About SafeGuard Home Inspection: Meet Home Inspector Greg Schultz

Greg Schultz has spent his entire life in Northeast Wisconsin, and he built SafeGuard Home Inspection to bring that local knowledge into every property he inspects. Over 10 years running SafeGuard, and more than 27 years in the industry, he has learned exactly how this region's homes are built and where they tend to show wear.

Wisconsin holds home inspectors to a higher bar than most states. A state-issued license is required to conduct paid inspections, backed by national and state testing and 40 hours of ongoing education to keep that license active. Greg takes that standard seriously, and it shows in the detail of every home inspection report he delivers.

Whether it's a buyer's home inspection ahead of closing or a pre-listing home inspection before a home hits the market, Greg approaches the work the same way: curious, methodical, and honest about what he finds. He conducts every home inspection as if it were for his own family, because the people relying on his findings deserve nothing less.

Homes in this part of the state take a beating from the weather every year. Lake-effect snow off Green Bay, sharp freeze-thaw cycles through Appleton and Oshkosh, and biting winter wind coming off Lake Michigan near Sturgeon Bay all put real stress on roofing, siding, and foundations.

Those extremes are exactly why a thorough home inspection matters here more than in milder climates. Small gaps around windows and doors, exposed wood framing, and aging roof flashing all become bigger problems once a Wisconsin winter gets ahold of them. A roof inspection during a home inspection catches ice-damming damage and worn shingles before they turn into leaks, and a foundation inspection during a home inspection can flag frost heave or settling before it becomes structural.

Moisture is the other constant concern. Excess moisture and air infiltration drive up heating and cooling costs and can lead to mold or rot if left unaddressed. Greg's moisture detection inspection process, backed by infrared home inspection technology, helps catch these issues while they're still easy and affordable to fix.