Most Popular Questions
This depends on the size and features within the home. Typically, a standard home is 3 hours. Town home is 1.5 to 2 hours. A condo is 1 to 1.5 hours.
We’re open 7 days a week!
The home inspection report will be published and sent to you the same day!
Absolutely, we strongly recommend that all parties that have an interest in the home attend the home inspection.
Payment is due at the end of the home inspection by cash, check, Zelle, or Venmo.
During the Home Inspection, the Home Inspector will explain the condition of the property, and you’ll be provided with a PDF Report to help you make an informed decision.
Because our Home Inspectors are well trained, licensed and insured in Illinois, and most of them have a background in construction. With having a background in construction, we’ve inspected, and QA walked thousands of houses in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. This experience has equipped our Home Inspectors with extensive knowledge the average Home Inspector may not have, giving us an advantage in performing a world class Home Inspection.
If your Home Inspection reveals any problems, it’s important to understand the severity of them. You can always go over areas of concern with your Home Inspector or call licensed contractor for repairs or replacement costs.
They should be! In Illinois Home Inspectors are required to be licensed and perform their Home Inspection per the Standards of Practice. A Home Inspector may go above and beyond the SOP, however we are to fulfill the requirements listed in the Standards of Practice. We hand picked Inspect-N-Check’s team of Home Inspectors based on their personal morals, values, and ethics. We believe in taking our time, being as thorough as possible, and exceeding your expectations to deliver you a memorable Home Buying Experience.
No, as a State Licensed Home Inspector we cannot provide costs for repairs or replacements. We advise you call a licensed contractor for a quote.
It’s not a bad idea to bring a notepad, tape measure, and camera to help plan for your move.
Yes, all our Home Inspectors are Licensed in Illinois.
We sure do! We offer Radon Testing, Sewer Line Inspections, Indoor Air Quality Testing, Mold Inspections, Lead, Asbestos, and Water Quality Tests
Of course, with last minute home inspections we’ll do our best to get you on the schedule based on availability.
We recommend you call and speak to a Home Inspector as soon as you are ready, this gives us a better chance to accommodate your availability.
Yes, our system saves your report, and we are available by phone or text.
The Home Inspection Report is an easy-to-reference document explaining the condition of the home's systems and components such as HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, Foundation, Attic, and more.
All our Home Inspectors are trained and certified to be state licensed in Illinois. Ongoing training keeps our Home Inspectors up to date on the newest building and construction practices.
We know it seems convenient to have a Home Inspector who is also a contractor that can easily make repairs for you; however, it is a conflict of interest. We inspect your home without any vested interest in repairs and are happy to give you contractor recommendations should you need them.
No, a Home Inspection is an examination of the current condition of your prospective home. It is not an appraisal or a municipal inspection. A home inspector, therefore, will not pass or fail a house, but rather describe its physical condition and indicate what should be addressed for safety and proper operation of the home’s components.
