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About
Professional Home Inspections and Radon testing at an Affordable Price.
Services offered: (We do not do appraisals)
- Pre-listing Inspections (seller pays)
- Pre-sale Inspections (traditional, buyer pays)
- Post-closing Inspections (buyer pays)
- Condo Inspections
- Multi-unit Inspections
- Small Comercial Inspections
- Roof top Inspections (drone)
We now offer Radon testing!!
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 291 times
Serves Winnetka, IL
Background checked
1 employee
8 years in business
Business hours
This pro hasn't listed their business hours.
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, and Zelle.
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Services offered
Property Type
Reason for inspection
Property ownership change
Property updated
Routine checkup
Insurance requirement
Home features
Attic
Basement
Chimney
Crawl space
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
Excellent 4.9
146 reviews
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Coranne C.
Jun 29, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Help me during the inspection process when buying my first home. Was able to point me towards things to stay away from. Overall happy with my home and how it’s holding up against the inspection report.
Details: Buying, selling, or leasing property • 1,001 - 1,500 sq ft • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Chimney • Basement • House • Owner
Home Inspection
Annetta M.
May 13, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Thank you, Chuck, for the incredibly thorough and detailed inspection. I really appreciate the time, care, and attention you put into everything. Your professionalism and honesty made the whole process so much easier, and I’m grateful for how clearly you explained everything. Thanks again for doing such a great job!
Details: Buying, selling, or leasing property • 1,001 - 1,500 sq ft • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Basement • Attic • Chimney • House • Buyer under contract
Home Inspection
Lety C.
Feb 27, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Amazing work, very knowledgeable of his work. Took his time to make sure the inspection was done correctly. Would use him again,
Details: Buying, selling, or leasing property • 1,501 - 2,000 sq ft • 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Attic • Basement • Chimney • House • Buyer under contract
Home Inspection
Aby T.
Aug 30, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chuck was very reasonable in his homeinspection. Also was able to showcase some of things that needed to be fixed. I highly recommend him.
Chuck is great to work with. He is very detailed in his inspection and very responsive to all of my questions. I would hire him again.
Details: Buying, selling, or leasing property • 2,001 - 2,500 sq ft • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • Basement • Attic • Chimney • House • Buyer under contract
Home Inspection
Credentials
Background Check
Charles Donahue
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I do very competitive pricing based on multiple factors (size being the main factor). One thing that quite often causes confusion is the square footage of the house. Quite often the basement is not listed in the square footage of the home especially if it is not finished or does not have a second means of egress. The basement square footage needs to be included in the square footage of the home either way for the inspection. So, sometimes the estimate for the inspection is based on more than the listed square footage.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After getting to know the client and the property to be inspected I go over the steps that I take during the inspection process including the report.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Degreed engineer with 20 yrs experience and a state licensed home inspector.
