FAQ

Yes. SafeSpec Home Inspections serves Jefferson County, including Arnold, Festus, Hillsboro, Crystal City, and surrounding communities.

Yes. We serve all of St. Charles County, including St. Charles, O’Fallon, Wentzville, Lake Saint Louis, and surrounding areas.

We cover all parts of St. Louis County, including Chesterfield, Ballwin, Wildwood, Fenton, Webster Groves, Kirkwood, and everywhere in between.

Yes. Chesterfield, Ballwin, and Wildwood are all within our primary service area. We inspect homes throughout west St. Louis County regularly.

We typically travel up to an hour at no extra charge. Beyond that, a travel fee may apply — but we’re licensed to inspect anywhere in Missouri and have traveled as far as four hours for clients who needed us.

A SafeSpec home inspection covers all critical and structural components of the home — from the foundation and floor to the roof and everything in between. That includes the structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, attic, crawlspace, interior, exterior, and garage.

Yes. SafeSpec is licensed to perform termite and wood-destroying insect inspections in Missouri under Missouri Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License #N8258.

Our Missouri Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License number is N8258. Missouri has no home inspector licensing requirement, so verifying credentials like this is important when choosing an inspector.

We don’t perform radon testing directly, but we’re happy to schedule it on your behalf with a trusted third-party testing contractor. We coordinate the entire process so it’s completely hands-off for you — a true white-glove experience.

Yes, we offer mold testing. Samples are submitted to our accredited analysis lab and results are typically back within 24 hours.

Yes. We coordinate sewer camera inspections through a trusted contractor and handle all the scheduling on your behalf. You’re also welcome to use your own plumber — we’ll work around their availability either way.

Thermal imaging may be used during a standard home inspection to further investigate a specific anomaly. A full thermal scan of the entire home is an additional service. Ask us about it when you schedule.

Yes. When you schedule your home inspection, simply select any add-on services — including termite, mold, radon, or sewer — from the dropdown list during booking. Combining services into one visit is more efficient and saves you time.

Most home inspections take approximately 2–3 hours depending on the size, age, and condition of the property.

Absolutely — we encourage it. Clients and real estate agents are always welcome to attend. Being present gives you the opportunity to ask questions in real time and get a firsthand look at the property.

We guarantee your report will be delivered within 24 hours of the inspection, every time.

Your report will be available in your secure client portal, where you can download it as a PDF at any time.

Every finding — major or minor — will be documented in your report with photos and clear descriptions. Beyond the report, whether you were present at the inspection or not, we will go over everything with you until you fully understand what was found and what it means.

No. Missouri currently has no licensing requirement for home inspectors — meaning anyone can legally call themselves a home inspector. That’s exactly why it’s important to do your homework. Look for verified credentials like InterNACHI CPI certification, ICC certification, and a track record of positive reviews.

It means the inspector has completed all coursework and met the accreditation requirements set by InterNACHI — the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors and the largest home inspector association in the world. It’s one of the most recognized credentials in the industry.

ICC stands for International Code Council. ICC certifications are typically associated with municipal building inspectors — not home inspectors. Mike holds additional ICC certifications because of his prior experience as a city building inspector. That means he evaluates homes against actual building code standards, not just a checklist.

Yes. SafeSpec Home Inspections is proudly veteran-owned and operated.

SafeSpec was founded in 2021 and has been serving the greater St. Louis area for nearly five years.

Pricing depends on the size and age of the home, as well as location if it’s outside our standard service area. The best way to get an accurate quote is to submit an inspection request by clicking Schedule Now on our homepage — someone will reach out to you promptly with pricing.

You can schedule by clicking the Schedule Now button on our homepage at safespec.net, or by calling or texting us directly at (314) 375-6014.