Home Inspections

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.

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.

St. Louis's historic Victorians and South City bungalows are full of charm—and hidden risks. From aging clay sewer laterals and Zinsco panels to lead paint, asbestos siding, and radon, here are the seven things every buyer should check before closing on an older home, plus how to use findings to negotiate.

Top 5 Common Home Inspection Issues in 2025 Written by: Sean Struckmeyer | Tech Inspect Home Services LLC I reviewed the Inspections completed in 2025 by Tech Inspect Home Services LLC, assembling some statistics and a summary of the most common issues or defects encountered. On average, for each inspected property, Tech Inspect found 14.3 maintenance items, 41.5 defects, and 4.5 major concerns (which includes health & safety issues and other major issues in the home). That

Essential New Home Maintenance Checklist for Homeowners Written by: Sean Struckmeyer | Tech Inspect Home Services LLC Congratulations on your new home! Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, moving into a new property is an exciting milestone. However, like anything valuable, homes require regular maintenance to protect your investment and ensure a safe, comfortable living environment. Tech Inspect Home Services has compiled this new homeowner maintenance

1. Introduction Written by: Sean Struckmeyer | Tech Inspect Home Services LLC If you’ve had a home inspection, and the inspector recommended a structural engineer, you should immediately follow up on that recommendation. Why? Because the inspector saw something, that’s not right with the home, and following up on that recommendation could prevent your dream home from being a nightmare home! TL;DR — When Your Inspector Recommends a Structural Engineer, Don't Skip It What's th

Written by: Sean Struckmeyer | Tech Inspect Home Services LLC When buying a home, peace of mind is priceless. While a thorough home inspection is essential for understanding your property's condition, what happens if something goes wrong after you close? That's where the InterNACHI Inspection Warranty comes in a powerful warranty protection program that bridges the gap between your inspection and settling into your new home. TL;DR -The InterNACHI Inspection Warranty: What I