Work is fine, scheduling is fine and pricing is decent. If you're a woman or a man of this century, just be prepared for unnecessary sexist comments and gender stereotyping comments. My husband and I were appalled by the things he said. His assistant was better and I thought he noticed that we weren't thrilled by those comments. It must be a culture of his industry where they see no women in technical roles or just that "middle-aged white male" sexism. We won't be hiring this company again, obviously. read more

We use Steve for ALL of our properties. As investors we buy 20-25 properties a year and it is important to us that nothing unexpected pops up as we are rehabbing them, Steve has saved us MANY times! Thank you sir! Highly recommend!! read more

Professional. Friendly. Punctual. He suggested a radon inspection for my house which I was not planning for, and by that he saved me one grant of money and avoided me and my family a big deal on health issue (radon is second cause of lung cancer after smoking!). I would hire him again and I strongly do recommend him to friends. Update after 2 months of moving in to the inspected house: taking one star back because of the followings, but still recommend him. 1. Stove element was on fire 5 minutes after the first time using. I called him and he called me back and guided me through how I can buy a new element online. 2. In the exterior under the sunroom needs immediate repair. I am surprised they didn't see it and therefore did not report. 3. One of two garage door torsion springs was broken (garage door functional, but super heavy weight). Very visible, but not reported. read more

My husband and I recently moved to the St. Louis area and have been searching for a place to call home. Our agent recommended we use Steve at Homecheck Inspection Services to get the property we were interested in inspected. We are glad we took his advice as we couldn't have been more happy with the service Steve provided. Steve was very prompt in all of our communications. He was also punctual and really took the time to show my husband around our property and explain in detail the things he was seeing. We were both impressed with how thorough Steve was and we certainly learned a lot after talking with him! He was also able to give us some advice on the specific issues he saw in our property which was great! We received a clear, detailed, well written report with pictures later that night. The fast response time was appreciated when dealing with the deadlines in our contract. Talking to Steve and looking over his report helped confirm that this was the right property for us! I would gladly recommend Steve to my friends and hope to get to use him again in the future! read more

Steve contacted me very quickly once I sent him an inquiry through Angie's list. His prices are very reasonable and he was able to schedule me in within a week. He was on-time and VERY thorough. He took the time to explain things as he went along and he is very well-spoken, funny, and personable. He sent me the completed home inspection report very promptly as well. His credentials are outstanding and he has a long history of home inspections (I believe he said 17 years). I would highly recommend him to anyone without any hesitation. Additionally, he recommended and scheduled my termite inspection, which was one less thing I needed to research and worry about. The termite inspection was very reasonably priced and I trust that Steve recommends and works closely with people that are highly skilled and reputable like he is. There's a good reason this guy has amazing Angie's list reviews...he's good! read more

Steve and Rich did an amazing job at our home inspection. Overall communication and details in the inspection were top notch. Timeliness (both at the appointment and delivering the inspection results) was also quite good. Customer service was also top notch; Steve is both professional and very friendly. Overall level of detail in the inspection was also great. I appreciate clear pictures where issues where found and explaining what the owner could do to remedy the issue. The usage of the drone to see the top of the house was also really cool and some issues were discovered that we might not have seen otherwise. Additionally, Steve was able to book other inspection services (termite, sewer) so all inspections could be performed at the same time, which I greatly appreciate. read more

Marco is detailed and transparent. I would only prefer to use him for any future inspection needs.

I was truly blown away by Steve and Rich. My partner and I are purchasing our first home and had no idea what to expect from an inspector. We have friends who had different inspectors do home checks that missed glaring issues, or who poked around a bit, collected a fee, a left-- so we figured that the inspection was simply a rote part of the home-buying process. This wasn't the case with Steve. His report was incredibly thorough, even down to what kind of fire detectors we wanted, where we wanted them, and why (didn't know there was a significant difference). He explained what issues were easy fixes, what issues were legitimate hazards, what issues should be negotiated with the seller, and then explained why. He was on time, able to fit us in within a tight deadline, and friendly. His pricing was very reasonable and he didn't up-sell us on checks that weren't needed for this particular type of home. He also scheduled the gas inspection for us and helped us with getting a trusted chimney inspector. He told me that he would do this inspection for us as if he was doing it for his child and, after all was finished, I absolutely believe him. If you're getting a home inspection, please use him. This is an enormous decision and I believe that anyone who is making a home purchase should do whatever they can to ensure that they're informed. read more

had mike inspect a home, 1800 era home and doesn't know when items are grandfathered in due to age of home, home past occupancy including full electrical inspection, mike called out items that we not required by building inspectors ----- read more

