Home Inspection Services in Kirkwood, MO

Kirkwood wears its history on its streets — this was the first planned suburb west of the Mississippi, and the housing stock proves it, from National Register Victorians near downtown to mid-century homes on the edges to new infill on rebuilt lots. Older homes reward a careful inspection, and that's where we spend our time.
 

Historic & Century-Old Homes (Pre-1940)

Kirkwood's oldest homes — including those in the Meramec Highlands, Central Place, Jefferson-Argonne, and Savoy historic districts — carry the systems of their era. We inspect original or early wiring (knob-and-tube in the oldest homes), galvanized or lead supply lines, plaster-and-lath walls, aged roofing, and settled stone or brick foundations, separating charming-but-sound from genuinely deferred. Where an insurer requires it, a 4-Point Inspection documents the four systems carriers care about most.

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Post-War & Mid-Century Homes (1940s–1970s)

Around the historic core, Kirkwood filled in with sturdy post-war and mid-century homes now due for roof, HVAC, and plumbing updates. We report the true condition of each system, not just its age.

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Later & Infill Homes (1980s–Present)

Newer homes and infill builds on rebuilt lots still warrant a full inspection for workmanship — and for how new construction meets an old neighborhood's grading and drainage. A Pre-Drywall or 11-Month Warranty Inspection adds protection on brand-new builds.

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Renovations, Additions & Finished Basements

Updating a historic or mid-century Kirkwood home is a local pastime. We check that additions and finished lower levels were permitted and built correctly, and that modern updates were integrated safely into older wiring and plumbing rather than layered on top of it.

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Roofing & Drainage on Mature Lots

Big trees and decades-old rooflines are part of Kirkwood's character. Our drone inspection gives a complete look at steep and complex roofs, and thermal imaging finds moisture behind the finishes of an older home.