PRAIRIE HOME INSPECTION SERVICES INC

Pete was fantastic. We'd hired him because a previous inspector had said a condo we were purchasing was a money pit based on poor masonry construction quality. Having our hearts set on the unit, we thought we'd get a second opinion. Pete confirmed the initial assessment but did so with much more tact and professionalism than the first inspector. Pete was incredibly helpful in summarizing the problems and their consequence, and had a very knowledgeable & trustworthy vibe. We'll definitely be using him for our next purchase once we find a place we like.

Fantastic. Pete spent a good deal of time on the phone initially with us laying out a reasonable plan of attack and best use of our money in light of fact this was pre-bid/contract acceptance inspection of property. House involved had had several renovations to older property which were mid-construction and flawed. Pete then came and inspected areas of house we were most concerned with for a very reasonable hourly rate plus travel (home was in Crystal Lake but because of Angie's List feedback we felt it was worth travel fee for Pete to do the work). He gave us objective information and input along with ideas for solutions. He was also very generous with his time vs. amount billed and actually undercharged us.

Pete did a wonderful job. He made sure he explained everything to us, and was honest about what was important and what things could be easily fixed for a few dollars. He really took the time to make sure he looked at everything, and he really knew what he was talking about. The next day he emailed us a 34 page report, detailing everything he saw, good and bad. He highlighted problem areas and gave a wonderful summary at the end of the larger findings and another summary of smaller problems. He was great. Highly recommeded!

The most thorough, patient and comprehensive home inspection we have had--this is our third home purchase. Our last inspector was overly dramatic. Peter isn't like that-- he gives an extremely thorough, objective analysis and will patiently educate you on any issue you do not understand. He understands the appeal of old homes. He helped us divide our concerns into problems that would need immediate attention, near term attention, and down the road attention. This really helped us think in terms of negotiating our contract and budgeting for repairs. He is amazingly patient. An all around excellent experience and I would encourage anyone buying an older home to use this company.

Pete was wonderful. He showed up on time, was very courteous and accommodating. He invited us to join him as he moved through all parts of the house, garage and yard, explaining what he looks for, every step of the way. He was very thorough, and very forthcoming when answering questions. He produced the report within 48 hours, and we found it to be clear and very easy to understand. We would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. We'd rate our experience with him a ''10.''

We have nothing but good things to say about our experience with Pete Neuman. Every step of the way he explained exactly what he was checking and his findings. The report he provided was very detailed and helped us in our home purchase negotiations. After a few problem areas were repaired, Pete came back out on very short notice to reinspect the areas. (The initial home inspection was $350, and for follow-ups he charges $100/hr). We were very pleased with the level of service and would definitely recommend him to family and friends.

PETE WAS A GREAT SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON A PROPERTY WE WERE CONSIDERING BUYING. COURTEOUS, ON TIME - A PROFESSIONAL WHO KNOWS HIS STUFF. WE DEFINITELY WILL USE HIM FOR THE NEXT PROPERTY. THIS WAS MONEY WELL SPENT!

IF ANYONE IS LOOKING FOR A GOOD, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND THOROUGH INSPECTOR, LOOK NO FURTHER. HE OFFERS SUGGESTIONS, HISTORY, POSSIBLE CAUSES AND WAS VERY ACCURATE ON ALL HIS NOTES ON FINAL REPORT. HIS WORK ENABLED US TO MAKE A SOLID DECISION ON THE HOME WE PURCHASED. HE PINPOINTED POTENTIAL PROBLEMS THAT WERE USEFUL IN NEGOTIATING A BETTER PRICE. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIS SERVICES. EVEN AFTER THE INSPECTION, PETE MADE HIMSELF AVAILABLE THROUGH PHONE CONVERSATIONS TO OFFER SUGGESTIONS / OPINIONS. GREAT WORK AND A PLEASURE TO KNOW HIM.

PETE WAS RUDE AND ABRASIVE. I ASKED IF HE WOULD WALK THE ROOF WHEN DOING THE INSPECTION HIS RESPONSE WAS VERY RUDE. BASED UPON HIS RESPONSE I ENDED THE CONVERSATION AND WILL NOT DO BUSINESS WITH HIM. ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING IN BUSINESS AND GETTING BUSINESS. IT WOULD DO HIM WELL TO REMEMBER THAT.

PETE WAS PUNCTUAL, METICULOUS, COURTEOUS, , AND THOROUGH FIELDING QUESTIONS FROM BOTH MYSELF AND MY HUSBAND DURING THE INSPECTION. HE SPENT ABOUT 2-3 HOURS FOR THE INSPECTION. PETE'S REPORT ARRIVED THE NEXT DAY AND WAS VERY DETAILED. THE ITEMS HE FOUND HELPED US IN OUR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE SELLER. WE ENDED UP BUYING THE HOUSE.

