Residential Home Inspections
Know the Home Before You Commit
A thorough, unbiased inspection gives you a clearer view of the home’s accessible systems, safety concerns, and maintenance priorities—so you can make decisions with confidence.
What We Inspect
Structure & Exterior
Foundation and visible structure, roofing, drainage, siding, decks, porches, grading, windows, and doors—as accessible.
Major Home Systems
Electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, water heating, installed appliances, and other accessible components.
Interior & Safety
Walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, railings, fireplaces, ventilation, and visible safety concerns.
Attic, Basement & Crawlspace
Accessible insulation, ventilation, moisture indicators, framing, and conditions that may require attention.
Inspection scope depends on the property, accessibility, and services selected. Review our InterNACHI Standards of Practice resource alongside your inspection agreement before booking.
Post-Purchase Inspections: After Closing or Moving In
Can I get a home inspection after closing?
Yes. If you already own the home, a post-purchase inspection can help you understand its current condition and plan your next steps. This can be useful if you bought without an inspection, recently moved in, or want an independent assessment before organizing repairs and maintenance.
What We Evaluate
We inspect visible and accessible components within the agreed residential inspection scope, including the structure, exterior, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling and water heating. Tell us about any concerns you have noticed so we can discuss them when confirming the appointment.
How You Can Use Your Report
Your photo-rich report explains observed conditions and recommended follow-up. Use it to discuss safety concerns, specialist evaluations, repairs and ongoing maintenance with the appropriate professionals. It describes conditions at the time of inspection, not a prediction of future performance.
Planning an Inspection for a Home You Already Own
Send us the property details, preferred timing and any known access limitations. We will confirm availability, scope and the fee before scheduling. Radon, WDI, sewer-scope and well services are separate selections when appropriate and available for the property.
Preview the residential inspection report, review inspection pricing, or request a post-purchase inspection and tell us you have already closed.
Before and After Your Post-Purchase Inspection
Before the Appointment
Write down concerns you have noticed, gather any available repair or service records, and tell us about access restrictions. Keep normal routes to the attic, crawlspace and electrical panel clear where safe; do not remove covers or enter unsafe areas to prepare for us.
After You Receive the Report
Ask your inspector which observations deserve prompt attention, which need a qualified specialist, and which relate to routine maintenance. Keep the report and follow-up records together. A specialist evaluation may be needed to determine the cause or repair scope; a visual inspection does not resolve every concealed condition.
Who Should Schedule
- Home buyers who want an independent assessment before completing a purchase.
- Home sellers who want to understand issues before listing.
- Homeowners planning maintenance, repairs, or renovations.
- Investors evaluating a residential property or multi-unit building.
What We Commonly Evaluate
Our inspectors look for visible evidence of moisture intrusion, roof and drainage concerns, unsafe electrical conditions, plumbing leaks, HVAC performance or age-related concerns, structural movement, inadequate ventilation, and other issues that may affect safety, function, or future maintenance.
An attached garage is one example. Our garage fire-separation field note shows how an opening in a garage ceiling was documented and why further evaluation was recommended. A visual inspection cannot establish all concealed conditions.
Water-heater safety details are another example. Tom’s missing relief-valve discharge pipe finding shows the original observation and why plumber follow-up was recommended.
What You Receive
See how findings are presented before you book: view our sample residential inspection report (PDF). For photos, video and HomeGauge request-list guidance, explore the report walkthrough.
Clear, Photo-Rich Report
Findings are organized with photographs and plain-language explanations you can return to after the inspection.
Practical Guidance
We explain priorities and help you understand which findings may deserve further evaluation by a qualified specialist.
From Your Inspection Request to Your Next Steps
Send the property details, preferred timing and any additional services you need. An inspector will confirm availability, scope and the final fee before your appointment is set.
Our home inspection guide for buyers, sellers and agents explains preparation, what happens on inspection day, how to read your report, and how to organize follow-up questions with your agent using HomeGauge’s Create Request List feature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I attend the inspection?
Yes, when possible. Being present gives you an opportunity to see important conditions firsthand and ask questions about the home.
How long does a home inspection take?
Timing varies with the property’s size, age, condition, and included services. We can provide a practical estimate when you schedule.
Is a home inspection a pass-or-fail test?
No. It is an independent snapshot of visible and accessible conditions at the time of inspection, designed to support an informed decision.
Can I add radon, WDI, sewer, or well services?
Yes. Add-on availability depends on the property and service area. Review our pricing or call or text us before booking.
Serving Philadelphia, Nearby PA Communities & Select DE/NJ Areas
TMK serves Philadelphia and surrounding Pennsylvania communities, northern Delaware, and select South Jersey areas. Coverage and inspector availability are confirmed for each property. Chris Burns handles New Jersey inspections.
Explore local inspection coverage: Philadelphia · Delaware County · Chester County · Montgomery County · Bucks County · Lancaster County · Berks County · Lehigh County · Coatesville · New Castle County · South Jersey.
From the Field
Why Continued Observation Matters
During a recent Philadelphia inspection, an unusual furnace noise led to HVAC confirmation of a cracked heat exchanger and a bypassed safety switch. Read the furnace inspection case study and learn what buyers should ask about an older furnace.
See How Actual Findings Become Practical Next Steps
Our deck ledger attachment example explains why a deck connection deserves attention beyond the surface finish. Our cracked chimney crown field note shows a roof-level detail and explains the recommended follow-up. Both use original TMK inspection photographs and distinguish an observation from a confirmed diagnosis.
Find inspection information for your search area
Comparing homes in central Chester County? Review Downingtown and Exton inspection planning or Chester Springs services. For a Main Line purchase, see Ardmore inspection information; for Bucks County, see Doylestown coverage. Each page explains service options and how to confirm availability for the property.
Questions Before You Schedule?
Cainen Bedsaul: Call (610) 620-5857 · Text Cainen
Tom Kucera: Call (484) 678-4464 · Text Tom
Chris Burns: Call (215) 932-4487 · Text Chris