Inspection Insights From the Field
Useful answers should come from actual inspection experience. These field notes and focused buyer guides explain what our inspectors look for, why certain findings matter, and when a specialist should evaluate an issue further.
Featured field finding
A furnace clue that led to a confirmed cracked heat exchanger
An unusual sound after the blower started prompted a cautious recommendation for HVAC evaluation. The technician later confirmed a cracked heat exchanger and a bypassed safety switch. See how careful observation, clear scope boundaries, and specialist follow-up protected the buyer.
Real Inspection Findings & Buyer Guides
These concise guides combine TMK field experience with practical explanations of the systems and safety concerns buyers most often ask about.
Mold testing in Southeast Pennsylvania
Learn when sampling may be useful, what professional testing can and cannot establish, and how results fit into a broader moisture investigation.
Radon testing for Philadelphia-area buyers
Understand how radon testing works, why closed-building conditions matter, and what buyers receive when a test is complete.
What a WDI/termite inspection evaluates
See the difference between visible evidence, conducive conditions, and hidden damage—and why a focused WDI inspection matters before closing.
Water quality testing for homebuyers
Learn why clear water is not the same as tested water, what laboratory results tell you, and how to choose the appropriate test panel.
Inspection checkpoints before the walls close
Independent pre-drywall and final inspections can document visible workmanship and installation concerns at stages when correction may be simpler.
Smoke alarm placement and common defects
Missing, outdated, disabled, or poorly located alarms are common inspection findings. Review practical placement and replacement considerations.
Plumbing problems homebuyers should notice
Learn how stains, corrosion, slow drainage, pressure concerns, and other visible clues can point to conditions that deserve closer evaluation.
Roof conditions buyers should understand
Review common visible roofing concerns, why remaining service life matters, and when a qualified roofing contractor should provide further evaluation.
Experience you can use
TMK Inspections was established in March 2019. Tom Kucera and Cainen Bedsaul are co-owners, and our three inspectors are InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspectors serving Philadelphia, surrounding Pennsylvania counties, northern Delaware, and select South Jersey communities according to inspector qualifications and availability.
Have a question about a property?
Call or text an inspector, or send a request with the property, preferred day and time frame, services needed, and requested inspector.
Cainen: (610) 620-5857
Tom: (484) 678-4464
Chris: (215) 932-4487