A complete visual inspection
We inspect the accessible structure and systems of your home and document what we observe.
Home & Commercial Property Inspections
We inspect homes and commercial buildings so you can make informed buying, selling, and maintenance decisions.
Home Inspections
A detailed look at the home you are buying or maintaining
We visually inspect your home’s accessible structure and systems and provide a written report with detailed photographs and explanations. We help you understand the property, its features, and the concerns we observe.
You can ask questions about the inspection and report, discuss maintenance needs, and consider the findings before your next decision. We note access and safety limitations so you understand what we were able to inspect.
Your home inspection
What’s included
We bring together a thorough visual inspection, an illustrated report, and support for understanding the home.
A written report
We provide your inspection report within three business days, with findings you can refer to after the inspection.
Detailed photographs
We include photographs and explanatory markings to help you understand the observations in your report.
Follow-up support
We answer questions arising from your inspection and report, including questions about the home’s features and maintenance needs.
Help arranging access
We coordinate with you, your Realtor, the seller, or available MLS resources to arrange property access.
Limited warranty benefits
Our home inspection includes limited warranty benefits. Your inspection agreement sets out the applicable coverage, limitations, and terms.
Your property decisions
When a home inspection can help
We work with buyers, homeowners, and investors who want more information about a property. Your reasons for arranging an inspection help us understand the questions you want answered.
Tell us about the home, any known concerns, and the decision you are preparing to make. We can discuss the inspection and any additional services relevant to those concerns.
- You are buying an older home or a property without warranty coverage.
- You are relocating and want a detailed introduction to the property.
- You need photographs and clear findings during your purchase decisions.
- You are investing in property or planning future home inspections.
- You need an inspection report for a lender, insurer, or other inspection requirement.
- You have concerns about conditions that may affect repairs or remodeling.
After the inspection
Your report and follow-up support
We provide clear observations and practical information you can return to when discussing the property.
Understanding your report
We explain our observations with detailed photographs, markings, and information about special features or concerns. You can follow up with questions about the inspection and written report.
Practical guidance
We help you understand maintenance needs and less obvious safety concerns. Where appropriate, we can recommend contractors by trade, type, or company for work you are considering.
Report use and sharing
Your inspection agreement defines report-use and sharing permissions. We can discuss how you and your Realtor plan to use the findings before the report is distributed or quoted in other documents.
What we inspect
The structure, systems, and rooms of your home
We visually evaluate accessible areas, from the foundation to installed appliances. Open an area below to see what we inspect. Access and safety conditions may limit the work, and we report those limitations.
Structure & exterior
Structural inspection
We visually inspect the complete dwelling, including attics, crawl spaces or basements, and attached garages. We report all findings.
Drainage & grading
We evaluate the slope of the grounds to see whether water drains away from the home. We also examine gutter-downspout discharge points and how water is managed, and report all findings.
Roof
We identify the roof type and present condition, note flashing condition and areas of concern, and observe gutters and downspouts. We report findings, including poor conditions or components that do not operate.
Foundations, basements & crawl spaces
We inspect visible foundation elements inside and outside. We look for cracks, settlement, deterioration, evidence of water problems, pests, microorganism growth, and rodent entry, and report all findings.
Exterior siding & trim
We identify siding and trim materials, inspect their condition, and record our findings.
Driveways & sidewalks
We inspect drainage, deterioration, and overall condition, paying attention to encroaching tree roots. We report severe cracks, damage, lifting, and other potential trip hazards, along with our other findings.
Patios & decks
We inspect condition and safety, including stair construction, attachment to the home, structural soundness, and fall protection. We report all findings.
Attics & skylights
We look for poor material condition and evidence of water penetration. For safety, we walk only on available service flooring, never on framing members. Attic conditions may limit the inspection at our discretion, and we report our findings.
Insulation & ventilation
We inspect insulation, vapor barriers, and ventilation in attics and unfinished areas. We report deficiencies and recommend supplemental insulation or vapor barriers where needed.
Systems & equipment
Fireplaces & chimneys
We visually inspect accessible fireplaces, flues, and chimneys and report all findings.
