| Our fees are based on a simple premise: provide each client with a reasonably priced service. To do so, we structured our fee schedule to coincide with the various types of homes that are prevalent in today's market. A fee, say, for a one or two bedroom condominium, should not be the same as an individual house. The fees for smaller homes with only a couple of bedrooms should not be the same as larger homes with many more. Accordingly, we have based our fee structure to coincide with the specific residence we're going to inspect. Our inspection rates are as follows: SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY (HOA/POA) RESIDENTS If you recently purchased a new home, especially in one of the numerous "communities" within Brunswick, New Hanover or Horry Counties (many have HOA's or POA's and preferred builders) - we offer two very helpful services that you should strongly consider. If you purchased within the last year or two, and your warranty period is expiring soon - contract with us to do an End-of-Warranty (EOW) inspection. We know what to check, what to look for, and what to do. We can test with non-invasive water leak equipment to discover minor leaks behind walls, and laser scan walls and ceilings for insulation deficiencies. We will also check:
Remember, once your warranty expires, replacements and repairs are at your sole expense. Using CCHIG to perform an EOW inspection will provide you with the best opportunity to uncover potential issues. On the other hand, if you have not yet closed on your new home, your builder is going to require that you participate in a pre-closing walk through. At that time you will be required to "sign-off" and accept the workmanship on almost every aspect of your new home. Considering the event of buying and closing on your new home is an emotional event, you should consider having a professional and experienced home inspector attend the walk through with you. Carolina Coast Home Inspections Group offers a Pre-Closing Walk Through inspection service for new homes only that will greatly assist you in uncovering potential issues that an untrained eye may miss. Considering this is the one chance you have prior to closing and accepting existing house conditions, it's a last opportunity. Once the warranty is over - all costs are your sole responsibility. Keep in mind though, that our Pre-Closing Walk Through inspection service is NOT as thorough or detailed as our standard home inspection service (no crawlspace/attic access, roof traverse, water penetration testing, etc.) and, no formal inspection report is provided (add'l fee $50 would apply for a written one). The Walk Through inspection can take up to 1 1/2 hours and requires that the buyer, or the buyer's agent, be present - taking appropriate notes of findings and recommendations. If you desire a full fledged, standard home inspection with color pictures and detailed findings, refer to the fee schedule below STANDARD INSPECTION FEE SCHEDULE END-OF-WARRANTY and WALK THROUGH INSPECTIONS (New Homes Only) Condo - Townhouse - Duplex.< 3Br's... $175.00 (3 Bedrooms or more)...$225.00 * Single Family - up to 3 Bedrooms/Loft...$225.00 (4 Bedrooms or more)...$275.00 * (* add $50 for a written, then emailed report - no pictures included) STANDARD CONDOMINIUM - TOWNHOUSE - DUPLEX INSPECTION - (per unit) Studio or 1 bedroom/loft.......................... $225.00 * 2 or 3 bedrooms/loft................................. $285.00 * 4 bedrooms/loft or more.......................... $325.00 * STANDARD INDIVIDUAL HOUSE INSPECTION - up to 3,200 sq. ft (call our office for quotes on houses over 3,200 sq. ft.) Up to 2 bedrooms/loft.............................. $285.00 * 3 to 4 bedrooms/loft................................. $365.00 * 5 or more bedrooms/loft.......................... $475.00 * * Fees are based upon any of the homes above having no more than 3 bathrooms. An additional fee of $15 would apply for each additional bathroom. A minimum re-inspection fee of $150 is applicable in the event we are asked to return to a previously inspected residence to check on work that may have been done to correct deficiencies referenced in our inspections report. ADDITIONAL FEES WHICH MAY APPLY Garages (detached only)......................... $45.00 ** Outbuildings (small shed, carport)........ $25.00 ** Homes 50 years or older.................add'l $50.00 Homes 100 years or older.............add'l $100.00 ** Only as requested or required. Inspections for attached garages are included with our report. OPTIONAL INSPECTION SERVICES Water Penetration Testing - (see information below).................... $45.00 Beyond a visual inspection, with the use of non-invasive testing equipment from within the house, we can scan exterior and interior walls where readily visible signs of current, or previous water issues, may exist. This may determine moisture levels (if any) that may exist within these walls. Even if there hasn't been any recent rain, latent moisture can still be hidden within walls and wood - which we can detect with this testing procedure. In many instances, this could possibly unveil issues related to leaking roofs, leaking windows, or internal plumbing problems. Mold Test - (see information below)........ ...............$35.00 (if tested during inspection) $115.00 (pre/post inspection test) $35.00 each additional tested area As everyone is aware, excessive mold growth within a house can have an adverse effect on one's respiratory system. Utilizing a simple on-site mold testing swab kit, we can determine whether mold exists in areas where potentially dangerous mold appears to be present. We don't test common areas within shower stalls or grout edges on bath fixtures where minor mold growth can occur, as these can be easy remedied with off-the-shelf cleaners. We can test the attic, basement, or crawlspace which appear to have excessive evidence of mold. Also, we can test the return line duct of the house's HVAC system where mold issues can be easily hidden. New houses quite often have mold issues within this area because of plaster (sheetrock) dust that adheres to the side walls during the sanding process preparing the walls for painting. In many cases no filter has yet been installed in the returns and when the sanding process takes place, and the HVAC system is active, dust can collect there. Then, common in-house moisture and humidity can create mold within the ductwork. We strongly recommend the return duct lining be tested on newly constructed houses. Test is an "on-site" swap test that can determine (within 10 minutes) the presence of common household strains of mold. Green, dark or blackened spots, which appear to be mold may in fact be mere mildew, rot, water stains or insect related discoloration. Water Testing - Bacteria (coliform, E.coli, nitrates, and nitrites).. $85.00 Radon Testing - Air .............................................................................. $95.00 *** Radon Testing - Well Water............................................................... .$75.00 *** *** Includes lab fee for radon air and/or water testing. NOTE: Rates listed above apply to radon testing in conjunction with a home inspection. If radon air testing is contracted for without a home inspection, the fee is $150 for radon air testing. For a radon water test performed without a home inspection, the cost is $115. Carolina Coast Home Inspections Group STRONGLY suggests that radon testing be performed on every home, whether you're the home buyer, the home seller, or the home owner. Click on our "Radon" tab for further details on radon and other issues. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When making your decision on an inspector, we know that you will be extremely satisfied, and have more "peace of mind," by choosing CCHIG. Just knowing that your investment is being inspected by professionals with comprehensive and ongoing training, who have passed State of North Carolina licensing, stringent National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) exams, who are Radon Measurements Specialist's - as recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB.org), and who adhere to nationally accepted inspection standards... should make your decision to choose Carolina Coast Home Inspections Group an easy one. THERE IS A $100 CANCELLATION FEE FOR INSPECTIONS REQUESTED AND SCHEDULED - THEN CANCELED BY THE CLIENT. |
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SC License #RBI 2527
