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.

Gas Water Heaters must be properly vented. This article discusses how they work and why proper venting is important.

Mold in a crawlspace rarely has just one cause. In this real St. Louis inspection, four compounding problems—leaky HVAC ductwork, an improperly installed vapor barrier, inadequate cross-ventilation, and exterior water intrusion—came together to create the perfect conditions for widespread mold growth, with spores likely circulating through the home's HVAC system.

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

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

Drain Waste Vents: The Unsung Hero of Plumbing Written By: Sean Struckmeyer, Professional Home Inspector | Tech Inspect Home Services LLC You use your plumbing every day, but do you know how it works without smells or clogs? Did you know it’s all thanks to that white or gray pipe sticking out of your roof? Waste Management is all thanks to the DWV or Drain Waste Vent. It’s a network of pipes running throughout the home that is responsible for getting water and waste out of

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

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

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