Home inspection, Air Duct Cleaning, Radon Detection & Reduction
About us
Full service home inspections, radon detection and home safety inspections.
Business highlights
20 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Inspecting of home, pictured and detailed summary reports, same day service, 48 hour radon results, and 7 days a week service. Online and telephone quotes available.
Description of Work: They preformed a full inspection of the house I was looking to buy, including a radon inspection. Over all everything was great, but for the radon the house must be closed up. The current owners did not have ac coupled with the June heat, and the fact that the inspector left the oven on the owner came home to a super heated house. Needless to say the radon test was blown and and the owner was so angry I had a hard time at closing. I would still use them but I would walk around behind them to check on things afterwards.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$535
Julie S.
02/2014
5.0
home inspection
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Lou was fantastic. Let's first start off by saying that it was during the "polar vortex" and the house had been winterized. That being said, it was a whole 20 degrees in the house! I thougth Lou's fingers were going to fall off, but he maintained his professionalism and performed a thorough house inspection. This was our 3rd time using Lou due to issues with previous homes and ultimately deciding not to go through with them. As you can see, we kept coming back to Lou. He was very professional. Got there early and was very meticulous as he walked around the property and checked things out. Not only did he report issues and problems, but he kindly offered a lot of advice to us first-time owners. Told us how to keep our house maintained, do's and don'ts, and a variety of other helpful tips. I pegged him with a lot of questions and he was very open and honest. By the third home inspection with him, I felt like I knew more about houses than a typical homeowner because of his wealth of information. The reports were fabulous as well. Had pictures, posted the problems, and listed which expert to use in order to repair or maintain a certain area. He was fantastic! No complaints here. I will most definitely be letting my friends and family know of his services. My favorite part about Lou was that he was not only an expert at what he does, but he is genuine. The second and third times that we asked for him to do our home inspection, he gave us a discounted price because he honestly felt bad for our unfortunate housing situations. At the end of the 3rd inspection he said, and I quote, "If this one does not work, the next one is on me". That speaks a thousand words right there.
Description of Work: This is the third home inspection that Lou has done for me. The other two houses have fallen through due to issues that have come up in the inspection report, so we really trusted Lou and his expertise!
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
$280
Bruce B.
09/2013
4.0
home inspection
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Inspector was on time and professional. What was described as a minor roof defect at a dormer was actually a $2500 repair.
Description of Work: Home inspection on a home we ultimately purchased.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
$350
Shaun L.
05/2013
5.0
home inspection
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Lou was very responsive and quick to give a quote. Pricing was very reasonable. On the day of the inspection Lou arrived early and was proactive in helping me deal with my builder. Lou was very easy to work with and provided a lot of good insight along the way. Lou took the time to investigate a concern I had based on other homes having issues in the neighborhood and got more info than I could have out of the builder. I was very happy with how the inspection proceeded and would not think twice about using Lou again in the future or referring a friend to him.
Description of Work: New home inspection
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
$325
Patrick B.
04/2013
5.0
home inspection
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Lou did a very thorough inspection. He was patient and answered every question and took extra time to point out and explain all the components and functions of the home over and above expectations. This was an older home with a great deal of "odd features." He has lived and worked in the area a number of years and knew older homes. The inspection report was very detailed including pictures for every item discussed. I wish we had known of Falcon when we had our home inspection a year earlier. I would not hesitate to recommend the services of Falcon Home Inspection and Radon Detection.
Description of Work: Falcon (Lou) did a home inspection and radon test of a home that a family member was looking at to purchase.
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
Michelle F.
03/2013
5.0
home inspection
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During the inspection Lou arrived on time and was very professional. His walk through was thorough and informative. The report highlighted a few areas I needed to ask the seller about, but nothing major. Overall the report was very easy to read and understand, even for someone who doesn't know a thing about this stuff! Both the seller and I were very happy. The radon test was performed by Anthony and again he was extremely professional and accurate. The radon test was performed in a timely manner and the results were prompt. I agree, wouldn't purchase a home without consulting them!
Description of Work: Lou and Anthony make the best team! Not only did they perform my home inspection and radon test when I was purchasing a home, but they also are very informative when it comes to general knowledge and are so helpful throughout the whole process! They are extremely reliable, and always get back to me quickly with answers or suggestions. I shopped around and not only are they priced very fairly, but the service is top notch!
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
$340
Shaolin C.
03/2013
1.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
This inspector inspected the house and found a lot of issues, for the inspection part I gave him a fair rating. his house inspection report is so poorly written, seems to me that he don't understand why we paid him for home inspection and cannot distinguish the difference of "problem" with "solution", so his report is full of solution--not problem. it's definitely not a report you want in your hand to present it to seller to fix the issue in house or negotiate the price. This is the home inspector you want to stay away and wished you would never had to deal with.
