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How to Prioritize, Plan For, and Address Defects Found in Your Home Inspection Report If you’ve read any of our other posts, this next sentence will be familiar to you. When you first see the list of defects in your inspection report, the first thing to do is take a deep breath and understand that context is everything and everything CAN be fixed. Not all defects are created equally and understanding the context and importance of each defect is important. Understanding the c

Why Every Homeowner Should Know About French Drains and What Problems they can Solve By: Sean Struckmeyer | Tech Inspect Home Services Introduction to French Drains: After we get those big spring rains, is your yard every soggy for days on end? Problems with water seeping into you basement, after a week’s worth of rain? A solution worth investigating, may be a French drain. In its simplest form a French drain is a gravel filled trench that contains a perforated pipe that is

By: Sean Struckmeyer | Tech Inspect Home Services Did you know that there is a new type of Home Inspector? Have you had a home inspection in the past, where the inspector did the inspection handed you’re a checklist or word document and left never to be heard from again? Maybe you got a brief hand-off with a lot of information that left your head spinning? And that was it, no advice on next steps other than to contact a contractor? Did that leave you a little wanting? That’s

Did you know that Hot Tubs Require Maintenance? By: Sean Struckmeyer | Tech Inspect Home Services Hot tubs are interesting vessels and have a lot of components that are not readily visible. The shells and layouts come in a multitude of designs. They are made from a mixture of fiberglass shells, wooden frames and lots of pipes and insulation. All that said, they do have some common components, such as the filtration system, heater, jet pumps and circulation pumps. Depending o

Written By: Sean Struckmeyer | Tech Inspect Home Services LLC 1. Introduction Thermal inspection services reveal hidden issues in your home using advanced infrared technology. At Tech Inspect Home Inspections, we use thermal imaging on each inspection to deliver a comprehensive view of your property’s condition. In this article, we’ll provide an understanding how thermal inspections work and the benefits they unlock empowers you to protect your investment, improve energy effi

How Can a Home Inspection Affect the Pending Sale of a Home? By Sean Struckmeyer | Tech Inspect Home Services LLC A home inspection documents the current condition of a home to provide the buyer with unbiased information. If the inspection highlights the needs for repair, the buyer may try to re-negotiate the price, push for repairs prior to closing or exit the transaction altogether, based on what is found. Ultimately, it’s the buyer’s decision and we are here to support t

By: Sean Struckmeyer | Tech Inspect Home Services LLC Introduction: In this article, Learn how our certified inspector uses a combination of drones and ladders to access and view all parts of a roof during a roof inspection, what we look for, how we report it, and why a detailed inspection matters. In Missouri, roof inspections aren’t just quick peeks from the street, they’re thorough, evaluations using ladders and drones to protect your home’s most vulnerable surface. As par

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

Did you know that Roof’s Require Maintenance, and monitoring? Just like everything that is exposed to the weather and elements, roof components break down over time which can lead to leaks and other costly problems. With routine maintenance and monitoring, you can prevent problems and extend the life of your roof. For this article we’ll focus on the roof covering material. For more information on gutters, check out our other blog post covering them. TL;DR Your roof takes

What is a Gutter? Gutters are a critical component of your homes’ water management system. They help manage water shed from rain and direct it away fro m the home’s exterior . TL;DR Gutters do one job — move water away from your home, and when they fail, foundations and roof decking pay the price. A 1,500 sq ft roof dumps 700+ gallons of water into your downspouts with just one inch of rain, so proper discharge distance from the foundation matters enormously. Key maintenanc

TL;DR: Cost of a Home Inspection The cost of a home inspection typically ranges from a few hundred to nearly $1,000 — but price alone shouldn't drive your decision. A quality inspection pays for itself by uncovering repair issues you can negotiate at closing, while also providing long-term guidance that saves money down the road. When evaluating the cost of a home inspection, focus on the value the inspector brings: experience, tools, time, and thoroughness. The cheapest opti

How Long Does a Home Inspection Take? The honest answer: it depends. The size of the home and the number of installed components are the two biggest factors that determine how long a home inspection takes. But time alone doesn't tell the whole story, what matters is how that time is used. TL;DR A home inspection with Tech Inspect starts at 3.5 hours for homes up to 1,500 sq ft, scaling up with square footage. Our structured, system-by-system process is designed to balance th

Attendance Required? Should you attend or not is a common question, ultimately, it’s up to you and we understand if you can’t make it. What works best for Us: While we want you to be part of the process, it’s actually better for the inspector if you just want to be there for about the last 30 minutes of the inspection. By this point in the inspection, we’ll be done with the roof, major systems like HVAC and Electrical and we’ll be done in the attic, basement or crawlspace. We

What Is NOT Included in a Home Inspection? Understanding what a home inspection covers is important — but knowing what it doesn't cover is just as critical for setting the right expectations. TL;DR A home inspection is a visual, non-invasive assessment. While it covers the major systems and components of a home, it has defined boundaries. Inspectors do not test for mold or pests, operate valves or breakers, evaluate code compliance, or access areas that are unsafe or blocked