The BrickKicker - Chicagoland

Providing Inspection Services For Chicago and All Suburban Communities including Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake and Will Counties

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Your Trusted Home Inspector in Chicagoland

The BrickKicker – Chicagoland is a professionally trained and certified home inspection firm you can trust. Whether you may be a home buyer, seller or existing homeowner, The BrickKicker will fit all of your home inspection needs.

If you are looking for a qualified home inspector who will approach the job in a consultative unbiased manner, The BrickKicker is just the choice for you. Our trained inspectors will take the time to understand the client’s perspective and offer them a variety of home inspection choices that will fit their needs. We offer expert home inspections, comprehensive inspection reports, and home maintenance advice as well as unique reporting and peripheral services.

The Inspection Process

Scheduling the inspection and/or radon test can be done via online, email, or phone.
Upon booking an appointment, an electronic confirmation will be emailed with the option to sign the inspection agreement electronically and pay via a secure credit card link.
Attending the inspection is highly encouraged as you will be allowed to get to know the property and ask your inspector/radon technician any questions that may come up.
The inspection is performed in a methodical manner, generally starting on the exterior moving from top to bottom followed by the interior, also moving from the top to the bottom.
A resource kit is provided at the end of the inspection to help answer any questions that make come up along the journey of owning a property.
Once the inspection is complete, you will receive a comprehensive report via email with a descriptive overview (including pictures) of your home from the ground up.

Field Staff

Will Augustine

Residential Building Consultant & Lead TrainerIL Home Inspector License #450.001460

Will Augustine

Residential Building Consultant & Lead TrainerIL Home Inspector License #450.001460

For over 15 years, I have been providing quality home and commercial inspections with The BrickKicker. My extensive background in construction is what drew me to the home inspection industry. I have always been fond of the components of an older home, as they typically carry more depth, but there is one role I value even more. Educating the buyer is the most important role I have. My primary goal is to ensure that each inspection ends with a clear client understanding of how their future home works. My free time consists of being the ultimate family man, all while enjoying the beach and playing dolls with the youngest of my seven children.

Rob Colecchi

Residential Building Consultant & Lead TrainerIL Home Inspector License #450.002613

Rob Colecchi

Residential Building Consultant & Lead TrainerIL Home Inspector License #450.002613

After 12 years of inspecting with The BrickKicker I have learned that during your home buying purchase, it is not uncommon for my clients to feel nervous and excited at the same time. Most clients have complimented me on my thoroughness of my inspections, but what I enjoy the most during the process is teaching my clients about the scale of the deficiencies, giving them a realistic perception, and discussing the corrective course of action. My early life was spent in the construction industry, but after receiving my degree I spent several years as a trainer and project manager in corporate America, all the while remodeling homes on the side. I grew to love the housing industry more, and found myself being a “Jack of all Trades Master of None” which fit perfectly into the Home Inspection Industry. No single house or client is the same which is what keeps me excited about what I get to do every day. It is my hope to give the most transparent picture of your future home.

Kevin Daly *

Commercial & Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspector License #450.011938

Kevin Daly *

Commercial & Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspector License #450.011938

Before finding myself here with The BrickKicker, I began my career remodeling homes 30 years ago. I have always been curious about how homes are constructed, this curiosity is what led me to the fulfilling career I now have as a home inspector. I still enjoy seeing how things are made, whether it's the craftsmanship of a 150 year old house or the efficiency of new construction. Seeing something that I have never seen before still gets me excited when inspecting a home. What makes being a BrickKicker fun for me is all the new people I get to meet along the way and helping them understand everything about their new home. I’m always happy to answer all of your questions about your new home.

Dave Lammert *

Commercial & Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspector License #450.012450

Dave Lammert *

Commercial & Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspector License #450.012450

Before becoming a part of The BrickKicker team, I originally started inspecting homes in Florida before moving to the Chicagoland area. Ever since leaving college, I have held several different jobs in the construction field. When I completed college, I worked for a lumber supply company as a cashier and forklift operator, this not only taught me a lot about construction materials, but I made relationships with contractors and construction companies. I spent 2 years building home additions, decks, and sunrooms, then after that spent nearly 5 years working as a trim carpentry crew leader for new construction in Florida. As an inspector, I am passionate about informing first time home buyers on how their new home works. I love to show all aspects of the home and give them advice on maintenance of the systems. First time buyers just have so much excitement, it's infectious! In my spare time, I really enjoy ink/pen drawing and watercolor painting. I majored in Fine Art in college so I also can draw, paint, and sculpt pretty well.

