A: If for no other reason, your home is likely to be the largest investment you will ever make. You want the assurance and peace of mind that your home is in the condition that it was advertised as. A home inspection will point out to you areas of concern that may or may not have been noticed by sellers, realtors or yourself. The home inspector is an unbiased third party, and will tell you if the concern is major or minor, and may recommend a solution to the situation. Our objectivity is your advantage. Since we will not be purchasing the home, we evaluate it in a neutral and equitable manner. Every house is unique and by helping you understand what it will take to care for this particular home, you can be assured that it will be a safe and dependable home for you and your family.
A: A home inspection is an objective and thorough visual examination of a particular property. The inspector will closely inspect the attic, crawl space or basement, perimeter, full interior, mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical system, roofing, foundation, exterior and interior wall coverings, flooring materials, any exposed structural components, etc. as they appear on the day of the inspection. It is not a guarantee or a warrantee of the future condition, but a statement of condition at a particular point in time.
A: New homes have many of the same issues as older homes. In some cases small details can be overlooked by the construction crew in an effort to finish the home in a timely manner. This is when a home inspection can show the buyer the issues, both minor and major, that may be unnoticed in the construction walk-through phase with the builder. Most builders are very conscientious, but occasionally "things happen."
A: By all means! We encourage our customers to attend the home inspection. This allows the inspector to show the customer areas of concern, both minor and major. More importantly, it allows the inspector to have a conversation with the customer as to what the concern is and what could be done to repair it. This face-to-face interaction allows for better understanding for both parties. Further it allows the customer to provide special insight into areas of the home for the inspector.
A: Yes! We adhere to the Standards and Practices as set forth by the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission, which is our regulating body. We are licensed by the state of South Carolina. Not every state requires licensure. All our reports and inspections follow the guidelines of state law. The Standards and Practices can be found on our site as well.
A: You can request an appointment online from our website or you can contact us by phone. We have flexible hours and will do our best to accommodate you and your time. Most inspections can be performed in one to three days. We can arrange for evening and weekend inspections, but we do need daylight to perform an accurate inspection of the exterior of your home.
A: Call or e-mail us and ask! If you have comments, questions or concerns we would like to hear them. If we did not do our best to answer all of your questions in the report, we will gladly answer them.
