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Jessica G.
05/2015
home inspection
 + -1 moreScott was very nice, knowledgeable, and forward with us. We got an old farm house inspected and he was very honest with us, and we appreciated his time and effort. Money well spent.
Description of Work: Complete home inspection service and Radon testing.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$465
William B.
04/2015
home inspection
 + -1 moreScott is awesome! He is a former fire fighter and has a deep knowledge of local ordinances. He took dozens of photos to document his work and delivered a ~30 page report the day after the inspection. He identified a number of latent issues and was very patient with my many many questions. I have been recommending Scott to all my coworkers and will certainly schedule with him again next time.
Description of Work: Scott performed a thorough inspection on our new home, provided a very detailed report, and checked the seller's repairs after they were performed. He also administered a radon test.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Brad H.
01/2015
home inspection
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Melissa S.
10/2014
home inspection
 + -1 moreExcellent. This is the second time I have worked with Scott. The first time was when I was selling a home and this time when I am buying a home. He is regarded as "the best" in town which is why it takes a while to get on his calendar. He is very thorough and spends about 3 hours doing the inspection. He is very willing to answer questions. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Radon testing and home inspection (if we had just done the home inspection it would have been less).
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$570
Colleen R.
06/2014
home inspection
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Description of Work: The inspection was almost like a "user's manual" for our new house. They provided a lot of information about cleaning things and minor things to fix once we were in, and were very thorough. One thing that we did discover, however, after moving into the house was some rotting under the sliding door onto the deck, which would have been able to be identified from down in the crawl space. I was disappointed that this was not identified, though there had been some water there when we had the inspection done. All in all, great job.
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Ben B.
06/2014
home inspection
 + -1 moreScott Dalby is a true professional and a fantastic inspector. He saved us many times his fee in headaches and negotiated savings with the sellers by catching issues we hadn't. He was extremely pleasant to work with, and even helped us with project ideas for increasing the value of the property further! (Just don't ask him for referrals on who to contact to do the work; it is a conflict of interest, and Scott was professional enough to refrain from this). Scott was very thorough in his inspection, and never was frustrated to answer our questions no matter how seemingly obvious the answer was. He also came back without complaint and on his own initiative to do a second Radon test when the first one reported an error. I would not hesitate to choose MasterSpec when I need a home inspection in the future.
Description of Work: Inspected full property
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$285
JUN Q.
05/2014
home inspection
 + -1 moreScott is very professional, patient and courteous. He was ready to ask questions during the whole process. He showed me how to turn off/on the pilot of fireplace, water heater, electricity control, and even the electrical outlet safety bottom. He could find every tiny problems, even the holes of the window screen. He put down a note on AC to let me know what direction is correct for filters. He also gave me useful advices on upgrade. (such as changing washing machine water supply hoses). My agent highly recommended him and said Scott is the best in our area. I have to admit my agent is correct. Scott really did a great job! I would definitely recommend him to whoever wants to do a home inspection or radon test.
Description of Work: home inspection & radon testing
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
Maura O.
03/2014
home inspection
 + -1 moreWe would highly recommend Scott from MasterSpec. We're going through the process of buying our first home and were nervous with what the inspection would find. Scott was very thorough, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. After he finished his inspection he took us through the house and showed us everything he found, and gave us ample time to ask questions. At no point did we feel rushed. He gave us valuable instruction and advice regarding our sump pump, fireplace, whirlpool tub, etc.--all things we were unfamiliar with maintaining as first time home owners. We were extremely satisfied with our home inspection and feel confident that he found every little thing that could potentially become an issue in the future.
Description of Work: new home inspection
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$345
andrew B.
01/2014
home inspection
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$420
Thomas K.
01/2014
home inspection
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$350
Greg S.
01/2014
home inspection
 + -1 moreTHis is the second home that I have had inspected by Scott. He does a great job and is very thorough and very helpful in teaching me about different specs of the home. The first home that he inspected for me in 2011 was actually the second time he inspected that home (he inspected it as a new construction originally). On this house which was a new construction he did not find any major issues and provided some tips for a finished basement and measures to keep it dry if the water heater or sump pump fails. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: He did the inspection and later went back to his previous notes to make sure his recommendations were re mediated.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$290
James F.
12/2013
home inspection
 + -1 moreScott Dalbey, the owner, came highly recommended by our realtor. He did the inspection himself. He is both very professional and very personable.
Description of Work: Thorough inspection of the exterior and interior of the house prior to our selling it. Inspection included all the major systems such as heating and cooling units.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$345
Cynthia W.
09/2013
home inspection
 + -1 moreThe provider did an excellent job. He was prompt, curtious, informative, knowledgeable, professional and open to all questions. He produced the final written report the same day. It was detailed, well organized, and easily understood.
Description of Work: Provider inspected a house we are purchasing for any defects in the exposed and readily accessible areas including the foundation, electrical, exterior walls, doors, sub-floor, framing, plumbing, roofing, site drainage, heating, windows, ceilings, venting, stairs, attic, floors, built-in appliances, water heaters, fireplaces, chimneys, paving, decks, and fencing.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$285
Virginia B.
07/2013
home inspection
 + -1 moreFound issues that the guy who did a pre-inspection for the seller did not report. The inspection saved us $8,000 on our home purchase as we raised the most critical inspection issues with the sellers.
