Service area
Home Inspection in Fort Mill, SC
Fort Mill, Tega Cay and Indian Land, South Carolina licensed inspectors, not North Carolina inspectors crossing the line.
Inspecting in Fort Mill
Fort Mill has absorbed an enormous amount of new construction as the Charlotte metro pushed south across the state line. Most of what our Fort Mill home inspectors see is recent, and recent means build-quality questions rather than age questions.
South Carolina has its own requirements. Wood-infestation reporting here uses the CL-100, not the North Carolina WDIR, and our SC-licensed inspectors handle it in-house.
Areas we cover
Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Indian Land, Lancaster, Van Wyck and the York County line.
Every service, available in Fort Mill
Everything we offer is available here, home inspections, pre-drywall, radon, mold, termite, sewer scope, infrared, well water, drone roof inspections, pool and commercial.
Buying across the state line
Whether you are moving down from Charlotte or in from another state, the inspection side of a South Carolina purchase has a few differences worth knowing before you book.
- The wood-infestation report is the CL-100, not the North Carolina WDIR. Different form, different state, and lenders ask for it by name.
- Inspectors must hold a South Carolina licence to work here. Ours do, which is why we do not send a North Carolina inspector over the border to cover a Fort Mill appointment.
- Your contract sets an inspection period rather than North Carolina’s due diligence period. It functions the same way in practice: book early in it so there is time to act on what the report says.
- If the house is new, the builder warranty clock starts at closing. An inspection at around month ten leaves time to get defects documented and scheduled before it runs out.
Everything else is the same as it is in Charlotte: the same inspectors’ standards, the same report, the same 90-day warranty.
Book in Fort Mill
Call 803-244-9868 or schedule online.
What we find here
Common issues we find in Fort Mill homes
Fort Mill, Tega Cay and Indian Land have absorbed a decade of Charlotte overflow, so most of what we inspect here was built recently. Recent shifts the findings from wear to workmanship.
Workmanship, not age
In Baxter Village, Masons Bend, Tega Cay and along the 521 corridor the recurring findings are flashing left out, attic penetrations unsealed, construction debris left in the crawlspace and HVAC that was never balanced between floors.
The ten month warranty window
Most builder warranties run a year. An inspection at around ten months gets defects documented while the builder is still responsible for them. See new construction inspection.
Pre-drywall while it is still open
If the house is still going up, the framing, wiring and plumbing are only visible until drywall day. After that they are behind a wall for good. See pre-drywall inspection.
South Carolina paperwork
Wood-infestation reporting in South Carolina is the CL-100, not the North Carolina WDIR. Our South Carolina licensed inspectors produce it in house rather than subcontracting it out. See termite and WDIR.
Grading and drainage on new lots
New subdivisions are graded to the plat, not to your particular downspouts. Negative grading and discharge dumping beside the foundation are among the most common findings on a house under five years old.
Radon in new houses too
New construction is not exempt. Radon comes from the soil under the slab or crawlspace, and a tight modern house holds what comes in. See radon testing.
Common questions
Fort Mill inspection questions
Is a brand new house worth inspecting?
Yes. The county inspector checks code compliance on a schedule, not the quality of the work or whether every system was set up correctly. An independent inspection is the only one carried out on your behalf.
What is a CL-100 and do I need one?
It is South Carolina’s wood-infestation report. Lenders commonly require it, VA loans among them, and your agent or lender will tell you whether yours does. We handle it alongside the inspection.
Are your inspectors licensed in South Carolina?
Yes. Work in Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Indian Land and the rest of York and Lancaster counties is done by South Carolina licensed inspectors, not North Carolina inspectors crossing the line.
When should I book the ten month warranty inspection?
Around month ten. That leaves time to get the report to the builder and have the work scheduled before the warranty expires rather than after.
Which towns do you cover from this office?
Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Indian Land, Lancaster, Van Wyck and the York County line.
Can everything be done in one visit?
Yes. The inspection, CL-100, radon, sewer scope and infrared are handled by the same inspector on the same day.
Reviews
What Fort Mill homeowners say
Book your Fort Mill inspection
Call 803-244-9868 or schedule online.