Home Inspections in Quad Cities, IL
Certified home inspections from a 5.0-star inspector — serving Rock Island, Moline, and the Illinois Quad Cities
Buying a home in the Quad Cities? You deserve to know exactly what you're walking into before you sign anything. I'm Chase Owen, a certified InterNACHI home inspector and the owner of HOI Property Services. With 12+ years of real estate experience and a 5.0-star Google rating, I provide thorough, no-pressure home inspections across Rock Island, Moline, East Moline, Silvis, and the surrounding Illinois Quad Cities communities.
Whether you're a first-time buyer eyeing a craftsman bungalow near Augustana College, a John Deere or Rock Island Arsenal employee relocating to Moline, an Augustana student-housing investor, or a returning resident downsizing into a mid-century brick ranch in Rock Island's Hilltop neighborhood, I'll give you a clear, honest picture of the property's condition — so you can negotiate confidently and close with peace of mind.
What I Look For in Quad Cities Homes
The Quad Cities has one of the most varied housing stocks in Illinois — Italianate and Queen Anne homes built during the 19th-century riverboat era in Rock Island's Hilltop and Broadway historic districts, prairie-style and craftsman bungalows around Augustana College, mid-century ranches throughout Moline and East Moline tied to the John Deere expansion years, and post-2000 builds in Silvis, Milan, and Coal Valley. Each era brings its own inspection priorities, and after years of inspecting homes across western Illinois, I know what to focus on:
Pre-1900 Quad Cities homes (riverboat-era): Knob-and-tube wiring still hiding in plaster walls, original lead service lines, undersized 60-amp electrical service, and basement moisture from limestone-and-brick foundations on the steep bluff lots above the Mississippi. I check every one of these.
Mid-century Moline and East Moline ranches: Aging galvanized supply lines, original Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels (both known fire risks), buried oil tanks left over from converted heating systems, and HVAC well past its useful life.
Newer construction (1990s-present): Improperly flashed windows, attic ventilation issues that lead to ice damming, and the common problem of poorly-installed sump pumps in homes built on Rock Island County's river-bottom silt and clay.
Storm and weather exposure: Quad Cities sits in active tornado alley with severe storms rolling off the Mississippi corridor. I look closely at roof condition, hail damage, gutter drainage, and lot grading — all critical for keeping water out of your basement.
What's Included in Every Quad Cities Home Inspection
Every inspection I perform follows the InterNACHI Standards of Practice and includes a comprehensive review of:
Roof, attic, and ventilation — shingles, flashing, vents, insulation, and signs of past leaks
Exterior and grading — siding, trim, soffits, windows, drainage, and lot slope
Foundation, basement, and crawl space — moisture, cracks, structural concerns, and sump pump function
Electrical system — panel, breakers, GFCI/AFCI protection, and a sample of outlets and switches
Plumbing system — supply lines, drains, water heater, and visible leaks
Heating and cooling systems — furnace, AC, ductwork, and operating function
Interior — doors, windows, floors, ceilings, walls, stairs, and railings
Built-in appliances — operation testing of dishwasher, range, microwave, and disposal
You'll receive a detailed digital report — typically delivered the same day — with photos, plain-English findings, and clear repair recommendations.
Additional Services Available in the Quad Cities
Beyond the standard home inspection, I offer specialized testing that's especially relevant along the Mississippi River corridor:
Radon testing — Rock Island County and most of the Illinois Quad Cities falls in radon Zone 1 (highest EPA risk). I provide certified continuous-monitor radon testing using calibrated Breeze monitors.
Mold testing — Quad Cities' humid Mississippi-valley summers — combined with seasonal river flooding — can lead to hidden mold growth in older basements and crawl spaces. I send samples to PriorityLab (directed by Dr. John Shane, PhD) for AIHA-accredited analysis.
Particle ID / air quality testing — If you suspect indoor air quality issues, I can collect samples and identify airborne particulates, allergens, and contamination sources.
Quad Cities Service Area
I serve the entire Illinois Quad Cities and surrounding Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer Counties, including:
Rock Island • Moline • East Moline • Silvis • Milan • Coal Valley • Hampton • Port Byron • Rapids City • Geneseo • Kewanee • Cambridge • Aledo • Viola
If you're outside this area but in western, central, or northern Illinois, contact me directly — I cover a multi-county service area and am happy to discuss travel for your inspection.
Ready to Schedule Your Quad Cities Home Inspection?
Don't buy a home blind. Get a thorough, professional inspection from an inspector who treats every property like it's his own family moving in.
Phone: (309) 712-4189 Email: chase@hoi-propertyservices.com