Our Mission is to Consistently Provide Excellent Value
Through Guidance, Education and Support
Protecting your investment with experience and expertise.
Since 1999, The House Doctors have been Chicago and its surrounding suburbs’ go-to home inspectors, providing comprehensive and reliable inspections to buyers and sellers and investors alike. Our deep understanding of the region’s diverse housing styles and ages ensures you get the most accurate and valuable assessment of your potential property.
The House Doctors is a family-owned business that has been offering outstanding service since 1999. Unmatched Experience: Our team boasts over two decades of full-time experience inspecting homes in Chicago, Schaumburg, and surrounding suburbs. We’ve seen it all, from charming bungalows to towering modern builds, giving you the peace of mind that comes with expert knowledge.
Invest with Confidence
Buying or selling a home is a major decision, and having a trusted home inspector by your side can make all the difference. Don’t settle for anything less than the best. Choose The House Doctors and unlock the peace of mind that comes with a thorough, professional inspection.
We care about our community. We partner with charitable groups to support children, vets, pets, and families in need. These are a few of the charitable organization we are involved with
We donate a percentage of our profits to local organizations. When you choose us, you’re not only securing your home but also helping to nurture and uplift your community. Together, we can build stronger, more compassionate neighborhoods.
Our Mission
To consistently provide excellent value through guidance, education, and support — protecting your investment with the experience and expertise we’ve built over more than two decades in Chicagoland.
Our Story
The House Doctors Property Inspections Inc. started in 1999 with a simple idea: buyers and sellers deserve a home inspector who tells them the truth, explains what it means, and treats their biggest financial decision with the care it deserves.
Rick Carlberg ran a residential remodeling company for years before founding The House Doctors. He’d walked through hundreds of homes as a builder — the ones that were solid, the ones that hid problems behind fresh paint, and the ones where a homeowner had been sold a story that didn’t match reality. He wanted to be the person who helped buyers see what was really there, before they signed. So he stepped away from remodeling, got certified, and opened the doors of a family-owned inspection company that’s been serving Chicago and the suburbs ever since.
Over 25+ years, we’ve completed more than 9,000 inspections across every type of property Chicagoland has to offer — pre-war Chicago bungalows, North Shore historic estates, Naperville subdivisions, Northwest Suburb ranches, mid-century Skokie homes, brand-new construction, and everything in between. That range is one of our biggest strengths. When we walk through your home, we’re drawing on a quarter-century of hands-on experience with properties just like yours.
What’s stayed the same since 1999 is the family behind the business, still built on the same idea Rick started with: honest inspections, plain-language reports, and clients who leave the process knowing exactly what they’re getting into.
Meet Our Team
Rick Carlberg | Home Inspector
Rick Carlberg CPI, ACI, IBR is a State Licensed, InterNACHI Certified, ASHI Certified full time Home Inspector. Rick earned his Inspector by Review designation in 2015 through the ASHI Peer Review program. He has inspected over 9,000 homes since he started in 1999. Our large coverage area allows him to see properties of various ages and styles. Prior to beginning his inspection career, Rick owned a residential remodeling company where he was directly responsible for projects start to finish. His remodeling experience covered a broad spectrum of building systems and components. As an inspector, Rick is always improving his skills and knowledge through continuing education. His inspections meet or exceed industry Standards. Rick is also a State Licensed Radon Technician.
Paulina Carlberg | Radon Professional
Paulina Carlberg MPH is a State Licensed Radon Professional. She is House Doctor’s Office Manager and Systems Integration Specialist. She is available to schedule appointments and to answer questions regarding Inspections and Radon.
Nathan Carlberg | Communications and Marketing Lead
Nathan Carlberg graduated with honors from the University of Illinois with a degree in Media and Cinema Studies. He has brought his experience with media creation, advertising, and social media to our team in order to expand our online presence and continue to serve and educate Chicago and its surrounding suburbs through many different mediums.