Experts you can trust
Every member of our team is licensed, insured, and committed to the Xcellence standard of care.
Sean Bacon
Owner & Lead Inspector
Founder of Xcellence Inspection Services with 8+ years in the home inspection business and a background featured on HGTV's My First Place. Sean backs every inspection with a simple, no-weasel-words guarantee: if you're not 100% satisfied, you don't pay.
- IL Licensed Home Inspector
- Radon Measurement Professional
- Certified Thermographer
- Featured on HGTV's My First Place
Tanya Reeves
Senior Inspector
Specialist in pre-listing and new construction inspections. Former general contractor with a sharp eye for code compliance and structural defects.
- IL Licensed Home Inspector
- ICC Code Certified
- WDI Certified
David Okafor
Ancillary Services Specialist
Leads our sewer scoping, mold, and IAQ testing. Environmental science background with lab-confirmed sampling protocols.
- Mold Assessor
- Sewer Scope Specialist
- IAQ Certified
Sophia Nguyen
Client Care Director
Your first point of contact from booking to report delivery. Ensures every client understands their report and next steps.
- Customer Experience Certified
- Report Coordination Lead
Licensed & insured in IL & IN
Every Xcellence inspector holds the certifications required to evaluate your property to the highest standard — and we carry comprehensive insurance for your protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers on inspections, radon, sewer scoping, and 24-hour report delivery across the South Suburbs and NW Indiana.
No. A professional home inspector does not issue a pass or fail grade on a home. A professional home inspection is an examination of the current condition of the prospective home. The home inspector will describe the physical condition of the home and indicate what may need repair or replacement.
At the completion of the inspection our inspector will provide you with a computer-generated report, printed in color, including a digital photo of the house — delivered within 24 hours of the inspection, often the same day.
At the conclusion of the inspection, the inspector will print an on-site, computer-generated report. The Property Inspection Report gives easy-to-read details on the general condition of the home from roof to basement, how things work, major and minor deficiencies, suggestions to remedy deficiencies, any major expenditure coming up, and what to watch out for. The inspector then reviews the report with you to make sure you understand everything.
You generally have between seven and ten days after you sign the contract to get a home inspection. We advise you to call us as soon as you sign a contract on the prospective home. We have full-time schedulers on staff to assist you, and one is on call each weekend — just leave a message and the scheduler will get back with you, generally the same day.
The price of the inspection varies based on the size of the home. Larger homes take longer to inspect, so fees for those homes are greater than for a smaller home. Don't let the price of the inspection determine whether or not you get one, or the selection of your inspector. The knowledge gained is well worth the cost, and the lowest-priced inspector is not necessarily a bargain. The inspector's qualifications — experience, training, and professional affiliations — should be the most important consideration.
A thorough inspection covers everything from the roof to the foundation, including the attic, insulation, ventilation, roof and flashings, gutters, basement, crawlspace, foundation, grading, retaining walls, siding and trim, driveways and walks, ceilings, floors, walls, doors and windows, chimney, fireplace, major appliances, electrical system, water heater, plumbing system, air conditioning, and heating.
What Chicagoland Clients Say
Real reviews from real home buyers and sellers across the South Suburbs and NW Indiana.