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Number 1 Home Inspector

Complete Home Inspection, Commercial General Inspection Service,

About us

Locally owned and operated. Certified Master Inspector, licensed, insured and bonded. Charleston, SC and vicinity ! Visit our website to see a lot of GREAT Reviews! Number1HomeInspector.com

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
19 years of experience

Services we offer

Thorough Home Inspection

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
5.028 Reviews
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Meghan A.
May 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Short Review: 10/10 could not recommend Michael enough. Amazing attention to detail, care, professional, and appreciate his ability to explain findings to me (little understanding of home structures.) Long Review: I recently had the pleasure of working with Michael, and I am delighted to share my review of his exceptional services. From start to finish, his professionalism, thoroughness, and attention to detail surpassed all my expectations. During the inspection, Michael’s expertise shone through. He meticulously examined every aspect of the property, leaving no stone unturned. From the foundation to the electrical systems, HVAC, and crawl space (YIKES), his attention to detail was truly remarkable. He went above and beyond to uncover any potential issues and provided valuable insights into the overall condition of the home. This home inspection was worth every single penny and I feel at ease knowing my home inspection was done completely. I will, for a fact, be using him again.
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Larry P.
May 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$510
It went fantastic. I like their professionalism, they were on time and they were detailed.

Wes M.
May 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Our home inspector Michael was punctual, professional and friendly. He asked us what our known concerns were and told us what his process would be. It seemed very thorough and when he was done, he sat down with his laptop and showed us photos he had taken and explained the issues that needed addressing. We got our copy of the document very timely. We would recommend him for sure.

Williams P.
May 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great inspector. Methodical and attentive. Very knowledgeable and courteous. Will use his services again. Thanks.

Jon S.
Jan 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Michael did a complete Home Inspection on our 11 month old home. He inspected the interior, exterior, roofing, siding, electrical, plumbing, HVAC system, appliances and more. He even went in the attic to inspect the framing, HVAC ducts and the insulation. He went up on the roof to do a close-up inspection of the roofing/shingles, gutters and vent pipes. I'd give him an A+ rating.

James L.
Oct 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
We were very pleased with the service that Michael Hughes provided. We would certainly use his services again and recommend him to others who are searching for a qualified home inspector.

Susan A.
Sep 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$349
Great. Michael was very thorough, knowledgeable and personable.

Joel W.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
First and foremost, I would like to say that the service that Michael Hughes from Number 1 Home Inspection provided was excellent. He arrived at the address promptly on time, conducted a very thorough home inspection, and did an excellent job at documenting the issues that he found. The process for hiring him was as simple and included only one phone call. Within hours of him doing the inspection, I had the detailed report waiting in my inbox. Finding a home inspector can be tricky. There are a lot of them in the area and I’m not exactly sure who or what governs home inspectors, so I had to rely solely on online reviews. I found excellent reviews on Angies List and Google. Because I’m handy around the house, I thought to myself, “What can a good home inspector find that I can’t?” and “What can he do that I can’t?” Well, after seeing the report, I realized the importance of a home inspectors job – and that’s documentation. Michael Hughes did a fantastic job at documenting everything he found wrong with the home, no matter how minor the issue was. The 26-page report that was included for my soon to be 1300 sq ft home on a slab was full of detail and recommendations. If you’re buying a new/used home, make sure you get a detailed report on your new property. With that, I highly recommend Michael Hughes with Number 1 Home Inspections.

Francis C.
Jul 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$471
He was professional and thorough. I thought I knew this house well, I have been living here for seventeen years. Number 1 Home Inspector found things I was not aware of. We had a great experience and I would recommend them to family, friends or anyone. When done we received a 43 page report with a list of the issues, including pictures and what needs to be done to correct the issue. A sample page is included as a photo.

James H.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$495
Michael was first class all the way. He spent several hours doing our inspection. At the conclusion he went over every point he found on the inspection at the home that needed correction. He had his computer and we were able to review the pictures. Within 24 hours we had the written report. Very professional!

