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Inspect, Inc.

5.0(
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Complete Home Inspection, Radon Gas Testing, Radon Gas Abatement,

About us

Family owned and operated for over 30 years. State licensed and ASHI certified.

Business highlights

42 years of experience

Services we offer

Home Inspections and Radon testing

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
5.032 Reviews
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Daniella W.
Jun 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
fantastic! Mike was really informative and helpful!
Mark P.
Mar 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Mike Doetsch arrived right on time. He began on the home’s roof and exterior then moved inside. Mike was very thorough, check all major appliances as well as plumbing and electrical systems. Each step of the way, he gave us a brief summary of what he’d found. We received a detailed written report with photos the next morning. Mike is incredibly thorough. For example, he used a ladder as well as binoculars to check the roof.
Response from Inspect, Inc.

"Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for again taking the time to leave such a nice review! It was very nice being able to work with you again. I hope you enjoy your new home! Remember, if you ever need advice or have any questions about you home, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Best of luck! Mike"

Mark P.
Jan 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Everything went very well. Mike Doetsch (owner) arrived on time. He asked some questions and explained what he would do and in what order. He inspected the outside of our townhome unit, then he went into the attic. Next, he inspected the second floor of our unit. After that, he inspected the main floor and then the finished basement. Each step of the way, Mike gave us a summary of items he’d found and commented on whether or not an item of concern was related to safety vs. mere cosmetics. We found this very helpful. Mike spent two and a half hours and, in our opinion, was very thorough. The language he used was not technical so he was easy to understand. Before he left, Mike told us when we could expect his written report (just a couple of days). He said he would highlight items that really needed to be addressed (that is, issues of safety). My husband and I were very pleased with Mike’s attention to detail and obvious knowledge of code requirements. He also knew what items are our responsibility and what items are the responsibility of our townhome association. We will definitely ask him to inspect our next home once we find it.
Jeffrey S.
Mar 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
Mike was great. Very thorough, explained what he saw. Price was appropriate. Would definitely hire again.
Tracy O.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I look young for my age. So I'm used to people not taking me seriously as a home buyer. For instance, while visiting open houses, I would go with my mom and/or my brother, so people would often talk to one of them about the house. Mike was great at explaining things directly to me. And he answered other questions I asked such as could I remove a wall, move the washer/dryer, add a window.
Kelsey V.
Jun 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
My fiancé and I needed a home inspection and Radon testing for two houses. We are first time buyers so Mike was very thorough on the inspection and took the time out to teach us everything to look for. The pricing was expensive compared to other providers, but I thought he was worth it. We ended up going with a different house and he dropped the price for a repeat customer
LORI S.
May 2017
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
It was fine. Inspector was prompt, pointed out maintenance issues and things he felt should be fixed soon vs later.
Sheong K.
Apr 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
We needed inspection on a single-family ranch home built in 1970 at around 1600 sq ft. Mike is very thorough and does a great job of explaining things as he goes. He looks at every aspect, from top to bottom, and isn't afraid to get a little dirty. His turnaround time is very quick. We received the inspection report early the following morning, even though our inspection occurred late afternoon the previous day. He takes his time to address any questions. We also got a Radon inspection done. This wasn't done by Mike, but he essentially hired another certified company out and relayed the cost to us.
Emma A.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Mike is fantastic. We had a horrible inspector for our last purchase, so we were weary of hiring another bad inspector, but Mike went above and beyond what we would have ever expected. He inspected two homes for us recently. He takes his time and does a very thorough inspection. He kept us informed and involved throughout the inspection which helped us have a better understanding of the issues. His reports are extremely detailed and best of all, he is always open to questions and responds quickly, even after he's completed the inspection. We would highly recommend him and will be contacting him again for future purchases.
David S.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$525
Mike was very professional and he accommodated our request to quickly get in there and inspect and turn around and report in 24 hours. It was pretty comprehensive, we were satisfied. 

Well, I'm not good on the price is right. Based on our family budget it felt a little high, but it probably was fair. 

Responsiveness was very much an A, A+. 

Nicholas F.
Feb 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael is extremely thorough and elaborate with his inspection of the home. He took the time to explain everything about the house to myself and my husband the good and the bad. His report came out the very next morning less than 12 hours and it was 40 pages with pictures and detailed descriptions of everything that needed, might need, and acceptable condition. He is prompt, and when I followed up with questions on the phone, he took the time to go through them all. I can tell he really cares about his work. This was incredibly valuable when negotiating with the sellers and we were able to obtain a credit! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Response from Inspect, Inc.

"Thank you, [Member Name Removed] and [Member Name Removed], for taking the time to leave such a nice review. It was a pleasure working with you, and I'm so happy that I was able to make the home buying process easier for you. Let me know if you have any questions or if I can help you in the future! - Mike"

Dan S.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I can't say enough of how incredible Mike was. He is very thorough and personable. He'll answer all your questions and remain available after he delivers the report. He got us the full report less than 24 hours after our inspection. He always educates us on what we don't know. He's got great tips for maintaining your home. He helps understand the house as an entire organism. I would use Mike again if we need his services.
Response from Inspect, Inc.

