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SPECMADE HOME

Your home tells
a story.
We help you read it.

From inspection day through every year of ownership, a living relationship with the place you call home.

Experience the demo
Day 1
Sarah just bought a 1987 colonial in South Minneapolis. Her inspector, Andrew, spent three hours in the crawlspace, on the roof, behind the furnace. He found 247 findings across 63 pages.
The next morning, she opens something different. A clear picture of her home, organized around what matters to her.
Priority Report: Sarah’s Home

4218 Harriet Ave S

Minneapolis, MN 55409 · Built 1987 · Colonial
Inspected Mar 4, 2026 · Andrew Keller, Home Inspector
62 Health
Act Now: Safety & Urgent
Double-tapped breakers in main panel
Electrical · Main Panel
$800–$1,400
Electrician
Why it matters
Double-tapped breakers create loose connections that can arc and cause fires. Each breaker slot is rated for one wire only.
What to do
Licensed electrician adds a sub-panel or tandem breakers. Typically 2–3 hours. Permit required.
Cost of waiting
Fire risk increases. Insurance may deny claims on known defects.
Bundling opportunity
Can be done with GFCI outlets and grounding. Same visit, same electrician. Save ~$420.
Missing GFCI protection in kitchen & bath
Electrical · Outlets
$300–$600
DIY possible
Why it matters
GFCI outlets prevent electrocution near water. Required by code in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and exterior outlets since 1987.
What to do
Replace standard outlets with GFCI. If you’re comfortable with basic wiring and turning off breakers, this is a 30-minute DIY project per outlet.
Plan This Year
Deck boards showing rot & structural concerns
Exterior · Deck
$4,200–$8,500
Contractor
Why this year
Another Minnesota winter will accelerate the rot. Spring pricing is 15–20% lower than summer peak. Best window: April–May.
ROI note
Composite deck replacement averages 65% return on investment at resale. One of the highest-ROI exterior projects.
Water heater at end of service life (12 yrs)
Plumbing · Water Heater
$1,200–$2,800
Plumber
Why plan now
Average tank water heater lasts 10–13 years. Yours is 12. Planning now avoids an emergency weekend call ($500+ premium).
Incentive alert
Heat pump water heaters qualify for a $2,000 federal tax credit (IRA 25C). Net cost could be $800–$1,200.
Monitor Over Time
Roof shingles, moderate wear, 5–8 years remaining
Exterior · Roof
$12K–$18K
We’ll watch
Foundation hairline crack, east wall basement
Structure · Foundation
Monitor
We’ll watch
3 homeowners in your area recently hired an electrician
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Month 3: Quarterly Visit
A home advocate arrives knowing the full history. They don’t start over. They focus on what’s changed since Sarah took action. Each visit makes the next one more valuable.
Quarterly Visit: Month 3
At Inspection · Mar 2026
Electrical
35
Roof
58
Plumbing
52
HVAC
48
Exterior
40
Structure
72
Interior
80
Quarterly Visit · Jun 2026
Electrical
88
Roof
55
Plumbing
85
HVAC
60
Exterior
78
Structure
74
Interior
82
Visit Notes
"Electrical is night-and-day after the panel work. Nice job getting that bundled. Deck looks great, the composite will hold up. Foundation crack hasn’t moved, which is good. Let’s keep an eye on the HVAC. We’ll flag it when it’s time."
Months 2–11: A Living Score
Every action moves the score. Every season, the system remembers what your inspector found and sends what matters, when it matters.
Health Portrait: 4218 Harriet Ave S
Overall Score
Good
+9 pts since move-in
71
Suggested
Winter’s coming. Your furnace is heading into its 16th season. That’s past the typical lifespan for your model. Schedule a tune-up before November while HVAC companies are still taking non-emergency calls. $80–$120 now vs. $200+ when it’s 10 below.
Comfort & Health Safety & Security Costs & Finances
Current Breakdown
42
Comfort & Health
↘ Furnace aging, needs attention
›
73
Safety & Security
↗ +15 after electrical work
›
58
Costs & Finances
↗ Capital expense resolved
›
78
Value & Potential
↗ Deck replacement helped
›
85
Competence & Connection
↗ Improving
›
Recent activity
⚡
Electrical bundle completed
Panel, GFCIs, grounding · Licensed electrician · Apr 2
+15
🚨
Installed CO detectors
DIY · 3 units · May 14
+7
🤝
Shared contractor review
Community contribution · Jun 8
+5
🌡
Climate & Comfort score dropping
Furnace is 15 yrs old · entering 16th winter season
−3
62 → 71 since move-in
The Complete Journey

One inspection.
An ongoing relationship.

Every touchpoint builds on the last. The inspector who knows your home, year after year.

📋
Priority Report
Day 1
🔄
Quarterly Visit
Month 3
📊
Health Portrait
Ongoing
SPECMADE HOME

This is what
home ownership
should feel like.

Not a 60-page PDF. Not a forgotten report. A living relationship with the place you call home, guided by the person who knows it best.

62 → 78
Health score after Year 1
$6,000
Saved through planning
1
Inspector who knows your home