The Brickkicker
About us
Additional DBAs - BrickKicker Inc, HBI Inspection Services, BrickKicker Home Inspection. Additional email - [email protected]. We serve home owners and home buyers by providing comprehensive inspections and maintenance consultations. All inspectors are licensed and are trained to provide independent, unbiased opinions of the property.
Business highlights
36 years of experience
Services we offer
Homeowner Maintenance Consultation Independent, Residential and Commercial, Unbiased Opinion Home Inspections Termite & Pest Inspection Well and Septic Arial Drone Inspections Preschool/Daycare Radon Testing Residential Radon Testing
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.344 Reviews
| Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
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| 73% | ||
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Showing 1-25 of 44 reviews
Wendy M.
Sep 2022
Steve the “inspector” told our buyer that our roof was past it’s life. It’s 6 years old! Thanks for your inaccurate evaluation of our home. Perhaps you should try your hand at something else.
David G.
Jul 2017
Very well, I would highly recommend The Brickkicker for your next inspection.
Response from The Brickkicker
"Thank you [Member Name Removed] for your positive review. Should you have any questions about your home or need suggestions on ways to improve it, let us know. Congrats on your new home! Andrew Fox General Manager The BrickKicker 800-821-1820"
Ed P.
Mar 2017
Great, pas tthe test
David E.
Oct 2016
he left my house a mess!! Tracked mud all over, left water all over the bathroom floors, moved personal items and didn't return them, and left a (used ) toilet brush in my bathtub. Never returned our calls or responded to emails. Very unprofessional and not to be trusted in the house.
Ron J.
Jun 2016
The home inspector came on time, prepared with all appropriate tools and was very courteous through out the inspection. He explained everything to my satisfaction pointing out areas needing attention. He was very knowledge and pointed out something I would not have the availability to review and that being the circuit box. He took off the cover and pointed out the wiring explaining the reason only one and appropriate wire was connected to each circuit breaker. He added that the circuit box had the availability to expand each circuit breaker with the specialized circuit breaker. I feel very confident that after his review I am buying a good safe house.
Jane S.
Jun 2015
I called and was scheduled for a set up a couple of days later. I was given the price and the process was explained during the phone call. Someone was supposed to call the day before to tell me a specific time for the appointment. That didn't happen, but they were very nice when I called on the day of and came right over. I wasn't bothered at all. Danny was our tester. He was very pleasant and professional and patiently answered all my questions and instructed me on what we needed to do/not do during the test. It takes 48 hours. He came back when he said he would and gave me the initial results on the spot. Our levels were slightly over and he explained to me what that meant and our options. I paid by check at that time the exact amount I was quoted on the phone. The whole thing was smooth and painless and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
Frank P.
Apr 2015
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Response from The Brickkicker
"Good Day [member name removed], Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Your evaluation of the price vs. the service offered is valuable to us and I will be sure to review the pricing strategy on town homes going forward. We are actually working on an app feature that will essentially provide everything found in the resource binder that was presented to you at your inspection. Thank you again [member name removed] for your time and input, after all, hearing from our clients is what makes us great. Andrew Fox The BrickKicker"
Cassie K.
Apr 2015
This is our second home, so I have one inspection to compare it to. The inspector from Brickkicker was fantastic. He was there before we were, walking the exterior of the property. He explained what he was going to do, explained everything as he went through and pointed out all sorts of things that were good for us to know, beyond the inspection itself. He was friendly, courteous and professional.
Additionally, the house we were buying has been recently renovated. The county assessor has it at 900 SF, but it is at least twice that. They only charged us for 900 SF, even though we said it was much bigger (though we didn't know how much at the time).
From scheduling to getting the final, very thorough report, they were fantastic.
Additionally, the house we were buying has been recently renovated. The county assessor has it at 900 SF, but it is at least twice that. They only charged us for 900 SF, even though we said it was much bigger (though we didn't know how much at the time).
From scheduling to getting the final, very thorough report, they were fantastic.
Response from The Brickkicker
"[member name removed], thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to share your feedback. Your words are flattering and we know that Chris is a great inspector, but hearing it from our clients such as yourself reassures we are doing something great every time we do a home inspection. Please feel free to let us know if you have any questions regarding your home. All the best. Andrew Fox General Manager The BrickKicker"
Floyd V.
Apr 2015
They were very good and they did a good job. We were fine with the price.
