Past ASHI Member, South Carolina licensed home inspector with more than 35+ years of experience and over 11,000+ inspections completed across Charleston and the Lowcountry.
Peter A. Newman is the owner and lead inspector of A Closer Look Home Inspection LLC — a Charleston home inspector providing unbiased, accurate, and thorough inspections across the Lowcountry. A graduate of Charleston Southern University, Peter owns and operates A Closer Look personally, which means when you hire A Closer Look, you work directly with Peter himself.
What sets Peter apart is the depth of his experience. With more than 11,000+ home inspections completed over 35-plus years as a South Carolina licensed inspector, Peter has seen what homes hide — what first-time buyers miss, what builders sometimes overlook, and what the Lowcountry's heat, humidity, sandy soils, and crawlspace foundations can do to a property over time. That kind of experience can't be shortcut, and it's the foundation of every A Closer Look inspection.
Peter is a Past ASHI Member (18 years) — a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors, the industry's most recognized, well-established, and challenging association to join. Every ASHI member must complete at least 250 fee-paid inspections, pass rigorous technical and ethics exams, and meet ongoing continuing-education requirements. Peter also brings 18-plus years of hands-on construction-trades experience, giving him a builder's understanding of how a home actually goes together — and where it tends to fail.
Based in Ladson and serving the entire Charleston Lowcountry, Peter built A Closer Look on a simple philosophy: inspect each home with the same care and diligence as if it were his own investment, be thorough, and explain every finding clearly. He takes the time to walk the home alongside you, answer your questions on site, and give honest, practical advice — following the ASHI Standards of Practice and applicable South Carolina standards. Go with a pro: don't leave your largest investment in the hands of just anyone.
A Closer Look Home Inspection LLC realizes that the purchase of a home is probably the largest and most exciting investment most families will ever make. It is difficult to remove any emotional attachment a buyer may have for a home due to its location, style, or setting — and that's exactly why an independent, experienced home inspector matters.
Peter's philosophy hasn't changed across 35-plus years and 11,000+ inspections: inspect each home with the same care and diligence as if it were his own investment, be thorough, and explain every finding in plain language. No rushed walkthroughs. No glossed-over findings. No pressure. Just a complete, honest, third-party evaluation — delivered to the person who matters most: you, the buyer.
"Competent, Professional Inspections — With Your Interests in Mind."
When you hire A Closer Look Home Inspection LLC, you're hiring a fully licensed, Past ASHI Member professional who works directly with you on every inspection.
From your first phone call to final report delivery, here's what sets A Closer Look Home Inspection LLC apart.
The industry's most rigorous credential — 250+ fee-paid inspections, technical & ethics exams, and continuing education.
Real-world experience few Lowcountry inspectors can match — and the eye for detail that comes with it.
18+ years in the construction trades means Peter understands how a home is built — and where it tends to fail.
Not a franchise — a local Charleston inspector who works directly with you from first call to final report.
Past ASHI Member — 18 Years Experience • SC License #RBI 11355 • 35+ Years • 11,000+ Inspections • Serving Charleston & the Lowcountry