FAQs

  • While there are no state requirements for certification or licensing of home inspectors in Minnesota, I have taken it upon myself to pursue ongoing education and certification from various organizations. These include the Midwest Association of Home Inspectors and the American Home Inspectors Training Institute. In addition, I am proud to have achieved the qualifications of Master Inspector with the International Association of Home Inspectors.

    Before establishing Midwest Home Inspect, LLC, I gained valuable experience in construction and home remodeling. I also had the opportunity to learn from the President and Vice President of the Midwest Association of Home Inspectors, who provided mentorship as I conducted hundreds of inspections under their guidance. Over the course of my career, I have performed thousands of home inspections, and I am gratified to maintain a 5-star rating on Google, with over 150 positive reviews.

  • Our home inspection is a visual examination of the accessible areas of your home, conducted in a non-invasive manner. It is designed to identify defects within specific systems and components defined by our standards, which are observed and deemed material by the inspector.

  • A home inspections consists of a non-invasive visual inspection of the accessible areas of the home.

    Here are just a few examples of the systems we look at:


    • Structural Systems (foundations, flooring, walls, ceiling, and roof structures)
    • Exterior Siding, Flashing & Trims
    • Doors & Windows
    • Eaves, Soffits & Fascia
    • Attached Decks, Balconies, Stoops, Steps, & Porches
    • Vegetation, Grading, & Surface Drainage
    • Adjacent Walkways, Driveways, & Patios
    • Roofing Materials, & Flashing
    • Roof Drainage
    • Skylights, Chimneys, and Roof Penetrations
    • Plumbing Systems
    • Interior Water Supply & Distribution
    • Faucets & Fixtures
    • Hot Water Systems
    • Sewage Ejectors & Sump Pumps
    • Electrical System
    • Service & Subpanels
    • Breakers & Fuses
    • GFCIs & AFCIs
    • Light Fixtures, Switches, & Receptacles
    • Installed Heating & Cooling Systems
    • Walls, Ceilings, & Floors
    • Interior Steps, Stairways, & Railings
    • Cabinetry
    • Interior Doors & Windows
    • Installed Ovens, Ranges, Surface Cooking Appliances, Microwaves, Dishwashers, & Garbage Disposals
    • Insulation & Ventilation
    • Exhaust Systems
    • Fireplaces

    Please see and read our Standards of Practice. These are a minimum set of standards we follow on every inspection.

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    Our base price includes 1500 square feet and the first 60 miles of travel within the Twin Cities Metro area. $50 discount for paying with cash or check!

    Home Inspections
    Single Family $425
    Duplex $575
    Triplex $725
    Fourplex $875

    Travel, Square Footage, & Age
    Every additional 1000 sq.ft. $50
    Every 60 miles $50
    Detached structures $175
    Every 50+ Years of Age $50

    Add-Ons
    Radon Testing $225
    Mainline Sewer Inspection $225
    Water Quality $225

  • Generally, our inspections last between three and four hours, with a detailed guided walk-through at the tail end of the inspection process. Our guided walk-through is the part you’ll be around for and will take between thirty minutes and one hour.

  • A link to your inspection report will both be emailed and text messaged to you following your inspection, on the same day of your inspection, within a few hours. Following your inspection we like to review our photographs and reports at the office prior to sending out the final report.

  • A home inspection prior to listing can help you better understand the condition and defects that may come to light in a buyers inspection. This allows you the time address concerns and even receive bids for work to help simplify and streamline the sale process.

  • We agree with the Minnesota Department of Health on this one and do not recommend testing.

    We look for signs of moisture, conditions conducive to mold growth, and evident mold growth in visible areas. If we find evidence of mold growth, theres a problem, regardless of the type of mold.

  • With a little preparation, a seller can help ensure the home inspection process goes smoothly and expediently.

    • Home access provided
    • Utilities on & accessible for a full 24 hours prior to inspection.
    • Accessibility to the following:
    Electrical panel
    Attic entry
    Crawl space entry
    Water heater
    Furnace

  • Yes, as an add-on ancillary service. Sewer inspections are typically quick to perform, but sewer repairs can be costly as they often entail digging up the yard, driveway, or even roadway. Even placing a sleeve within the sewer can add thousands of dollars in expense. A sewer inspection consists of visually examining your sewer’s main lateral sewer line by video. We provide you with a video and written report identifying defects, areas of concern, and recommendations moving forward.

  • Yes, as an add-on ancillary service. We provide tests that specifically cater to real estate transactions with results between 48 and 72 hours. If you’re looking to test a home you already occupy, we recommend a long-term test that can be found at most home improvement stores.

  • Yes, as an add-on ancillary service. We can provide water quality testing for both public and private water supplies. Our water quality testing provides unbiased water testing for hundreds of contaminants.