Frequently Asked Questions About Home Inspections.

Several factors influence the duration of a home inspection, including the size of the house and its construction type. For instance, inspecting a home with a crawl space typically takes longer than one built on a slab. On average, the inspection process is estimated to take approximately one hour for every 1,000 square feet.

We strongly encourage all our clients to attend the home inspection. Once the inspector has completed their evaluation, they will review their findings alongside pictures, providing an excellent opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. This process also allows you to see the condition of the home on the day of the inspection. It’s an effective way to ensure you’re aligned with the inspector, minimizing any potential confusion.

Unfortunately, no. Home inspectors are responsible for any damage inflicted on the property during the inspection and cannot legally grant you access to the home without your realtor present. It’s important to coordinate your schedule to ensure that you and your realtor can meet at the property to review the findings presented by the inspector.

Yes, as long as your preferred inspector is available when you request them. However, exceptions may occur if the inspection location is too far for that inspector to travel, in which case a closer inspector will be assigned. Rest assured, all our inspectors are exceptional, so you can expect a high-quality inspection regardless of who conducts it.

We provide a range of services to help you fully understand your home’s functionality. Our offerings include mold testing, radon testing, sewer scopes, termite inspections, infrared inspections, pool assessments, water and well inspections, carbon monoxide detection, and gas leak detection.

To help you save money, we offer various service packages. For more information about our packages and to discover additional savings, please visit our package page.

A standard home inspection typically does not include a mold assessment, as it falls outside the usual scope. Mold can often be concealed behind walls or beneath floors, making it challenging to detect. Given the many types of mold and their varying levels of severity, direct inspection may not always be practical.

To address this, we offer an ancillary mold testing service for an additional fee. If you opt for this service, we will collect samples and send them to a laboratory for analysis. You will receive a comprehensive report detailing the presence or absence of mold, along with information on the specific types identified.

During a typical home inspection, our inspectors will search for signs of termites, including damage or termite tubes on the foundation and walls. If any evidence is discovered, it will be documented in the report; however, this does not substitute for a Wood Destroying Insect Report (WDIR) in North Carolina or the CL100 form in South Carolina. For an additional fee, if you need one of these reports, you can be confident that all our inspectors are certified technicians in North and South Carolina. They are equipped to provide the necessary documentation for your lender during the home-buying process.

The primary role of a home inspector is to safeguard their client’s interests. At Home Inspection Carolina, our mission is to ensure you fully understand what you’re purchasing, empowering you to feel confident in your investment. If there are aspects that fall outside the scope of a home inspection, we will clearly communicate what those are and guide you on next steps. We encourage you to ask questions! If you have specific concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out, and we will do our utmost to assist you. We believe our job is only complete when our clients feel at ease and informed.

Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that originates from the decay of radioactive materials in the earth. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that if the radon level in your home exceeds 4.0 pCi/L (picocuries per liter), you should seek radon remediation. Exposure to radon has been linked to lung cancer, making it the second leading cause of the disease after smoking.

Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can be found in every home and building. The only way to accurately determine radon levels in your home is to conduct a test. It’s important to remember that while one house may show low radon levels, a neighboring home could have significantly higher levels. Therefore, testing is essential for a complete understanding of radon concentrations in your environment.

Radon levels can fluctuate from season to season and year to year, so it is advisable to test annually. This ensures that your radon levels remain below the EPA’s recommended threshold of 4.0 picocuries per liter. Taking these precautions can help safeguard your health and that of your family.

An infrared thermography inspection reveals temperature differentials—both hot and cold—across walls, ceilings, and floors. This technique is effective in detecting potential water leaks, water intrusion, missing insulation, and other anomalies that could result in conditional or structural problems. It is also used to identify issues such as overheating circuit breakers in the electrical panel, overheated outlets, compressors in HVAC systems, and more. By conducting an infrared thermography inspection, you gain a unique insight into the hidden dynamics of your home, providing you with valuable information and a better understanding of its condition.

An infrared thermography inspection solely identifies temperature differentials—hot and cold—across walls, ceilings, and floors. This type of inspection is invaluable for detecting potential water leaks, water intrusion, missing insulation, and other anomalies that could lead to structural or conditional issues.

Yes, our inspectors are trained and certified to conduct thorough well inspections, ensuring they function properly. They check for pressure differentials, leaks, pressure gauges, supply lines, and bladder tanks, all to guarantee that your well is operating effectively and providing the water you need.

Yes, for an additional fee, we can collect your water samples and send them to the lab for testing. We offer various package options tailored to meet your needs, including tests for nitrates, nitrites, lead, bacteria, arsenic, and radon. For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact our office directly at 704-542-6575 or email us at info@hicarolina.com.

Home Inspection Carolina provides comprehensive visual pool inspections. Our inspectors assess the functionality of accessible equipment, including pumps and electrical panels, while also evaluating the pool’s safety features.