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Electrical Checks In Home Inspections: What To Know

Electrical Checks In Home Inspections: What To Know

Updated: September 3, 2025 Understanding Your Home’s Electrical System: What Homeowners Should Know Your home’s electrical system powers nearly every part of your daily life—from lighting and appliances to HVAC and electronics. That’s why, during a home inspection, we...

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Back-To-School Home Safety Check: Essential Tips

Back-To-School Home Safety Check: Essential Tips

Updated: August 18, 2025 Back-To-School Home Safety Checklist | Fall Home Maintenance & Inspections In Media, PA As the school year kicks off, most families focus on supply lists, schedules, and routines—but one crucial item is often overlooked: a home safety...

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Why Home Inspections Matter Before You Travel

Why Home Inspections Matter Before You Travel

Updated: July 27, 2025 Why A Home Inspection Before Vacation Could Save You Thousands Planning a getaway should be exciting—not stressful. Yet every year homeowners come back to burst pipes, pest infestations, or electrical fires that started while they were sipping...

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Essential Tips For Keeping Your Pets Safe This Summer

Essential Tips For Keeping Your Pets Safe This Summer

Updated: July 22, 2025 Summer Safety Tips Every Pet Owner Should Know As summer temperatures rise, it's important to consider the well-being of your furry friends. We all know how much we love our pets, and just like us, they can be vulnerable to the heat. As your...

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Tips On Spotting Common Issues In Your Home

Tips On Spotting Common Issues In Your Home

Published: June 27, 2025 How To Spot Common Issues In Your Home Before They Become Big Problems As a homeowner, staying on top of maintenance and identifying issues early can save you a significant amount of time, stress, and money. Many common problems, if left...

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Signs Of Summer Heat Damage To Homes

Signs Of Summer Heat Damage To Homes

How Summer Heat Affects Your Home’s Structure Summer may be a season of sunshine and relaxation, but it also brings hidden risks for homeowners. Intense heat can quietly wreak havoc on your home’s structure, leading to expensive repairs if issues go unnoticed. Knowing...

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Termite Damage? A Home Inspection Will Reveal It

Termite Damage? A Home Inspection Will Reveal It

The Importance Of Termite And Pest Control Prevention For Your Home When it comes to protecting your home, one of the most critical measures you can take is ensuring that your property is free from termites and other pests. These tiny invaders can cause significant...

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Moisture Issues? Know The Signs And Solutions

Moisture Issues? Know The Signs And Solutions

How Moisture Can Damage Your Home: Signs & Prevention Tips Your home is one of your biggest investments—but hidden issues like excess moisture can silently damage it from the inside out. While some dampness may seem harmless, it can lead to severe structural...

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How To Prepare Your Home For Tornado Season

How To Prepare Your Home For Tornado Season

Tornado-Ready Homes: Enhance Safety With A Proactive Preparation Tornadoes are among the most destructive natural disasters, capable of devastating homes in minutes. A home without the proper reinforcement is at a significantly higher risk of severe damage or...

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How Do I Identify Hail Damage On My Roof?

How Do I Identify Hail Damage On My Roof?

How Do I Know If My Roof Has Hail Damage? Hailstorms can cause significant damage to your roof, often going unnoticed until it results in costly repairs or structural issues. Detecting hail damage early can save money and protect your home from further problems. This...

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Spring Door Maintenance: Get Ready for Warmer Weather

Spring Door Maintenance: Get Ready for Warmer Weather

Spring Maintenance: Preparing Your Home For Warmer Weather As we transition into the warmer months, it’s the perfect time to assess the condition of your home and ensure everything is in optimal working order. One often-overlooked area that requires attention is your...

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Community News

Community Spotlight: Canopy Building Services

Community Spotlight: Canopy Building Services

At Liberty Inspection Group, we’re proud to call Delaware County, PA home. For years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to helping our neighbors make informed decisions about their biggest investment: their home. But our commitment to the community goes beyond home...

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Community Spotlight: Scarpignato Plumbing & Heating

Community Spotlight: Scarpignato Plumbing & Heating

At Liberty Inspection Group, we're more than a trusted home inspector in Delaware County, PA, we’re committed neighbors who genuinely care about our community’s well-being. That’s why we love spotlighting local experts who share our values of honesty and quality...

