Residential Home Inspection

At JOY Inspections, our goal is to provide you with exceptional service through every aspect of the process. All of your inspectors have the utmost integrity and are committed to protecting you and your investment. As a certified professional home inspector with InterNACHI, Certified National Home Inspector and licensed in North and South Carolina we have gone through extensive training to identify issues. We use advanced technologies to further assist us in identifying issues. All of our inspectors are licensed and abide by the Standards of Practices for North Carolina or Standards of Practice for South Carolina.

A standard inspection consists of a visual inspection of the different components of a home that we have listed below. Rest assured that if there is a visually detectable problem with these components at the time of the inspection, our inspectors are trained to find it. We are so confident that we back this with a home buy-back guarantee.

What’s Included in a Home Inspection?

Here is an overview of the things we look at in a pre purchase home inspection. We offer a 100+ point inspection of your home and components within your home.

Plumbing

  1. Interior water supply and distribution system
  2. Interior drain, waste and vent systems
  3. Hot water systems
  4. Sump pumps
  5. Fuel storage and distribution systems

Electrical

  1. Service entrance conductors
  2. Service, grounding and over current equipment
  3. Voltage and amperage ratings
  4. Branch circuit conductors
  5. Operation of installed devices
  6. Polarity and grounding of receptacles near plumbing and in garage or carport
  7. Operation of ground fault circuit interrupters
  8. Smoke detector operation

Structural

  1. Roofs
  2. Ceilings
  3. Columns
  4. Piers
  5. Walls
  6. Floors
  7. Foundations

Roofing

  1. Roof covering
  2. Roof drainage
  3. Flashing
  4. Skylights
  5. Chimneys
  6. Proof penetrations
  7. Signs of leaking or condensation
  8. Chimney exteriors
  9. Venting stacks

HVAC Systems

  1. Heating equipment
  2. Operating controls
  3. Safety controls
  4. Chimneys and flues
  5. Solid fuel heating devices
  6. All heat distribution system components
  7. Heat sources for habitable spaces
  8. Central and through-the-wall cooling systems
  9. Cooling distribution systems

Interior/Exterior

  1. Walls
  2. Ceilings
  3. Floors
  4. Steps and stairways
  5. Balconies and railings
  6. Counters and cabinets
  7. Doors
  8. Windows
  9. Siding
  10. Gutters

Built in Kitchen Appliances

  1. Permanently installed dishwashers
  2. Ranges and cooktops
  3. installed ovens
  4. Trash compactors
  5. Kitchen ventilation hood
  6. Garbage disposal
  7. Permanently installed microwave

Insulation and Ventilation

  1. Vapor retarders and insulation in attics, crawlspaces and other unfinished spaces
  2. Ventilation of foundation and attic
  3. Venting in kitchen, bathroom and laundry areas
  4. Attic ventilation fans

Infrared Scans

  1. Infrared Scans of your home

Robotic Crawl space Robot

  1. Robotic Crawl space Robot to ensure nothing is missed
  2. HD Video of the Crawl space will be given

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Pre-Purchase Home Inspections

Inspection and test of all major systems & components in a home being considered for o

Inspection Areas:

Roofing and Exterior Surfaces
Structural Review
Electrical and Plumbing
Heating and Air Conditioning
Interior and Appliances

Pre-Listing Home Inspections

A review of your existing home before listing, which can help you sell it easier, faster and more profitable

MAJOR SYSTEMS REVIEW

An inspection of your existing home before listing can help you sell easier, faster, and more profitably by addressing any major issues on the front end, rather than in the negotiation process.

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New Construction Inspections

An independent home inspection ensures all systems are functioning, prior to taking ownership

NEW DOESN’T MEAN PERFECT

When buying a new home, don’t overlook the value of having an independent inspection performed, to validate the condition and performance of home’s components, prior to taking ownership.

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1-Year Warranty Inspections

Understand the status of your new home's major systems, and take advantage of your builder's warranty

DON’T MISS OUT

Builders offer a 1-year warranty on major systems and components. A check-out of these systems prior to the expiration of the warranty can potentially save you the cost of future repairs or maintenance. Learn More >

Pre-Drywall Inspections

A construction inspection designed to find defects that would be otherwise hidden by drywall when the house is fully complete.

INSPECT ALONG THE WAY

Building a new house provides a unique opportunity for you as the buyer to see what is underneath the drywall of the home. Looks at insulation, piping, wiring, and framing for correct installation.
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Add-On Inspections

Choose from a range of additional services to enhance your inspection. SAVE and receive our Bronze, Silver or Gold discounts for each add-on service ordered.

RADON TESTING

48-hour continuous radon testing with or without a home inspection.   

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THERMAL SCANS

Find moisture issues that may be hidden behind walls or flooring using thermal cameras

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MOLD AIR-SAMPLE TESTING

Analyze air samples of a home for mold and other airborne contaminants.

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WATER QUALITY TESTING

Test the tap water of a home for safe levels of lead, chlorine, pH and more.

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Sample Reports.

Documenting the results of the inspection in a concise, organized, readable manner is where we shine.  An inspection is only as good as the written report.  At JOY Inspections, we feel that our reports stand up against anyone in the industry. See for yourself – view our sample.

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