Top Home Inspection Experts 2025

Private home inspector with a focus on client education. Extremely thorough buyer's inspections, Truth-in-Housing evaluations, Infrared/thermal imaging, and environmental testing. Specialties: Building Envelope, "Whole House" Inspection Philosophy, New Construction-multiphase inspections, Windows, Siding, Roofing, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC systems, Wood Foundation Inspections, and Commercial Property Condition Assessments (PCA) to ASTM E 2018 standards.

For over a decade I have been crawling through attics, inspecting foundations and walking rooftops in Southern New Brunswick․ As the owner/operator of East Coast Home Inspection Ltd, based in Hampton, I have completed thousands of home inspections throughout Saint John, Rothesay, Quispamsis, Sussex and surrounding communities․ In addition to my membership with the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI) for RHI (Registered Home Inspector) status, I am WETT certified to inspect wood burning appliances and chimneys․ I am also C-NRPP certified to measure radon levels in homes in Canada․ All inspections include thermal imaging at no additional cost, because some of the most expensive problems in a home moisture intrusion, heat loss, air leakage are invisible to the naked eye․ I focus on older Maritime housing stock․ Not only do older New Brunswick homes have the same issues present in the rest of the country, they have different issues that are unique to the region: ice damming, freeze thaw foundation damage, old oil heaters, knob and tube wiring, leaky attic insulation, and coastal condensation․ I know these homes inside and out because I have been in thousands․ In addition to home inspections, my company also offers radon testing, wood energy technology transfer (WETT) inspections, drone roof inspections, sewer scope camera inspections, and 360° virtual tours of properties․ My company has a current 4․9 star rating on Google with more than 550 reviewers․ I get most of my business through referrals from real estate agents and returning clients. I'd like to do something on best practice in home inspection, thermal imaging, moisture detection, radon entry into the Canadian home, wood-burning appliance safety, building performance in cold climate, attic ventilation and condensation, common deficiencies in homes built prior to 1980, using a drone for property inspection, and a guide for first time homebuyers concerning what to know before closing on a home․ I am a hands on inspector․ All of the points I can make here are based on my own experience․

In the home inspection industry, Wes Upchurch is a leading expert in residential and commercial property assessments across the Mid-South (TN, MS, AR, MO, KY). As the founder of Upchurch Inspection, Wes has overseen thousands of inspections, specializing in identifying critical structural red flags, moisture intrusion, and building failures. He is an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector, an IAC2 Certified Indoor Air Consultant, and a CCPIA-certified commercial inspector known for providing data-driven insights, recently publishing a comprehensive analysis of 500 regional inspections to help homeowners navigate the unique challenges of the Tennessee and Mississippi housing markets.

Sanders Home Inspection is a local family owned and operated inspection company founded by Mason Sanders, a licensed Kentucky home inspector with hands on experience as a contractor and small business owner. Mason’s background in construction and building maintenance, including years running a successful pressure washing company and a Foreman for a custom home builder gives him a practical understanding of how homes are built and how they age. He is a proud InterNACHI member, IAC2 certified mold inspector, and a licensed Asbestos building inspector. Providing trusted home, mold, water and air quality, and Asbestos inspections throughout Eastern and Central Kentucky. Sanders Home Inspection is committed to clear communication, detailed reports, and helping clients make confident decisions about their homes.

I'm the founder of Verified Remediation, a directory of 19,600+ licensed mold professionals across all 50 states. I built it because most homeowners can't tell which contractor is actually licensed and insured versus the ones with five-star reviews and no state license number on file. The difference matters. I can speak to what mold remediation actually costs, how licensing rules vary state-to-state, what to look for when hiring, and what we're seeing in Florida specifically. It's the country's mold capital.

With a strong focus on accuracy, safety, and compliance, Detail Building Inspections helps property buyers, owners, and investors make informed decisions with confidence. Our experienced inspectors conduct comprehensive building inspection services, identifying structural issues, safety risks, and potential defects before they become costly problems. From pre-purchase and pre-sale inspections to routine property assessments, every building inspection is carried out with attention to detail and industry-approved standards. Detail Building Inspections uses advanced tools and proven inspection methods to ensure clear, easy-to-understand reports. Each building inspection report provides practical insights, expert recommendations, and photographic evidence, allowing clients to fully understand the condition of their property. Committed to professionalism and transparency, Detail Building Inspections is your reliable partner for dependable building inspection services that protect your investment and provide peace of mind.

I'm the founder and Editor-in-Chief of ExpertReviewHQ, where I synthesize the findings of more than 250 professional review outlets — Wirecutter, Consumer Reports, Good Housekeeping, and others — into consensus buying guidance across 100+ product categories. Rather than re-testing products myself, I map where the expert testers agree, where they diverge, and what that disagreement means for an individual buyer. I bring 20 years in enterprise portfolio management (PMP, BRMP) to the site's editorial methodology. I can speak to where the reviews align or conflict in almost any consumer category, what buyers consistently overlook, and how to read product reviews critically.