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Local Spotlight: Superglass Philly

Local Spotlight: Superglass Philly

At Liberty Inspection Group, we pride ourselves on more than just thorough, reliable home inspections throughout Delaware County, PA - we’re also passionate about supporting other trusted local businesses that help our community stay safe year-round. One standout...

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Local Spotlight: Affordable Rental of West Chester, PA

Local Spotlight: Affordable Rental of West Chester, PA

At Liberty Inspection Group, we believe that a commitment to quality and community is what truly sets a local business apart. For years, we’ve proudly served Delaware County, PA, supporting our neighbors through reliable home inspection services and a passion for...

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Featured Spotlight: Chester County Local

Featured Spotlight: Chester County Local

Your Go-To Guide for the Best Local Businesses in Chester County, PA At Liberty Inspection Group, we value the power of community and the importance of supporting locally owned businesses. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to Chester County Local - an online...

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Darryl Hartshorne

Darryl is a Certified Professional Inspector through the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI). He is a graduate of the National Institute of Home Inspection, and holds a certification in exterior stucco design through the Exterior Design Institute.

He has a professional background in residential and commercial framing and finishing, and is an avid DIYer, having gutted and renovated his beloved S.Philly row home from bottom to top himself, which he continues to tinker and improve upon.

Darryl’s other passion is as a highly trained and sought after classically trained bassoonist and contrabassoonist. He is a member of the Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra and the Harrisburg Symphony, and appears frequently as a substitute musician with the Philadelphia Orchestra and many other groups throughout the Tri-State area.

He is also a lover of all animals, and enjoys the outdoors, reading, cooking and board games.

Jon Knell

Jon joined Liberty in February 2021 after 25 years in the culinary/ Hospitality field. He is working as a radon technician with the goal of completing his training to become a Building Consultant. Jon served as the banquet chef at Manufacturer’s country club and worked 11 years for the PGA and NASCAR as one of their chefs.

Jon has been a long-time eagles season ticket holder and enjoys playing golf and cooking. Jon resides in Glenside, Montgomery County with his wife and 3 kids.

Zachary Meinhold

Zachary is a Certified Property Inspector through InterNACHI. He enjoys fishing, the outdoors, and working on vehicles. He has a background in marketing along with video and picture editing and production.

In addition, he has a strong customer service background and strives to give the best service possible to his clients.

Along with performing property inspections, Zach is currently working towards earning a degree in Business at Penn State.

Adrian Mall

Adrian is a certified home inspector through the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI). He has studied architecture at the University of Michigan after earning a BA at the College of William and Mary.

Adrian worked in home renovations and interiors for over a decade before making the change to use his combined knowledge of trades to inspect homes. He currently lives in Delaware County, where he enjoys bird watching, home renovations, and spending time with family.

Jeremy Fleming

Jeremy joined Liberty Inspection Group in 2018. He was certified as a National Home Inspector in 2016 through American Home Inspector Training Institute (AHIT). He is currently a member of InterNACHI, as a Certified Property Inspector (CPI).

Prior to joining Liberty, Jeremy served as a roofing mechanic, kitchen installer, home remodeler, window installer, and customer relations representative. He also spent several years in the sports and leisure industry, where he served as an assistant golf pro.

After 15 years in various independent contracting roles, he was drawn to the world of home inspection because he is a careful observer of details with a dedication to doing everything with meticulous accuracy. He is committed to making sure everyone feels comfortable and confident with the home buying process, so he takes pride in meeting the individual needs of each customer.

Jeremy is a lifelong Philly sports fan who loves sports, music, movies, and social gatherings. He resides in Montgomeryville, PA, with his wife and daughter.

Chris is the Founder and CEO of Liberty Inspection Group. He has loved construction and buildings his entire life and joined the construction industry in 1997.

Using the experience he gained while being a project engineer and a construction manager for several large commercial and residential building companies, he founded Liberty Inspection Group in 2007 in the midst of the recession.

Liberty has grown to become the largest, fastest-growing, most reviewed, and highest-rated inspection company in the Greater Philadelphia area. Our clients include top real estate agents and agent teams from Keller Williams, Compass, Berkshire Hathaway, Weichert, EXP Realty, RE/MAX, Coldwell Banker, and Long & Foster.