Our Inspection Services
Buyer's Inspection
Buying a home is a big investment and a big decision. A home inspection can put your mind at ease, ensuring that there will not be any 'unexpected surprises'. If issues are found, you will be able to negotiate repairs or price and if your inspector misses anything, we got your back with our Buy-Back Guarantee.
Pre-Listing/Seller Inspection
As a seller, you want to sell your home for the best price, the least hassle and as quickly as possible, after all, as long as your home is on the market you are losing money. A seller is required to disclose known problems and most mortgage companies, if not all of them, will require an inspection, so any issues will be found. It's best that you are aware of them first. A pre-listing inspection provides you legal protection, confidence and negotiating power. More...
New Construction
A New Construction inspection is conducted before closing on your newly built home so that repairs can be completed or scheduled before you move in. Give us a call at the start of construction and we will inspect the structure, plumbing, and electrical before the walls go up so that fundamental issues can be detected and addressed while they are still relatively easy to fix. After the final inspection you can rest assured that your home is well-built on the inside and on the outside. More...
11th Month Warranty
Most new construction warranties are good for only 12 months, the 11th Month Warranty Inspection is conducted in the 11th month after purchase, providing you and your builder a complete detailed report of issues observed or discovered, before the warranty expires. More...
Annual Maintenance
Keep your investment maintained and in good condition by scheduling an Annual Maintenance Inspection. Not sure if the summer storms or winter ice have damaged your roof? or if your A/C or heating system is ready for the season transition? We can check all of your systems at once and provide you with valuable documentation. More...
Radon Testing (ancillary or stand-alone)
Radon gas is colorless, odorless, and radioactive It is produced by the natural breakdown of uranium in the soil, rocks and water It is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. According to the EPA, nearly 1 out of 15 homes in the U.S. is estimated to have elevated radon levels.* Charlotte, NC and the surrounding areas are estimated to be at medium risk for radon. See the results of radon testing in your area at this interactive map More...
Infrared Imaging (ancillary or stand-alone)
Include infrared imaging with your inspection to reveal issues hidden by walls, ceilings and floors. Moisture issues, such as leaks, and condensation can on their own cause structural damage but left alone can induce and spread mold and attract wood-destroying insects. Infrared imaging allows a home inspector see areas of energy loss due to caulking decay around windows and doors or falling insulation due to the passage of time or improper installation. More...
Wood-Destroying Organisms (ancillary or stand-alone)
Termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, wood wasps and powderpost beetles are among the most common wood-destroying insects and can cause extensive damage. Your SEG home inspector is WDO Certified, meaning he has received specialized training and is qualified to inspect your home and the surrounding area for signs of infestation. They will document their findings, including photos and explain their recommendations.
What's Included In a Standard Inspection?
A home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the accessible areas of a residential property (as delineated below), performed for a fee, which is designed to identify defects within specific systems and components defined by these Standards that are both observed and deemed material by the inspector. More...
*Source: A Citizens Guide to Radon" https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-12/documents/2016_a_citizens_guide_to_radon.pdf