Experience You Can Trust. Inspections You Can Rely On.

Since 1989, The BrickKicker has been helping home buyers, sellers, property owners, and investors make smarter real estate decisions.

Our Journey

From One Office to a National Network

1989

It Started With a Simple Idea

The BrickKicker opened its first doors in Naperville, Illinois, with a clear purpose: deliver inspections that people could actually trust. Through strong field operations and a commitment to service quality, our name quickly became recognized throughout the Chicagoland real estate community.
1996

A Proven Model Goes National

After establishing ourselves as a premier inspection company in Chicagoland, we took a careful step into franchising. Not to grow fast, but to grow in the right direction. By upholding our core philosophy and proven operational standards, The BrickKicker expanded nationwide while protecting the brand’s integrity and service consistency.

2019–2025

Onward & Upward

This period marked a defining chapter for The BrickKicker. With our Naperville office continuing to serve as both local headquarters and the heart of our national network, we focused on strengthening people, training, and consistency. We invested deeply in inspector education, refined our operational systems, and expanded our footprint across 21 states. Our franchise network matured, our standards sharpened, and our inspections evolved to meet a changing real estate landscape, without losing the hands-on, personal approach that built our reputation. By 2025, The BrickKicker wasn’t just growing. It was grounded.
2026 & Beyond

Staying True While Moving Forward

As we look ahead, our vision is simple and unwavering: “never lose sight of why we started”. Technology will change. Homes will change. Markets will change. What won’t change is our belief that inspections should be honest and thorough. In 2026 and beyond, The BrickKicker is committed to raising the bar, not by chasing trends, but by investing in the people who represent our name.

Growth and innovation matters but trust matters more, and that’s what we’re here to protect. We’ll continue to refine how we train, communicate, and serve, so every client, in every market, feels the same confidence we set out to deliver back in 1989.

Distinguished Credentials

Recognized Standards. Proven Expertise.

The BrickKicker training program is built on a trusted standard of quality, recognized and respected by leading industry organizations, including:

And Other Respected Industry Professionals.

To maintain consistency and elevate the quality of every inspection, we established BrickKicker University (BKU), our dedicated training and development program. Every BrickKicker inspector completes a structured path that includes classroom instruction, hands-on lab work, and real-world field experience, guided by seasoned professionals and accomplished instructors.

who we are

A Community of Inspectors Who Care

The BrickKicker is a network of professionally trained inspectors who live and work in the communities they serve. We’re not just inspectors. We’re educators, problem-solvers, and trusted advisors during some of life’s biggest investments.
Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a property, or maintaining one you already own, we help you understand the condition of your property.

We invite you to get to know us, ask questions, and experience what it means to work with an inspection company that truly values transparency and trust.

People Before Properties

We never forget there’s a person behind every inspection. Your questions, concerns, and peace of mind matter just as much as the structure itself.

Education Over Alarm

Our role isn’t to scare you, it’s to inform you. We explain findings clearly so you understand what’s truly important and what isn’t.

Pride in the Process

We approach every inspection with care, consistency, and attention to detail, because our name is on every report we deliver.

Built on Long-Term Relationships

Many of our clients return to us again and again. That trust isn’t accidental; it’s earned, inspection by inspection.

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Our Advantages

Why We're the Right Choice

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24/7 Emergency Services

24/7 emergency electrician you can trust

Free Estimates

Вe provide free estimates for electrical additions

Competitive Price Guarantee

We strive to offer competitive pricing in the NYC marketplace

Licensed & Insured

Fully licensed and insured for your safety

What We Offer

Trusted Electrical Solutions You Can Rely On

We can assist with permits, project inspections, condo conversions, retrofits, service upgrades, and a full range of wiring, line work, and low-voltage services.

“I’m driven by a real desire to help people. That’s why we offer 24-hour emergency service and stand behind every job. Customers trust me because I’m always available to personally assist whenever they need it.”

John Smith
Owner