Pillar to Post Home Inspectors - Steve Maher Team

10/11/2026

Thinking about selling your home?

One of the hardest parts of selling is learning about a concern only after the buyer’s inspection.

MarketReady moves that discovery earlier.

A pre-listing inspection can help you understand what buyers are likely to see, what may be worth addressing, what can simply be documented or disclosed, and what may be better handled through pricing or negotiation.

The goal is not a perfect house. The goal is a prepared seller.
MarketReady gives you time to make decisions on your timeline — before you’re under contract.

10/08/2026

Do I really need an inspection on a brand-new home?

New homes are built by many different trades, often on tight schedules. Even when the builder and local inspectors are doing their jobs, an independent inspection can help you better understand the home before key construction stages are covered or before you close.

We offer three common inspection points:
Pre-Drywall — before walls are closed
Final / Pre-Close — before closing
11-Month Warranty — before the builder warranty period ends

Each stage answers different questions and gives you a different view of the home.

The goal is not to create conflict with the builder. It is to help you understand what you are buying and document concerns while there is still time to address them.

10/07/2026

Not sure who to call first?
You notice something changing in your home...
Maybe there’s a new crack, a musty smell, uneven temperatures, water after a heavy rain, or something that just doesn’t seem right.

The hard part is often knowing where to start.

Do you call a roofer? HVAC contractor? Plumber? Foundation specialist?

That’s where HomeCheck can help.
We look at the concern, consider related systems, and help you understand what deserves attention next.

You don’t need to know which trade to call before you call us.

Learn more about HomeCheck homeowner consultations:
https://indianahomeinspectionhub.com/homeowner-consultation/

10/04/2026

Staying in your home longer?

You’re not alone.

When people stay put longer, the questions change:
- What needs attention now?
- What can wait?
- What should I plan for next?
- Who do I call when something doesn’t seem right?

That’s where HomeCheck comes in.

HomeCheck is our homeowner consultation service designed to help you better understand the home you already own. Whether you’re trying to stay ahead of maintenance, investigate a concern, or make a practical plan for the years ahead, we help you understand what you have and what to do next.
You don’t need to know which trade to call before you call us.

https://indianahomeinspectionhub.com/homeowner-consultation/

09/23/2026

What if your home takes longer to sell than expected?

When buyers have more choices, they may look more closely at condition, maintenance, repairs, and future costs.

That doesn’t mean every inspection finding needs to be fixed.

It does mean sellers and Realtors benefit from understanding the property before those concerns become part of a negotiation.

Our newest Indiana Home Inspection Hub article looks at how sellers and Realtors can identify likely buyer concerns early, decide what is worth repairing or documenting, and prepare for the conversations that may come later.

MarketReady helps turn potential objections into planned conversations.

Read the article here:

If your Indiana listing is taking longer to sell, preparation matters. Learn how Realtors and sellers can address buyer objections before they become surprises.

09/20/2026

We’re Growing Our Inspection Team

We’re looking for good people who may already have many of the skills that translate well to home inspection.

That could mean experience in the skilled trades, construction, military service, fire service, maintenance, facilities, field service, technical work, or another career that requires problem-solving, responsibility, communication, and working independently.

You do not need to already be a home inspector. For the right candidate, we can help provide a path through education, Indiana licensing, field training, and mentorship.

We are especially interested in adding inspection capacity in the northern Indianapolis area, while continuing to grow throughout North-Central Indiana and Greater Lafayette.

If this sounds like you — or someone you know — take a look at our careers page:

https://indianahomeinspectionhub.com/careers-business-opportunities-in-home-inspection/

Feel free to share this with someone who might be a good fit.

09/13/2026

More Protection. More Confidence.

Our Premium and Prestige home inspection packages now include added post-inspection protection for eligible systems and components.

Premium includes:
• 6 months of added protection
• 1-year extended roof coverage
• New Mold Protect
• Wood Infestation Protect with a qualifying WDI inspection

Prestige includes:
• 6 months of enhanced protection
• 5-year extended roof coverage
• New Mold Protect
• Radon Remediation Protection
• Wood Infestation Protect

The goal is simple: give buyers more support after inspection day, not just more information on inspection day.

Coverage is subject to eligibility requirements, limits, exclusions, deductibles, and policy terms.

Pillar To Post Home Inspectors – Steve Maher Team
Helping people understand homes so they can make informed decisions with confidence.

08/27/2026

The water is gone. Is the problem over?

Not always.

After flooding or significant water intrusion, wet drywall, insulation, carpet, framing, crawlspace materials, and other porous surfaces can hold moisture long after the standing water disappears.

And during an Indiana summer, elevated humidity can make drying even more difficult.

That doesn’t mean every home that gets wet will develop a mold problem.

But after significant water intrusion, it’s worth asking:

What got wet?
How long was it wet?
Did everything actually dry?
Is humidity still elevated?
Are there hidden areas that may still be holding moisture?

If you’re noticing musty odors, visible growth, persistent humidity, or simply aren’t sure what conditions remain after a water event, mold and indoor air quality testing can provide additional information.

Water may have been the event. Understanding what remains is the next step.

Learn more about our mold and indoor air quality testing services:

https://indianahomeinspectionhub.com/mold-indoor-air-quality-testing-in-north-central-indiana/

08/25/2026

We’re growing — and we’re looking for good people.

Some of our future home inspectors may already be licensed.

Many probably are not.

We’re interested in meeting people who are dependable, resourceful, curious, comfortable working independently, and good with people.

That may include:

* someone considering a career change
* a military veteran transitioning into civilian work
* a firefighter or first responder looking for meaningful off-duty work
* a licensed home inspector who would rather inspect than run the business side
* an independent inspection business owner thinking about what comes next

Construction experience is helpful, but it is not required for our career-development path.

We can teach houses.

What matters first is how you approach responsibility, problem-solving, communication, and learning.

We’re building our team for the future, so you don’t have to be ready to make a move today. Sometimes the right career starts with a conversation.

Learn more here:
https://indianahomeinspectionhub.com/careers-business-opportunities-in-home-inspection/

Know someone who might be a great fit? Please share this with them.

Considering a career in home inspection? We’re growing in Indiana and want to meet career changers, veterans, firefighters, licensed inspectors and business owners.

08/23/2026

The upstairs is always hotter. The AC seems to run constantly. Maybe you've noticed dark staining on the roof sheathing—or wondered why your attic feels unbelievably hot in the summer.

It’s not easy to look at the attic and focus on one thing.

Do I need more insulation?
Do I need more ventilation?
Is that staining from a roof leak?

An attic isn't just an empty space between your ceiling and roof.

It's where heat, air, moisture, insulation, ventilation, and the roof assembly all interact.

And sometimes the symptom you notice isn't where the problem actually begins.

Warm, humid air from the home can move into the attic.

Bathroom exhaust can introduce moisture if it isn't properly vented outside.

Insulation can be present while air leakage still affects comfort and energy performance.

An attic can have soffit and ridge vents and still benefit from understanding how effectively air is actually moving through the space.

Even something that looks like a hole—such as an intentional ventilation opening—may be an important part of how the system works.

That's why we've added a new guide to the Indiana Home Inspection Hub:

https://indianahomeinspectionhub.com/2026/08/09/how-your-attic-works-understanding-insulation-ventilation-moisture-heat/

It walks through the attic as a system, explains what each part is trying to accomplish, and helps homeowners understand what some common attic symptoms may actually be telling them.

Because before adding another vent, another layer of insulation, or calling someone to make a repair, it's worth asking:

What's actually causing the problem?