About Moncks Corner

Moncks Corner is in Berkeley County.  Mulberry Castle on the southern boundary of the Fairlawn Barony was constructed in the Jacobean baroque style in 1714. It is the 3rd Oldest House in SC, surviving through many major threatening events.  In 1735 Thomas Monck acquired 1000 acres as one of the Lords Proprietors.  He named the property “Mitton”.  A village formed on a portion of this property and soon came to be known as “Monck’s Corner” and then just “Moncks Corner” to the locals.  In the late 1700s the old village of Moncks Corner began to decline due in part to the Santee Canal, the first canal in America.  Decline continued through the War of 1812 due to the unavailability of British goods. The present-day location of Moncks Corner came to be around the same time the Northeastern Railroad was completed in 1856, prompting construction of a whole new settlement.  Since then Moncks Corner has expanded to include the old village of Moncks Corner and the entire original Mitton Plantation.     

 The long history of this region involved many destructive and compelling events that greatly altered the image of the architectural landscape, creating a cornucopia of building types and construction methods.  The age of some the houses will undoubtedly present opportunities for an inspector to discover outdated and unsafe building methods and materials.  Age isn't the only thing that can muddy the waters when considering the condition of a home, when someone lives in a home for many years the probability increases that they will make repairs or additions, possibly incorrectly or inadequately.  When making repairs themselves, a homeowner may use an unapproved material or inadequate building method, or they may hire a cheap contractor who cuts corners and doesn't pull permits. Unfortunately buying a brand new home still doesn't guarantee a flawless home.  When these possibilities for defects occur in an area often and over different eras they present a laundry list of different things to look for in a home inspection, making a broader general knowledge of construction styles more advantageous for the home inspector and in effect the client. 

Priding Diligence in Our Many Home Inspection Services

Even dream houses have defects.  New construction, houses over 100 years old, beach houses and log cabins all have in common the need to maintain and repair from time to time.  Mold can grow virtually anywhere, causing structural damage, mysterious smells and increased allergy symptoms in your family home, without ever being visible.  Well water can be contaminated with E. choli or have elevated levels of nitrates and nitrites.  Owning a home adds to your assets but that comes with greater responsibilities and reasonable risks, and getting any of our various home inspection services can help you manage and maintain your investment.  Inspection reports can be many pages long and can call out many things that one may not find as important as others, so it may be helpful to keep in mind what matters in a home inspection.  The services we currently provide are:

Standard Residential Home Inspections

Mold Inspection and Testing Services

End of Home Warranty Inspections

Pre Listing Inspections

Buyer's Home Inspections

Well Water Testing

Infrared Scans

Complementary 120 Day Warranty on Our Standard Residential Home Inspections

Sometimes even preparing as much as possible wont prevent new defects from showing up after the inspection.  After closing on a new home the last thing you really want is to incur more home owner expenses early on.  Unfortunately we dont have x-ray vision and some defects can understandably slip by, so our home inspections include a 120 day warranty on items that were reported as working during the inspection.  There is also the option to extend the warranty in many situations.

Moncks Corner Government

Town of Moncks Corner

Moncks Corner Code of Ordinances

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