Home Inspections 101.

They Waived the Home Inspection. Here’s What We Found

Buyers waived their inspection to win a 1968 Aston home — then asked us what they'd bought. A full ValueGuard inspection documented 67 deficiencies, including 2 flagged for immediate action.

Tudor Revival on the Main Line: What a Home Inspector Sees Inside a Century-Old Classic

Steep gables, slate roofs, half-timbering — the Main Line's Tudors are treasures. A home inspector's guide to historic home inspection, from a recent Wynnewood Tudor.

How to Choose the Best Home Inspector in Montgomery County, PA

Not all home inspectors are equal — especially in Montgomery County, where a Bryn Mawr stone colonial and a Lansdale new build demand different expertise. Here's how to vet yours in 7 steps.

What Indoor Humidity Does to Your Home and Your Health — and the Range to Aim For

Keep indoor humidity below 60% — ideally 30–50%. Here’s what high humidity does to your health and your house, and how a home inspection finds the moisture source.

What Your Radon Number Actually Means: A Tale of Two Philadelphia Homes

1.2 or 11.4 pCi/L? Same monitor, two homes, two outcomes. Learn what a safe radon level is, why hourly data matters, and what to do if yours is elevated.

Those Star-Shaped Plates on Philly Rowhouses Aren’t Decorative: What Starbolts Mean for Your Home Inspection

Spotted star-shaped plates on a Philadelphia rowhouse? They're starbolts — a structural wall repair, and often a good sign. Here's what they mean before you buy, and when to dig deeper.

DIY Radon Test Kits vs. Professional Radon Testing: What Philadelphia-Area Home Buyers Should Know.

DIY radon kit, consumer monitor, or professional CRM? See how the three compare on accuracy, cost, and what actually holds up when you're buying a home.

Roof Inspection Scams in Delaware County: How One Homeowner Avoided a $22,000 Mistake

A door-knocking contractor quoted $22,000 to replace a 10-year-old roof in Garnet Valley. An independent Delaware County home inspection told a different story.

What a Home Inspection Doesn’t Cover — and Why You Might Need 3 Other Inspections Before You Buy

A home inspection is visual and non-invasive — so some of the priciest problems hide in the gaps. Here's what your inspector can't see, and the specialty inspections worth booking before you buy.

Is Your Deck Ready for Memorial Day? A Quick Safety Checkup

Memorial Day kicks off deck season in Berks County. Use this quick 5-minute safety checklist to spot loose railings, rot, and hidden hazards before the guests arrive.

How Long Will It Last—and What Will It Cost? Our New Interactive Home Systems Life Expectancy & Replacement Cost Guide

If you’re buying a home in Greater Philadelphia, you’ve probably asked the question that keeps buyers up at night: “What’s going to break first—and how much is going to cost me?"

“Offer Accepted” Why You Should Schedule Your Home Inspection ASAP

Offer accepted? Your inspection window is already ticking. Schedule home inspection online now with ValueGuard for expert radon, termite & sewer testing + next-day reports—before the clock runs out.

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