Just a guy that has been in the building and construction industry for his entire career. Carpentry roots, site management, commercial site management, residential project management, back on the tools as a builder myself and then entered the world of building inspections to help home buyers in the real estate industry. This has led me to my next phase of educating people about what I know and help them in the sometimes, stressful world of purchasing a home. As well as the career, I have 2 legend sons, a beautiful partner and a passion to inspire people to be better and become better. We need it more than ever these days :) Any topic specifically in Australia around building, real estate, property in general, family, business and lifestyle I'd love to help where I can.

Media Contact & PR Representative for Next Stage Design + Build, a premier interior design and remodeling firm in Santa Clara County. I connect journalists with industry experts on home renovation, interior design trends, space optimization, and residential build strategy. Representing: Joy Allen - Design Supervisor Shelly Yoder - Project Designer, UDCP Keith Ostendorf - Project Developer Access to high-resolution before-and-after photography for all listed topics under expertise.

Lane Pace is an insulation expert and building science professional specializing in building performance, spray foam insulation, and energy-efficiency solutions across the Southern United States (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas). Lane leads Louisiana Spray Foam & Insulation, the parent company behind LUAS Insulation, where he helps residential and light-commercial properties perform better through high-impact insulation and air-sealing strategies. His expertise includes spray polyurethane foam (SPF), attic systems, subfloor insulation, and whole-home thermal envelope performance—focused on improving comfort, indoor stability, moisture control, and long-term structural protection. Through his work at LUAS Insulation, Lane has overseen projects addressing air leakage reduction, thermal bridging challenges, and HVAC efficiency support, applying climate-specific insulation strategies tailored to hot-humid and mixed-climate conditions common across the South. His approach combines real-world field experience with building science fundamentals, emphasizing clean installations, safety protocols, and consistent quality control. Lane regularly creates educational content that translates building science into clear, actionable guidance for homeowners and industry professionals—covering topics like spray foam performance characteristics, attic ventilation insights, subfloor moisture management, and installation best practices. In addition to his work in insulation and energy services, Lane also operates and advises complementary property-service ventures—applying the same operational discipline and standards across each business.

Sean Plunkett is a New Home Advisor and Realtor at Triple Crown Homes, with firsthand experience helping buyers navigate new construction and residential real estate. His expertise includes home buying, new-build construction, market trends, affordability, financing considerations, buyer priorities, home inspections, and the factors that influence property value and long-term homeownership costs. Working directly with homebuyers gives Sean a practical perspective on how market conditions, mortgage rates, construction costs, inventory, location, and changing consumer preferences affect real-world purchasing decisions. He can provide clear, actionable commentary on housing trends, new construction, home affordability, buying versus building, property features, inspections, and what buyers should consider before making one of their largest financial decisions.

Third-generation HVAC professional with family roots in the heating and cooling industry spanning over 50 years. I founded HVAC Mind to help homeowners understand their heating and cooling systems through practical guides and free calculators. My expertise covers system sizing, duct design, energy efficiency, and equipment selection. My work has been featured in Real Simple, where I was quoted as an expert source on seasonal AC maintenance.

Proudly operating East Coast Management Company, LLC with over 200 doors under care. I am also a licensed Lead and Home Inspector. I enjoy educating others to help them become better operators with their investments and providing the most valuable services that I can.

Caleb Hollis is a Florida state-certified residential appraiser and founder of OwnerHacks, a homeowner education site focused on practical ownership decisions. He helps translate topics like home value, appraisal basics, maintenance budgeting, insurance gaps, property-tax awareness, and affordability tradeoffs into plain-English guidance for homeowners, buyers, and sellers. His commentary is consumer education, not loan, tax, insurance, legal, or contracting advice.

I’m a construction executive, real estate developer, and entrepreneur based in North Mississippi with experience in commercial construction, residential development, and complex project management in both domestic and international environments. I founded EM Contingency Group and its residential division Hexalon Homes to deliver high-quality construction while addressing workforce housing shortages and supporting economic growth in rural communities across North Mississippi and Northwest Alabama. Before entering private development, I served in the U.S. Air Force and am a war veteran of Operation Northern Watch in Turkey during the late 1990s. Following my military service, I spent seven years in the Middle East as a contractor supporting U.S. government projects, working in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Oman on projects connected to the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of State. That experience provided firsthand exposure to international labor markets, supply chain constraints, and the logistical realities of delivering infrastructure in complex environments. Academically, I hold an MBA focused on Project Management, a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, and I am a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). I am also a licensed commercial and residential builder with multiple trade endorsements. I have also been active in civic leadership and public affairs. I previously served in elected roles within the Libertarian Party, including Regional Representative and State Chairman for Mississippi, and ran as a candidate for Mississippi State Senate. I was also elected as Commander of my American Legion Post in D’Iberville, Mississippi, and remain a Past Commander. I am a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and have previously participated in the Rotary Club. In my local community, I coach youth sports and founded Iuka Sports Academy, a youth athletic training facility in Iuka, Mississippi. I also organize and operate a local soccer league that serves families throughout the area. My professional work sits at the intersection of construction, housing supply, workforce development, and rural economic growth. I regularly provide commentary on topics including housing shortages, construction costs, labor availability, rural development, supply chain challenges, and infrastructure investment, drawing from hands-on experience in both government projects and private development.

