Home Inspections in New Castle County, DE
TMK Inspections serves buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals throughout Wilmington and northern Delaware. All three of our inspectors serve Delaware. Residential inspections start at $450, with practical explanations and a photo-rich home inspection report always sent the same day.
Inspection guidance shaped by northern Delaware homes
New Castle County’s housing ranges from older Wilmington rowhomes and masonry properties to mid-century neighborhoods, newer suburban developments, townhomes, and rural-edge properties. Each type presents a different mix of questions about structure, moisture, utilities, renovations, and long-term maintenance.
We connect individual observations into a useful picture of the home. Clients receive an explanation of what was visible, why it matters, and what the sensible next step may be—without unnecessary alarm.
Services available in New Castle County
Residential and pre-listing inspections
A visual evaluation of accessible structural, roofing, exterior, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interior, insulation, and ventilation components for buyers and sellers.
Residential inspection details · Pre-listing inspection details
New construction and pre-drywall
Independent review before the walls close or before the builder walkthrough can document issues while corrections are generally easier to address.
Testing and specialty services
Radon, WDI/termite, sewer scope, well-equipment, water, septic, and related services may be coordinated based on the property and transaction.
Radon · WDI · Sewer scope
Property details that may deserve added attention
Basements, crawlspaces and drainage
Grading, roof runoff, foundation conditions, visible moisture, and ventilation are considered together rather than as isolated findings.
Older renovations and mixed systems
Wilmington and established suburbs often contain multiple generations of electrical, plumbing, roofing, and heating work that benefit from a careful visual review.
Townhomes and attached properties
Shared assemblies, exterior responsibility, penetrations, attic access, and visible signs of neighboring conditions can affect what the buyer should investigate further. Review condo and townhome inspection scope, including unit and association-controlled areas.
Private utilities and larger parcels
Where applicable, well equipment, water testing, septic systems, outbuildings, and site drainage may require additional services or coordination.
Before scheduling, identify whether the property uses a private well or public water and a septic system or public sewer. Well equipment inspection and water testing are separate services. Share any lender-required water-test panel, available septic maintenance records and known access limitations so TMK can confirm the appropriate scope, coordination and availability.
Municipalities we serve in New Castle County
TMK serves all municipalities in New Castle County. Send the property address, inspection deadline and requested services so we can confirm your inspector, scope and appointment. Ancillary-service availability depends on the property.
Cities
- Delaware City
- New Castle City
- Newark City
- Wilmington City
Towns
- Bellefonte Town
- Clayton Town (New Castle County portion)
- Elsmere Town
- Middletown Town
- Newport Town
- Odessa Town
- Smyrna Town (New Castle County portion)
- Townsend Town
Villages
- Arden Village
- Ardencroft Village
- Ardentown Village
Clayton and Smyrna extend into Kent County; the entries above identify only their New Castle County portions.
Community and mailing names
TMK also serves New Castle County properties in unincorporated communities and mailing areas such as Bear, Claymont, Greenville, Hockessin, North Wilmington, Pike Creek and Talleyville. These are community names rather than additional incorporated municipalities. Send the full property address when requesting an appointment.
See our Wilmington inspection guide for additional local planning information.
A Wilmington-area inspection example
Cainen Bedsaul documented water damage on a bedroom ceiling beneath a bathroom during a completed TMK home inspection in the Wilmington area of New Castle County.
What was checked: A moisture-meter check showed elevated readings in the affected ceiling.
Recommended next step: The report called for a qualified plumber to evaluate the source and make repairs. The observation alone did not confirm the cause of the moisture. This example describes the condition recorded at the inspection; repair completion has not been verified.
Before your inspection, share any known leaks, stains or prior repair work and arrange access to the affected rooms. Preview a public sample inspection report to see how findings and next steps are documented, or request a New Castle County inspection.
New Castle County home inspection FAQs
Which TMK inspectors serve Delaware?
Tom Kucera, Cainen Bedsaul, and Chris Burns all serve Delaware. You may request a preferred inspector when submitting the appointment request.
Can a sewer scope or radon test be scheduled at the same time?
Often, yes. Share the property details and transaction deadlines so we can confirm the right combination and availability before the appointment is finalized.
What does a New Castle County home inspection cost?
Residential home inspections start at $450; condo inspections are $375. We confirm your property-specific scope and final price. Compare service prices and accepted payment methods.
When are the report and test results available?
Your home inspection report is always sent the same day. View a public sample report before booking. Radon testing takes 48 hours; well-water laboratory results can take 5 to 7 business days. Tell us your transaction deadline so separate testing can be planned.
Do you inspect newly built homes?
Yes. TMK offers pre-drywall and final new-construction inspections to provide independent documentation at useful stages of the build.
Experienced inspectors. Clear next steps.
TMK was established in 2019. Tom has inspected since 2011, Cainen since 2013, and Chris since 2001. All three are InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspectors serving Delaware.
Call: Cainen (610) 620-5857 · Tom (484) 678-4464 · Chris (215) 932-4487
Request a preferred date, time, and inspector
Request a time. We confirm the appointment.