"A home is the largest and most exciting investment most people ever make. A pre-purchase inspection lets you set the emotion aside and make the decision on facts — not hope."
Purchasing a home can be a difficult decision for any buyer. The additional information you gain from a professional pre-purchase inspection — combined with the seller's disclosure — gives you a far more detailed picture of the property's strengths and weaknesses. That knowledge brings peace of mind and the confidence to make an informed decision.
A pre-purchase inspection is a complete, top-to-bottom evaluation of the home performed before you buy, so any defects or needed repairs surface while you still have room to act on them. With 25-plus years and more than 9,500 inspections behind every report, Peter gives you an unbiased, third-party assessment of the home's true condition — explained in plain language you can actually use.
Every A Closer Look pre-purchase inspection is performed in accordance with the ASHI Standards of Practice and evaluates the home's major systems and components — inside and out. We look at:
Every inspection also includes a thermal imaging scan of the interior to reveal hidden moisture, electrical, and insulation problems the naked eye can't catch.
The Lowcountry's heat, humidity, sandy soils, and crawlspace foundations create problems a generic checklist misses. After more than 9,500 local inspections, Peter knows exactly where coastal South Carolina homes tend to fail — and he looks there on purpose.
Among the most common defects we catch in Charleston-area homes:
That local, field-earned knowledge is the difference between a checklist and a genuinely thorough inspection.
Within about 24 hours of the inspection, you receive a detailed digital report documenting everything Peter found — written in plain language and free of confusing technical jargon, with high-resolution photos of the key findings.
The report helps you set priorities for repairs, understand which issues are minor and which are significant, and negotiate from a position of knowledge. And because Peter offers free follow-up service, you can call him after you've read it to talk through anything that isn't clear — you'll never be left guessing about your own home.
Peter encourages every buyer to be present during the inspection. It's a valuable opportunity to see your prospective home through the eyes of an experienced professional, ask questions in real time, and learn where the home's systems and shut-offs are.
An inspector's refusal to let you attend should raise a red flag — at A Closer Look, that walkthrough time is one of the most valuable parts of the whole service. Never pass up the chance to learn your home from a pro.
A typical single-family inspection runs about 1.5 to 3 hours depending on the home's size, age, and condition. Anything significantly less isn't enough time to do it right.
From first call to final report — clear communication and no surprises, every step of the way.
Call Peter at 843-607-8486. We'll answer your questions and book a time that fits your closing timeline.
Peter walks the home top to bottom — including the crawlspace — documenting every finding with photos. You're encouraged to be there.
You receive a clear, photo-rich digital report within about 24 hours, plus free follow-up so every finding makes sense.
It's a complete evaluation of the home's major systems and components — roof, attic, insulation and ventilation, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, foundation, walls, ceilings, windows, doors, siding (including stucco/EIFS), garages, decks, and built-in appliances — performed to the ASHI Standards of Practice. Every inspection also includes a thermal imaging scan for hidden moisture and electrical issues.
Most single-family inspections take about 1.5 to 3 hours depending on the size, age, and condition of the home. Anything significantly less may not be enough time to perform a thorough inspection.
Most reports are delivered within 24 hours of the inspection. You'll receive a detailed digital report with photos, written in plain language and free of technical jargon.
Yes — Peter encourages it. Attending is a valuable educational opportunity to see the home through an inspector's eyes, ask questions in real time, and learn about the systems in your potential new home.
The Lowcountry's heat, humidity, sandy soils, and crawlspace foundations create issues a generic checklist can miss — damp crawlspaces, rotten floor joists, cracked block piers, leaking polybutylene plumbing, and defective siding. After 9,500+ local inspections, Peter knows exactly where to look.
Yes. Peter holds South Carolina Home Inspector License #RB11355 and ASHI Certified Inspector ID #244891, and brings 25+ years of experience plus 18+ years in the construction trades to every inspection.
Schedule your pre-purchase inspection with Charleston's experienced, ASHI Certified inspector today.