Permit Division is a trusted partner for both permit expediting and construction consulting, helping clients avoid costly delays, reduce risk, and move projects forward faster. Our team works closely with architects, engineers, and contractors, offering both technical guidance and hands-on coordination.

Joe Letorney — Certified Water Treatment Specialist & Founder, WaterCheckup.com Joe Letorney is a Water Quality Association (WQA) Certified Water Treatment Specialist with over 30 years of hands-on experience across every aspect of the water treatment industry. He grew up working in his family's water treatment business starting at age 10, and later became Vice President of Marketing at Durastill Export Inc. — an international water filtration company — while simultaneously founding and running his own company, The Water Pro Inc., based in Rockland, Massachusetts. Over his career Joe has designed, installed, and serviced water treatment systems, conducted water testing and analysis, lectured at industry events including WQA convention educational seminars, and authored articles published in leading water trade journals including Water Conditioning & Purification (WCP Online) and Water Technology magazine. He has sold water systems to customers in over 100 countries worldwide. Today Joe is the founder of WaterCheckup.com — a free public resource that pulls live EPA drinking water data including UCMR5 PFAS monitoring results to show Americans exactly what's in their tap water by ZIP code, and recommends top-rated NSF-certified filters matched to the specific contaminants detected in their water supply. Credentials: WQA Certified Water Treatment Specialist VI · B.S. Marketing, University of Massachusetts · 30+ years water treatment industry · Published author, Water Conditioning & Purification & Water Technology magazine

Douglas Hoven is a licensed real estate agent with the award-winning Ron Sawyer Team at RE/MAX Prime, where he brings a unique blend of military discipline, engineering expertise, and community-focused leadership to his clients. A U.S. Navy veteran, Douglas served eight years on submarines before spending nearly a decade as a Lead Test Engineer in government service. He later transitioned to the automotive industry as a General Manager, where his passion for customer care deepened and ultimately led him to real estate. For more than eighteen years, Douglas has called Hampton Roads home, giving him extensive knowledge of its neighborhoods and communities. His hands-on experience in home renovations provides clients with practical insights to make confident decisions in buying or selling their homes. Douglas is known for his personalized approach, guiding clients with integrity, attention to detail, and steadfast advocacy. Backed by an award-winning team, he is committed to delivering exceptional service and ensuring a seamless real estate experience. Outside of work, Douglas enjoys cycling through Isle of Wight and Southampton County, woodworking, homesteading, and spending time with his five children.

I'm Anthony, the founder, director, and lead inspector of Top Tier Building Inspections. With thousands of building & pest inspections under my belt, along with over a decade of experience in construction and certification, I bring a wealth of knowledge to every job. In my previous working life, my journey began with eight years of service in the Australian Army, where I upheld the core values of respect, integrity, and excellence—values that continue to shape and form my business today.

EXCLUSIVE REPORTER-JOURNALIST ACCESS to real-world, first-hand home renovation expertise—from whole-house remodeling, kitchen and bathroom renovation, construction planning and contractor selection to building materials, power tools, appliance evaluation, outdoor living, aging-in-place and smart-home upgrades. Follow all or part of his current whole-home transformation project at RemodX.com/backnine . Journalists can receive photos, video, interviews and continuing access to a 17-month desert-contemporary renovation, scheduled from AUG 2026 – DEC 2027. Andy Gibbs is an architectural engineer, builder, and inventor – over 50 years in the construction trades and more than 40 patents. He also authored building standards codified in the Uniform Fire Code. He provides practical, unvarnished, candid commentary for remodeling homeowners on: • Whole-house remodeling and occupied renovation • Kitchen, bathroom, laundry, closet and garage design • Outdoor kitchens, pools, patios and pergolas • Construction planning, budgeting and sequencing • Specifications, comparable bids and contractor selection • Change orders, cost overruns and hidden conditions • HOA approvals and permits • Building products, materials, tools and installation • Appliances, plumbing fixtures and home systems • Energy efficiency, solar, windows and doors • Aging-in-place and long-term home planning • Product failures, mistakes and corrective work Andy has completed two contemporary whole-home renovations since 2018 and is beginning his third and most extensive: the documented transformation of a mostly original 1985 home at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. His new, 4,700-square-foot project encompasses the interior, exterior, garage and landscape, including structural changes, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, flooring, cabinetry, lighting, mechanical systems, outdoor living, poolscape, landscaping, garage improvements and home technology. Andy and his wife will live in the house during construction, providing access to genuine decisions, field problems, delays, cost pressures, product testing and lessons learned—not staged talking points. He is available for interviews, expert quotes, technical explanations, contributed articles, bylined commentary, long-form features, Q&As, case studies, how-to and service journalism, podcasts, radio & video interviews. Request project access, photos, videos, product evals & field updates throughout this renovation.