Inspection Connection

About us

I have been providing professional property inspections for the Chicagoland area since 1996 and have performed over 5,000 paid inspections. My goal is to provide my clients with a detailed and thorough property evaluation. I inspect houses, condos, commercial properties and provide expert witness service to attorneys. You can call/text my cell phone at any time. 708-715-9010.

Business highlights

29 years of experience

Services we offer

Building Inspections - Structural & Mechanical Analysis - Electrical, Heating & Cooling, Plumbing

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.938 Reviews
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Gloria B.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
I hired Mike from Inspection Connection to do an inspection of a condo that I'm buying. This was my first time using him or having any kind of property inspection. I was impressed by his professionalism and knowledge. He arrived on time and even though I only contracted him to do the inside of the condo he took a quick walk around the exterior of the building. He took pictures and explained to me any issues he found both outside and inside. He emailed the report to me and my attorney the next day. I would highly recommend Inspection Connection to my family and friends.


Susan F.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Mike arrived exactly on time.  He spent nearly 4 hours inspecting our 1.5 story bungalow.  He documented deficiencies with photographs and differentiated between serious problems and those of less concern that may need to be addressed in the future.  He provided a written report with photo documentation and emailed it to us within 24 hours of the inspection.  We were very happy with his punctuality, his professionalism, and his efficiency.  We especially like that we were able to have the report emailed to us so quickly.  We highly recommend his services to anyone needing a home inspection.

Herb L.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Mike immediately answered the phone and was able to come on a Sunday to complete a quick turn around on an inspection. He was thorough, explanatory, and professional. He returned our report within a day. He is highly recommended.

Nidia S.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Mike was very thorough and professional. He scrutinized every part of the house and explained in detail areas that needed to be
repaired. He answered every question with specifics so it was understood why the problems should be immediately resolved. I received the in-depth report promptly- (next morning). I would recommend Mike to anyone needing a home inspection.

Scott F.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Mike scheduled the inspection promptly and was flexible in scheduling. He contacted us by email a few days before to confirm and send some information regarding the agreement and what to expect. He arrived on time and spent 3-4 hours going over the house with a fine toothed comb. He's tough, knows the code, and crawled into every nook and cranny to find the tiniest details from the basement floor and sump pump to the peak of the roof. He was knowledgeable and didn't seem to mind me following around asking a lot of questions. He made recommendations about everything, including all the major mechanicals, structure, insulation, siding, roofing, trees, drainage, the grade of the yard - you name it, he notices it and knows about it.
We got the detailed report the next day just like he promised and it included a summary of the major items, and details about everything he found, all documented with color photos with arrows to indicate exactly what you're looking at.
We were very satisfied with Mike's professionalism, knowledge, and customer service and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing a good, thorough inspection.

Katherine A.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Mike was fantastic from the time I called to the time we received our report. He arrived early and was extremely thorough taking pictures of all of our problem areas. My husband and I are first time home buyers and he was great about explaining everything even things that might be common sense for most people. He was extremely patient with us. We also had a handful of family stopping by to see the house while the inspection was going on and he was really great about dealing with questions from everyone. Following the inspection we received the report promptly the next day (on a Sunday). It was thorough, with a lot of pictures and very easy to understand. We are 100% happy we choose Mike from Inspection Connection and would strongly recommend him.

Chris S.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
My wife and I were in love with a foreclosure that hadn't been occupied for more than 2 years, and we wanted someone that would give us the straight story on what we were in store for. Mike is just the kind of thorough, no-nonsense inspector you want to have on your side when you're heading into a house with a lot of unknowns.
We walked through every bit of the place and talked about every detail along the way. He's been doing contracting and inspecting for years and was able to explain every mystery we encountered on the walk-through. He also provided great tips on how to maintain certain features of the home along the way.
I had a lot of questions about quirks of the property going into the inspection, but by the end of the inspection I had the full confidence of knowing Mike had left nothing unturned and he had answered all my questions and then some. Even though it was the dead of winter and there was snow packing the entire roof, he took a gamble out on a questionable balcony just to climb up and give us a more detailed analysis of the roof. Now that's service!
I'm grateful to Mike for spending so much time with us on inspection day and for emailing a great report the very same day of the inspection. The knowledge and education on our home he provided gave us the confidence to move forward and we closed on our new home just a couple of weeks ago. Thanks, Mike!

Matthew M.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Mike was great to work with. He came highly recommended by some friends who recently had him inspect a home in my area and my realtor also mentioned she had worked with him in the past and that he does a great job He was quick to respond in scheduling an appointment and he makes himself available for those with busy schedules. He was extremely knowledgeable on every aspect of the home. He is meticulous throughout the entire process to ensure nothing goes over looked. If something needs to be updated, fixed, or replaced he lets you know what is needed and an estimated cost. He sends you a detailed report the next day listing all major and minor issues. Don't waste your time looking anywhere else, go with Mike.

Stephanie B.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
We looked for a home almost a little over a year. We really appreciated working with Mike each time because his home inspections are very thorough. His inspections are designed to give you the best options when deciding to purchase a home. In fact his inspections were a major deciding factor in our decision on which home to purchase. He was punctual and very thorough each time. We walked around with him and he was not biased in his comments about the conditions of the homes we viewed. He stated the facts and offered us solutions if we chose to follow through with purchase. Overall, he is a very personable, honest inspector and we would recommend him to anyone looking for a home! We cannot thank him enough for making it an easy flowing and informative experience!

Jesse B.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
We hired Mike based on the recommendations of a few family members, and we were very pleased. He knew exactly what he was doing and covered all the bases. He didn't hesitate to get dirty or climb out onto iffy sections of the roof. He was an excellent communicator during and after the inspection, helping us understand everything he was talking about along the way. He delivered a thorough, professional, clear report complete with high res photos. We would absolutely hire Mike again.

Raul A.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$425
Mike Lamb was recommended by our real estate agent. He was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. From the beginning, he encouraged me to follow him around as he performs his inspection. He explained not only issues but observations of the construction of the home as well as provided tips on maintaining the home. During the inspection he found some issues with mold, loose siding, incorrectly installed outdoor electric lines and additional minor items. He explained the risks of those deficiencies, rough estimate to repair and the type of service provider I should contact to have a proper estimate and repair performed.
Mike's report was very well laid out with pictures depicting each concern and not overly wordy. He summarized the major concerns at the beginning and included the minor concerns in the detailed section of the report. When we shared the report with the seller, they agreed to repair all of the items.
I am very pleased with Mike's service and the quality of the report.

Joseph V.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Mike does an excellent job.  Is extremely thorough.  Provides photos in the detailed inspection report that identity any problems or issues with the property.  You won't do better...A+++.  Second time I've used him.

JAMES H.
Dec 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Mike did a thorough job inspecting the home, inside and out. He even went up on the roof to inspect the roofing and chimney. He provided a thorough report with pictures within the day. He did a great job explaining the process and the inspection results.
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FAQ

Inspection Connection is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Yes, Inspection Connection offers free project estimates.
No, Inspection Connection does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Inspection Connection does not offer a senior discount.
No, Inspection Connection does not offer emergency services.
No, Inspection Connection does not offer warranties.