Premiere Home Inspections in North and South Carolina
Experienced, licensed inspectors providing detailed reports for a confident home purchase.
Licensed & Insured
Veteran Owned
Thorough Inspections
14+ Years in Business
Comprehensive Home Inspections for NC & SC
While scheduling your thorough home inspection, we also offer add-on inspections on the services page
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Full Home Inspection
Our comprehensive inspection gives you a better understanding of a home’s condition, so you can buy with confidence. -
Pre-purchase and Pre-listing Home Inspections
Whether buying or selling, our inspections give you the clarity you need to negotiate and move forward with confidence. -
New Construction (Course of Construction)
We provide a second set of eyes before the walls go up, catching costly issues that might otherwise be hidden.
Why Choose Us For Your NC & SC Home Inspection?
We Know This Climate
From humid summers to unpredictable winters, we know how the Carolina climate affects a home's structure and systems.
Connected to the Area
Our established network with local realtors, builders, and contractors provides you with valuable resources and support.
More Than an Inspection
We're not just inspecting a house; we're helping to build a safer community by providing honest and thorough services.
Why Choose Us For Your NC & SC Home Inspection?
Knowledgable
Our inspectors are fully trained per NC and SC requirements with ongoing training each year
Thorough/Detailed
Our inspectors inspect every visually accessible part of your home. We also go above the minimum state requirements
Professional Experience
We have been in business for 14 years and conducted multiple thousands of inspections. Our staff works closely together to continue growth within our company.
Responsive
We are always here and available to you, we make sure to answer your calls or return them within the same day.
Courteous
We understand a home buying/selling experience can be a roller coaster of emotions, we make sure to provide a kind and up-lifting experience to all of our customers..
By The Numbers
We Go Above and Beyond
- Advanced Technology Checks
- Moisture Meter Analysis
- Enhanced Structural & Mechanical Reviews
- Post-Inspection Support
- We far exceed the minimum NC and SC requirements
See our inspection checklist below
FAQ
A home inspection is a professional, non-invasive examination of the home’s structure and systems. We provide an unbiased, comprehensive report on the property’s condition, giving you the clarity needed to make a confident decision.
Our standard inspection covers all major systems, including the foundation, roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. We also thoroughly check the interior and exterior to identify any issues or safety concerns. See our Inspection Checklist (HHI inspection template) to get an idea of what we cover and how we go above and beyond the minimum requirements for NC and SC.
The average inspection for a typical-sized home takes approximately 2-3 hours. The exact time can vary depending on the home’s age, size, and overall condition.
We highly encourage you to attend the inspection’s final walk-through if possible. It’s the perfect opportunity for our inspector to explain their findings and answer any questions you have in person.
We pride ourselves on providing prompt and detailed reports. You will receive a comprehensive digital report with photos and a clear summary within 1 business day of the inspection.
Our job is to give you a clear understanding of the home’s condition. If we find an issue, our report will outline the problem and recommend next steps. We’ll give you a clear road map for negotiations and repairs.
Yes, a new construction inspection is critical. Even new homes can have significant defects. We check for standards of practice to give you the most confidence in your new home.
We are proud to serve communities across the North and South Carolina area. We service homes anywhere between Statesville, NC and Rock Hill, SC. Some of the locations we list out below, but if your local town is not listed, we still may! You can check on our schedule page to see if your address is within our service area.
Our Happy Clients!
Your inspection was awesome!!!
I think the nail holes on the wall and the broken bricks on the front stairs are about the only thing I saw when I walked through. To have a pair of trained eyes to pick up an 100s of details that I would never have seen, including the significant structural items is so valuable and comforting as we go forward (or not) with a major purchase. You also have a very calm and reassuring disposition. You make a great teacher. We really appreciate your help.
Monroe, NC
I just wanted to follow up with you on the inspection in Indian Trail that was done for my clients.
My clients and I think it went very well and he was very thorough. They were impressed at how detailed he was and wish they had had someone like him when they purchased their home years ago. They actually complimented me because of it 🙂 They wish I had been their realtor before because they don’t think their realtor recommended anyone as competent as this inspector and your company!
Thanks again for helping out my clients!
Local NC Realtor
I have had the pleasure of working with Scott Helms on a number of inspections with my clients. He is always reliable, knowledgeable, and professional. His reports are very detailed, and delivered in a timely manner, and he is available to answer any questions that my clients may have after an the inspection. These are the qualities that I look for in a home inspector, and I would highly recommend Scott to anyone!
Local SC Realtor
Why Choose Us?
Peace of Mind
We know home buying is a journey full of questions. Our job is to give you clarity and confidence by providing a thorough inspection you can trust. We're here to handle the details, so you can focus on the excitement of your new home.
Over the years, Helms Home Inspections has been entrusted to inspect the homes of many well-known individuals in the sports community and entertainment industry local to the Charlotte area. As with all our clients, we never divulge any information concerning these homes.