"[Member Name Removed], thanks so much for taking the time to leave your nice review. It was great working with you, and I hope you'll be very happy in your new home. Let me know if I can help you with anything in the future! - Mike"

Joe D.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
With this being my first home purchase, I was nervous I wasn't going to understand particular findings/details from the inspection. However, Mike from Inspect Inc was very detailed and explained his findings thoroughly and answered any questions I had. He was able to communicate to me in a manner that I could relate and he also provided corrective actions that were applicable for any issues found. With the inspection taking place on Friday Dec. 23rd, he still managed to provide a summary of the inspection within a couple days. Would recommend to my friends and family. Only reason I gave him a deduction on the pricing scale was because the weather didn't allow him to check much of the exterior such as the roof or deck due to snow but I still paid full price. Overall, I'm very pleased with his work and will keep him in mind for future needs.
Samantha R.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Mike was great to work with. Very professional & thorough. Was sure to explain things simply as we were first time home buyers. His report was emailed the next day & was jam packed with great stuff, including pictures & suggestions. Will work with again for future purchases & recommend to all friends & family! Thank you mike!
Kimberly R.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Ethel B.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Nicolette V.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$590
Mike from Inspect Inc was extremely professional and thorough. Not only was he thorough during the inspection, doing all the dirty work you'd want an inspector to do, but he went back out to the site on his own because he felt there was something he wanted to look at again.  He wrote an extremely comprehensive report with pictures and footnotes; he amended it with more information after his second visit to the site. He was very prompt in returning my first message (on a Sunday), but also on two other occasions- one was again on a Sunday, and the other was during the week when I needed some professional advice.  I couldn't have been happier with the service.  I truly believe that if you hire Mike, you will be as thrilled as I was.  I will recommend him in the future, and my realtor said she will too.  I was extremely lucky to find him.

*chose "good" for price only because I didn't really have anything to compare it to.

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Jeri B.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$215
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Ajay G.
Aug 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
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Response from Inspect, Inc.

"Hi [Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking the time to write your kind response. I'm sorry you felt my pricing was too high; I try to keep my pricing as fair as possible and in line with other similarly qualified ASHI inspectors with the same experience level. To be clear, the inspection fee itself was $435.00 and the additional $215.00 was for the radon test. I believe this is a fair price, and in fact is lower than many inspectors would charge for inspecting a home with over 3300 square feet, including 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, dual furnace/air conditioning units, and a fully finished basement. Please keep in mind you may contact me with any questions you have as long as you own your home, and thank you again for choosing us for your home inspection. Best of luck! Mike"

Kunio S.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$385
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Response from Inspect, Inc.

"Thank you, [Member Name Removed], for taking the time to leave a review. If you have any questions in the future don't hesitate to call!"

Christopher L.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$515
Mike is professional, responsive, and punctual. He arrived early and was already on the roof before the appointment time. He went through the house and made recommendations beyond just the code/safety issues. He is knowledgeable and advises you on how to do things yourself or what needs a contractor. Mike is thorough and very patient. He's also highly recommended by my realtor.
Response from Inspect, Inc.

"Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review! I hope you found the inspection to be rewarding and that you have a better understanding of your new home. Please feel free to contact me in the future with any questions."

ALBERT J.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Andrew G.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$485
Informative, educational, and knowledgeable is how I would describe my experience with Mike Doetsch the owner. He took the time to explain the ritual of the home inspection including all the nitty gritty details of his findings as he progressed through the inspection and in full summary at the completion. I highly recommend Inspect, Inc for any dwelling inspection that requires Mike's services.
Response from Inspect, Inc.

"Thank you for your kind review! We are always so happy to know that we helped to educate our clients about their new home and make the home-buying process a little easier. If you have any further questions, please contact us again!"

Jennifer S.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$625
I can't recommend Mike enough! From the moment we first contacted him he helped us in every way possible. When we arrived at the property Mike was already on the roof fully inspecting that area. He was VERY thorough and inspected every nook and cranny in the house. He answered each of our many questions in great detail. He also went over every issue the house had with us and explained what was mandatory to fix and what we should keep an eye out for in the future. As being a first time home buyer we had a lot of uncertainties and anxiety going into this whole process and Mike helped alleviate these concerns. We had a interesting situation because the house has a geothermal system, solar thermal and solar panels, which Mike had limited experience with but he went out of his way to get us in contact with an alternative energy specialist. At the end of the inspection he made sure that all of our questions had been answered and he made himself available if any other question came up in the future. We received our detailed report only a few hours after the inspection. A home inspection is one of the most important parts of the home buying process and the best decision you can make is to choose Mike as your inspector.
Response from Inspect, Inc.

"Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We are so happy to have been able to answer all of your questions, and to help you complete the purchase of your home! It was such a beautiful property and we hope that you will be happy in your new house for years to come. The geothermal system is really a great addition - it will save you so much money in the future. Don't hesitate to call or email if you have any questions in the future. Thanks again! - Mike"

Beng K.
Nov 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mike is very knowledgable and professional. He arrived at the place before the committed meeting time and already up on the roof and started the roof inspection when we get there. He answered any questions we had during the process and followed up with us to see if we have any questions after he sent the report. The report he provided is very easy to understand. We would hire him again if we purchase another house in the future.
Response from Inspect, Inc.

"Thank you for your great review! We really enjoy meeting such nice people, and are happy to know that we exceeded your expectations and provided a great inspection service. Hope you are enjoying your new home!"

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FAQ

Inspect, Inc. is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
Yes, Inspect, Inc. offers free project estimates.
No, Inspect, Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Inspect, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, Inspect, Inc. does not offer emergency services.
No, Inspect, Inc. does not offer warranties.

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Located in Barrington, IL

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