Home Inspections

Anyone can inspect a house, but not just anyone can do it well. Would you trust your home to someone who doesn’t have the experience and training to identify defects and potential hazards in your new home? As professional home inspectors, we have the knowledge and expertise to provide you with a thorough and professional, non-intrusive, visual inspection of your home, from roof to foundation.

The following are examples of areas that get inspected:

Grounds: Driveway, Sidewalks, Retaining Walls, Patios, Decks, Porches.
Exterior: Steps, Walls, Trim, Eaves, Fascia, Soffits, Chimneys, Faucets, Gutters, Downspouts.
Foundation: Grading, Crawlspace, Ventilation, Floor Construction.
Roof: Type, Materials, Condition, Vents, Flashing.
Plumbing: Main Line, Supply Lines, Waste Lines, Fuel Systems, Water Heaters.
HVAC: Description, Condition, Venting, Combustion Air, Burners, Distribution, Normal Controls, Air Filters, Heat Pumps or A/C units.
Electrical: Incoming Service, Main and Sub Panels, Wiring, Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
Interior: Doors, Windows, Walls, Ceilings, Floors, Fireplaces, Ceiling Fans, Smoke Detectors, Attic, Ventilation.
Garage: Floor, Firewall, Ventilation, Entry and Exit Doors, Garage Openers.
Kitchen: Sinks, Lights, Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Dishwasher.
Bathrooms: Toilets, Sinks, Ventilation, Bathtubs, Showers, Wall Tiles.

What Really Matters in a Home Inspection?

Buying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but it often has the opposite effect. You will be asked to absorb a lot of information over a short time. This often includes a written report, checklist, photographs, environmental reports, and what the inspector himself says during the inspection. All this combined with the seller’s disclosure and what you notice yourself make the experience even more overwhelming. What should you do?

Relax. Inspectors are professionals, and if yours is a member of InterNACHI, then you can trust that he/she is among the most highly trained in the industry. Most of your inspection will be related to maintenance recommendations and minor imperfections. These are good to know about.

What Really Matters in a Home Inspection?

The issues that really matter will fall into four categories:

Major Defects: An example of this would be a structural failure
Problems that can lead to Major Defects: for example, a small roof-flashing leak
Problems that may hinder your ability to finance, legally occupy, or insure the home
Safety Hazards, such as an exposed, live buss bar at the electric panel

Problems in these areas should be addressed. In many cases, a serious problem can be corrected inexpensively. Most sellers are honest and are often surprised to learn of defects uncovered during an inspection. Realize that sellers are under no obligation to repair everything mentioned in the report. No home is perfect. Keep things in perspective. Do not kill your deal over things that do not matter. It is inappropriate to demand that a seller address deferred maintenance, conditions already listed on the seller's disclosure, or nit-picky items.

Our 132+ point inspection will be emailed to you the same day as the inspection using simple, easy to understand terms.

"Wonderful to work with! Great customer service and detailed work. Highly recommend!"

Rebecca Rowe

"Great customer service, thorough inspection and prompt response to questions. Highly recommended!"

Angie Elkins

"I own a very old house and the basement has always been a problem but in recent years it has gotten a lot worse with water standing on the floor and sump pump that was a headache. Duane came and inspected and gave me a detailed report of what all was causing the problem and the extent of the mold and other problems a damp basement causes. His team came and fixed all the problems and Duane comes back until he is satisfied with the results. He wont stop just because the job is done he wants to make sure it as good as it can get by his standards and his standards are as if he lived in my house. I would recommend Southern WV Inspections for any mold or basement leaking problems. They are the best."

Fran OBrien

"They are always on time, extremely nice and very knowledgeable. I have used them for Home Inspection and our pest control."

Kimberly McQuain Pack

"I contacted Southern WV Inspections for an inspection on a house under contract. Duane Hibbs and his staff were great. Duane got the inspection done in a good time without losing any of the thoroughness expected with a home inspection. I got a very complete report, with pictures, by end of business day on the day the home was inspected. When I called with a follow-up question, Duane called me back in about 5 minutes. I won't hesitate to use Southern WV Inspections again and highly recommend to anyone in need of their services."

Adriana Falco

"These folks are really "on the ball". Their inspection is thorough and timely. Duane has always responded to any followup questions promptly. They are fairly priced. Knowing what you are getting into before you commit significant dollars to a home purchase can be a huge money saver. Virtually no one has the knowledge or wherewithal to do the a home inspection of the quality and thoroughness of Southern WV Inspections. Highly recommended!"