Inspectrum

Caution! Do not use Michael Jakubec if you do decide to use Inspectrum. My inspection cost $ 450.00 and he didn’t even do an entire inspection because he had to get to his next appointment. That isn’t right and now I am paying extra $ for things he didn’t find because he had to get to his next appointment. The main issue that can arise at an inspection is the roof deck and when he got to that part of inspection he had to go. Now I am finding out after moving in that the power to all my outdoor lights do not work. Now that is a simple finding if only he would have spent the time doing a full inspection that I thought I was paying for!

Just had a wonderful experience today with this company. I’m buying a condo as a first time home owner and I had a great recommendation from my realtor. I’m so glad I went with this company. Everyone was professional and very proficient no details were missed. I will be referring my friends to this company in the future. Very reasonably priced too.

We had our inspection today with Julio and everything was great! He really knew what he was doing and took the time to explain areas of need and answer and all questions we had. We learned so much from working with he and his assistant (who was also amazing) and felt like we had a good understanding of next steps and how to proceed. He would even explain how to fix certain things and had tons of helpful advice! I can’t thank our realtor enough for recommending Inspectrum. I will definitely recommend their services to family and friends! Even the summary report looks great! It includes details regarding each area of improvement and photos to go along with each section. Extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly! Thanks for making a scary experience so easily understood.

Mike Jakubec did our inspection today. He was very professional and thorough. He pointed out the «watch outs» with realistic options to fix them, and did it without making the experience scary. He was very knowledgable and took the time to answer all the questions we had. We would definitely recommend Mike to friends and family.

Pleasant enough but totally incompetent and failing miserably to accept responsibility for the shortcomings!
Inspection performed in June, closed in August. Failed to inspect or report on third circuit breaker box which was «hot wired» so that radiant heater was on ²⁴⁄₇ which was immediately noted by the professional from Stanton Mechanical. Leo from Stanton, a true professional, immediately noted that problem in addition to the fan motors in the unit were on ²⁴⁄₇ and could not controlled by the thermostats. Leo installed two new thermostats per my request and spectrums failure to «inspect» properly the circuit boards cost an additional 6 – 7 hours of labor at 136.00 per hour.
I called numerous times with NO response until I persisted and two emails were never responded to.
The lack of professionalism and accountability is mind boggling.
I WOULD NEVER USE THEM AGAIN AND I WOULD NOT TRUST ANY REAL ESTATE AGNT WHO RECOMMENDED THEM!

Jeff from Inspectrum did our home inspection and he thoroughly went through the house and gave a detailed report. Additionally, he gave good tips in home maintenance to us who were first time buyers.

I am a Realtor and have encountered many different inspectors and companies. Jeff inspected one of my listings and I was very impressed with his professionalism and delivery but most of all the educational component that accompanied the inspection.
Most inspectors simply point out the flaws in a home leaving a buyer feeling unsettled and anxious. Jeff, on the other hand, took a proactive and educational approach which I really appreciated.
Since that inspection, I have recommended Jeff to a handful of my buyers and they have all been very satisfied with his work. He takes the time to give recommendations, tips and practical applications for when my clients are homeowners. I work with a lot of single-​gal buyers and I love how he encourages them to feel confident handling tasks in the future. This morning’s inspection was no different: as my client and I were walking out she said how much she appreciated his «thorough and helpful» style.
Thank you for making me look like a rockstar, Jeff! I look forward to more inspections with you in the future.

From scheduling with Mari to receiving the report, Inspectrum was pleasant, informed, and efficient.
Inspector Jeff met us bright and early with his ladder and kit. As he ran appliances and checked circuits, he explained maintenance to me, a first-​time home buyer. I also learned how to spot quality electrical and wood work. Best crash course I’ve ever had. Though he admitted he had three later appointments, Jeff gave me all the time I needed. I recommend Inspectrum to those who want to learn about their property.

I just want to say right off the bat, this is one of the best recommendations i have ever had in my like. I knew going into this process, it was going to be negative. That is the point of it, to find deficiencies and see what is fixable. I can’t begin to tell you how happy i was with this process.
We met Brad our inspector, who encouraged us to follow him around and see some of the things he saw as an issue or hazard and rated them from not a big deal to pretty serious. He was extremely good at his job and well educated in this field. Like he said «he knew a little about a Lot». I learned a ton from this process as well. He did a great job explaining to us what we should look for, why things were a problem, if some things weren’t up to code he had an answer for pretty much everything and the few things he couldn’t honestly answer, he told us where to go to get an answer. He was extremely efficient.
I would recommend our inspector to anyone i know and sleep at night knowing i made a great recommendation.

I’m in the process of buying my first home and my realtor recommended Inspectrum, and Brad specifically.
Scheduling the appointment with Mari was a breeze and Brad was so wonderful! He gave me a lot of tips and knowledge about my condo while expertly and efficiently inspecting everything in sight. He was very thorough, alerted me to any problems he found, and was so incredibly nice.
He also brought a measuring tape and notepad just for me so that I could start planning my new digs. So thoughtful!
The inspection was on a Friday afternoon and he sent me the detailed inspection report with pictures and recommendations THAT NIGHT. I was expecting it on Monday or Tuesday, so I was floored to get it so quickly.
Amazing and expert service in every regard!