Description of Work: The inspector arrive at the house one hour before it start, he performed a decent inspection around the house. When I arrived the house, he showed me around the house a point out the problem exist around the house---everything seems to go towards right direction. The inspection inside went smoothly, he found several issues in side the house and set up the radon test. By the time I received his inspection report---I realized that I was in trouble. his house inspection report 8 pages long document looks more like a home improvement opportunity report than a inspection report. If you want to use his report to identify area for home improvement it will be good, but it's definitely not a report you want in your hand to present it to seller to fix the issue in house or negotiate the price. The report is so poorly writen that you have to dig out yourself for the issues from the report. My realtor said this is the most "complicated" home inspection report he ever seen in his 25 years career. This is the third time I bought a house, I never had any issue with my prior inspectors. This is the home inspector you want to stay away and wished you would never had to deal with.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
1.0
$540
Erika B.
02/2013
5.0
home inspection
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Lou and Anthony make a great father/son team! Both men were courteous, punctual, knowlegeable, and respectful to the home. They wore shoe covers the entire time they were inside the home performing the inspection and really knew what to look for. They explained why they were looking at each area and if they found anything of concern, they described how it could be remedied. The report was sent via email (within the same day the inspection was performed) with lots of explanations and photos and we were 100% satisfied. They were competitively priced and I would recommend this company to anyone!
Description of Work: Fantastic Service, Fantastic Company
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$530
Patrick M.
01/2013
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Lou always arrives on time and is prepared for the inspection. He is highly skilled and knowledgeable and gladly takes the time to explain each step in the inspection. Lou takes many photos during the inspection to include in his highly detailed inspection report. The inspection report easily serves as a road map when making repairs to your property. The great service does not stop with the inspection report as Lou makes himself readily available for follow-up questions. Bottom Line: I will never purchase a home without consulting with Lou.
Description of Work: Due to some recent real estate adventures I had the pleasure to work with Falcon Home Inspection on 3 different occasions. Lou performed a very comprehensive and thorough home inspection of the entire property.
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
Karin O.
11/2012
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
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Description of Work: Excellent & through! Lou DeFalco did a fantastic job on our recent Wisconsin home purchase. My father-in-law who has been in building maintenance for a number of years was even impressed by the professionalism and knowledge Lou exemplified. It's hard in this day and age to find someone who not only does their job but does it well. I would recommend Lou and his company above and beyond. Thanks Falcon Home!
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
Theresa B.
10/2012
5.0
home inspection
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I am very happy that I worked with Lou. I will recommend him to anyone needing a home inspection.
Description of Work: Lou did a great job. He took the extra time to be thorough and was very detailed with his inspection. He took photos of everything that was a concern and I like this very much because I could see the issues with the things in the hard to reach places like the attic and the crawl space. His report was easy to understand and I feel like I can move forward with purchasing the home knowing that I will not be surprised when I move in.
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
$340
Patrick M.
09/2012
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
I was extrememely pleased and would hire Lou again should the need arise.
Description of Work: Lou performed a comprehensive home inspection (inside & out), and followed up with a very detailed report. He also called to ensure I understood all that he had written. I was very pleased with how detail oriented he was.
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
Response from Falcon Home Inspection & Radon Detection
The home buying process in today's world can be extremely overwhelming and intimidating to a client. At Falcon Home Inspection & Radon Detection our aim is complete professionalism, client representation, and accomadation to ease the the way for the client as much as possible. It truly is appretiative when we see a client taking the time out of their busy schedule to send a complementing comment of our service. I can't thank you all enough. Lou & Anthony, serving Southeast Wisconsin & Northeast Illinois.
Larry M.
08/2011
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Overall the experience was a very good one, he does a great job.
Description of Work: lou performed a home inspection for me which would be the second time i have used him. I really appreciate his proffesional attitude towards his job, Lou is very thorough and explains things in depth and checks everything. his reports are very informative and capture all aspects covered in the inspection. In short i would definetly use Lou again and i will recomend him to any one looking to have a home inspection.
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
$250
Frank F.
04/2010
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Excellant knowledge of home inspections, he located a major problem, and remedied it for us, at minmal cost.
Description of Work: We called Lou because we had seen him doing a neighbor's house, and liked his professionalism. We were thinking of changing our home owner's insurance policy, and that needed a home inspection. Lou came over the next day, and in doing his inspection, found a leak in an outside wall of the house, about 4 feet above the ground. This had caused a mold problem, one that we had already thought of as being taken care of. Lou not only located the source, but offered to fix it for us, at no additional charge. We are happy to report that the problem was fixed and the repair is unnoticeable from the outside. His professionalism, demeanor, and promptness is the reason I would recommend him to anyone.
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Service Categories
Home inspection,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Radon Detection & Reduction
FAQ
Falcon Home Inspection & Radon Detection is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.
Falcon Home Inspection & Radon Detection accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Falcon Home Inspection & Radon Detection does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Falcon Home Inspection & Radon Detection does not offer a senior discount.
No, Falcon Home Inspection & Radon Detection does not offer emergency services.
No, Falcon Home Inspection & Radon Detection does not offer warranties.
Falcon Home Inspection & Radon Detection offers the following services: Inspecting of home, pictured and detailed summary reports, same day service, 48 hour radon results, and 7 days a week service. Online and telephone quotes available.