Among the wisest things you can do when selling or purchasing a home is to hire a professional home inspection. It will expose concealed flaws, save you thousands of dollars in repair prices, and grant you confidence. Step By Step Home Inspection offers detailed, precise, and extensive home inspection services in Monmouth County, NJ and surrounding towns of Mercer and Ocean Counties.

We’re not just a home inspection business—your investment protection team.

Why Step By Step Home Inspection?

When you call Step By Step Home Inspection, you’re not merely doing something—you’re ensuring your new home is safe, structurally sound, and free of expensive surprises. Here are a few reasons Monmouth County homeowners trust us:

✅ Licensed & Insured
✅ 24-Hour Reports Sent
✅ Weekend & Afternoon Appointments
✅ Easy to Read Photos Reports
✅ 7 Days a Week Available
✅ Certified and Professionally Trained Inspectors
✅ InterNACHI® Certified & Approved
✅ Local New Jersey Experts Who Know New Jersey Homes

Every house has a story—and we know how to read it. Our inspections are forensic in nature, so we’re drilling deeper than surface issues to get a handle on the underlying factors that impact the value, safety, and integrity of your home.

What We Inspect

Our comprehensive home inspections are designed to provide you with the entire story. We examine from foundation to attic and provide you with clear, photo-filled reports that make it simple for you to identify what’s good—and what’s not.

We examine:

• Structural elements (foundation, framing, crawlspaces)
• Roofing elements
• Exterior trim (siding, windows, doors)
• Interior trim (walls, ceilings, floors)
• Electrical elements
• Plumbing elements
• HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
• Insulation and ventilation
• Fireplaces and chimneys
• Decks, garages, and attics
• Pools and spas
• Radon testing
• Mobile and manufactured homes
• Commercial property inspections
• And much more!

Certified Expertise That Sets Us Apart

Step By Step Home Inspection is not an ordinary inspection company. Our inspectors are InterNACHI certified, the world’s most trusted association of inspectors.

Owner Matt Tirado is a certified Radon Measurement Technician and New Jersey Home Inspector. He has a tremendous amount of experience and dedication to excellence in every inspection. Matt has over 20 InterNACHI® certifications, including:

• Certified Professional Inspector
• Certified Electrical Inspector
• Certified Chimney Inspector
• Certified HVAC Inspector
• Certified Pool & Spa Inspector
• Certified Roof Inspector
• Certified Plumbing Inspector
• Certified Glass Block Inspector
• Certified Moisture Intrusion Inspector
• Certified Deck Inspector
• Certified Commercial Property Inspector
• Certified Radon Tester
• Certified New Construction Inspector
• Certified 11th Month Warranty Inspector
• Certified Attic, Insulation, Ventilation & Interior Inspector
• Certified Safe Workplace Inspector
• Certified Drone Pilot for flying inspections

This comprehensive list of certifications guarantees that all and every corner of your house is inspected by a highly professional, experienced inspector who knows exactly what to find.

Easy-to-Understand Inspection Reports

Our comprehensive reports are available in 24 hours or less after your inspection and feature:

• High-quality photos
• Clear-English descriptions of any problems
• Recommended next steps
• Maintenance tips to keep your home secure

Either way, you read our inspection report with your real estate agent or make repair choices, you will find it easy to read and comprehend.

Flexible Scheduling—Because Your Time Matters

Life can get pretty busy. Which is why Step By Step Home Inspection has flexible scheduling, evenings and weekends. You shouldn’t have to lose a day off work or rearrange your day to watch your biggest investment.

And because we also know that property is sold at a fast pace, we get our reports out fast—usually within 24 hours of inspection.

Serving Monmouth County, NJ and Beyond

We are happy to serve Mercer Counties, Ocean Counties, and Monmouth of New Jersey. If you are purchasing an ocean front home in Ocean County or a Monmouth suburb of Mercer County, our staff provides local area experience to assist you with the information you require.

Home Inspection Glossary

Perplexed by home inspection jargon? Our site features an easy-to-use InterNACHI-powered glossary, where you can enter search terms and definitions for your report or question on your inspection. You will never be perplexed about your home.

Honor Guarantee & COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

Your trust is most valuable. That is why we’re an InterNACHI Honor Guarantee member happy to stand behind you against any fraud attempt. We also maintain strict COVID-19 protocols to further safeguard your home and our inspectors from infection.

Specialty Inspections for Any Reason

Besides a standard house inspection, Step By Step Home Inspection provides a number of specialty services:

• 11th Month Warranty Inspections: For homes that are still under builder warranty.
• Annual Maintenance Inspections: To get out in front of expensive repairs.
• New Construction Inspections: Make sure your builder got it right.
• Radon Testing: Keep your family safe from deadly gases.
• Commercial Property Inspections: Keep your business investment safe.
• Drone Roof Inspections: For difficult-to-access or dangerous rooftops.

We specialize in a specialty property or problem, call us—we probably have the training and experience to perform it.

Meet the Owner – Matt Tirado

Matt Tirado not only owns Step By Step Home Inspection—he’s also the face you see on every inspection. As a hands-on, certified inspector, Matt brings a personal touch on every visit. Matt’s goal is to educate every client, make them feel safe, and be protected.

When you use Step By Step, you’re not hiring an inspector. You’re hiring a partner who is as committed to your success and happiness as you are.

Ready to Schedule Your Inspection?

Your first step to protecting your home is a thorough, professional inspection by a skilled, certified inspector. Step By Step Home Inspection is ready to provide you with the honesty and openness you deserve in the real estate transaction.

Don’t delay. Click or call now to book your inspection: (732) 692-9542

Or look us up on our web site and learn more, read our certificates, and search through our glossary.