Looking for an Anderson Home Inspector?

You're in the right spot and we've got you covered.  As an Anderson home inspector, we've seen homes in that area that range from mobile homes to multi-million dollar estates on Lake Hartwell.  There are plenty of new homes being built in Anderson, but there are also lots of older homes in established neighborhoods.  Concrete slabs and crawlspace foundations are common in the area, but there are quite a few homes that have basements as well.  The homes often feature hardboard or vinyl siding, or brick veneer.  They usually have architectural shingles, although we have seen some homes in the area with metal roofs.  Most of the homes in Anderson are 1-2 stories tall, although we have seen a few older, 3 story homes.  There are also several multi-family residential options in Anderson, such as townhomes and lake condos.

Anderson is big enough to have most of the amenities of a city, yet it maintains its small-town feel.  You can find just about anything you need within a few miles of downtown - big box stores, Walmart, grocery stores, banks, hospitals, a mall,  etc...  There are plenty of shops and restaurants downtown to explore.  If you enjoy outdoor recreation, Anderson has many options since it's in close proximity to Lake Hartwell, which covers 56,000 acres.  The lake is a popular place for sailing, boating, fishing, swimming, camping and hiking.  There are several parks in the area to choose from, and some of them are lakefront, including Darwin Wright Park, just north of town, and River Forks Recreation Area, just west of town.  If you like to play golf, head to Cobbs Glen or Pine Lake.

As an Anderson home inspector, we're in that part of the Upstate a fair bit.  Anderson is home to Anderson University, which features a beautiful campus.  It's also home to T.L. Hanna High School, which is the main location for the movie "Radio", starring Ed Harris and Cuba Gooding, Jr.  Anderson is conveniently located near I-85, which allows for easy access to Greenville and Atlanta.  It also has highways 28, 29, 81 and 178 intersecting downtown.  Lots of folks in Anderson work locally, but quite a few people commute to work in Greenville or Clemson or beyond.  Some of the larger employers in Anderson include AnMed Health, Michelin, Anderson University and Bosch.

What We Do As An Anderson Home Inspector

Our job as an Anderson home inspector is to conduct a visual inspection of the components of the home that include the following:

Roof System - including flashings, drainage, chimneys and plumbing stacks
Home Exterior - including porches, decks, retaining walls, stairs and steps, railings, driveways, sidewalks, exterior doors and windows
Structure - including the framing and foundation
Home Interior - including stairways, steps, railing, interior doors, appliances and cabinets
Plumbing System - including supply systems, drain systems, sinks, tubs, showers, fixtures, faucets, hot water heater and vent systems
Electrical System - including service drop, grounding system, receptacles, switches, fixtures, service panels, main disconnects, wiring and overcurrent protection devices
Heating and Cooling System - including fuel identification, age, size of units, location of air handler

When possible, we also like to look in the attic and the crawlspace. This gives us a more complete picture of how the house was constructed.

After our inspection is completed, we issue our report. The report includes details about the home and our findings regarding the components and systems. The report contains tons of information - things like the age of the HVAC system and if it is appropriately sized, the age of the water heater, building materials used, plumbing materials used, electrical component descriptions, etc... Our reports average 20-25 pages, depending on the issues we find, and include color photographs. Our reports are typically issued within 24 hours of completing the inspection and upon receipt of payment.

We conduct an Anderson home inspection from an ethical, objective, unbiased perspective. We don't have a vested interest in the home or the possible pending real estate transaction. Our goal is to give our clients a clear picture of the condition of a home, so they can make a more informed financial decision.

We are often asked if our clients can be present during the inspection process, and the answer is YES! We love showing our clients the details of the home they want to buy. We'll walk you through how to change the furnace filter and show you where the fuse box is. We'll also show you how to shut off the water supply and help determine where the septic tank is located.

If you're buying real estate in the area and need the services of an Anderson home inspector, please give us a call - we'd love to help you learn more about the house you want to buy.