Home Maintenance Now, Saves Money Later!

Welcome! There are hundreds of ways the environment can slowly take it's toll on a building.

Knowing where to look, what to look for, and how it should be maintained, or when it should be replaced, is essential in keeping a small issue from becoming a huge expense.

This page is dedicated to help keep your home in it's most valuable condition, at the least expense.

Don't Miss This List Of Easily Overlooked Questions To Ask While Shopping For A Home:

While this list doesn't really fit in the 'home inspection' category, I have seen these items missed by several potential buyers while...

Spring Cleaning

AC condenser. Stormwater drains. Gutters. Areas slippery when wet/ scrub. Checking downspout extensions are proper. Removal of volunteer...

Termites

Subterranean termites are the most common type of termite found in the midwest, and are also the most destructive. They usually enter the...

Investor Flips and Rehabs

I'm inspecting the work done in a rehab / flip property. Unfortunately, this project has been, currently is, and will continue to be a...

What is Radon Testing / Sampling?

Radon is a colorless and odorless naturally occurring radioactive gas that is produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and...

Buried Downspout Extensions

Buried downspout extensions in St Louis are most often made of (sectioned) clay tile, buried along the foundation. These are prone to...

Appraisal, Survey, & Inspection: What's the difference?

It's easy to confuse some professions you may deal with in the home buying process, specifically, the surveyor, appraiser, and home...

They Accepted The Offer! What's Next? General Home Purchase Schedule / Itinerary

(Not a comprehesive list.) When buying a home, the typical order of actions (as they pertain to a home inspection) will be: securing...

What is a Sewer Scope / Camera?

A 'Sewer Scope' is a camera that is pushed through the (lateral) drain piping, from the interior stack, to the city sewer main (or...

Hillside Homes, Drainage Control, & Negative Grade to Foundations

I often find homes built on hillsides as a home inspector in St Louis County and St Charles, MO. Controlling and / or diverting storm...

Helping a Home Fight Extreme Cold

We have entered an extreme cold snap, and Extreme cold weather and driving winds may freeze some things in your St Louis or St Charles...

They don't build them like they used to. Literally.

While inspecting and working in older homes in the city of St Louis, MO and other older areas like Old St Charles or Webster Groves, or...

Typical St Louis Heat Loss Home Inspection Insulation Hack

Most people don't go into the attic of their St Louis homes very often to self inspect, I get that, but, you can sometimes see some of...

Home Inspector Fall Prep (in St Louis & St Charles Mo) Recommendations:

No more denying it, it's fall. So it's time to inspect a few things outside the home. Here are some of the items around the home you may...

GFCI Receptacles

As a St. Louis and St. Charles Home Inspector, the most common recommendation I make is to replace standard receptacles with GFCI's. As...

Crawl Spaces, Full and Partial

If you are thinking of purchasing, or own a home with a crawlspace, there are many things you should know concerning how to keep things...

How to get the most out of your Central Air Conditioning System

As a St Louis and St Charles MO home inspector, I most often find central 'split' air conditioning systems. There is some maintenance to...

Galvanized Plumbing Pipe

Galvanized water supply piping lifespan is a maximum of 50-70 years, depending on the acidity of the water it carries, and/or if it is...

Retaining Walls

Retaining walls are often a homeowner project, especially if just for landscaping, and a clear understanding of how the retaining wall...

Exhaust Vents and Dryer Vents

Many homes I encounter as a St Louis home inspector have had the bathroom exhaust vents added since originally being built, have added...

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