Independent, InterNACHI-certified inspectors. 24-hour reports. Free thermal imaging on every inspection. Serving Minneapolis, Eagan, Lakeville and the entire Twin Cities south metro since 2009.
From buyer's inspections and pre-listing checks to radon, mold, sewer scope and thermal imaging β we're the only call you need to make for a complete picture of any Twin Cities home.
A complete top-to-bottom evaluation of every major system in the home you're about to purchase β roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVACβ¦
Learn More βA pre-listing inspection lets you find β and choose how to handle β major issues before buyers find them. Sellers who inspect first close faβ¦
Learn More βRoughly 2 in 5 Minnesota homes have radon levels above the EPA action limit of 4.0 pCi/L. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-sβ¦
Learn More βMold thrives in Minnesota basements and bathrooms after winter freeze-thaw cycles, ice-dam leaks, and plumbing issues. We perform visual molβ¦
Learn More βOlder Twin Cities homes β anything built before 1985 β frequently have clay or cast-iron sewer lines that crack, sag, and get invaded by treβ¦
Learn More βWe include FLIR thermal imaging on every full home inspection at no extra charge β most competitors charge $100+ extra. Thermal imaging findβ¦
Learn More βNew homes have defects too β and your only chance to make the builder fix them on their dime is the 11-month warranty inspection. We do phasβ¦
Learn More βMost home inspectors get the majority of their business from real estate agents. That means there's pressure β explicit or not β to keep things moving and not torpedo deals. We don't operate that way.
Call or use our online form. We confirm same-day, often within an hour, and lock in your time.
2.5β4 hours of detailed inspection. You're encouraged to attend the final hour for the walk-through.
Full digital report with photos, video, and clear priority ranking β delivered the next business day.
Call or email anytime β even years later β with questions about anything in your home.
We've inspected every era of Twin Cities housing β from 1880s St. Paul Victorians to brand-new Lakeville builds. Local matters: we know which subdivisions have foundation issues, which builders cut corners in the early 2000s, and which neighborhoods commonly have radon, polybutylene plumbing, or aluminum wiring.
From thermal imaging in the attic to sewer-line cameras and combustion testing β here's the work behind every report.
Most home inspections in Minneapolis are surface-level β a 90-minute walkthrough, a checklist, and a generic PDF dropped in your inbox. Ours aren't. Every Valley Home Inspection is 2.5 to 4 hours on-site, with the same set of professional-grade tools brought to every job: a FLIR thermal infrared camera, a calibrated combustion analyzer, a sewer scope camera (when included), a continuous radon monitor, moisture meters, voltage testers, and combustible-gas detectors.
You're invited to attend β and you should. The last hour is a guided walkthrough where we show you every major finding in person, demonstrate how the home's systems work, point out where the shut-offs are, and answer every question you have. Then within 24 hours, you get a 90+ page illustrated digital report with photos, short video clips, infrared images, and a clear color-coded priority ranking β showstoppers, negotiation items, monitor-only, and cosmetic β so you know exactly what to do next.
The gallery below is a sample of what an inspection actually involves. Real tools. Real findings. Real attention to detail.
5+ verified reviews across Google, Zillow, HomeAdvisor and Angi.
"Mike caught moisture damage behind the basement wall that the seller's inspector missed. We negotiated $14,000 off the purchase price. Worth every penny."
Sarah K. Eagan, MN β Buyer's Inspection"Most thorough inspector I've worked with in 22 years selling Twin Cities real estate. He explains things in plain English and his reports are incredible."
Jason R. Lakeville, MN β Realtor referral"Did our radon test, sewer scope, and full inspection in one visit. Got the report next morning. Found a cracked sewer line that saved us from a $20K surprise."
Tom & Beth M. Minneapolis, MN β Full inspection packageThe questions Twin Cities homebuyers actually ask us most often.
Our buyer's home inspections start at $395 for homes under 1,000 sq ft. Most single-family homes in Minneapolis price between $475 and $625 depending on square footage, age, and add-ons like radon testing or sewer scope. Multi-family and luxury homes are quoted individually.
A typical 1,500β2,500 sq ft home in the Twin Cities takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours on-site. Older homes (pre-1970), larger homes, and homes with extensive add-ons like radon, mold, and sewer scope can take 4+ hours. We block our schedule generously so we never feel rushed.
We deliver your full digital report β with photos, short video clips, infrared images, and a clear priority ranking of findings β within 24 hours. In multiple-offer situations or tight contingency windows, we can often deliver same-day.
Yes β we inspect 7 days a week. During peak season (AprilβSeptember) we offer evening slots and same-day appointments to accommodate tight Twin Cities closing timelines.
Absolutely β and we recommend it. Plan to arrive for the final hour. We'll walk you through everything we found, demonstrate any major issues in person, and answer questions before the report is even written.
Yes β free with every full home inspection. Most Twin Cities competitors charge $100+ for thermal imaging or skip it entirely. We include it because it routinely catches hidden moisture, missing insulation, and electrical hot-spots that visual-only inspections miss.
Yes. Minnesota does not currently require state licensure for home inspectors, but we hold InterNACHI certification, ASHI membership, MN Department of Health Radon Measurement Professional credentials, and carry $1M E&O / general liability insurance.
Call or email us β for the lifetime of your homeownership. We don't charge for follow-up questions. If a defect was missed because we didn't perform to our standard, we work it out, full stop.