Home Inspections

A radon test runs a minimum of 48 hours. Learn how long radon testing takes, how it fits your inspection timeline, and how to prepare for an accurate result.

What looks like mold can only be confirmed by a lab. See how to read a mold surface sample report, what "toxic mold" really means, and what spore counts tell you.

The InterNACHI Buy-Back Guarantee: if a participating inspector misses a covered defect, InterNACHI buys the home. How it works, what it covers, and the limits.

Buying a home with prior foundation repair? Get the repair records, engineer's report, and a transferable warranty before closing. A Missouri buyer's guide.

Radon, sewer scope, termite, well & septic — which home inspection add-ons are worth it? A St. Louis-area inspector breaks down what we test and what we refer.

Not sure what to fix first after your home inspection? Learn to prioritize findings in the right order: safety, repairs, maintenance, then cosmetic.

How long do roofs, HVAC, water heaters, siding, and windows last, and what does replacement cost in 2026? Lifespan ranges and ballpark budgets to plan and negotiate.

A downspout draining at the foundation is a common, low-cost inspection finding. See why downspouts should drain 4–6 feet from the house and how to fix it cheap.

The right questions turn your inspection walkthrough into real answers. What to ask about shutoffs, roof and HVAC age, water intrusion, permits, and next tests.

Buying a Missouri home on a private well with an FHA or VA loan? Learn the water testing requirement, who can collect the sample, and how it works.

The St. Louis area has termites, even in the city. Learn the warning signs, how to prevent them, who can inspect in Missouri, and VA loan inspection rules.

Attic ventilation done right protects your roof and prevents mold. See passive vent types, IRC standards, the best combo, and a short-circuiting mistake we found.

Buying an older home? GFCI outlets reveal a lot about its safety. Here's what they do, why they trip, and what a home inspector checks before you close.

A professional home inspection is your best defense against costly surprises and buyer's remorse. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything first-time home buyers need to know about home inspections, from what they cover to how to interpret the results.

What should homeowners know about hard coat stucco? From proper ground clearances to cracking and efflorescence, Tech Inspect Home Services breaks it all down in plain language

A home is the equivalent of 10–15 cars bought in a single purchase—and that's a lot of risk to take on blind. A home inspection is how you manage it: identify the hidden defects, assess and prioritize them, and control or negotiate the costs. Here's how buyers protect their budget and sellers protect their equity.

Identical panels on the roof can mean a $30,000 asset or a 17-year liability—the contract underneath them tells the story. Before you close on a solar home, learn how to identify the ownership type, what a solar inspection actually reveals, how warranties transfer, and eight red flags every buyer should catch first.

Solar doesn't have to complicate a transaction—but it does require a different approach. From the four ownership types (owned, financed, leased, utility) to UCC liens, lease assumptions, and appraisal documentation, here's a practical guide for listing and buyer's agents to handle solar homes confidently—without becoming a solar expert—and keep deals from stalling at escrow.

Most sellers wait for the buyer's inspector to find problems—often at the worst possible moment. A pre-listing inspection flips the script. Get the report first, fix issues on your own schedule, market your home as Move-In Certified, and walk into negotiations with documented proof instead of surprise defects costing you thousands.

Spotted a yellowish-gold film on your attic rafters and worried it's mold? It's probably attic ambering—natural resin (lignin) seeping out of the wood under St. Louis's intense summer heat. Here's how to tell ambering from mold, what causes it, whether it's dangerous, and how attic ventilation factors in.