Description of Work: Home Inspection prior to purchase
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Alexis M.
07/2013
home inspection
 + -1 moreI called this provider twice as well as emailed to try and set up a home inspection. Never once did I get an answer or a return phone call or email. No services rendered and I did not pursue this inspector again after. If you can't even return calls to potential customers, I would rather not find out how long it takes you to complete services.
Description of Work: The company never returned my phone calls or email.
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$350
Danielle K.
05/2013
home inspection
 + -1 moreIt was a very positive experience overall.
Description of Work: Scott was very personable and extremely knowledgable. I walked around with him and he explained what he was checking for and even gave me advice on how to care for certain things. He was very receptive to any questions I had as well.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$570
Melissa S.
03/2013
home inspection
 + -1 moreScott was recommended by my realtor. I was very impressed with his professionalism and the thorough job he did at our home. He was here for 3 hours and went everywhere (roof, attic, crawl space, etc). He was able to quote the price before her came over based on our square footage. His final report was emailed to me in the same day and it was 21 pages with easy to understand explanations and photos of trouble spots. It has become a valuable blueprint for what we need to focus on and prioritize. Money well spent. Also, I am not very knowledgeable about homes and he patiently explained things to me that I did not understand. I also used the Angie's List coupon to get $15 off. I would definitely recommend him!
Description of Work: Home inspection inside/out for a seller (me) interested in better understanding my home so I can prioritize projects before putting it on the market.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$290
Jacob E.
01/2013
home inspection
 + -1 moreHe was very professional and extremely thorough. He came back for the follow up appointment and he went through every single thing that he said need to be fixed. He made sure that it was fixed. I liked his attention to detail and that he went through every single thing in the house. He tested actually everything.
Description of Work: We used MasterSpec Home Inspection Service, Inc for our home inspection.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Kylene G.
02/2012
home inspection
 + -1 moreHe was very professional, personable and we really liked him. He took pictures when he was down there so he could show us what he found. He was thorough, knowledgeable and knew what he was talking about. He was very responsive and quick to come out after we called. I will use him again in the future.
Description of Work: I used Master Spec Home Inspection Service to check our basement and crawlspace for water pooling and mold. We also wanted a radon test and he referred us to another company. He set it up and then the company he recommended came and did the radon test.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Timothy W.
05/2011
home inspection
 + -1 moreWonderful experience, thorough home inspection, knowledgeable inspector, excellent results, reasonable prices--overall an A++!
Description of Work: Our home inspection was scheduled for 4pm midweek. I arrived at 4:00 pm with my six year old in tow to find Mr. Dalbey already on the roof of the home, inspection board in hand and greeting us with a friendly wave and an "I'll be down in a moment." Mr. Dalbey took the time to remove a fallen branch from the roof as a courtesy, check the entire roof down to noting a total of four missing shingles and also noting that certain areas had been recently re-tarred and done well. The rest of the home inspection was done with the same amount of professionalism and attention to detail: Mr. Dalbey spent about two hours checking all aspects of the interior and exterior of the home, noting everything from how well the bathroom surrounds were jointed together to what type of insulation was in the attic and whether the home's mechanicals were in good working order. At the end of the inspection, Mr. Dalbey took well over a half-hour to walk both my husband and myself through what he'd found in the home--noting BOTH what needed to be fixed AND what was actually good or well-done in the home. Mr. Dalbey took the time to explain why he thought certain things needed to be fixed, whether that was the Home Seller's obligation and what our options as buyers were. Mr. Dalbey was proffessional, thorough and personable--we would HIGHLY recommend him and his services.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
Greg S.
03/2011
home inspection
 + -1 moreMasterSpec was recommended through my realtor. Met Scott at the house and started going through the home inspection with him. He spent about 2.5 hours going through the house thoroughly and made it a point to show me any preventative maintenance that I could do on the appliances throughout the house. Did an excellent job of answering any questions that I had during the inspection. He even gave me a recommendation for a carpet cleaner! Overall I was extremely happy with Scott's services and would highly recommend him for a future home inspection!
Description of Work: Home Inspection
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$350
Contact information
2208 Tamarack Dr., Champaign, IL 61821
www.master-spec.comService hours
Sunday:
12:00 PM - 4:00 PMMonday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PMTuesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PMWednesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PMThursday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PMFriday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PMSaturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PMLicensing
Insured
Eco-friendly Accreditations
LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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FAQ
MasterSpec Home Inspection Service, Inc. is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
MasterSpec Home Inspection Service, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, MasterSpec Home Inspection Service, Inc. does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, MasterSpec Home Inspection Service, Inc. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, MasterSpec Home Inspection Service, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, MasterSpec Home Inspection Service, Inc. does not offer emergency services.
No, MasterSpec Home Inspection Service, Inc. does not offer warranties.
MasterSpec Home Inspection Service, Inc. offers the following services: Home inspection, Radon Testing
Contact information
2208 Tamarack Dr., Champaign, IL 61821
www.master-spec.comService hours
Sunday:
12:00 PM - 4:00 PMMonday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PMTuesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PMWednesday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PMThursday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PMFriday:
8:00 AM - 9:00 PMSaturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM