The Austin Home Inspection Tech blog: practical guides for home buyers, sellers, and owners across Austin, Rochester, Albert Lea, Owatonna, Faribault, Mason City IA, and the rest of southeast Minnesota and northern Iowa. Every post is written by an InterNACHI Master Certified inspector.
Cost & Pricing Guides
Home Inspection Cost in Austin, MN (2026)
Real 2026 pricing: custom pricing for most homes, plus add-on services. Bundle packages save money.
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Home Inspection Cost in Rochester, MN (2026)
Mayo Clinic area pricing: custom pricing for most homes, with notes on Pill Hill, Country Club, and Folwell.
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Home Inspection Cost in Albert Lea, MN (2026)
Freeborn County pricing varies by square footage and add-ons. Special notes for Fountain Lake area homes.
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Buyer Guides
What to Expect During Your Home Inspection
Step-by-step buyer's guide: timeline, what's covered, what to bring, attending the inspection, reading the report.
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First-Time Homebuyer Inspection Checklist
The checklist we wish every first-time buyer had — questions to ask, red flags, how to negotiate.
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How to Choose the Best Home Inspector
Credentials to look for, red flags to avoid, and why InterNACHI Master Certified matters.
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Home Inspector vs Appraiser: The Difference
Two different jobs, two different reports. You need both. Here's why.
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Add-On Services Explained
Radon Testing in Southeast MN — EPA Zone 1
Mower, Olmsted, Freeborn, and Cerro Gordo counties have some of the highest radon levels in the country.
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Sewer Scope: When You Absolutely Need One
An affordable scope routinely uncovers expensive hidden damage. Here's when it's a must-have.
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Mold Inspection vs Mold Test: The Difference
Visible mold vs airborne spores — different problems, different tests, different solutions.
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Inspection Findings Deep Dives
Foundation Cracks: When to Worry
Six types of foundation cracks, severity ratings, repair costs, and when to call a structural engineer.
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Roof Inspection: What to Look For
Hail damage, ice dams, shingle aging, ventilation — what we check on Minnesota roofs.
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HVAC Inspection: What We Find
Aging furnaces, undersized AC, ductwork issues, and 2026 replacement cost expectations.
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Special Situations
New Construction Inspection
Yes, brand-new homes need inspections. Here's what we find and why phase inspections matter.
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Pre-Listing Inspection: Should Sellers Get One?
Avoid surprises, fix on your terms, close faster. Here's the trade-off for sellers.
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City Service Pages
Home Inspector in Owatonna, MN
Steele County housing stock notes and inspection priorities by era.
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Home Inspector in Faribault, MN
Pre-1900 limestone foundations, knob-and-tube wiring, and Rice County radon notes.
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Home Inspector in Mason City, IA
Cerro Gordo County's exceptionally high radon zone and historic district housing notes.
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