Home Inspection in the Northwest Suburbs
Performed in-house by our own Illinois-licensed inspectors, from our base in Cary, IL.
The Short Answer
A standard home inspection from At Ease Inspections starts at $550 and includes thermal imaging at no extra charge. We evaluate the roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interior, exterior, attic and basement or crawlspace, then deliver a photo-and-video report the same day or within 24 hours. We are based in Cary, IL and serve the Northwest suburbs.
Why Home Inspection Matters
A home inspection is the one chance you get to understand a property before it becomes your responsibility. Ours is built around that: we take the time the house needs, we walk it with you, and we explain what we are seeing as we go rather than handing you a PDF and disappearing.
We intentionally avoid overbooking our inspectors. That is a scheduling decision with real consequences, because the defects that cost the most money are rarely the ones sitting in plain view.
What Our Home Inspection Covers
Structure and foundation
Foundation walls, visible framing, floors, settlement and movement, grading and drainage around the building.
Roof and exterior
Roof covering, flashing, gutters, siding, trim, windows, doors, decks and walkways. We fly a drone where the roof cannot be safely walked.
Electrical
Service size, panel and breakers, visible wiring, receptacles, GFCI and AFCI protection, and known-problem panel brands.
Plumbing
Supply and drain materials, water heater age and condition, functional flow and drainage, visible leaks and shut-offs.
HVAC
Heating and cooling equipment, age and remaining service life, distribution, filters, venting and combustion safety.
Attic, basement and crawlspace
Insulation, ventilation, moisture, and structural conditions. We carry crawlspace robots for areas that cannot be safely entered.
Thermal imaging
Included on every inspection at no additional cost. Finds moisture, missing insulation and overheating electrical connections behind finished surfaces.
The report
Delivered same day to within 24 hours, with high-resolution photos, video, clear explanations and practical recommendations.
Home Inspection in the Northwest Suburbs
The Northwest suburbs contain almost every era of American housing, and each one fails differently. A Victorian near the Woodstock Square, a 1970s split-level in Schaumburg and a 2004 colonial in Algonquin need three different sets of eyes, not one checklist.
That is why our inspectors know which construction era brings aluminium branch wiring, which brings polybutylene supply piping, which brings Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels, and which brings original clay sewer laterals now sitting under fifty-year-old trees.
Home Inspection Near You
We provide home inspection throughout the Northwest suburbs. These are the markets where it comes up most, and each page covers what we look for in that town specifically.
Also serving Barrington, McHenry, Woodstock and Elgin, plus surrounding communities across McHenry, Kane, Lake and Cook counties. See all service areas.
Home Inspection Questions
How much does a home inspection cost in the Northwest suburbs?
A standard home inspection starts at $550 and includes thermal imaging. Condo and interior-only inspections start at $500. Add-ons such as radon testing ($275) and a sewer scope ($325) are priced separately, and we perform all of them in-house.
How long does a home inspection take?
Most take two to four hours depending on size, age and condition. Large or complex properties, particularly estate homes around Barrington, take considerably longer. We do not overbook, so we are never rushing to the next job.
Should I attend the inspection?
We encourage it. Walking the home with you and explaining findings in person is one of the most useful parts of the process, and it is far easier to understand a defect standing in front of it than reading about it later.
When do I get the report?
Same day to within 24 hours. It includes high-resolution photos, video where useful, plain-language explanations, and recommendations for what to do next.
What is not covered by a home inspection?
A standard inspection is visual and covers readily accessible areas. Concealed conditions, and specialised items such as radon levels, sewer line interiors, mould and water quality, require the dedicated tests we offer as add-ons.
We're Here to Put You At Ease.
Book your inspection online or reach out with any questions, proudly serving the Northwest suburbs of Chicago.