PETE IS A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH. HE IS THOROUGH, PATIENT, AND FRIENDLY. HE CAN SPEAK IN INTELLIGENT LAYPERSON LANGUAGE. HE SPENT 3 1/2 HOURS WITH ME GOING THROUGH MY HOUSE EXPLAINING AND RE-EXPLAINING ISSUES. HE FOLLOWED UP WITH AN EASY TO FOLLOW REPORT OF HIS FINDINGS. IT'S GREAT THAT ANGIE'S LIST CAN HELP PEOPLE FIND SUCH A COMPETENT INDIVIDUAL.

VERY PROFESSIONAL AND THOROUGH. HE WAS KNOWLEDGEABLE, PUNCTUAL, REASONABLE, AND REALLY HELPED LEAD US IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

PETE WAS VERY EASY TO WORK WITH. AS WE WALKED AROUND AND THROUGH THE HOME WE PLANNED TO PURCHASE (BUILT 1938), HE EXPLAINED TO US VARIOUS FEATURES OF THE HOME, WHICH ITEMS WERE CONCERNING TO HIM AND WHY, AND WHAT WE NEEDED TO DO TO MAINTAIN THE HOME. WE HAD MULTIPLE QUESTIONS AND HE WAS PATIENT WITH US. AT THE WALK-THROUGH OF THE HOME, HE IDENTIFIED THAT THE SELLER HAD NOT MADE A PARTICULAR REPAIR ON THE ELECTRICAL BOX (A BONDING SCREW WAS NOT IN PLACE). THE SELLER THEN CALLED THE ELECTRICIAN WHO EXPLAINED WHERE THE BONDING SCREW WAS. THE NEXT DAY BEFORE CLOSING, PETE WENT BACK TO THE HOME (NOW HIS 3RD VISIT) AND RE-CHECKED THE BOX AND VERIFIED THAT IT HAD BEEN REPAIRED PROPERLY. THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR THAT VISIT. WE WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND HIM!

WE HAD HIM COME OUT POST PURCHASE, HE CHECKED FOR MOLD AND SOME OTHER SPECIFIC THINGS WE WANTED HIM TO CHECK. HE CALLED BACK VERY PROMPTLY. HE CAME OUT REALLY QUICKLY, HE WAS VERY THOROUGH AND STUCK WITH WHAT WE WANTED HIM TO FOCUS ON. WE WISHED WE HAD KNOWN ABOUT HIM BEFORE WE PURCHASED. HE ASKED US VERY GOOD QUESTIONS AND WAS VERY REASSURING. HE DIDN'T CHARGE US WHAT HE COULD HAVE CHARGED US. HE GAVE US GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION ABOUT ISSUES THAT WE HAD CONCERNS WITH. HE WAS REALLY GOOD AND WE WOULD DEFINITELY CALL HIM AGAIN AND INVITED US TO CONTACT HIM IF WE HAD QUESTIONS IN THE FUTURE.

PETE IS JUST EXCELLENT. HE SHOWED UP EARLIER THAN THE SCHEDULED TIME. HE EXPLAINED WHAT THE NATURE OF THE INSPECTION WOULD BE AND NOT BE. HE WAS AS THOROUGH AS ANY INSPECTOR COULD BE. HE EXPLAINED IN AS MUCH DETAIL AS WE WISHED. HIS REPORT WAS EVEN MORE THOROUGH. I FELT AFTER RECEIVING PETE'S REPORT, WE LEFT WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PUNCH LIST OF ITEMS TO BE FIXED. WE WERE ABLE TO USE PETE'S REPORT IN OUR NEGOTIATION WITH THE SELLER.

WONDERFUL TO WORK WITH! PETE IS INCREDIBLY KNOWLEDGEABLE, AND DID A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF EDUCATION AS PART OF THE INSPECTION. HE WAS ACCESSIBLE TO SPEAK WITH AFTER THE INSPECTION, AND HIS REPORT WAS CLEAR AND VERY HELPFUL. I WOULD HEARTILY RECOMMEND PRAIRIE HOME INSPECTION SERVICES!

HE WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND ANSWERED ALL OF MY QUESTIONS. HE WAS VERY NICE TO DEAL WITH AND VERY THOROUGH.

I HAVE DEALT WITH APPROXIMATELY. 12 HOME INSPECTIONS IN THE PAST TEN YEARS AND PRAIRIE HOME INSPECTION IS BY FAR THE BEST I HAVE COME ACROSS. VERY DETAILED, VERY GOOD. GOOD EXPERIENCE IN WALKING THROUGH AND EXPLAINING EVERYTHING TO ME, GOOD REPORT. THE ONLY PROBLEM I DIDN'T LIKE IS HE HAD A SUBCONTRACTOR FOR TERMITE PROBLEM COME WITH HIM. I DIDN'T THINK THE PEST SERVICE WAS NEAR AS GOOD AS HIM. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE INSPECTION SERVICE (THOUGH NOT SEPARATE PEST INSPECTION).

