MARK GOODMAN
Profile
Reviews
ASHI Certified Home Inspector #257149
NADRA Certified Deck Inspector
MO SAVE Disaster Inspector
Languages: English
Association Memberships
American Society of Home Inspectors
(ASHI)
St. Louis ASHI Chapter
Missouri Association of Home Inspectors (MAHI)
St. Louis Association of Realtors
Mark is St. Louis, born and raised, and resided in Missouri all but approximately 5-1/2 years when he was living and managing an off-the-grid scuba diving resort in Mexico.
For close to 20 years, Mark successfully owned and operated a professional construction company specializing in general contracting, remodeling, construction, and project management. Mark has also been involved in residential property management, project management, pr/marketing, and the hardware and building material industries. He entered the residential and commercial building inspection industry in 2014 after spending almost six years in Mexico helping manage an off-the-grid remote scuba diving resort with its operations and facilities.
Mark
spends much of his spare time actively participating in the management and
operations of St. Louis ASHI and volunteering on committees and as an ASHI
national director. He had articles published in the ASHI Reporter, including a
recent article titled” What you don’t know about smart homes. Mark has been a
volunteer search and rescue team member for many years, helping local community
emergency response teams, likes to travel, scuba diving, photography, cooking,
and enjoying life.
American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI®)
- Director 2020 - 2023, American Society of Home Inspectors
- Director, 2020 - 2022, St. Louis ASHI
- Website/App Chair 2020 - 2022, St. Louis ASHI
- President 2018 - 2019, St. Louis ASHI
- Education Chair 2016-2017, St. Louis ASHI
- ASHI Council of Representatives 2017 – 2019
- ASHI Chapter Relations Committee Chair 2019
Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors®:
- Subject Matter Expert for the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors®
Certifications / Trainings:
- ASHI Certified Home Inspector
- NADRA Certified Deck Evaluator
- Missouri State Emergency Management SAVE Coalition Volunteer Building Inspector
- AARST-NRPP Certified Radon Measurement Gas Provider
- ASTM E2018-15 Trained for Property Condition Assessments / Commercial Building Inspections
Memberships and Affiliations:
- Member of ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors)
- Member of St. Louis ASHI (St. Louis ASHI Chapter)
- Member of MAHI (Missouri Association of Home Inspectors)
- Member of NADRA (North American Decking and Railing Association)
- Affiliate member of SLAR (St. Louis Association of Realtors)
- Affiliate member of St. Charles Association of Realtors
Recipient of the ASHI IRON MAN AWARD
All his inspections include:
- 90-Day Major Component Guarantee
- $10 Million in E&O Insurance Which Extends to the Referring REALTOR
- Our Superior Service Guarantee
Schedule Mark for an inspection by
calling our office at 800-285-3001 or schedule online at Book Me Now
Testimonials
Very pleasant to work with.
- S. M., March 2021
Mark
is very thorough and has attention to detail! I highly recommend him!
- L.F., St. Louis MO, September 2020
Awesome inspector always available and ready to educate Buyers and Agents through the inspection process.
- B.W., St. Charles MO, June 2020
Thank you for everything, you went above and beyond!
- S.C., St. Louis MO, June 2019
Mark was very thorough and
forthcoming with information regarding the state of the condo he was
inspecting. Additionally, he was willing to field questions about the
purchasing process since my real estate agent could not make it to the
inspection. Warm, friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. I couldn't be more
pleased with his work.
- A. K., June 2019
Mark was awesome! Super knowledgeable and extremely helpful in explaining things to a first
time home buyer like myself. I would recommend him to anyone!
- T. C., April 2019
Thorough
and helpful. Explained every violation and the proper ways to repair them.
- S.O., Ballwin MO, March 2019
This was my first experience with the inspection. Mark did an excellent job handling my case from start to finish. He is very professional, knowledgeable, and kind. Mark provided me with information to understand what needs to be fixed and what should I pay attention to. I particular liked his patience to explain every detail I should know. I highly recommend Mark.
– M. B., February 2019
I could not be happier with Mark's
inspection and report---he was thorough and meticulous and the vast
experience/knowledge he possesses from his prior years as a contractor was
obvious. As a testament to the accuracy/completeness of his report: there was
an inspection performed on the same property not long ago by a different
company, and Mark's report contained the same findings + more. Mark also took
the time to patiently explain his findings, and also give recommendations for
likely future maintenance/repairs. His closing comment to us was: "Even in
a year from now, if you have any questions about the report or anything else,
please don't hesitate to call"
- S.N., St. Louis MO,
January 2019
It was a pleasure meeting with Mark! As a first time home buyer I had many questions that Mark patiently and thoroughly explained and broke down for me to understand. Mark is a class act and was wonderful working with. Highly recommend!