Jeff Swanburg from Inspectrum was our inspector, and he was excellent. He took his time explaining every single thing he found and was very knowledgeable. He arrived on time, and was friendly and courteous.
We will definitely be using him again in the future.

I just had my condo purchase inspected yesterday and I feel compelled to immediately write this review. Our inspector Brad is absolutely the BEST – thorough, professional, fair and caring (I know that sounds weird, but its a real feat to responsibly point out every flaw in someone’s prized home and at the same time not make the seller feel crazy). Most important any BUYER using Brad can feel absolutely confident that there will be no surprises when she moves in…
He also is great fun!

Brad DeAngelis did our inspection. He was so thorough… We spent at least 3 hours going through the whole house. He looked at everything and tested everything. Gave us a very detailed report. Answered all of our questions and gave us advice. On top of all of this, he was incredibly nice, amicable while still being professional and we enjoyed the time we spent with him while he combed through the house.
We would most definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home.

I am moving from a condo into a 2-​flat and anxious to make sure that the building is in ship-​shape. Brad was INCREDIBLY thorough and gave me confidence in knowing the issues I may be facing. His knowledge is extensive and he took the time to make sure I had a solid understanding of any concerns. Thanks Brad!

I worked with Jeff Swanberg this morning, and he was fantastic! I had a great experience, and he was very helpful – not only in explaining the technical details of his inspection, but also in general tips and helpful advice to me as a first-​time homebuyer. He got my report to all important parties very quickly, and I’m a very satisfied customer!

Brad DeAngelis inspected my 1^st purchase ever in the city on 01−19−15 and I can’t no say enough, how professional and thorough he was. He went above and beyond and educate me on my future home.
His expertise and dedication made the difference.
I highly recommend you work with Inspectrum for your home inspection and especially Brad!
Thanks Brad!

As a Real Estate broker, dealing with short sales comes with its share of challenges. Brad DeAngelis from Inspectrum exceeds all expectations and raises the bar of excellence. Braving subzero temperatures, Brad meticulously inspected the entire exterior of this 4000 sf house, occasionally stopping back inside to thaw his hands. Once inside, he carefully photographed and documented all aspects, including the garage and attic. He provided me with an 85 page document the very next morning. (I later found out that his kids had been up all night with the flu. which makes the quick turnaround time even more impressive). 5 Stars for Brad and for Inspectrum.

I am an agent with Baird and Warner and have been using Inspectrum for 10 years. Julio, Jeff, MIke, and Brad are all great! I have had them inspect everything from Condos, Multi-​family buildings, and single family homes. They are detailed, knowledgeable, and also great communicating what is important to my clients. I will always recommend Inspectrum.

Brad DeAngelis inspected our 108 year old farmhouse prior to us purchasing it in March 2014. It was being sold as-​is, but with some obvious deferred maintenance and cosmetic shortcomings.
My wife and I are first time home buyers. The location, style and size of the house fit our needs perfectly. Kitchens and bathrooms were dated but in good shape. Hardwood floor needed refinishing, but it was there. Some skimcoating needed from previous roof leaks, but we weren’t sure if the cause of the water damage had been resolved. We were also aware of some basement flooding issues in the past with this house, although the basement is unfinished except for a dilapidated laundry area. There was just a noticeable lack of upkeep on items big and small throughout the home. For these reasons we wanted to get a home inspection to make absolutely sure we knew of every issue before purchasing the house.
Brad spent 4+ hours going through every nook and cranny of the house. He confirmed some of our fears, dispelled others and uncovered a few new problems and potential problems lurking in the home. Overall the concerns were minimal (i.e. adding insulation in the attic, broken windows, repair water damage, garage door unbalanced, etc.) but plentiful. Brad was able to confirm that although the house needed quite a bit of work, the bones were strong. Roof, boiler for hot water heat and overhead sewer were all newer and functioning correctly. It appeared the causes of much of the damage we noticed had been resolved, and the big ticket items were taken care of. Still, it was a gut-​wrenching decision to make. Based on Brad’s report we concluded that this house’s worst days were behind it and it just needed to be put back together.
We purchased the house and closed in April. We did not move until the end of August, which gave us the summer to remedy the issues with the house that Brad detailed in his report. Some items we did ourselves and for other items we hired a contractor, who was also taking care of cosmetic work. Thanks to Brad’s detailed and thorough report, we over-​estimated on many of the repairs and had enough money leftover in our budget that we decided to tackle a kitchen remodel. There was still a lot of nail biting throughout the process as we uncovered a few minor issues, but in the end they were nothing that didn’t fit within our contingency.
Brad was pretty much spot on with uncovering every issue, both major and minor in our house. We have now lived in the home for over a month and couldn’t be happier with the home. It was a lot of work but worth it. If Brad had missed anything this investment easily could have turned very bad very fast. We cannot thank him enough for his thorough report as it helped bridge us to where we are today… happy, healthy and enjoying our wonderful home. Thanks Brad!

We worked with Jeff at Inspectrum who I would certainly recommend to anyone looking for a thorough inspection.
Jeff was very knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to explain everything he was assessing. He took the time to walk us through things like basic maintenance of our HVAC and boiler systems which was much appreciated given that this is our first home purchasing experience.
Thanks Jeff!