Discover how the Dunsing family's inspection business grew from its beginnings in 1980 into a Chicagoland company. Meet the history behind our commitment to experience, education, and client service.
The Dunsing family's history in the home inspection industry began in 1980. What started during a challenging economy has grown into an established Chicagoland inspection company serving homebuyers, homeowners, real estate professionals and commercial clients throughout the region.
Today, Dunsing Inspections completes thousands of inspections each year with a growing team of licensed inspectors and specialty technicians. More than four decades later, our focus remains the same: thorough inspections, experienced professionals and clear information that helps our clients make confident property decisions.
The Dunsing family enters the home inspection business during a challenging economy, laying the foundation for what would eventually become Dunsing Inspections.
FUN FACTS Chicago gas: $1.28/gal | U.S. 30-year mortgage: 13.7%
Dunsing Consultants grows to four inspectors, and Jamie enters the business as one of relatively few second-generation home inspectors in the country.
FUN FACTS Chicago gas: $1.14/gal | U.S. 30-year mortgage: 10.3%
Jamie and Juli begin purchasing Dunsing Consultants. The company has six inspectors and is already completing more than 2,000 inspections per year.
FUN FACTS Chicago gas: $1.20/gal | U.S. 30-year mortgage: 7.9%
Illinois begins licensing home inspectors. Dunsing Consultants also becomes part of LandAmerica Financial Group, with Jamie taking on management responsibilities across Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.
FUN FACTS Chicago gas: $1.66/gal | U.S. 30-year mortgage: 5.8%
Jamie returns to independent ownership and the company becomes Dunsing Inspections, beginning another chapter of growth.
FUN FACTS Chicago gas: $2.98/gal | U.S. 30-year mortgage: 6.3%
Dunsing begins expanding beyond a sole-practitioner model and starts building a larger inspection team.
FUN FACTS Chicago gas: $3.64/gal | U.S. 30-year mortgage: 4.2%
Dunsing purchases and moves into its Lake Bluff office as the company continues expanding its inspection and support teams.
FUN FACTS Chicago gas: $2.91/gal | U.S. 30-year mortgage: 4.5%
Despite the disruption of COVID-19, Dunsing continues growing its team and services and finishes the year with record inspection volume.
FUN FACTS Chicago gas: $2.43/gal | U.S. 30-year mortgage: 3.1%
Dunsing expands its in-house capabilities with sewer scopes, radon testing, chimney scans, EIFS inspections, thermal imaging, drone inspections and additional consulting services.
FUN FACTS · 2022 Chicago gas: $4.52/gal | U.S. 30-year mortgage: 5.3%
Dunsing adds mold testing, becomes a licensed Illinois Continuing Education provider and continues refining its teamed-inspection and specialty-service model.
FUN FACTS · 2024 Chicago gas: $3.84/gal | U.S. 30-year mortgage: 6.7%
Dunsing adds WDI inspections, continues growing its inspector and specialty-service teams and remains focused on helping clients move forward with confidence.
FUN FACTS · 2026 Chicago gas: $4.14/gal | U.S. 30-year mortgage: 6.4%
Explore our story and meet our inspectors to learn more about the people behind Dunsing Inspections.