- J.T., August 2018
Mark was excellent, timely, and extremely through. He was do open to questions and was very patient in providing answers which were easily understood by a novice.
- L.C., August 2018
Very detailed and helpful. Mark provided useful information for both present and possible future situations.
- T.B., July 2018
Great job
- S.E., June 2018
As a first-time home buyer, Mark took his time to explain everything I needed to know during the inspection. He also offered to help if I have any questions down the road! I really appreciated his attention to detail and his willingness to make sure I understood everything about the inspection process. I give Mark my highest recommendation and my thanks!
- A.M., June 2018
He was on time, very detailed, and answered any questions I had.
- R. M., June 2018
Mark was very thorough and provided great education to us as the buyers. We really appreciated the time he took to educate us on our future home so we would be more informed buyers.
- P.C., March 2018
5 star
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Mark Goodman was incredible. I literally felt like I was on an episode of "This Old House" while he took us through our inspection process. Being a first time home buyer, we had a lot of questions and hesitations, along with a lot to learn. Mark made us feel comfortable and was easy to talk to. He showed us not only things to look for in this particular house, but what was done well and what could be improved upon. Though we did not proceed with the contract under inspection, we will definitely be using him again. Came highly recommended by our amazing realtor Claudia Diel.
5 star
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I had the pleasure of working with Mark on inspecting the home I'm buying. He was super thorough and very knowledgeable and professional. He took a lot of time to explain everything to me. He was great, I'd use him again in the future.
5 star
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
ONLY INSPECTION COMPANY TO CONSIDER. Mark Goodman was professional, courteous, and VERY detailed, and explain everything clearly. Frankly they are the only inspector worth working with. Save yourself time and hassle by working with this group. Best decision you can make.
Irene Pappas Edwards 5 reviews·5 photos
5 star
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
Mark Goodman is my go to Inspector! He’s knowledgeable, patient and explains everything to my clients thoroughly. He is responsive and makes himself available — if we have any questions post inspection and even after closing.
5 star
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Mark was so wonderful to work with when he was inspecting my new home! He has so much valuable knowledge, especially for a first-time homeowner, and he gave me probably a million tips and tricks to make my ownership successful. 10/10 would recommend working with Mark!
5 star
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Mark Goodman was the inspector for a property we were looking to purchase. They got us in quick, he was very professional and answered all of our questions. Thanks for the good work!
5 star
Positive: Punctuality, Quality
Mark
Goodman did an excellent job inspecting our (hopefully) future home. He was
incredibly thorough throughout the process and was happy to explain any issues
as they arose. He seemed to know every little detail in a home, from siding to
plumbing, even to security systems. I wanted to make sure I had the most
thorough inspection possible, and I can assuredly say that knowing that Mark
completed our inspection.
Super friendly and always willing to talk about the inspection report before,
during, and after the inspection should there be any questions.
5 star
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Mark Goodman came when we needed him as we are from out of state and needed an inspection for a condo we have under contract in St. Louis. He was very thorough on every detail and explained every necessary cutoff and switch for our use in the future. He went out of his way to discuss items not even necessary to complete the inspection. I would recommend him and Brewer for any inspection need.
Service: Multi-unit inspections
5 star
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Mark G. was a great inspector to work with, professional and detailed. This is my first home buying experience and he was nice to walk through a lot of things with me, and showed me things to look for and do in the future. I had some follow up questions and he took the time to explain everything in detail. Very satisfied with my experience.
5 star
Mark Goodman handled 2 separate home inspections for us. He was very thorough and patiently explained to us all the details of the areas of concern. We felt he had our best interest at heart, which gave us confidence in his recommendations. He worked efficiently and conducted himself in a friendly but very professional manner. I would use Mark again and we highly recommend him for any residential inspection.
5 star
Positive: Quality, Value
So I had Mark Goodman perform an inspection for me and I cannot express the quality that he delivered. He is very knowledgeable and saved me from buying a complete money pit. He is really down to earth and I will only use him from now on. I would recommend him to anyone that wants a thorough inspection. He explains the things that he finds to give the buyer a little insight on things to look for in the future. Thank you, Mark,
5 star
Excellent
service and attention to detail. Mark Goodman (my inspector) was very thorough
in his inspection. Additionally, he was willing to talk with me about the condo
purchasing process since my real estate agent couldn't make the inspection. He
also took several calls from me after the inspection to go over his report. His
advice was crucial in determining to counter offer on my condo offer.
I can't speak highly enough about my satisfaction with Mark's work. I would
recommend him to anyone buying a new place who wants a good idea of what they
are buying.