Colt F.
Apr 2015
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Response from The Brickkicker
"[member name removed], Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Will Augustine, we know your time is very valuable. Feedback such as the one you provided us, helps us to know we are doing things right in the business we do. Should you ever have any questions regarding your home, now or in the future, know that you can always count on the team at The BrickKicker to be there for you. Best of luck in the years to come in your home! Andrew Fox General Manager The BrickKicker 800-821-1820 [email protected]"
Dominic P.
Mar 2015
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Response from The Brickkicker
"[removed member name], Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. It is our goal to help others learn and understand the homes they are purchasing for the life of owning the home. Please feel free to let us know if there is anything else we can do to better assist you. You can also share additional feedback at ReviewBrickKicker1.com if you wish. Andrew Fox General Manager The BrickKicker"
Dean B.
Feb 2015
Inspection began on time. Inspector (Rob) was unbelievable with his knowledge, thoroughness, friendliness, and complete professionalism.
Response from The Brickkicker
"Good Morning[removed member name] Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. Rob is a great Home Inspector and is sharing his nearly 30 years of knowledge with us every day. If you have any questions moving forward, please let us know, we are always willing to answer. Andrew Fox General Manager The BrickKicker"
Tyson R.
Jan 2015
The inspector did an excellent job leading us through a new home inspection. He was very thorough and explained things on a level we could understand. He pointed out things that we should recommend getting fixed before we move in along with things to keep in mind for general maintenance issues after we take possession of the home. The day after the inspection we received a detailed report that we utilized to coordinate any items we wanted repaired before and after we move in.
The inspector responded to all phone calls and emails in a timely manner.
Highly recommend them for a home inspection!
The inspector responded to all phone calls and emails in a timely manner.
Highly recommend them for a home inspection!
Mark K.
Oct 2014
Rob was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, thorough and quite informative. He would explain what he was doing as he was doing it. He would also add some interesting fun-facts here and there about certain items. He took pictures as went along. These were included in the complete written report that was provided after the fact.
Response from The Brickkicker
"Thank you (member name removed) for your review. We know that your time is valuable so hearing of your recent relationship with Rob is especially exciting. Rob does bring a great deal of knowledge and energy to the table, which is one reason so many clients trust in is to help them with there home. We wish you the very best on your future with the townhome and should you have any questions regarding your home, please feel free to give us a call. You can always count on The BrickKicker!"
Rick H.
Oct 2014
Thorough inspection. Worth the added peace of mind when purchasing a home.
Response from The Brickkicker
"[removed members name], We want to thank you for your kind words. Taking the time to even let us know how we did is one reason we love doing what we do. It is very comforting knowing that our team of highly trained and personable inspectors are making a difference in peoples decisions when buying a home. We will continue to be here for you Richard should you have any questions or thoughts. Thank you again for your time."
Ruth W.
Aug 2014
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Response from The Brickkicker
"We value our customers opinions and thank you for the wonderful review!"
Laura P.
Jun 2014
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Response from The Brickkicker
"Thank you for your review! We like to hear from our clients!"
Allison F.
Jun 2014
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Response from The Brickkicker
"Thank you for taking the time to share your review of our services on Angie's List! Kurt has been with our company for a very long time. His attention to detail and ability to help new home owners is great! We are glad you were happy with our services! Thank you again!"
Shawn M.
Apr 2014
Brickkicker inspected a townhouse we were going to buy. As first time home buyers we were very naive towards the inspection process. During the inspection the inspector seemed very professional and knowledgeable about homes. He pointed out numerous small defects but said the house was in good shape overall. Aside from two big things, he was very nice and helpful.
Unfortunately the two things were really big and were expensive to fix after we bought the house.
1) He didn't inspect the roof of the townhouse. I don't know if he assumed the condo association covered the roof, or if he just forgot a ladder, but he never looked at the roof. If he had done this he would have seen that there were flaws in the flat roof causing it to pool water. A few months after we moved in the roof starting leaking and the repairs to fix the roof cost thousands of dollars.
2)He didn't check the sump pump. Our inspector was an older gentlemen and said he couldn't lift up the cast iron cover. A few weeks after we moved in we had problems with the sump pump and had to pay over $1,000 for plumber.