Vince Roman

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspector License #450.011958

Vince Roman

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspector License #450.011958

My working career started as a bag boy for my family’s butcher shop at the age of twelve. Over the years I have gained experience in Building Construction, Residential Remodeling, Mechanics and most recently as a Firefighter. The thing I love most about my newest endeavor as a Home Inspector is that it never feels like a job at all and I am able to take my passion for helping people and use it daily here at The BrickKicker! In my free time, I spend time with my beautiful baby girl and wife playing games and working on remodeling our 100 year old home.

Chris Roller *

Commercial & Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspector License #450.011234

Chris Roller *

Commercial & Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspector License #450.011234

I am a BrickKicker with a 30 year background in construction, from building decks in high school to overseeing production of homes for a large local builder. I remember being fascinated as a young boy helping my Dad build an addition on our home, and watching him repair and maintain it over the years. I honestly find myself repeating much of that same advice to my clients every day! After many years building and remodeling homes, I reluctantly had my first inspection done on an old (1889) house we were considering buying and rehabbing. What an eye opener! I was very impressed with the inspector’s knowledge and detective-like approach. That’s how the seed of the idea of Home Inspector as a career was planted.
My primary goal as an Inspector is to observe the condition and systems of the property and accurately convey that information to the client. Inspections can be a very stressful time for all parties involved; buyers, sellers and agents alike. Major decisions are made and actions taken depending on how I present information. I try to explain what I’m observing without adding additional stress to an understandably anxious audience.
In my spare time I like to travel. I have been to 49 of 50 states, most of that camping. My wife is from Dublin, and we’ve done a lot of camping and travelling through Europe as well. We have two little girls who love to ski, just like their Daddy! Also, I scream at the TV every Sunday in the fall while watching Da Bears.

Ed Kuhrt

Residential Building Consultant & TrainerIL Home Inspector License #450.011576

Ed Kuhrt

Residential Building Consultant & TrainerIL Home Inspector License #450.011576

Being a member of The BrickKicker family has always been ironic to me as I spent the majority of my life immersed in the construction industry. I have had the pleasure of building homes, apartment complexes and schools. I am also a master electrician and a retiree of The Naperville Fire Department. I pride myself on quality work and that carries over into my inspections. I always encourage, my clients to shadow me and ask any question that comes to mind. I also ask them questions about their future home. Knowing what drew them to the property in the first place allows me to provide the best service possible. The best job I have had in my life is being a grandpa to three wonderful little girls. I also enjoy fussing over my truck so that it looks show ready when I chauffeur my grandkids around.

Brad Graber

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspector License #450.011941

Brad Graber

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspector License #450.011941

I was born in Congo, Africa to missionary parents and later spent my teenage years growing up in Kansas. My career has afforded me the opportunity to live in different parts of the United States. Having bought and sold homes in the past has given me insight into inspections, understanding angst that buyers and sellers sometimes have. Being a home inspector is an extension of what I enjoy doing.

Home ownership, remodeling, small project renovations and additions have been a part of my life experience. Early in my career, I spent 10 plus years in residential construction with a focus on framing and later in lumber sales.

I have always enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. I often make furniture for my wife's creative decorating eye to become a reality. In my spare time, I make periodic trips to the Democratic Republic of Congo, working on several community development projects.

Don Ryba

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspector License #450.011709

Don Ryba

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspector License #450.011709

I am elated to be a part of The BrickKicker, as my extensive background drew me to home inspections. I have spent a majority of my life immersed in the construction industry in various roles ranging from concrete finisher, to the engineer in charge of inspection and administration of high end construction projects. I have degrees in Construction Management and Civil Engineering and I’m a licensed Professional Engineer with the State of Illinois. Therefore I especially like looking at the structural components of the home: trusses, framing, decks, etc. I believe that I can take my background and use it to provide an excellent service to people looking to make what typically is the largest, most important purchase of their lives. My goal is for my client to have full confidence in me and my inspection report, thus making the home buying process as comfortable as possible. What little spare time I have is usually spent either working in my yard or planning warm, relaxing vacations in Florida on a beach or at Disney World (which is not very relaxing).

Luis Calzada

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspector License #450.012247

Luis Calzada

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspector License #450.012247

When I’m not doing inspections with The BrickKicker I am a Utility Gas Worker.I’ve spent over 5 years inspecting and working on residential gas systems and underground gas utility lines. As a home inspector, I enjoy delivering professional reports and communicating with my clients by providing them with beneficial advice and recommendations about their future home. I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills that maintain the highest level of integrity and dedication to providing reliable and friendly service. My mission is to give my clients peace of mind on their next real estate investment. I believe that when they are buying a house, they deserve to have accurate and unbiased information, so that they can move forward with the purchase confidently. During my inspections, they will have a real opportunity to learn about the key elements of their home and its vital systems. If the new home has any significant safety concerns or if any expensive repairs are needed, as your inspector that will always be my primary concern. You deserve peace of mind and I will do my part in helping to find the answer. **Spanish speaking

Tom Pantoni

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspection License #450.012506

Tom Pantoni

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspection License #450.012506

I join The BrickKicker with 5 years in the Home Remodeling Business under my belt. I enjoy assisting my clients by providing insight and reassuring confidence regarding their future investment. The ability to spend quality time on the property answering my clients questions or offering basic home maintenance tips, is truly a rewarding experience.
In my spare time I have volunteered with a local community service group for the past 6 years.

Keith Valenti

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspection License #450.012791

Keith Valenti

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspection License #450.012791

Bio coming soon!

Rick Rivera

Residential Building Consultant & Sewer Scope CertifiedIL Home Inspection License #450.012889

Rick Rivera

Residential Building Consultant & Sewer Scope CertifiedIL Home Inspection License #450.012889

Bio coming soon!

Andy Peak

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspector License #450.012644

Andy Peak

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspector License #450.012644

Bio coming soon!

Colin Warner

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspection License #450.012894

Colin Warner

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspection License #450.012894

Bio coming soon!

Steve Wittry

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspection License #450.012083

Steve Wittry

Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspection License #450.012083

Bio coming soon!

Andrew Fox *

Commercial & Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspection License #450.010911

Andrew Fox *

Commercial & Residential Building ConsultantIL Home Inspection License #450.010911

The old saying "Do what you love and never work a day in your life" holds very true to me. Every aspect of what I do on a daily basis for The BrickKicker truly is amazing and I can relate it all back to my upbringing. At an early age, I can remember moving around often from state to state as my parents were getting settled but most of my time was spent living in the Madison, Wisconsin area. Both of my parents served in the U.S. Air Force so I had a pretty structured upbringing but I was always allowed to explore and try new things. Building with Legos stemmed my interest in building things, often without instructions.

All throughout my schooling, I wrestled (nearly 18 years), which helped to prepare me for my time served in the U.S. Air Force as a Weapons Specialist. While serving 6 years in the military, I attended my undergraduate studies in Hotel Management in Madison while finishing in Orlando through the University of Central Florida and the Walt Disney Company. From there I had the opportunity to learn more about corporate structure and management while working for the Target Corp. and Marriott International.

I had a deep desire to want to get back to my passion as a kid in building things so I started my Graduate Program at the University of Florida School of Architecture of which led me into exploring ways to work on my own, helping people better understand the built world. This is where I decided to become licensed in the inspection industry. I am extremely passionate about everything I do, to include spending quality time with my family and friends, traveling, and building out the next part of my business.

Kathy Cook

Radon Measurement ProfessionalIL Radon Professional License #RN12005206

Kathy Cook

Radon Measurement ProfessionalIL Radon Professional License #RN12005206

When I first heard of radon I had no idea what it was and why I should be concerned about it. But once I made the effort to learn, research, and wrap my thoughts around it, I found myself thankful. Thankful to understand that radon is a radioactive gas, a Class A Human Carcinogen, which has the potential to cause lung cancer.
Being licensed to test for this gas opens the doors to share this information with many others. It is my belief that once a person has a clear vision of why we test for this gas, it becomes clear to the importance for them to have their environments’ tested. At first, all of this is a bit scary for all of us. But the great news with the radon story is it is very fixable. For a reasonable cost, there are systems that can reduce the levels and by lowering the levels, it lowers the risk.
Radon has taken me down quite the road of learning.
Learning that radon comes from the breakdown of uranium and is found all over the world has been completely fascinating and interesting. After 14 years of testing homes, there has NOT been a home yet that did not have some level of radon gas. So the thought I leave you with is this: The only way to know what levels your home or environments’ test at is to have them tested. All homes/buildings can test high; new, old, big, small, on slabs, with or without basements, and any combination of these. Once you know the risk of radon it is simply hard to ignore it.

Steven Harris

Radon TechnicianIL Radon Technician License #RNIT2020206

Steven Harris

Radon TechnicianIL Radon Technician License #RNIT2020206

I first learned of Radon Gas back in the mid-90’s when I purchased a new townhome; my test results came back elevated. Since then, I had the home mitigated and had my own home radon gas detector placed in the basement. I was a stay at home dad for several years, but since my daughter started going to full-day kindergarten, I decided it was time to get back into the workforce. When I discovered that The BrickKicer was in need of a Radon technician, I jumped at the opportunity!
I enjoy meeting all kinds of people during my day and seeing all the different sizes and shapes home can be. I especially enjoy the opportunity to teach homeowners about the dangers of Radon gas and what can be done to eliminate it from their residence.

Management Team

Andrew Fox

President

Andrew Fox

PresidentIL Home Inspector License #450.010911

Ron Ewald

Vice President

Ron Ewald

Vice President

Growing up in the Illinois Valley (LaSalle-Peru), I was a product of small town values and a blue-collar work ethic. My Eastern Illinois University degrees (BA- Psychology, MBA-Marketing) provided the basis for understanding the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of business dynamics; especially valuable within the personal services sector, where customers, clients and employees are close at hand … I’ve joked in past, noting that I’ve applied more Psychology than Business in my daily activities, a product of the personal services business, I guess.
In 1989 I had the privilege to meet Len Franckowiak, who fortunately had the passion to perform the field work, allowing me to follow my interest in the Sales/Marketing function. We started out like any small business, a few hundred dollars each, a kitchen table office and a huge vision. As a team, we built a strong reputation of service quality throughout Chicagoland, and later a nationwide network of franchises. Today, we support nearly 50 franchise locations across 23 states, and our original Chicagoland operation consistently ranks in the upper 1% in volume of all home inspections companies in the U.S.
My Definition of Success: Forming the habit of doing the things the competition doesn’t like doing.

Sarah Westerman

Director of Administration

Sarah Westerman

Director of Administration

Throughout my working years, I have dabbled in various industries; from a bridal shop to non-profits and have found that I enjoy providing service in an industry aimed at helping people the most. The BrickKicker provides that and more, being a key part of what can be a stressful/exciting time in most people's lives. Being able to assist clients in such an important purchase is very rewarding. I always want to push myself to constantly learn something new and improve on the skill set I already have.

In my spare time, I enjoy vacationing with my husband & our 2 children, especially visiting historical locations, spending time with my family or just relaxing in the local scene.

Kathy Cook

Radon Manager

Kathy Cook

Radon ManagerIL Radon Professional License#RN12005206

Kevin Daly

Commercial Manager

Kevin Daly

Commercial Manager

Bio Coming Soon!

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Your Trusted Home Inspector in Chicagoland

The Inspection Process

Field Staff

Will Augustine

Will Augustine

Rob Colecchi

Rob Colecchi

Kevin Daly *

Kevin Daly *

Dave Lammert *

Dave Lammert *

Vince Roman

Vince Roman

Chris Roller *

Chris Roller *

Ed Kuhrt

Ed Kuhrt

Brad Graber

Brad Graber

Don Ryba

Don Ryba

Luis Calzada

Luis Calzada

Tom Pantoni

Tom Pantoni

Keith Valenti

Keith Valenti

Rick Rivera

Rick Rivera

Andy Peak

Andy Peak

Colin Warner

Colin Warner

Steve Wittry

Steve Wittry

Andrew Fox *

Andrew Fox *

Kathy Cook

Kathy Cook

Steven Harris

Steven Harris

Management Team

Andrew Fox

Andrew Fox

Ron Ewald

Ron Ewald

Sarah Westerman

Sarah Westerman

Kathy Cook

Kathy Cook

Kevin Daly

Kevin Daly

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