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Webb Property Inspections

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Webb Property Inspections

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23 years of experience

Properties don't speak out loud. Let us tell you what the home is saying for you. We pay attention to the details so you do not have to. Webb Property Inspection provides Building Phase Inspections, Pre Drywall Inspections, Pre Listing Inspections, Pre Purchase Inspections, Residential Property Inspections, Light Commercial Inspections, Large Commercial Inspections, and more.

Properties don't speak out loud. Let us tell you what the home is saying for you. We pay attention to the details so you do not have to. Webb Property Inspection provides Building Phase Inspections, Pre Drywall Inspections, Pre Listing Inspections, Pre Purchase Inspections, Residential Property Inspections, Light Commercial Inspections, Large Commercial Inspections, and more.


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Livingstone Engineering, LLC

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Livingstone Engineering, LLC

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Mechanical Engineer (PE) - Hvac and any mechanical design work. Energy Efficiency Audits, General Whole-House Handyman, Troubleshooting repair and maintenance expert. Plumbing systems expert. HEATING AND AC expert. Electrical troubleshooting and repair. General home and commercial upfits and remodels consulting and renovations.

Mechanical Engineer (PE) - Hvac and any mechanical design work. Energy Efficiency Audits, General Whole-House Handyman, Troubleshooting repair and maintenance expert. Plumbing systems expert. HEATING AND AC expert. Electrical troubleshooting and repair. General home and commercial upfits and remodels consulting and renovations.


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SMART Engineering, LLC

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SMART Engineering, LLC

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SMART Engineering is a client-focused, structural firm that specializes in residential design, consultations, renovations, additions, remodels, repairs, structural inspections/assessments, and more. It is owned and operated by Steven J. Slaughter Jr. who is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the states of South Carolina and Georgia. He has 10+ years of combined experience in civil/structural and aerospace engineering which has allowed him to work on very complex designs and projects that require simplified, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. Simple. Measured. Achievable. Reliable. Timely.

SMART Engineering is a client-focused, structural firm that specializes in residential design, consultations, renovations, additions, remodels, repairs, structural inspections/assessments, and more. It is owned and operated by Steven J. Slaughter Jr. who is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the states of South Carolina and Georgia. He has 10+ years of combined experience in civil/structural and aerospace engineering which has allowed him to work on very complex designs and projects that require simplified, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. Simple. Measured. Achievable. Reliable. Timely.


Home Key Home Inspections

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Home Key Home Inspections

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Certified and Insured Home Inspector servicing the Lowcountry and surrounding areas. We understand that the first home sometimes is not the right home and offer 25% off a second home inspection with us! We treat every home inspection as if it were our own home and consider every client family. We use the latest technologies but never drones. We actually climb on roofs and into crawl spaces to inspect with our own eyes!

Certified and Insured Home Inspector servicing the Lowcountry and surrounding areas. We understand that the first home sometimes is not the right home and offer 25% off a second home inspection with us! We treat every home inspection as if it were our own home and consider every client family. We use the latest technologies but never drones. We actually climb on roofs and into crawl spaces to inspect with our own eyes!


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Island Inspections LLC

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Island Inspections LLC

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Purchasing a home is probably the largest investment you will make and Island Inspections LLC wants to make certain you KNOW what you're buying. I will go through the house in a strategic and detailed manner. I provide a computer- generated report that is easy to read and understand. I utilize digital photographs to illustrate any areas of concern. Clients are welcomed and encouraged to accompany me on the day of the inspection. I adhere to the South Carolina Standards of Practice. Island Inspections LLC is licensed and insured. Saturday & Sunday by appointment only.

Purchasing a home is probably the largest investment you will make and Island Inspections LLC wants to make certain you KNOW what you're buying. I will go through the house in a strategic and detailed manner. I provide a computer- generated report that is easy to read and understand. I utilize digital photographs to illustrate any areas of concern. Clients are welcomed and encouraged to accompany me on the day of the inspection. I adhere to the South Carolina Standards of Practice. Island Inspections LLC is licensed and insured. Saturday & Sunday by appointment only.


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Bug'N Out, LLC

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Bug'N Out, LLC

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10 years of experience

We are a husband and wife ran company offering the most effective, cost efficient treatments for your home. We specialize in bed bugs as well as general pests. We have a state of the art trailer sprayer allowing us to treat commercial projects as well as tough to reach areas of customer's homes.