Heating & air conditioning
We operate heating and central-air units and evaluate the furnace, ductwork, and other delivery systems. We inspect registers, radiators, baseboard elements, and similar components, assess overall condition, and report our findings.
Plumbing
We identify plumbing materials and inspect for leaks, corrosion, drainage, water flow, and other concerns. We test every accessible toilet, bathtub, shower, and sink. We note inaccessible fixtures and report our findings.
Electrical
We identify and evaluate the type and size of the home’s electrical supply cabling. We test accessible outlets and light switches and report visible electrical problems and safety hazards.
Rooms & finishes
Walls, floors & ceilings
We identify building-material types, inspect the general condition of walls, floors, and ceilings, and report concerns.
Windows & doors
We inspect function and condition. For double-pane windows, we can report only visible evidence of possible leaking seals, such as fogging between the panes.
Bathrooms
We inspect fixtures, plumbing, toilets, sinks, showers, tubs, shower doors, electrical devices, and GFCI locations. We test fixtures for adequate water flow.
Kitchens
We inspect every accessible cabinet door, drawer, and countertop, together with the sink, sink plumbing, electrical outlets, walls, floor, and ceiling.
Installed appliances
We inspect the range, oven or cooktop, dishwasher, and permanently installed appliances such as an ice maker, microwave, or refrigerator.
Appliance information
Appliance recall checks and updates
We include recall-check support for the manufacturer and model information collected during your home inspection.
Recall verification
We submit manufacturer and model information for home appliances, water heaters, and HVAC equipment to RecallChek. The information is matched against recall records and hand-checked to help resolve identification or model-number issues.
Your recall report
When applicable, your recall report is sent directly to you within about seven days of the inspection. It provides a separate reference for the appliance information reviewed through RecallChek.
Ongoing recall updates
RecallTrak sends monthly email updates checking for future recalls. You can add or update appliance information in your account at no charge.
Additional services
Testing and reinspections
Environmental testing is separate from a standard home inspection. We can discuss which added services fit your property and agree on the scope and charges before work begins.
Radon testing
We offer radon testing as a separate service alongside your home inspection.
Water-quality sampling
We collect water-quality samples for analysis when you arrange this added service.
Mold inspections and sampling
We offer mold inspections and sampling for laboratory analysis as additional services.
Hazardous-material testing
We can discuss hazardous-material testing in relation to your property concerns and the scope you need.
Rechecking inspection concerns
We offer reinspections for concerns you want checked after repairs. The items being reinspected and the documentation needed affect the work and fees. We can discuss those details with you before arranging a return visit.
Commercial Inspections
Understand the building before your next decision
Before you commit to a commercial building or office space in North Carolina, we help you identify concerns and understand the property’s condition. We inspect buildings you are considering buying and properties you already own or manage.
If you are buying or selling, inspection findings can inform discussions about repairs, negotiations, and pricing. For an existing property, our observations help you consider maintenance and improvements that support the building’s use and functionality.
Buying a commercial property
We help you assess the condition of a prospective building before you make a purchase decision.
Preparing to sell
We provide information about property conditions that can help you prepare for sale discussions.
Maintaining your building
We help you identify concerns so you can consider maintenance needs and improvements to a property you already use.
Commercial inspection scope
What a commercial inspection covers
We bring commercial construction experience to the evaluation of your building. Our assessment considers interior and exterior conditions along with the structure and building systems below, within the scope agreed for your property.
Structure
We evaluate accessible structural conditions to help you understand concerns affecting the building.
Roof
We inspect roof conditions as part of our assessment of your commercial property.
Plumbing
We evaluate the building’s plumbing within the agreed inspection scope.
Heating and air conditioning
We assess HVAC systems as part of our evaluation of the property and its building systems.
Electrical systems
We include electrical evaluations in the commercial inspection scope.
Fire protection
We include fire-protection evaluations as part of the building assessment.
Interior conditions
We inspect interior spaces to help you understand the condition of the building you use or are considering.
Exterior conditions
We evaluate exterior conditions alongside the interior for a broader view of the property.
Discuss your building with us
Tell us about the property, how it is used, and any concerns you want evaluated. We can explain the proposed scope, access considerations, and any additional services that may be relevant.
Let’s talk about your property
Tell us about your inspection, construction, or consulting needs.