At Foundation First Home Inspections, we provide thorough residential property inspections for homeowners, buyers, and builders across the Chicago suburbs. Every inspection is performed by a licensed and certified professional you can trust.
Our services include:
Comprehensive Home Inspection – Full evaluation of your home’s major systems and structure.
(The standard, full-property evaluation performed for most real estate transactions.)Starting at $450 for homes up to 2,000 sq ft. Add $50 for each additional 500 sq ft. Add radon testing or mold air sampling to your home inspection and receive discounted pricing.
Radon Testing
Add-on with a home inspection: $250
Standalone radon test (no home inspection) : $350
Mold testing and Air Sampling (Lab-Verified)
Starting at $350 when performed with a home inspection
Standalone mold air sampling (no home inspection): $450
This inspection includes a thorough, non-invasive assessment of the home’s major systems, structure, and components, including:
• Roofing
• Exterior
• Structure & foundation
• Electrical systems
• Plumbing systems
• HVAC systems
• Interior components
• Insulation & ventilationExpert consultations, site walkthroughs, and exclusive investor insights. Book today and receive a discount on your final report. Call us for details.
Get the facts before you even make an offer.
Condo Inspection (Roof & Exterior Excluded) – Interior systems and components only; common elements excluded per HOA.
Starting at $400 for homes up to 2,000 sq ft. Add $50 for each additional 500 sq ft. Add radon testing or mold air sampling to your home inspection and receive discounted pricing.
11-Month Warranty Inspection – Identify issues before your builder’s warranty expires.
Starting at $400 for homes up to 2,000 sq ft. Add $50 for each additional 500 sq ft. Add radon testing or mold air sampling to your home inspection and receive discounted pricing. Radon levels can change over time. If elevated levels are found, the EPA recommends retesting every 5 years to monitor your home’s safety.
Annual Home Inspection – Stay on top of maintenance and prevent costly repairs.
Starting at $400 for homes up to 2,000 sq ft. Add $50 for each additional 500 sq ft. Add radon testing or mold air sampling to your home inspection and receive discounted pricing.
Radon levels can change over time. If elevated levels are found, the EPA recommends retesting every 5 years to monitor your home’s safety.
Home Care Loyalty Rate
→ $350only for returning clients
Client must have had a full home inspection previously
Property must be the same home
Inspection must be scheduled within 12–14 months of the prior onePre-Drywall Inspection
Inspection of the foundation, framing, structural components, and visible mechanical rough-ins (electrical, plumbing, and HVAC) prior to insulation and drywall installation to help identify issues before they are concealed..
Starting at $500 for homes up to 2,000 sq ft. Add $50 for each additional 500 sq ft.
Add radon testing (post-construction) or mold air sampling at a later phase if desired.
New Construction Inspection – Ensure your new home meets quality and safety standards.
Starting at $450 for homes up to 2,000 sq ft. Add $50 for each additional 500 sq ft. Add radon testing or mold air sampling to your home inspection and receive discounted pricing.
Repair Verification Inspection – Confirm recent repairs were done correctly.
$200 flat rate : Targeted inspection to confirm that previously reported defects or repairs have been corrected. Limited to items noted in the original inspection report.
Pre-Listing Home Inspection - Identify issues before listing to help avoid surprises and strengthen buyer confidence.
Starting at $450 for homes up to 2,000 sq ft. Add $50 for each additional 500 sq ft. Add radon testing or mold air sampling to your home inspection and receive discounted pricing. Radon levels can change over time. If elevated levels are found, the EPA recommends retesting every 5 years to monitor your home’s safety.