Jon M.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
Mr. Hughes was very professional and exceeded our expectations. He was more than willing to walk us through what he noticed during the inspection and answered all of our questions. His inspection was also very thorough and he documented every potential issue with pictures. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a quality home inspector.

Neal S.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael was quick to respond, extremely thorough in his inspection, and took time to go over the findings of the inspection in detail with us after he was through. Very nice work!

GREGORY S.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$415
He arrived 10 minutes early and stayed about 2 hrs. Felt very comfortable in his knowledge, and helped us out with problems we did not see previously, would definetly recommend , and already have.

Todd B.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Our experience with Michael and Number 1 Home Inspector was excellent. Michael is very professional and extremely thorough in his work. His communication with us was detailed, especially as he outlined his findings and recommendations with our project. He is always quick to respond to messages and always left us feeling confident that we were aware of the entire picture. We highly recommend Michael at Number 1 Home Inspector.

Maria W.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
This is the second time we have used Michael at Number 1 Home Inspector. He is VERY thorough with the inspection! His pictures the first time we used him proved helpful in getting a discrepancy resolved. We would gladly work with him again.

Sarah L.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Perfectly. Michael was so responsive to all my needs. He fit me right into his schedule, answered all my calls and questions promptly, and completed the well written and thorough inspection report the same day as the inspection itself. Very impressed!!

Preston J.
Feb 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very thorough. Took moisture measurements in all affected areas from a recent water leak. Went over everything with us during his inspection, and then summarized all findings with us at the end of his inspection. Answered all questions we had for him. Had his final inspection report emailed to us within 3 hours after finishing the inspection. Would definitely use again.

Neil E.
Feb 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Excellent service. I was impressed with Michael's breadth of expertise and he went above and beyond to make sure I understood what he was explaining to me and he explained every step of the inspection. Michael demonstrated a high level of professionalism. One example is that he was very thorough inspecting the various items in a home inspection, not just a quick overview. He really jumped into things and was not shy to look under the plumbing and appliances checking for things that would otherwise go unnoticed or hidden. A real go-getter. Not only does he have a knack for quickly identifying exactly what is happening, he backs it up with his practical knowledge (sometimes scientific) and explained how a professional would approach a fix or further review. I would call him the MacGuyver of Home Inspectors! I was also impressed with his knowledge of the area. It gave me a confidence that he was also familiar with what he was looking at. My money was well spent with Michael's services, even before I got his thorough and detailed report. I would hire him again and highly recommend him.

Griffith J.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$330
This is the second home inspection Michael has done for our family in the last three months. It was for my daughter, a first time home buyer. He was on time, courteous and knowledgeable. Michael did another great job. He was thorough. We never felt he was in a rush. He took the time to explain everything and was patient with the kinds of questions first time buyers ask. I highly recommend him and will use him again next time I need a home inspected.

John S.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent this gentleman does a fantastic job .

KEVIN W.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$330
Great. Very impressive.

Christine M.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We were extremely pleased with the inspection. Michael was thorough, efficient and honest throughout his observations and took the time to explain everything to us at the end. Would definitely recommend.

Matthew P.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Very thorough, and a great presentation of findings. So thorough, that the people I bought the home from are using him for their new home! He even went back twice after a few things weren't fixed. I would recommend him to anyone

Tommy P.
Jan 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$480
Michael was excellent. He was very professional, thorough, and walked us through his findings. He gave specific tips on ways to fix some of the mistakes. We were very pleased with his work and would hire again.

Lowell L.
Nov 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
I was very pleased with the inspection services provided by Michael of Number 1 Home Inspection. Professional, personable and thorough. He spent nearly 5 hours at my house and found a number of issues I was unaware of including a water penetration from holes in my roof shingles caused by pump jack scaffolding that was incorrectly nailed to the roof through the shingles by the siders. I highly recommend Michael and his services.
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FAQ

Number 1 Home Inspector is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

Yes, Number 1 Home Inspector offers free project estimates.

No, Number 1 Home Inspector does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Number 1 Home Inspector does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Number 1 Home Inspector offers emergency services.

No, Number 1 Home Inspector does not offer warranties.