PETE TOLD US HE WOULD COME A BIT EARLY AND HE DID. HE WENT THROUGH THE HOUSE WITH ME AND EXPLAINED WHAT THINGS WERE AND HOW THEY WORKED. HE EVEN PUT LABELS ON THE VARIOUS VALVES IN THE BASEMENT, SO WE WOULD KNOW WHAT THEY WERE LATER. HE EXPLAINED WHAT THINGS WERE SIGNIFICANT AND NEEDED TO BE TAKEN CARE OF SOON, AND WHAT THINGS COULD WAIT. WHEN HE FOUND OUT WE WERE EXPECTING A BABY, HE ALSO REPORTED SAFETY CONCERNS FOR CHILDREN LIKE GUARD RAILS AND WATER TEMPERATURE. THE INSPECTION TOOK 2-3 HOURS. AFTER THE INSPECTION, HE PROMPTLY GOT ME AN EXCELLENT 28 PAGE WRITTEN REPORT OF THE INSPECTION, WHICH INCLUDED PHOTOS OF THE ROOF AND CHIMNEY. THE REPORT WAS VERY COMPLETE AND EASY TO READ. IT HIGHLIGHTS THE SIGNIFICANT CONDITIONS AND OTHER CONDITIONS THAT HE RECOMMENDED BE FIXED. THE REPORT ALSO INVITED US TO CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION ON THE REPORT OR ANY ISSUE AS LONG AS WE OWNED THE HOME. I CALLED HIM 2 TIMES WITH SEVERAL QUESTIONS, WHICH HE CHEERFULLY ANSWERED. MY HIGHEST RECOMMEN

PETE WAS AN INCREDIBLE RESOURCE. I'VE USED SEVERAL OTHER INSPECTORS ON OTHER PURCHASES AND HIS SERVICE WAS BY FAR THE BEST. HE WAS INCREDIBLY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH. EVEN OFFERED TO COME BACK FOR A FOLLOWUP INSPECTION SINCE THE PLACE WASN'T COMPLETELY FINISHED FOR $100. HE EVEN SUGGESTED I GET THE BUILDER TO PAY FOR IT AND THEY DID.

PETE WAS PROMPT, VERY THOROUGH (3 HOUR INSPECTION), AND MADE SURE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS I MAY HAVE HAD BEFORE MOVING ON TO THE NEXT PART OF THE BUILDING. HE TOOK A VERY BALANCED APPROACH BETWEEN POINTING OUT TRUE SAFETY ISSUES AND ISSUES THAT WERE PRESENT BUT NOT OF MAJOR CONCERN. HE ALSO DID NICE JOB OF TACTFULLY DEFLECTING COMMENTS FROM THE SELLER'S REALTOR. PETE OBVIOUSLY ENJOYS WHAT HE DOES AND IT SHOWED IN HIS WORK. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM.

PETE WAS VERY POLITE. HE EXPLAINED THINGS IN A SIMPLE WAY. HE WAS ON TIME AND PROVIDED US WITH A GOOD ASSESSMENT OF THE CONDITION OF OUR CONDO AND THE BUILDING.

I WOULD LIKE TO OFFER THE HIGHEST AND MOST SINCERE PRAISE FOR MR. NEUMAN, AND PRAIRIE HOME INSPECTION SERVICES. HE METICULOUSLY EXAMINED EVERY BIT OF MY PROSPECTIVE TOWN HOME, LOCATED SEVERAL POTENTIAL PROBLEMS, INCLUDING AN EXTREMELY SMALL AND POSSIBLY LIFE-THREATENING PROBLEM WITH THE FURNACE. HIS DESIRE TO PROVIDE NOT ONLY AN EXCELLENT INSPECTION, BUT ALSO AN EXTREMELY PATIENT AND DETAILED EXPLANATION OF HIS PROCESS, FINDINGS AND GENERAL BACKGROUND INTO THE WORKINGS OF HOMES AND LARGE APPLIANCES WAS HIGHLY APPRECIATED. I'D READ FANTASTIC RATINGS ABOUT PRAIRIE HOME INSPECTION SERVICES, BUT NOTHING PREPARED ME FOR EXACTLY HOW MUCH VALUE I WOULD RECEIVE FOR MY MONEY. I WOULD USE THIS COMPANY AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT.

PETE NEUMAN WAS EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE. HE WAS ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS. HE EXPLAINED THINGS CLEARLY, CONCISELY, AND IN LANGUAGE THAT ANYONE COULD UNDERSTAND. HE TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN HIS WORK AND IT SHOWS. I WOULD WITHOUT HESITATION RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE.

PETE WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. HE ANSWERED ALL OF OUR QUESTIONS, WAS VERY PERSONABLE AND GENUINE.