What to Expect from Your Home Inspection

If you are in need of a home inspection in the Charlotte Metro Area, New South Property Inspections is here to help. You can trust us to deliver excellent service regardless of the type of inspection you need. We offer buyer’s inspection, pre-listing inspections, radon testing, and more.

Our team of fully licensed, certified home inspectors is available to help ensure that you are aware of any potential issues with your current home, or a home that you are interested in purchasing.

We focus on education. Our goal is to provide you with all of the information you need about the property in question and its overall condition. We welcome our clients to walk through the home with us and to ask any questions they may have throughout the inspection process.

We proudly offer our comprehensive home inspection services to clients in Charlotte, Concord, Indian Trail, and Matthews, NC. Additionally, we extend home inspections to residents in Fort Mill, Indian Land, and Rock Hill, SC.

What’s Included in a Home Inspection from New South Property Inspections?

Here is a quick overview of the services included in your home inspection and the major systems analyzed and assessed throughout the process:

  • Roof

    The roof is one of the most costly and important structures. We examine the roof, its structure, shingles/tiles, flashing, gutters, downspouts and more.

  • Exterior

    This includes the exterior walkways and doors, siding, eaves and soffits, fascia, paint, and other such elements of the home’s exterior.

  • HVAC

    We visually inspect the HVAC systems including ducts, filters, furnaces and air conditioning units.

  • Plumbing

    We visually inspect plumbing fixtures for proper function, including tubs, sinks, hoses, showers, water shut-off valves, and irrigation systems, if applicable, and look for leaks and other such flaws.

  • Electrical Systems

    When it comes to the electrical systems of the home, we visually inspect both interior and exterior, including service drops, service masts, grounding, outlets, meters, circuit breakers, and other such systems.

  • Appliances

    Any major appliances, like hot water heaters, dishwashers, ovens, refrigerators, microwaves and more, will be tested.

  • Doors, Windows & Interior

    We check doors and windows for proper sealing and drafts, signs of mold or water damage, and more. Also, we check the condition of all interior spaces.

  • Foundations, Basements and Crawl Spaces

    When looking at the foundation of a home, whether it is a slab, crawlspace, or basement, we look for signs of things like past water damage, foundation cracking or shifting, and other such potentially expensive issues.

  • Attic, Ventilation & Insulation

    We examine the attic to ensure it is properly ventilated. Also, our inspectors check for mold and moisture, assess the level of insulation, and more.

What is included in a home inspection?