We are a husband and wife ran company offering the most effective, cost efficient treatments for your home. We specialize in bed bugs as well as general pests. We have a state of the art trailer sprayer allowing us to treat commercial projects as well as tough to reach areas of customer's homes.


Hello Home Inspection Services

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Hello Home Inspection Services

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11 years of experience

An honest non-invasive inspection compliant in both ASHI and NACHI Standards of Practice, completed and presented in professional manner, in terms you and your client can understand is our mission.

An honest non-invasive inspection compliant in both ASHI and NACHI Standards of Practice, completed and presented in professional manner, in terms you and your client can understand is our mission.


MoistureTech Consulting

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MoistureTech Consulting

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35 years of experience

My primary business is consulting on buildings that have construction defects that allow moisture intrusion, rot, mold, etc. I also work with builders on new buildings to assist in the sequencing and selection of products to prevent moisture intrusion, promote long-term building performance, ie., concrete curing, roof flashing, window and door installation, moisture barriers, basement waterproofing, etc.

My primary business is consulting on buildings that have construction defects that allow moisture intrusion, rot, mold, etc. I also work with builders on new buildings to assist in the sequencing and selection of products to prevent moisture intrusion, promote long-term building performance, ie., concrete curing, roof flashing, window and door installation, moisture barriers, basement waterproofing, etc.



L&O Outfitters, LLC

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L&O Outfitters, LLC

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20 years of experience

From new space construction, landscaping to annual building maintenance, L&O has the solution for any size commercial or residential project - from a single unit tilt-up to a large commercial complex. A commercial building or single family home must serve two purposes: protecting the building from weathering and decay; and a look that’s simply great. L&O also specializes in the application of protective coatings that are extremely resistant to nature’s elements and can endure high traffic, yet still provide an aesthetically pleasing look. Another goal at L&O Outfitters is to provide you with a complete range of maintenance and home repair services. We currently have 10 employees with several experienced tradesmen. We strickly do sub-contracting and our billing procedures are negotiable.

From new space construction, landscaping to annual building maintenance, L&O has the solution for any size commercial or residential project - from a single unit tilt-up to a large commercial complex. A commercial building or single family home must serve two purposes: protecting the building from weathering and decay; and a look that’s simply great. L&O also specializes in the application of protective coatings that are extremely resistant to nature’s elements and can endure high traffic, yet still provide an aesthetically pleasing look. Another goal at L&O Outfitters is to provide you with a complete range of maintenance and home repair services. We currently have 10 employees with several experienced tradesmen. We strickly do sub-contracting and our billing procedures are negotiable.

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Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

Most areas require both a building permit and an electrical permit for the installation of a home wind turbine. You may also need zoning approval, especially if your property is in a residential neighborhood or near protected land. Inspections are needed after foundation work and upon completion of electrical connections. Permit costs can range from $100 to $1,000, depending on local regulations and project complexity.

Generally, you can tell if a home is bolted to the foundation by checking the foundation for plates. If you see that your foundational plates connect to wood or bolts protruding from them, this means that you have a bolted foundation. However, it's always wise to bring a home inspector in to confirm if your foundation is secure.

A home inspector is only required to give a copy of their report to the party who hired them. This means that only a seller would receive a copy of a pre-listing inspection report, while only the buyer receives a report for pre-purchase home inspections. You can choose to share this report with the other party, but this isn’t a common practice. As a seller, you would typically only get a sense of the most significant inspection discoveries when you receive a request for repair from the buyer.

There are several indications of an overloaded electrical panel, such as frequent circuit breaker tripping, burn marks, or flickering or dimming lights.

If you’re observing any warning signs, turn the circuit breaker off, then shift some devices from the overloaded circuit to a different one. If there are still signs of overload after turning the circuit break back on, contact a professional electrician to help you fix the issue.

The telltale signs that your home is ready for repointing include visibly damaged bricks, crumbling bricks, flaking bricks, loose mortar, cracked mortar, gaps between brick and mortar, leaking inside your home, and visible water damage. Consider repointing when going over brick house pros and cons if you're buying a new home. Repointing is also a good idea if you plan to paint, acid wash, or stain your brick home, as it will give you a good base for coloration and prevent repairs after the work is done.

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