What to Expect During a Home Inspection in Oak Park, IL

Before the inspection

Most buyers schedule the inspection during the contingency window after an offer is accepted. You’ll confirm access to the property and, ideally, plan to attend. City Home Inspectors serves buyers within 40 miles of Oak Park across Chicagoland.

During the inspection

Your inspector examines the home’s major systems and components — roof, exterior, foundation and structure, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and interior — visually and non-invasively. A typical single-family inspection often takes a few hours, depending on the home’s size and age.

What’s included versus separate

The standard inspection covers the home itself. Specialized checks — radon, mold, sewer scope, and termite — are separate add-on services you can request alongside the inspection.

After the inspection

You receive a written report documenting the findings, which becomes the basis for your next steps — requesting repairs, negotiating, or moving ahead. Single-family inspections start at $475.

Book your home inspection with City Home Inspectors online at cityhomeinspectors.net.