Inspection

Services

Principles Home Inspections is proud to offer dependable home inspections to the greater Charlotte metropolitan area. We adhere to the Standards of Practice as written by InterNACHI and the state of North Carolina.

Buyer’s Inspection

Our comprehensive inspection service for home-buyers is a detailed visual assessment of a home’s readily accessible areas. We’ll send back a full digital report of our findings within 24 hours of the inspection.

We inspect these areas of the home:

Roofing System
Structural Components
Foundation & Crawl Space
Fireplace
Exterior (doors, windows, siding)
Interior (doors, windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs)
Attic, Insulation, & Ventilation
Heating & Cooling System
Plumbing System
Electrical System
Built-in Appliances
Attached Garage
Attached Decks

To achieve a 100% comprehensive and accurate home inspection, we utilize state-of-the-art technology whenever necessary. This is done at no extra cost, and may include: aerial drone photography, moisture meter measurement, carbon monoxide detection, and gas leak detection.

Pre-Listing Inspection

Sell a home with half the stress by scheduling a Pre-Listing Inspection. We’ll thoroughly evaluate each readily accessible and visible component, reporting back to you about any deficiencies we find that are detracting from the home’s overall condition. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to take care of repairs that you deem necessary so that prospective buyers don’t become hesitant due to existing issues.

New Construction Inspection

This inspection service is a top-to-bottom evaluation of new home construction. When performed before the builder’s final walkthrough, we’ll be able to diagnose potential issues while there is still time remaining until a transaction is finalized—giving you a chance to request for repairs and improvements.

11th Month Warranty Inspection

While your new home is still under warranty through the builder, you need to have the property professionally inspected. We’ll look over the entire home, identifying existing issues for which repair costs may be covered in accordance with your home’s warranty agreement.

Re-inspections

A follow-up inspection of your prospective home should be scheduled after the seller has fulfilled some or all of your repair and home improvement requests. We’ll inspect only the components that were worked on or replaced, providing you with assurance about whether or not the repairs were successful.

Radon Testing

This inspection service is designed to measure the radon level inside your prospective or current home. Radon naturally forms deep underground over prolonged periods of time, inevitably rising up through the surface. If radon manages to enter a home, it can be a tremendous health risk—underscored by the fact that it is odorless and invisible, requiring specialized equipment for detection.

WDO / Termite Inspection

Termites are among a homeowner’s worst nightmares, potentially inflicting thousands of dollars worth of damage to a home’s structure. Before you invest in a home, we recommend scheduling this inspection service so that we can pinpoint potential areas of previous termite damage while also identifying current infestations.

Water Testing

A home’s water supply needs to be tested for contaminants that could be detrimental to healthy living. For this inspection service, we’ll collect water samples from both the well servicing the home and directly from the tap. These samples will be sent to a local laboratory that will analyze the water for contaminants such as coliform bacteria, lead, and other heavy metal deposits.

Well Inspection

We’re able to inspect the well servicing a home to ensure that the mechanical components are operating as designed. We’ll evaluate the well head’s condition, while also performing a pressure test.

Proudly Serving

Charlotte Metro

We offer professional home inspections to the Charlotte metropolitan area. Our inspector can travel up to one hour in any direction from the city center.

SCHEDULE INSPECTION HERE

At Principles Home Inspections, our reliable home inspections are an illuminating experience for home-buyers, picking out defective areas of construction so that repairs can be sought out as necessary before a final purchase. Contact us today to request an inspection.

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

We have several discounts available, including: $35 off all inspection fees for active military and veterans, $30 for repeat customers, $45 for new construction, and $25 for first-time home-buyers.

Convenient Scheduling

Weekend and evening appointments are available by request. We accept online payments.

Liability Insurance

Our clients are protected through our enrollment in Errors & Omissions/General Liability insurance.