I understand home inspectors won't find everything, and there are limits to how much can be found just on the surface. But that the inspector didn't check the roof or warn us about flat roof problems was very upsetting. We never would have purchased our house at that price if we knew we'd have to pay an additional $5,000 to fix the roof. But aside from the two very big things, he was knowledgeable and helpful.
Unfortunately the two things were really big and were expensive to fix after we bought the house.
1) He didn't inspect the roof of the townhouse. I don't know if he assumed the condo association covered the roof, or if he just forgot a ladder, but he never looked at the roof. If he had done this he would have seen that there were flaws in the flat roof causing it to pool water. A few months after we moved in the roof starting leaking and the repairs to fix the roof cost thousands of dollars.
2)He didn't check the sump pump. Our inspector was an older gentlemen and said he couldn't lift up the cast iron cover. A few weeks after we moved in we had problems with the sump pump and had to pay over $1,000 for plumber.
I understand home inspectors won't find everything, and there are limits to how much can be found just on the surface. But that the inspector didn't check the roof or warn us about flat roof problems was very upsetting. We never would have purchased our house at that price if we knew we'd have to pay an additional $5,000 to fix the roof. But aside from the two very big things, he was knowledgeable and helpful.
Response from The Brickkicker
"Thank you for your feedback about your townhome inspection. We can certainly understand the level of excitement and anxiety that first time home buyers face when purchasing their first home. It is for this reason we feel it is very important to provide a helping hand to navigate such a process as often times our emotions can blind us to what is really going on in a home. When inspecting a condo or a townhome, typically these items fall under an association of some sort which usually means all or most exterior items fall out of the direct hands of the home owner and into the association that manages the fees being paid. Each association is ran differently and it is always suggested to review or have the attorney review the by-laws prior to moving into a property under these terms. If an issue were to arise with an item that fell under the jurisdiction of an association, any repair or review of the item should be made aware to the appropriate governing body of that association. With that being said, these types of properties then limit the inspection as it should be indicated in the inspection report if indeed it was noted as a property managed by an association and the fees for these inspections are typically lower than that of a single family home. This would include the exterior siding, trim, roof, walkways, decks, patios, driveways, etc. If an item was clearly visible however as an issue with any of the previously noted, then our inspectors are the first to advise of a potential problem that should be brought to the attention of an association if any. If their is no association governing the grounds, then the property should be treated as a full single family inspection to include all exterior items. It is very important to us to better see things through the eyes of our clients as situations arise so we would love an opportunity to know more about this specific property and the report that was completed for you. Feel free to email our office directly at [email protected] or call us at 630-420-9900. Our management team will review the situation and help bring further light to the home as well as the inspection process. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to leave us a review and for further consideration. Kind Regards, The BrickKicker"
Christian W.
Mar 2014
They did the home inspection previous to our buying this house. They were professional, they provided the basic service, they provided the full report on everything that needed to be done. A result of the report was that we had the seller replace the water heater and upgrade the electrical wiring, which was really good that they caught that. There was nothing outstanding about it, it was very routine. They're healthy, they're good, but there's nothing that sets them to a new level. Would I recommend them to friends? Sure.
Response from The Brickkicker
"Thank you for your time in reviewing our services. We value your opinion!"
Edward F.
Feb 2014
I have used Brickkickers in the past multiple times. I have always used an inspector named Will, since I have had such good experiences with him. While a home inspection is not designed to catch every issue a home has, Will is very thorough and thoughtful is his approach. He his very courteous and professional.
Response from The Brickkicker
"Thank you for taking the time to write a review! Will has been with our company for many years and has many people request his services."
John Y.
Jan 2014
Went well. The inspector was very thorough and professional and answered questions as I accompanied him through the inspection.
Response from The Brickkicker
"Thank you for posting this on Angie's List! We are pleased you were happy with our services."
Scott H.
Dec 2013
They were good. They performed everything as promised
Response from The Brickkicker
"Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Angie's List!"
Jackie T.
Jun 2013
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Response from The Brickkicker
"Thank you for your review and referrals!"
Peggy S.
May 2013
great job, I will recommend them to anyone!
Response from The Brickkicker
"(Member name removed), Thank you so much for taking the time to review us on Angie's List. I hope you enjoy your new home."
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FAQ
The Brickkicker is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.
The Brickkicker accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, The Brickkicker does not offer free project estimates.
No, The Brickkicker does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Brickkicker does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Brickkicker does not offer emergency services.
No, The Brickkicker does not offer warranties.