Find a home inspector in Joliet, IL

Find home inspectors in Joliet, IL

Find home inspectors in Joliet, IL

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Find home inspectors in Joliet, IL

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Top 10 home inspectors in Joliet, IL

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

Rambo Inspection Services

New on HomeGuide
Top Pro
Serves Custer Park, IL
We cater to our clients needs and concerns when buying or selling a home. In addition every inspection we do comes with a 90 day buy back guarantee!
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
The Home Inspection Man

The Home Inspection Man

New on HomeGuide
Serves Plainfield, IL
More years of experience than any inspectors out there. I love helping people find their perfect home.
Streamlined Inspections

Streamlined Inspections

5.0Exceptional(7)
1 hire on HomeGuide
Serves Palos Park, IL
Maggie J. says, "The home inspection went well. Matthew was great with his explanations and very thorough with his work. Great home buying experience and he saved me a few thousand dollars towards closing costs. Thank You!" Read more
Home Inspection Company Of Illinois

Home Inspection Company Of Illinois

New on HomeGuide
Serves Joliet, IL
Master Inspector 1 of 12 in Illinois Each house being different, never boring
Jacks Home Services

Jacks Home Services

New on HomeGuide
Serves Hickory Hills, IL
I'm a retired Firefighter as well as a retired contractor. I have been doing insections since 1999. Ilinois Licensed number 40.001263 I enjoy eduacating clients on their home that they are considering purchasing. I actually inspect the property twice. Once to take pictures and geting familuar with property and then I take client aroud property to review what looked at as well as answering any questions from the client.
Accurate Home Inspection Of Illinois

Accurate Home Inspection Of Illinois

New on HomeGuide
Serves Joliet, IL
We Inspect to Protect....YOU Meeting new people every day.
Perfection Home Inspection

Perfection Home Inspection

5.0(1)
1 hire on HomeGuide
Serves Plainfield, IL
Samina A. says, "Easy to set up, quick response time, professional and pleasure to work with - report was thorough and appreciated the videos in place of pictures " Read more
Just Right Inspection Service

Just Right Inspection Service

New on HomeGuide
Serves Orland Park, IL
Just Right Inspection Service is a home inspection service that serves Chicago and the south suburbs, based out of Orland Park. We provide our clients the “information” they need to make an informed decision about the property being inspected in a clear, concise and professional manner. In other words, We provide our clients “peace of mind”! If you honor us by permitting us to inspect your new home, We guarantee that we will give you our very best effort. This we promise you. Address: P.O Box 291, Orland Park, IL 60462, USA Email: [email protected]...

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 Joliet home inspectors

Recent success stories from people in the Joliet area.
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.
Mike M.
Matthew was very polite and professional. He was very thorough with the process while still being quick. I would definitely hire Matthew again.
Streamlined Inspections
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