Moving back to the St Louis area from Chicagoland and needed to find a home inspector. Got Steve's name from two sources (long list of accredited inspectors and Angie's list) and after discussing his process on the phone we hired him to do the inspection. Drove down yesterday to walk through the house with Steve and he provided a wealth of knowledge about current condition of the home and maintenance items that we should consider. We only had one minor item found that needed the seller to repair but got a great report on the house and an excellent check list of items to review once we take possession. Steve is very current with technology and did a great job coordinating all the tests and a termite inspection to occur while we were in town for just the one day. read more

Steve and Charles were direct and efficient, and they took the time to answer all of our questions as they performed their inspection. Because a previous buyer had backed out on the home in question, we already had a first inspection in hand (from another company) when we called Homecheck -- though, come to think of it, we may never have mentioned that to Steve. In any case, his inspection not only noted all of the issues on the first inspection report, but caught several significant problems that the first inspector had missed. He saved us several thousand dollars in the buying process, and gave us homeowning tips as we went along. I highly recommend Steve, if he is available, and can only hope to work with him again in the future. read more

Most companies will mention on their website the owners and their most seasoned employees with the best credentials, which is great, but are you getting one of those people to actually do your inspection? Usually they'll send out first available, which could ultimately lead to just an overpriced tour of your future home. Not with this company. I called and spoke with Steve, the owner, and not only did he come and do the inspection, but brought along another employee to help out. Now, even though he doesn't have x-ray vision, which he also clearly states in his contract, he is very knowledgable and knows what to look for when giving advice as to what he thinks should be done. I would recommend him and his company to anyone looking for an inspection. read more

Steve wrote a very unprofessional report citing his opinion about a plumbing problem (which had already been resolved from our last inspection even insinuating that the work was done by an unlicensed plumber which infuriated our plumber.) Steve also stated that we needed to replace the whole electrical circuit panel (which again had already been checked out and deemed unnecessary at the last inspection). New electrician said it was absolutely not necessary and the panel was fine. Steve said to replace the springs on a manual garage door which, again, we had already had checked out previously. The door company said springs were fine and everything was in great condition. We therefore paid for other companies to come in and give second opinions all of which were all unsubstantiated. Overall cost for second opinions (totally unnecessary) was about $150 not to mention the time and delay in going forward with our contract. read more

Steve was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. On time an accurate reporting. Both he and his assistant were friendly and able to show us specifics if we asked for. He was able to complete radon testing also had recommended vendors for sewer and termite inspections. Would recommend him again! read more

I needed a home inspection done for a property I was interested in and came across Steve McNamee and Homecheck Inspection Service on the internet. I was really impressed by Steve's credentials and decided to contact him. I was actually able to reach Steve by phone on my first attempt (pleasantly surprised, since Steve is the owner of the company). He was very cordial over the phone, told me a little bit about himself and his company, and educated me on the inspection services he provides. Additionally, Steve did not just tell me about his services and prices, but he was also very honest and upfront about which services he recommended based on the information I gave him about the property. I did some comparison shopping, too, and found that Steve's prices were in line with other home inspectors. Steve understood that I was working under a tight deadline and was able to schedule me for a home inspection in less than a week. On the day of the inspection, Steve himself came out to inspect the property. Steve was very knowledgeable about homes and what to look for, and very thorough in his work. My dad, who is a skilled carpenter, accompanied Steve during his inspection, and he was very complimentary of Steve and said he even learned a few things from walking around with him during his inspection. After completion of the inspection, Steve sent me a detailed, comprehensive report of his findings (with pictures included) later that same day, as promised. Steve's report was easy to read and understand, and clearly outlined his recommendations for repairs. I was very pleased with Steve's attention to detail and really appreciated that he completed his inspection and delivered his report in the time frame that he promised. I would definitely work with Steve again in the future. read more

I originally contacted Steve to perform a pre-drywall inspection on a new home. Steve promptly replied explaining that he does not normally perform this service but recommended another inspector. I ended up not having a pre-drywall inspection done, but definitely wanted a home inspection when the builder completed their work. Steve was at the top of my mind after our previous exchange, and after a brief email exchange and a phone call, we setup a date. I met Steve at the property. I was a bit late, but Steve was prompt and had already begun inspecting the outside. Steve spent a few hours exploring our new home with us, answering any questions we had, and recommending possible improvements. I never felt like he was in a rush. In the end, Steve provided a punch list that I turned over to the builder to have them resolve. read more

What can I say... Steve did an amazing job inspecting a house I was (and still am) interested in buying. He is very detailed oriented and found a multitude of small and bigger problems, which is very helpful to help negotiate with the house seller. Steve's value also lies in his contacts: he knows the right highly-skilled specialists to inspect areas like heating & cooling systems, roofs, chimneys, termites, etc. He calls them directly and schedule them to come at the same time as him when he inspects the house. This makes everything much easier, and again, I felt the specialists he knew were top-notch and they also contributed greatly to the quality of the overall inspection of the house. read more