Question 1

How much does a home inspection cost in Franklin County, MO?

Accepted Answer

Tech Inspect Home Services LLC uses flat-rate pricing based on a home's square footage, with no mileage surcharges and no hidden fees for any location in Franklin County. Whether your property is in Washington, Sullivan, Pacific, or a rural area between towns, the price is the same. See the pricing page for current inspection prices.

Question 2

Do you charge extra for rural inspections in Franklin County?

Accepted Answer

No. Tech Inspect provides flat-rate pricing for every property in Franklin County regardless of location. There are no mileage surcharges, no travel fees, and no upcharges for Sullivan, New Haven, St. Clair, or any rural area in the county. The price you see on the quote is the price you pay.

Question 3

What does a home inspector check in Franklin County, Missouri?

Accepted Answer

A complete home inspection covers the structure, foundation, roof, attic, insulation, exterior cladding, windows, doors, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and all interior living spaces. Tech Inspect also includes thermal imaging on every inspection at no extra charge, which identifies hidden moisture intrusion, insulation gaps, and electrical issues that a standard visual inspection cannot detect. For rural properties, Drone Farm Inspection is available to cover barns, outbuildings, and large structures beyond the primary residence.

Question 4

Is radon a problem in Franklin County, MO?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Radon is a documented health risk throughout Missouri, and Franklin County properties are not exempt. The EPA recommends testing every home regardless of age or construction type. Tech Inspect offers certified radon testing with calibrated equipment that produces accurate, verifiable results rather than estimates. Given the prevalence of older homes and rural properties with basements throughout Franklin County, radon testing is a particularly important component of a complete inspection.

Question 5

Can you inspect rural properties and farms in Franklin County?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Drone Farm Inspections are available for rural and agricultural properties throughout Franklin County with barns, pole buildings, grain bins, and multiple outbuildings. This service complements the complete home inspection on the primary residence and gives buyers of acreage properties a comprehensive assessment of all structures, safely and efficiently, without physically accessing unsafe or impractical areas.

Question 6

Does Tech Inspect offer 4-Point Inspections in Franklin County?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A 4-Point Inspection covers the four systems most commonly required by insurance companies for older homes: the roof, electrical panel, plumbing, and HVAC. Given the significant number of older and historic homes in Franklin County's Washington, New Haven, Union, and surrounding communities, 4-Point Inspections are frequently needed. Tech Inspect offers this service as a standalone or combined with a complete buyer's inspection.

Question 7

Do you inspect homes with well and septic systems in Franklin County?

Accepted Answer

Tech Inspect's standard inspection focuses on the structural and mechanical components of the primary residence. For properties on private well and septic systems, common throughout rural Franklin County, we document what we can visually observe and advise buyers on what separate well water testing and septic evaluation specialists should be engaged. A complete due diligence plan for a rural Franklin County property should include both a home inspection and dedicated well and septic assessments.

Question 8

How long does a home inspection take in Franklin County?

Accepted Answer

Most single-family home inspections take a minimum of three hours, with additional time for larger homes, older properties with more complex systems, or rural properties requiring Drone Farm Inspection of barns and outbuildings. Tech Inspect takes the time the property requires and does not rush inspections to fit artificial time windows.

Question 9

How soon can I get an inspection scheduled in Franklin County?

Accepted Answer

Same-week appointments are typically available throughout Franklin County, and weekend inspections are offered for all Franklin County locations. Reach out by phone at 636-201-6366 or use the online scheduling tool to find the next available appointment.

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