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How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%94+51.3Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%87+6.2Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCOREThe BrickKicker Chicagoland
Downers Grove, IL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #57Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 88 home inspectors · 4.9★ from 4,144 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other home inspectors (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.The BrickKicker Chicagoland is better than 94% of home inspectors.A
94
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.The BrickKicker Chicagoland is better than 93% of home inspectors.A
93
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.The BrickKicker Chicagoland is better than 94% of home inspectors.A
94
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.The BrickKicker Chicagoland is better than 100% of home inspectors.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.The BrickKicker Chicagoland is better than 100% of home inspectors.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.The BrickKicker Chicagoland is better than 87% of home inspectors.A
87
Reviews for your job
Customers hired The BrickKicker Chicagoland for 8 kinds of job.
The BrickKicker Chicagoland for rental property inspections
Clear ✕Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.24
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.—
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 98/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Rental property inspections”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#1 / 26
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%
All 24 Google reviews tagged “Rental property inspections”
Jesse4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 days ago★★★★★
Could not recommend this company enough!!! The inspector was timely in everything, super knowledgeable, explained everything in detail and answered every question I had! As a first time home buyer they really made me feel assured that the property I was about to purchase is in great condition!
Great priceRental property inspections
ChrisLocal Guide · 44 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★
Very good experience. Very friendly and professional from start to finish 😉
Reasonable priceRental property inspections
Zach4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Amazing service! Was able to come last minute. Very professional. Highly recommend!
Rental property inspections+ Punctuality+ Professionalism+ Value
Mark6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
BrickKicker did a great job inspecting a condo that I was looking to purchase. The inspector was thorough and knowledgeable. He let me know on-site which parts of the home would require my attention, and gave me useful recommendations on how to address all action items. The inspection report was incredibly detailed,…
Rental property inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Brian5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 5 years ago★★★★★
Rob did a great job for us inspecting the Commercial Property we are about to lease. Pointed out a few things that will be very helpful for us as we move ouR business into this location.
Rental property inspections
Maher10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
You are the best guys 😎👍
Annual maintenance checkupAsbestos sampling11th month warranty inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Cary3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Thorough inspection, would recommend!
Rental property inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Luther2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Thanks Bill and BrickKicker!!!
Rental property inspections+ Professionalism
Neal3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Will and Tom were both great Inspectors and were willing to answer any questions I had during the process.
Multi-unit inspectionsRental property inspections+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Gay1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Reasonable priceRental property inspections
JohnLocal Guide · 44 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Annual maintenance checkupAsbestos sampling11th month warranty inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Michael2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Rental property inspections+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Elizabeth1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Pre-listing inspectionsRental property inspections
Priya5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Rental property inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Robert1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Rental property inspections+ Quality+ Professionalism
Zach2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Rental property inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
David2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Rental property inspections+ Professionalism
Esmeralda4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Rental property inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Alex2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Rental property inspections+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Katie8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Multi-unit inspectionsRental property inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Sharon3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Rental property inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Chris11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Multi-unit inspectionsRental property inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
CrystalLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Rental property inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Rory1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 years ago★★★★★
Rating only, no written review.
Rental property inspections+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Price
Not enough reviews with a price yet.
Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Great price 27%Reasonable 70%Overpriced 0%Not sure 2%
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Manufactured home inspections | 143 | — |
| Pre-listing inspections | 123 | — |
| Multi-unit inspections | 89 | — |
| Sewer line scope | 51 | — |
| New construction inspections | 25 | — |
| Rental property inspections | 24 | — |
| Lead-based paint testing | 7 | — |
| 11th month warranty inspections | 6 | — |
