QHC has conducted well over 17,000 inspections with combined experience of over 40 years. This means our inspections are very thorough with easy to understand reports generated with specific details annotated with color photos. This report is generated with HomeGauge inspection software and posted onto the internet within 48 hours of your inspection with a secure login for protected viewing that is emailed directly to you. QHC can also send this report to whomever you wish at your request.
A pre-sale inspection of a home you are considering selling avoids last minute discovery of potential problems with your home, which can often result in delays or even a future broken contract. Our thorough inspection process can aid you in a faster, smoother sale of your home.
Our certified inspectors meticulously examine structural elements, roofing, plumbing, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, and interior and exterior components. We identify potential issues and safety concerns, offering a thorough report with actionable insights.
If you require just one item inspected that you are concerned about, we can provide this service in the form of a single-item inspection. Contact us to see what we can do for you!
If deficient items have been found during an inspection, and repairs have been performed, often times it is requested for the inspector to come back to the residence and re-inspect the repairs to ensure it was done properly. This is at a significantly lower cost than an additional full home inspection.
Quality Home Consultants conducts various tests that can be done in conjunction with our inspections. One very important item to test for in a home, new or old, is testing for an odorless, invisible, and tasteless gas called Radon. This is a 48 hour test that is performed by the inspector leaving a small Radon reading device inside the home.
Radon is a carcinogenic gas that is hazardous to inhale. Build-up of radon in homes is a health concern and many lung cancer cases are attributed to radon exposure each year. Testing is the only way to find out your home’s radon levels. EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes at the lowest level for radon. If you find that you have high radon levels, there are ways to mitigate a radon problem, as the radon gas is trapped inside your home.
What is in your water? QHC can conduct many different types of water testing and tell you exactly what you are drinking, cleaning, and cooking with. The most common water tests are:
Just as radon gas in the air can pose health risks, so too
can radon in your water supply. If you have a private well,
the EPA recommends testing your water for radon.
This test looks for E. Coli and Coliform bacteria in your water. Your results generally come back within 48 hours.
Many lenders require this water test, which will identify all of the above in your water.
This broad spectrum test will identify the presence of all of the above in your water.
Results on this water scan also generally returns within 48 hours.
A well inspection is a crucial part of the inspection process when you are considering purchasing a home. Our well inspections can be performed by any of our QHC Home Inspectors and your inspection report will be ready within 48 hours.
In North Carolina specifically, WDIR inspectors look for evidence of pests that are especially common in our state. That includes termite swarms—also known as termites with wings or flying termites—which appear from March to September, Eastern subterranean termites, and the Formosan subterranean termite.
A wood-destroying insect inspection report, also known as a WDIR, will make note of signs of infestation from wood-destroying insects. Pest inspections are coordinated by a third-party pest company through Quality Home Consultants’ office staff that is to be conducted in tandem with your home inspection.
These include:
The Quality Home Consultants Home Check-up Program is an annual home maintenance service to check for leaks, damage, and other home maintenance items in and around your home. Our program utilizes our experienced and detailed inspection team to identify problems that can become future costly home repairs.
You change the oil in your vehicle as a part of regular maintenance, so why not apply this same logic to your home?