If you have any questions about home inspections or how to pick a professional home inspector, even if you don't hire us, please give us a call. No charge. First, and foremost, we are here to help. Consider the fact that hiring a Home Inspector is unlike any other type of service. You, really, never actually even meet your inspector until after you have already retained his services. How do make sure that you are making the best choice? How do you know you can trust your inspector? Home inspections are all we do.
Services
Please compare our qualifications to other Home Inspectors when considering who you will trust with your new home. Decker Home Services is a Full Service Home Inspection company, based in Skokie, Illinois and serving Chicago and the Northern Suburbs. We specialize in all styles of residential, rental, investor and light commercial property inspections.
Home inspections are now more than just for people buying houses. Professional home inspectors provide a whole range of inspections and help the homeowner maintain and improve their house. Examine the condition of that new house or condo you are planning to buy. Are there any hidden (and expensive) problems or safety issues that may spring on you when you least expect it?
If you are looking for a quick (and cheap) home inspection, you won't hire us. If you call and talk to us, we will be happy to help and answer all your questions (for free, and we are happy to help) and give you the names of several other Home Inspectors who serve the area where your new home is. They will probably charge you less and they will follow the bare minimum requirements required by the state. You might even be satisfied. But, please note: We will not be endorsing them or their services! We work on an entirely different level.
Choosing the right Home Inspector can be difficult. Unlike most professionals, you probably will not get to meet me until you actually hire me. Furthermore, different inspectors have varying qualifications, different experience, come from different backgrounds, are members of different professional organizations, use different equipment and reporting methods and, yes, have different pricing. You are entrusting someone you don't know with what is, in most cases, the most expensive possession you will ever have.
Reviews (10)
Brian Stookal
May 11, 2022
Becca Schlossberg
May 05, 2022
We can't recommend Will highly enough! He is such a pro, and also very personable, so the whole experience was overwhelmingly positive. Will is incredibly knowledgable and provided tons of helpful information for us newbie homeowners during the inspection and in the final detailed report. He was so generous with providing recommendations and detailed explanations during the closing process, and we can see why he is one of our realtor's most recommended inspectors.
Peter Johnson
Apr 10, 2022
Jeremy Carlsen
Mar 25, 2022
I've been using Will Decker as an inspector for a dozen years. He's done four inspections for me personally, and I've also referred him to a half dozen friends and family (who were all thoroughly satisfied). He's been in the business awhile, and has some impressive credentials (including past president of the national organization for home inspectors). He is a veritable font of knowledge about chicago area buildings and codes. Would highly recommend.
Natalia Kaczmarek
Feb 25, 2022
Will was an unexpected but unbelievably amazing referral. He was thorough and provided a TON of helpful explanations and tips throughout the walk thru. His knowledge of inspecting goes beyond the standard by also including practical tips, history, and context to home issues. He struck me as someone with high integrity in the field. His fees were very reasonable and his report was timely (provided same day).
Raquel Zanoni
Feb 19, 2021
I actually had the pleasure of NOT working with Will. I say that in the best way possible. I was purchasing a new home and had some concerns about split block. I left Will a message on Sunday asking if he would be able to provide a secondary inspection on the home (fully prepared to pay the cost of a 2nd inspection). He returned my call later that evening and talked through the details of the home and reassured me I wouldn't need the second inspection based on his experience and the building itself.
This was an opportunity for Will to have made a quick buck but instead he was very honest, thorough, and informative. I really appreciated his candor and knowledge over the subject. While I did not have the chance to use Decker Home Services on my first inspection, in the future I plan on doing so.
This was an opportunity for Will to have made a quick buck but instead he was very honest, thorough, and informative. I really appreciated his candor and knowledge over the subject. While I did not have the chance to use Decker Home Services on my first inspection, in the future I plan on doing so.
Mohammad Deen
Mar 06, 2020
William is not just your average inspector. He treats the home he inspects as if he were buying it for himself. We used Will's services on a commercial property. He was very professional, diligent, and timely with everything from the moment we reached out to him till the moment the report was in our hands. He even went above and beyond to meet with us a few days later to sit down and explain to us everything he found on the report. Will use him again for future properties! p.s the man is full of knowledge! Do not play trivia against him!
Jaime Araujo
Jan 23, 2020
Will Decker is a seasoned veteran in the home inspection field. The master inspector has seen it all. So, of course, when it was time for my fiancee and I to say goodbye to apartment living, he was the only inspector I wanted on my side. He is thorough: inspected the electrical, checked the date and quality of the furnace, gave recommendations and estimates for repairs, checked the water heater, went into the crawl spaces. it goes on.
He even used a thermal imaging camera to check the insulation. His report is easy to follow, with a to-do list summary at the end of it. His meticulous report helped me dodge a bullet on a house that had way too many expensive problems. I highly recommend this leader in his field to anyone looking for a home inspection.
He even used a thermal imaging camera to check the insulation. His report is easy to follow, with a to-do list summary at the end of it. His meticulous report helped me dodge a bullet on a house that had way too many expensive problems. I highly recommend this leader in his field to anyone looking for a home inspection.
A. J.
Dec 22, 2019
Will was a delight to work with! We needed to have him to inspect our split level condo which hes very good at. Hes also trained most of the inspectors that own the UV gun to check for moisture in the walls! This guy knows his stuff. And affordable! If I know anyone who needs an inspection i highly recommend Will! Highly! 5 plus stars
Andrew Cho
Mar 12, 2018
I chose Will to do my inspection because of his great reviews and stellar background. I wanted to make sure I worked with a home inspector who knew his stuff and Will certainly fit the bill. Will was very thorough and did a great job explaining everything along the way. I even received some great home maintenance tips that will definitely come in handy. After his inspection, I have complete confidence moving forward with my home purchase. Thanks Will!