Zion Home Inspection in North Charleston
Home Inspections in North Charleston
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 North Charleston a hassle free process with timely and reliable results. Call (843) 806-0757 to talk to a Licensed South Carolina Home Inspector Now!
About North Charleston Housing
North Charleston is situated mostly in Dorchester County with small portions in Berkeley County and Charleston County. The name "North Charleston" did not come into wide usage until around 1914 but the area had already been home to a few self sufficient neighborhoods since 1871. The early industries of North Charleston were mining phosphate for fertilizer, then making paper at the paper mill, and then WW2 brough many residents to work in the Naval Shipyard. Consequently a majority of the residents were working class people and the houses remaining from that time period reflect that being small bungalows and cottages. Park Circle was an attempt at building a "Garden City" with self contained industry and farms in a circular centralized layout. Some neighborhoods have changed, losing houses and residents to the construction of highways like I-26 and 526. Development came later for the part of North Charleston bordering the Ashley River and Summerville. Subdivisions like White Hall, Archdale, Windsor Hill, and Coosaw Creek are of the more modern developments, many of the houses built in the 1990s and 2000s.
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 The age of some the houses will undoubtedly present opportunities for an inspector to discover outdated and unsafe building methods and materials.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!