Cary Seidner, Owner of Seidner Property Inspections (SPI), over 30 years of experience and overall understanding of home construction is very strong which gives us a momentous advantage over many of the home inspectors doing business today. Inspections are subject to the skill level of the person performing the inspection, so it is of the utmost importance that you choose a home inspector with a strong background in construction. Cary Seidner personally performs all of the inspections. SPI's inspections exceed the Standards of Practices set by IDFPR (Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation) and ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors). SPI is fully licensed by the State of Illinois, certified by ASHI and insured.
Business highlights
20 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
HOME INSPECTIONS, COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSPECTIONS, THERMAL IMAGING/INFRARED SCANNING, SAFETY INSPECTIONS, HOME REPAIR/IMPROVEMENT CONSULTING, PROFESSIONAL PROBLEM SOLVER.
Description of Work: We used Cary for our home inspection. He was on time, professional, thorough, nice and most importantly REALLY good at his job. His report was easy to understand and he had great recommendations on what to ask for to get things where they needed to be. We had several follow up conversations and he was so patient and helpful. We even asked to come out a second time to look at something and there was no additional charge. We would highly recommend Cary.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$725
Francis M.
10/2015
5.0
home inspection
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unknown
Description of Work: I purchased the Deal and it was not used. They explained the details of the Deal.
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Rating out of 5
Angela B.
04/2015
5.0
home inspection
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unknown
Description of Work: Cary was very knowledgeable and gave thorough explanations during the inspection.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$435
Dan M.
06/2014
5.0
home inspection
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unknown
Description of Work: Home Inspection
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$460
DAVID G.
06/2014
5.0
home inspection
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unknown
Description of Work: Never used , my project never went through
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ryan A.
05/2014
5.0
home inspection
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unknown
Description of Work: Full home inspection. Cary identified many topics (large and small) and was really good about communicating reasonable next steps. He's definitely been doing awhile and is very methodical in his process. |The cost was reasonable vs. services performed, but I was expecting Radon testing to be include led and it wasn't (for reasons which were sensible), but I ended up spending an additional amount to cover that test.
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Edward D.
05/2014
5.0
home inspection
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unknown
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Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
LINDA S.
03/2014
5.0
home inspection
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The owner was very understanding.
Description of Work: We decided not to get the home inspected.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
PATRICIA L C.
10/2013
5.0
home inspection
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unknown
Description of Work: n/a
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Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Paula C.
12/2012
5.0
home inspection
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unknown
Description of Work: Mr.Seidner was able to squeeze doing a home inspection for a small mixed use building I had a bid on quickly. He was very professional and informative while on the inspection. he was incredibly thorough and explained things in simple terms so it was not overwhelming. The report time was a 5 day turnaround.
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Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
KAREN S.
04/2012
5.0
home inspection
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Very pleased.
Description of Work: Cary was amazing. He did a quick consulting inspection on an investment property for me. He picked out key things and noted the problems in the little time that we had. He's terrific. I highly recommend him.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
SARAH W.
04/2011
5.0
home inspection
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It went perfectly. See the above.
Description of Work: Cary performed a Home Inspection on a 2-bedroom condo I am in the process of purchasing. He answered the phone when i called, and scheduled an appointment. He arrived early for the appointment, and performed the inspection in a thorough and careful manner. He welcomed me to walk around the place with him, educating me on generalities, and explaining problems he found, making sure I understood the implications. I was completely satisfied.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$395
Jose M.
03/2010
5.0
home inspection
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It was excellent!
Description of Work: The service Cary provided was excellent. As a first time home buyer I had lots of questions and he did an excellent job at answering them in detail. He discussed all the items that needed immediate attention with us and why those improvements were required. He gave a lot of suggestions for additional improvements to make in the future with our home. His attention to detail is excellent and I would definitely use this service again!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$590
Michael H.
06/2009
5.0
home inspection
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Cary was outstanding. There were renters in this condo who had (frankly) trashed the place, and Cary was very patient and considerate to the people living there (even when their two dogs kept getting in the way of the inspection, or when the dogs relieved themselves in the living room, or when we discovered that the kitchen plumbing had been broken). He explained everything, which was extremely helpful. (He even offered some cursory advice to the renter who was living there!) This is our first purchase of a home so we are very nervous about it, but Cary put our minds at ease and did an outstanding job. He was very thorough, even checking common elements that weren't included in the inspection. He also gave us some advice about things that weren't really problems, but would be addressed by a responsible home owner. I would definitely use Seidner Property Inspections again, and I will recommend him to anyone I know buying a home. Outstanding.
Description of Work: Inspected a 3-bedroom, 2-bath condominium in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$390
Shirley H.
05/2009
5.0
home inspection
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EXCELLENT
Description of Work: I would highly recommend the services of Mr. Seidner. He was prompt, knowledgeable, and patient. There were a number of major issues with the property and Mr. Seidener provided quite a bit of information regarding proposed corrections and resources to address these issues during the inspection. After the report was completed, he reviewed specific items of concern via telephone. Very professional. I would highly recommend him.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$635
RACHEL V.
05/2008
5.0
home inspection
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Cary was extremely thorough and professional. He answered all of my questions and made me feel very comfortable about the condition of the condo and the repairs/maintenance it needed. I would definitely use his services again and highly recommend him to anyone needing an inspection.
Description of Work: Cary inspected a condo I was interested in purchasing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$320
Claire Z.
04/2008
5.0
home inspection
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Cary definitely didn't make us feel like there were any stupid questions. He took the time to explain everything to us and seemed very thorough (this was our first time with an inspector so we have no frame of reference). We felt very comfortable working with him and believe we have a good understanding of what should be repaired in our home.
Description of Work: We are first-time homebuyers. Cary walked through our house with us and explained which parts of the house needed repair and updating, including areas we could amend which would save us money on bills.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
Julie Y.
01/2008
5.0
home inspection
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It want perfectly. I changed the dates on him twice and he never got annoyed and he was early, thorough, knowledgeable and most of all incredible calming during a stressful experience. This man is great at what he does and takes his time. He's a true talent.
Description of Work: Mr. Seidner is incredibly professional, thorough, smart, and most importantly great at what he does. I recommend him highly and trust him. He goes the extra mile. His turn around time is super fast and I recommend him highly. He is amazing and my husband and I rely on him for ongoing advice. He's that talented!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
LYNN B.
11/2007
5.0
home inspection
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He was very thorough and knowledgeable. He gave me lots of great advice for approx. repair costs for the things he found. This was a 100 year old building. He found that the roof was shot and needed replaced. I was able to use that to negotiate tens of thousands of dollars off the asking price. I would definitely use him again. He is part of my team.
Description of Work: Mr. Seidner did a building inspection on a multi-use property I was wanting to buy.
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FAQ
SEIDNER PROPERTY INSPECTIONS INC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
SEIDNER PROPERTY INSPECTIONS INC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, SEIDNER PROPERTY INSPECTIONS INC does not offer a senior discount.
No, SEIDNER PROPERTY INSPECTIONS INC does not offer emergency services.
No, SEIDNER PROPERTY INSPECTIONS INC does not offer warranties.
SEIDNER PROPERTY INSPECTIONS INC offers the following services: HOME INSPECTIONS, COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSPECTIONS, THERMAL IMAGING/INFRARED SCANNING, SAFETY INSPECTIONS, HOME REPAIR/IMPROVEMENT CONSULTING, PROFESSIONAL PROBLEM SOLVER.