A SUPERIOR INSPECTION

MasterGuard isn't your typical Middle Tennessee home inspection service. We offer a level of professionalism and expertise that stands above the rest. Unlike Bubba the handyman or large companies with one-size-fits-all boilerplate reports, we are a concierge consultancy for real estate investors who demand a cut above the rest. ​ We don't rush our inspections. We take our time, generally performing only one meticulous, immensely detailed inspection per day. We use the latest tech to find things that other inspectors miss, including thermal cameras, drones, electronic moisture detection, and radon detection. We don't just email you a generic boilerplate report—we meet with you in person or via Zoom to educate you about the house, explain its systems, our findings, our recommendations, and answer all your questions. Additionally, you will receive a comprehensive, easy-to-understand, photo-rich report with practical recommendations—delivered to you within 24-hours. A MasterGuard inspection might cost a little more, but the information you will receive from us will potentially save you tens of thousands of dollar (or much more), or even save you from a home-buying disaster that you will later regret.

For Buyers, a home is likely the single largest investment that they will ever make. It makes sense to learn as much as you can about a house before you buy it. With a superior, meticulous MasterGuard home inspection, you can avoid expensive surprise repairs and maintenance problems. Our thorough, photo-rich report will give you a clear picture of the structural elements and systems that make up the home and property. Home buyers frequently use inspection reports to negotiate a reduced purchase price. If you purchased a newly constructed home and it still has a warranty from the builder, it’s a good idea to have a home inspection before it expires. It’s a rare case that even a new home doesn’t have some problems that were overlooked by the builder. Those repairs or corrections can easily exceed the cost of an inspection. If you catch them prior to warranty expiration, your warranty may cover them. Some Buyers desire a follow-up inspection, wherein they ask us to come back to verify that repairs have been correctly made to the items flagged in an initial inspection report. This is a shorter, more targetted, less costly inspection. Sellers who use us, benefit by knowing the condition of their home before they place it on the market. Then, any needed repairs can be made prior to listing. By taking this proactive step, you can reduce the chances of a buyer trying to negotiate a lower price. A seller’s inspection can also be used as a comparison to what the buyer’s inspector finds.

Most home inspections reports are delivered to the client via email within 24 hours of the home inspection. The detailed, photo-rich inspection report will outline all major areas of the home including plumbing, electrical, roofing, heating, air conditioning, and more.

A MasterGuard home inspector will visually (and in some cases technically) inspect each segment component of the house listed below: Roof: The roof’s condition, the materials used, the drainage system, chimneys, skylights, and flashing. We will inspect for any visible repairs or damage to the shingles and gutters. Foundation and structure: including the floor, walls, ceiling, and roof structure. Electrical systems: We will check the electrical systems to verify they are functioning correctly and for safety defects. This includes the electrical panel box, grounding, wiring, electrical outlets, switches, and circuit breakers. Plumbing systems: We will check the plumbing system, including the water heater system, accessible pipes, and fixtures, including bathtubs, showers, toilets. Heating systems: We will check the heating equipment, chimneys, fireplaces, venting, and ductwork. Air conditioning systems: We will check the central and other cooling systems and ductwork condition. Built-in Appliances: We will check any built-in appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, washer machines, dryers, etc. Basement, Attic, and Garage: We will check the foundations, walls, floors, windows, framing, roof, wiring, and electrical systems, and garage door openers. Exterior: We will inspect the condition of the exterior paint and siding, lights, outlets, and more. Safety features: fire and carbon monoxide alarms, the condition of staircases, guardrails, etc. Grounds: check the condition of sidewalks, driveways, fences, and lot drainage. As a certified member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) we make our best effort to adhere to, or surpass, the InterNACHI standards of practice in addition to Tennessee State inspection requirements.

Our inspection report will tell you the condition of the house, including recommended repairs. No house is going to be perfect. It is up to you to decide how any of the potential problems the inspection uncovers might affect your how you proceed with the purchase. If the inspection discovers major issues, you may want to try negotiating with the seller to have the repairs completed before closing the sale. Or the seller may offer to lower the price as an alternative to making the repairs. The decision on how you want to move forward is up to you, but having the knowledge that a MasterGuard inspection report provides will give you the information needed to make an informed decision.

No. The international association of certified home inspectors (InterNACHI) standards prohibit their members from performing repairs on homes that they inspect. This assures that there will never be any conflict of interest by the inspector. Our purpose is to provide an honest, unbiased, objective third-party report on the condition of the home.

A home inspection is never something that you want to skimp on. That being said, our pricing is still lower than many others. MasterGuard's pricing for a typical basic home inspection is around $500. For homes over 3000 feet, basic pricing is typically $0.18/square foot. We spend more time performing our inspections than most, generally performing only one extremely detailed inspection per day. Our fee may vary based on a variety of factors, including square footage, age of the home, unique features, and location. While you might be able to save a few bucks on another inspector, a home-buying decision is far too important to risk on an inferior inspection. We also offer services using the latest technology, including thermal imaging, electronic moisture detection, radon detection, and drone assisted roof inspections. Contact us for a custom price quote based on your unique situation.

Unlike many others, we generally limit ourselves to one, patient, meticulous, detailed inspection per day. Depending on the size and condition of the home, MasterGuard inspections generally take a minimum of 3 hours and sometimes longer.

You are absolutely welcome to attend the inspection. However, know that a MasterGuard inspection is different from others in that we take our time, never rush, and sometimes spend 4-5 hours meticulously going through the home with a fine toothed comb. For this reason, some clients get bored or have other things to do during the inspection. Once the inspection is complete, the inspector will gladly go over all the findings either in person or via Zoom, to answer all your questions or concerns. Regardless of the post-inspection review meeting, we will provide you with a thorough, detailed, photo-rich report that will explain all our findings.