Read more
Buyers Advocate Home Inspections

Buyers Advocate Home Inspections

New on HomeGuide
Serves Huntley, IL
As a former remodeler, custom home builder and commercial builder I have an extensive hands on back ground. I attend 4 hour classes once a month and was a former Instructor at the ASHI national head quaters. "Why hire the student when you can get the teacher?"
Valor Chimney Service Corporation

Valor Chimney Service Corporation

5.0(1)
Serves Elgin, IL
Brittney L. says, "What can I say, Valor Chimney is the best out there! We had a large project that took over 8 days consecutively to complete, of which included two partial chimney rebuilds, a very difficult hot water boiler re-lining, repairing and restoring three fireplaces, and repairing a third chimney stack. The crew was very polite and explained everything clearly as they worked, always on time, and very clean! What was also very important, is that they were on budget. Dave came out initially for an inspection to provide a quote, of which we were not charged for even though that inspection took over 2 hours! Other companies we had out to estimate charged us! Another one of the many reasons we chose Valor. Thank you Valor and the crew!" Read more
Diligent Home Inspection

Diligent Home Inspection

New on HomeGuide
Serves St. Charles, IL
My motto is 'Inspected as if for family ' which is what I try very hard to do. I inspect everything that can be inspected, including walking the roof if at all possible. My reports include photos and comments and are emailed as a PDF file that same night. My clients are welcomed to walk along with me, but they don't have to show up at all. My fees are mostly based on square footage, which I know are on the lower side. You can contact me for any reason by calling or texting to 630-465-8540. I have been in home improvement since 1994 and have a lot of personal experience as a remodeler and homeowner. I am also a licensed realtor. I like ...

Your Home Inspection questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

A home inspection costs $300 to $500 on average, depending on the property's size and age, location, services rendered, and if there are freestanding structures. Specialty inspections cost $100 to $300 more for testing things such as mold, asbestos, radon, lead, or termites.

The home buyer typically pays for the cost of a private home inspection. The buyer should hire a real estate inspector as soon as the seller accepts the offer. After the inspection, buyers may accept the house "as is," ask the seller to pay for repairs, renegotiate, or back out of the sale and forfeit the earnest money.

Certified home inspectors check the roof, foundation, ceilings, windows, attic, crawl space, fireplace, doors, decks and porches. House inspectors also cover the plumbing, heating, electrical, and air conditioning systems. Building inspectors only look at what is visible and accessible.

Some home inspectors offer specialty testing for mold and asbestos for an extra $100 to $300 on average.

Home inspectors are not allowed to check for code violations, permits, determine the house's insurability or value, move furniture or appliances, condemn the property, issue a certificate of occupancy, or survey the properties boundary lines. Inspections also do not include fire and smoke detectors, hot tubs and swimming pools, alarm systems, and sprinkler systems.

A home inspection takes 2 to 3 hours on average, depending on the house's size and age and if there are freestanding structures included. Property inspectors provide their final inspection report within 24 hours after inspecting.

Yes, buyers should always get a home inspection on a new construction home. New homes are not always built to code and can have problems. Some buyers also get an early pre-drywall inspection to ensure the beams, posts, studs, insulation, and home systems are installed correctly.

Hiring a home inspector recommended by your realtor may pose a conflict of interest. The inspector(s) may have a vested interest in helping the realtor close the sale, so they remain on the agent’s list of recommended inspectors.

To find the best home inspectors in your area:

  • Get at least three estimates from building inspectors to compare.
  • Ask for references from their past customers.
  • Verify their license and insurance.
  • Look for residential home inspectors certified with the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), or the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE).
  • Read reviews and check out their previous work on HomeGuide and Google.
  • Ask about their warranties and guarantees.
  • Ask for a contract in writing upfront.
  • Avoid making large payments upfront. Come up with a payment schedule for work completed.

Once you have a shortlist of top-rated home inspectors, ask the following questions before hiring:

  • How long have you been in the property inspection business?
  • What types of homes do you inspect?
  • How many homes have you inspected?
  • What do you check? What don't you check?
  • How much do you charge?
  • Can I see a sample inspection report?
  • Can you provide me with a list of references?
  • Can I be present during the inspection?
  • Are you licensed and insured?
  • How long will the inspection take?
  • Can you provide me a written estimate?
  • Do I pay after the inspection? What payment methods do you accept?
  • What do I need to provide to get started?

Once you've read home inspector reviews and hired a professional, ask the following questions during the inspection:

  • Do any areas need a follow-up inspection?
  • What are your biggest concerns about this house? How much would it cost to fix?
  • Is there anything critical I need to fix before moving in?
  • What would you fix if you were buying this house?
  • Are these issues normal wear and tear?
  • What else could go wrong?
  • Is the roof in good condition?
  • Do any fire, water, health, or safety hazards exist?
  • Are the trees on the property a potential hazard?

Reviews for Elgin home inspectors

Recent success stories from people in the Elgin area.
Maria J.
Good work at reasonable price
Pfk_company
Anthony E.
budget roofing did ah full replacement on my home the crew and joe did ah amazing job start to finish I definitely will recommend them to friends.
Budget roofing
Jolly P.
Eric has been a pleasant person to work with so far; he was prompt with the quote; most of it was done by phone txts, pics and video call; easy to work with so far; he seems to understand the foundation/structural elements of the job really well; which gave us confidence moving forward with Eric; as the this wall opening project involves a load bearing wall. While we feel very comfortable moving forward with Eric..I will be back on here once the project is completed to give you guys the final review…pls stay tuned
Exterior Construction Services Inc.
Gene R.
Jason was extremely helpful and detailed throughout the whole process, also he did a great job explaining step by step to me while going through the whole inspection. It was a great experience for me while buying my first house when often things can be confusing.
Wilmen Home
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