5 star
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Mark is excellent. The price for the inspection was affordable and he was very thorough in his inspection. Due to the pandemic, we were not allowed to go through the walk-through and inspection with Mark. That being said, he texted about half an hour prior to completion of the inspection so that we could travel over for him to report on his findings. Upon arrival, he gave us a meticulous run-through of his findings, while contextualizing and explaining the the scope and scale of the issues. He wrote up the report promptly and we received it by email the following day. The written report was clear, meticulous, and comprehensive. When we met in person, Mark emphasized that we should feel free to reach out with any questions that we might have with the report. Indeed, he generously chatted with us on the phone for well over half an hour later that afternoon and walked us through the report. I highly recommend Mark for any home inspection.
5 star
This
is my first experience with Mark Goodman. It was a great inspection and he is
very detailed and he made sure all my questions were answered. Not only he gave
me the complete view of the condition of the house but also a great report for
continuously maintaining it.
All his crew is also quite friendly, knowledgeable and patient.
I appreciate his and his team's services.
4 star
Mark was very professional from the beginning and up until currently answering my questions which are many. He was very responsive when I tried to set up an appointment for an inspection and it was over the weekend because I can't make appointments during the week while I work so he was very receptive to that. He was on time, professional, willing to answer any questions, and very knowledgeable about everything that he inspected with the house that I was looking at to purchase. I would recommend him highly to anyone as a home inspector. Thank you for the experience!
5 star
Mark performed a pre-drywall inspection on our new house. We are located out of state and were unable to attend the inspection. Mark's report had several pictures of issues. He spent a hour explaining the issues and local building practices that differ from what we are used to. He was very knowledgeable and explained the issues in great detail. His response was timely and reasonably priced. We would recommend using his services again.
Service: New construction inspections
5 star
Mark
Goodman was the best inspector I ever met!
He arrived on time and did a VERY detailed inspection.
He also demonstrate to be up-to-date with the latest norms and best practices
which gave me the confidence I was in good hands.
Mark was also very clear when explaining the issues he found in the property
and how severe they were. That information was essential to help me assess my
investment, prioritize my budget and mitigate and/or fix problems. After the
inspection he dedicated a good amount of time to shared important information
about how to care care of the property so I could retain and even increase the
value of the house.
In summary... I got all information needed to make the right decision.
Thanks Mark Goodman!
Another happy customer :)
Dr. Pink Local Guide·16 reviews·4 photos
5 star
Mark Goodman was our inspector, and he did an amazingly thorough job. We were very impressed with his attention to detail and the thoroughness of his report. I would recommend him to anyone buying a home.
A+
5 star
This was my first experience with the inspection. Mark did an excellent job handling my case from start to finish. He is very professional, knowledgeable and kind. Mark provided me with information to understand what needs to be fixed and what should I pay attention to. I particularly liked his patience to explain every detail I should know. I highly recommend Mark.
Blake Barnes Local Guide·113 reviews·56 photos
5 star 3 years ago
Mark
inspected two home for us. He was thorough, professional,
and incredibly knowledgeable. He gave realistic and honest answers to all my
questions. He walked me through everything that would be on the report while we
were still in the house during the inspection time. What really amazed me was
how reachable he has been. I had a few questions after the inspection and he
returned my calls right away and gave great advise and answers. I would
definitely recommend him!
kimberly fillmon-smith 3 reviews
5 star
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Mark was completely thorough and professional during our recent home inspection before purchase. He was knowledgeable and answered our extensive questions with professionalism. We highly recommend Mark and will definitely call on his services again in the future.
Seth Near Local Guide·9 reviews·117 photos
5 star
I could not be happier with Mark's inspection and report---he was thorough and meticulous and the vast experience/knowledge he possesses from his prior years as a contractor was obvious. …More
5 star
Mark Goodman is the best inspector that I have even known ( I have multiple properties). He is extremely thorough and dedicated. He explains every single details and give us such valuable suggestion that could only come from years of experience. Highly recommend.
Spencer Smith Local Guide·13 reviews·13 photos
5 star
Mark was great. The inspection was very thorough, and as first time home buyers, he patiently answered any questions we had. He was very easy to work with, and I would 100% recommend him for anyone looking for inspection services.
Thiago Afonso Local Guide·19 reviews·137 photos
5 star
Mark
Goodman was fantastic! Extremely thorough with everything. The fact that he had
pictures of everything that he discovered along with the full explanation as to
why it wasn't correct. The report in web format was just as thorough and
detailed, Mark took the time to answer all my questions and go through my
concerns after I got the report.
He highlighted what was of high importance along with any safety issues and why
they needed to be addressed. I couldn't have asked for a better inspection!!
