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Speaker of the House Property Inspections
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, you want to know what you’re buying. With Speaker of the House Property Inspections, you’re getting the experience and knowledge you need.
We know Chicago buildings inside and out.
From vintage condominium conversions to century-old homes, Speaker of the House Property Inspections has helped buyers of thousands of properties, including:
- Wood Frame Houses: architectural and maintenance considerations
- Foundation Types from tree trunks (1800s) to concrete
- Condominium Conversions: including building conditions
- Recent Rehabs: beyond the cosmetics
- Bungalows, Cape Cods/Tudors, Colonials & Georgians, Split Levels & Ranch houses, Two Flats, Victorians
- Apartment/Small Commercial Buildings: flat roofs, boilers, etc.
More than a Check-Off List: Peace of Mind
Speaker of the House Property Inspections provides more than a check-off list. Experienced in the housing stock of Chicago and its close-in suburbs, the inspector evaluates what’s behind the features and finishes. Not only will the inspector provide a thorough accounting of any problem areas in your property, but they also can provide helpful knowledge about the traits and possibilities of your particular purchase.
Our Customer’s Interest Comes First
This is our commitment to you: Speaker of the House Property Inspections will make a thorough, diligent inspection of the property. We will answer your questions and concerns thoughtfully and realistically. We will refer clients to unbiased, professional specialists when necessary – but without loading up the inspection fee with “additional services.”
In one of our customers’ words: “Thanks again for not pulling any punches, so to speak. I appreciated your honesty and was impressed by your attention to detail. As first-time homebuyers, we’ve had to place a lot of trust in other people and it’s reassuring to feel like our interests are being represented.”
Our Clients Speak for Us
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“In the decision to buy a home it is hard to realize that even if your real estate broker is a good person, their job is to sell houses and condos. The only person who is going to hopefully tell the the WHOLE truth about one of the most important investments is a good home inspector. Do yourself a favor and use the best one in Chicago. Hands down. Mike knows so many details of a home you get the feeling he could talk to you for a week about even minor details if he was not so busy and in demand.”
—Mitchell H.
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“Mike is worth every single cent, even though we didn’t buy this house. Think of his inspection as an investment or a tutorial on what to look for when buying a house. We are starting our search process again, and will use Mike again without a doubt.”
—Susie S.
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“Thanks for being so thorough and informative, it makes a scary thing like buying an apartment less scary!”
—Client
Once you’ve scheduled…
- Inspection agreements
- Ground rules (please read)
- Schedule Radon appointment (opens in new window)
Posts
A tale of two crawlspaces
While the dirt was mostly dry today at the end of winter, there has been moisture affecting the crawl space, as evidenced by efflorescence staining at front and rear stone foundation areas. Read more…
Put the Flat into Flatwork!
“Flatwork” is an older term, encompassing the “hardscaping”/paving work (usually concrete) found around the exterior of a building: sidewalks, gangways, patios, parking pads, etc. Read more…
People helping people
In a capitalist society, people act in their own interest. There’s no dispute to that, and without this imperative, there would be no market. Likewise, listing real estate agents have to represent their sellers. Read more…
Curb appeal: Paint as band-aid
Of course one needs to burnish the home’s “curb appeal” when putting a home up for sale. This often means painting the front trim, replacing the front door, etc. Often interior rooms are repainted to freshen up the look of the home, or to offer “neutral” décor after some brash color. Read more…