Buyer's Inspections
Pre-Closing Home Inspections for Homebuyers in Columbia, South Carolina
Proudly Providing Inspection Services for Columbia, Elgin, Camden, Lugoff, Sumter, Blythewood, Hartsville, Florence, Bishopville, and Surrounding Areas
Purchasing a home is one of the most exciting decisions you’ll ever make. Don’t let surprises get in the way of enjoying your new home. Our detailed inspections provide you with a clear understanding of the property’s condition, empowering you to make an informed decision and negotiate effectively.
Why Do You Need a Buyer's Inspection?
- Peace of Mind: Buying a home is a major commitment. Our inspections give you confidence knowing that the property has been thoroughly examined by professionals.
- Informed Decision-Making: Understand the true condition of the home before you close the deal. Whether it’s minor repairs or significant issues, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting into. You can also use your inspection report to negotiate repairs with the home seller.
- Develop a Maintenance Plan & Budget for Future Projects: By having the full picture of your new home, you'll better understand the routine maintenance tasks required to preserve the value of your property. Following your home inspection, you'll also receive our Repair Estimate Report, which will organize any recommended repairs into categories of critical, non-pressing, and cosmetic. Our report provides the price estimate range and even connects you directly to local pros who can complete the work. Learn more here.
Explore a Sample NPI Home Inspection Report
Our comprehensive, easy-to-read reports are emailed to you within 24 hours of the inspection. They include a general summary of the home, home maintenance recommendations, and explanations of the condition of the home’s structure, systems, and appliances.
What's Included in an NPI Home Inspection?
Frequently Asked Questions About Buyer's Inspections
National Property Inspections Greater Columbia is here to help you get the clarity and confidence you need to make an informed home purchase. Below, we’ve compiled answers to some of the most common questions that homebuyers have about inspections, so you can feel informed and prepared as you move forward in your homebuying journey.
The average home inspection takes between 2 and 3 hours. Factors that can affect the inspector’s time on site include the size and age of the property, and any additional services requested.
We encourage you and your agent to be present for the last 30 minutes of the inspection so that we can conduct a final walkthrough. During this time, we’ll show you any important findings and you’ll have a chance to ask as many questions as you’d like.
Your inspector will assess all of the home’s major structures and systems to determine their current condition, as well as needed maintenance or repairs. We also pay close attention to issues that can compromise the health and safety of a home like water intrusion, gas leaks, smoke detector functionality, handrail placement, and trip hazards.
Houses never “pass” or “fail” an inspection. Anything can be fixed! We are here to act as an unbiased third party so that you can understand the condition of the home and make the best decision for your family.
No, your inspector will not damage, modify, or move anything in the home to complete the inspection. We have the tools and technology to spot hidden issues and enter hard-to-reach places without the need for invasive measures.
The inspection report is the property of the party who enters into the inspection agreement with the inspection company, typically the homebuyer or seller. Even if a third party (such as a lender, real estate agent, or insurance company) pays for the inspection, they do not have ownership rights to the report if they are not the ones who signed the agreement. Their role is limited to covering the cost, while the client—who signed the agreement—retains ownership. This ensures that the responsibility for the inspection report remains with the client who has entered into the contractual agreement with the inspection company.
It depends. Based on the type of loan you’re applying for, a home inspection may be required or optional—but either way, it’s always a good idea.
Here is a list of tasks that the current occupant or listing agent should plan to complete prior to the inspector’s scheduled appointment.
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Here’s what our inspection clients have to say about their experience with NPI.
NPI Greater Columbia is Your One-Stop Shop for All of Your Inspection Needs
Bundle your home inspection with ancillary services to get an even more complete picture of the condition and safety of your property. In addition to our residential and commercial property inspections, NPI offers a suite of services that can be tailored to your specific needs. Here are just a few services that our other homebuyers commonly include with their standard home inspection.
- Radon Testing
As the second leading cause of lung cancer, radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can enter your home through your foundation.
- Sewer Scopes
Sewer lines are among the most expensive home repairs. We’ll make sure your sewer line is undamaged and free of blockages.
- Mold & Indoor Air Testing
Poor indoor air quality has the potential to cause increased allergy symptoms, asthma, nausea, headaches, and fatigue.
