Zion Home Inspection & Improvement
Home Inspection in Mount Pleasant
Buying a home is the biggest investment many people will make in their lives, so naturally its best not to dive in head first and instead have a professional thoroughly inspect the home. A home inspection is not just a negotiating tool. Safety is priority number 1, identifying hazardous conditions in a home inspection can prevent disaster and even save lives. A home inspection will also identify material defects that could alter the value of the home, as well as provide you with knowledge you need for maintaining your home as time goes on. We will take the time to explain findings and review the report with you. We’re here for you as you develop questions and concerns long after your home inspection. We will make scheduling a home inspection in Mount Pleasant a hassle free process with timely and reliable results. Call (843) 806-0757 to talk to a Licensed South Carolina Home Inspector Now!
About Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is in Charleston County. Early Mount Pleasant residents were likely involved with the plantations like Boone Hall and Egypt Plantation (now the Hibben Subdivision). Old Village has one of the oldest houses in the area, The Hibben House, built in 1755 by Jacob Motte. Jacob Motte's plantation was called Mount Pleasant and it became a small village at the hands of James Hibben, who laid it out into town lots in the early 1800s after gaining ownership. There was a nearby village of Greenwhich, including what is now McCants, Boundary and Pitt Streets, that preceded it and in 1837 the two villages incorporated to form the Town of Mount Pleasant. Today many of the plantations have been subdivided and developed for high end designer homes with elements unique to the Charleston area. Subdivisions like Belle Hall, which is actually made up of several distinct neighborhoods that include Hibben, Battery Point, The Veranda, The Courtyard, Rice Bay and Evian, are of the more modern developments.
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 The age of some the houses will undoubtedly present opportunities for an inspector to discover outdated and unsafe building methods and materials.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
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.
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Aside from the added value of our various ancillary Home Inspection Services, we aim to be a source of general information for you moving forward as a home owner. Check back with us soon for the start of our regular "Home Making, Maintenance and Monitoring" articles or get them sent directly to your email by subscribing below. We give you the information you need to make an informed decision, as well as to properly maintain and repair a home. Call (843) 806-0757 to talk to a Licensed South Carolina Home Inspector Now!