Thanks for visiting my profile.  My name is Rick and I am the president of Owl Home Inspections, Inc.

I'm basically a regular guy who happens to really know about houses.  I take what I do very seriously, but I don't take myself so seriously.  I try to communicate by using real world examples and not get too caught up with "inspector-speak".  I use computer genterated reports with plenty of pictures to document the condition of your home.  You can call me anytime with questions about your home - I'm here to help.

I aim to educate my clients so that they can have the "mechanical piece" of the house buying puzzle in hand as they proceed through the process.  I offer inspection CHOICES so that nearly everyone can find an inspection to meet their individual needs and budget. 

If you want to know more, check out my Blog or website www.owlhomeinspections.com, or simply give me a call 847-254-5358.  I'm here to help.

I am licensed by the State of Illinois both individually and corporately (Illinois likes to call it an "entity license").

Owl Home Inspections, Inc: license # 451.000001
Richard Maday: license #450.0004170

Both of those expire 11/30/08 - I'll renew, though, so feel free to call me in December also if you need to.

I am a member in good standing of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors - also known as InterNACHI.  InterNACHI is the worlds largest inspection organization (9000+ members).  InterNACHI provides outstanding educational opportunities as well as the home inspection industry's most active message board.  This comes in handy when I don't have the answer for something. I'll be the first to tell you, I don't know everything, but, I can post a question or picture at the InterNACHI forums and have responses from some of the worlds best inspectors in a matter of minutes (an hour or two, tops!).

Not that it has anything to do with my business (this is the other stuff section, right?), but I also really enjoy coaching my 7 year old son's baseball, basketball and other sports teams.  He got me involved 3 years ago ("Daddy, puhleeeeese be my coach") and we've both had a blast evey season and team.  If you want to talk youth sports, let me know.  I love to trade tips, tricks and drills with other coaches.