Case Studies

When a home inspector flags missing Z-flashing, it's easy to brush it off as a minor detail. This case study reveals what was hiding behind the trim of a garage door after years without it — complete wood rot of a spacer board and moisture damage that had already crept into the structural truss header above a 16-foot opening. The fix is cheap. The damage it prevents is not.

Written by: Sean Struckmeyer | Tech Inspect Home Services LLC I. Introduction Crawlspaces are usually uncomfortable, scary places that most homeowners never venture into. That’s why as a home inspector it’s my job to go into these places. While most homeowners treat this area with an “out of sight, out of mind” mentality and don’t monitor it (I don’t blame them), we have a good example of why checking in on it periodically can prevent larger issues later. This case study rep

Case Study: Two Mold Scenarios in Unconditioned Spaces (Attics and Crawlspaces) in St. Louis Homes Written by: Sean Struckmeyer | Tech Inspect Home Services LLC In a month’s time in 2025, Tech Inspect Home Services encountered mold growth in unconditioned spaces that lacked adequate ventilation, not once but twice. Both spaces had a little extra mechanical help that was incorrectly installed or had degraded over time, that were contributing moisture to support the found mold

Case Study: Improper Gutter and Roofing installation and other factors lead to wood rot and a replacement roof. By Sean Struckmeyer | Tech Inspect Home Services LLC Home Consultant helps Homeowner find source of Water in Garage: In this article, I’ve going to discuss a situation where I Ire able to identify and diagnose a water management issue that has led to a new roof caused by several improper installations of materials. The steps I took and how I’ve continued to provide