Highly recommended!!
5 star
Mark Goodman is the man. Incredibly knowledgeable, great communication. Glad to have him represent me in the home buying process. Did you know he's the president of the Association of St. Louis Home Inspector? He's the real deal. Very happy customer.
Rob Mo Local Guide·25 reviews·5 photos
5 star
Mark was our inspector and he was terrific. He answered every one of our questions, walked us through everything, gave us explanations, took his time and was extremely informative and professional. He treated it as if he was buying the house. We will use this company again if I ever buy another house!
5 star
Mark is very professional and detail oriented. He places his customer's satisfaction with the quality of his work extremely high on his company's objectives. You can count on Mark to give you the exact facts related to your inspection and the utmost integrity and honesty in his inspection reports.
5 star
Our inspector Mark was very kind and knowledgeable during the entire inspection process. He answered all my questions with great detail in the same way that he wrote his report. Very pleased with the service provided!
5 star
My inspector was Mark Goodman. He was on time, VERY knowledgeable, thorough, and detail-oriented -- just what I needed in a home inspector. The house was a little older (built in the early 50's). He identified some asbestos in the basement that hadn't been disclosed. He also explained safety issues and what to look for in an asbestos-abatement company. Without his expertise, I may have walked away from this house. Thank you, Mark!
Liliane Bonfieti Local Guide·110 reviews·91 photos
5 star
Mark
was great. Very patiently explained every bit of the inspection, especially the
problems. In addition, Mark made sure to say that we could call him at anytime,
even if it's 1 year later, as he prefers that we have the right information.
Inspection was very thorough and comprehensive.
5 star
Mark Goodman was delightful to work with. He was courteous, thorough, and professional in every way. I would recommend Mark to any and all who need inspection services.
5 star
A very thorough home maintenance inspection that will be of huge help to us as we work to improve our home. Mark was here most of the morning and he was thorough and really helpful. We received our official report within a few days of his visit. Highly recommended!!
Tom Cunningham Local Guide·76 reviews·10 photos
5 star
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Mark was willing to show us first hand what areas needed attention. He thoroughly explained what the trouble areas were and what needed to be done.
Brady Root Local Guide·28 reviews·48 photos
5 star
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Absolute pro. Mark was able to explain things clearly and thoroughly to first-time buyers like my wife and I, made a very detailed report available immediately after, and was a good resource for questions - even outside of the inspection.
5 star
Mark Goodman was great! Extremely thorough and explains issues sufficiently. He made sure I had a good understanding of all the issues, and provided recommendations as well.
5 years
Mark Goodman was very professional and explained everything out to a tee. I very pleased at how thorough he was in every aspect. Would recommend to anybody that longs for great service.
5 star
Very friendly and helpful. Mark Goodwin is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. After working with him twice you can tell he always puts the costumer first and will do whatever he can to help.
5 star
Mark was patient, thorough, and professional. He answered my questions and explained things so I had a clear understanding of the issues at my property. I am much appreciative of his expertise.
5 star
Mark always went above and beyond to ensure I understood the inspection report and was always available to answer my questions. On top of this, he is a great individual and very professional. I highly recommend him.
Local Guide·36 reviews·10 photos
5 star
Positive: Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Mark
was very good. This inspector is An SME and knows his stuff.
Whats that mean ? This a subject matter expert.
5 star
They did a great job. Mark was awesome at explaining everything he was looking for and how severe each issue was. Highly recommend!
5 star
Mark is very competent and he has been extremely helpful in all aspects of the inspection. I recommend him fondly.
5 star
Mark did such a thorough job with our inspection and also helped explain everything to us in ways we could understand! Thanks Mark!
5 star
I had an inspector by the name of Mark Goodman. Very professional and answered all the questions I asked. I would highly recommend using Brewer.
Local Guide·12 reviews·1 photo
5 star
Mark Goodman and crew did an awesome job. They also educated me on things I did not know. I would highly recommend this company.
5 star
Mark Goodman was on time, very detailed, and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend.
Local Guide·197 reviews·480 photos
5 star
Mark Goodman was smart and professional. Will definitely hire again!
Mark is superior.
Mark Goodman is an AMAZING inspector and the inspection went very smoothly. He is thorough, detailed and pleasant and my clients love the way the walks them through his findings, many time as they walk along with him. He never minds them following along and is responsive to any concerns they might see along the way. He also alleviates some of their worries when they aren't clear on certain things. I use him whenever possible and will continue to do so.
Mark was amazing to work with, very informational from every aspect of the inspection and answered every question that I have had through out the inspection process. I would def recommend this company to anyone looking to get a inspection on a home.