OUR SERVICES
All Key Home Inspections include (at no additional charge) a full, walk-on roof inspection - while many of our competitors will not get onto the roof, even for an extra fee. In addition, our inspector is Haag-Certified, and has checked thousands of roofs over the last 30 years. See a list of everything our inspection includes here.
Please note: During this pandemic, we would prefer to inspect the home alone if possible. Our inspector will be happy to video-call after the inspection to go over the results. A mask is worn, and all tools and equipment that enter the home are sanitized after each inspection.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer a wide range of inspections to fit your needs.
full home inspection - interior, exterior, and roof
re-inspection - to make sure all the items listed on the original inspection have been corrected
4-point - an abbreviated inspection that is sometimes required by insurers, this reviews the roof, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC
pre-drywall - for new construction, to check that the systems are installed properly before being covered by wall finishes
11-month inspection - before your home warranty runs out, a full home inspection including interior, exterior, and roof
roof only inspection
Every report is delivered to you within 24 hours of the completion of our visit. We'll make sure to answer all your questions - before, during, and after the inspection.
the KEY difference
Walk > On > Roof > Inspection
This is the KEY feature that makes us different from every other home inspection company.
Many buyers are surprised to learn that home inspectors are not required to actually access the roof. Most other inspection companies perform a visual inspection from a ladder or even from the ground, never setting foot on the roof or viewing it entirely. This procedure addresses only the type of roof-covering material, whether it appears that there are any active leaks, and the presence of gutters, vents, etc. A walk-on roof inspection reveals failing pipe boots, faulty flashing, ripped or missing shingles, inadequate roof sheathing, etc.
With our inspection, you get so much more.
We do reserve the right to not inspect any roof where conditions are
unsafe (wet roof, sagging roof, damaged roof, etc.).
PRICELIST
We know that price is important, and we've tried hard to stay competitive. We believe that, by including a walk-on roof inspection, we have the lowest prices in town. If you find a lower price, let us know!
Thanks for all you do!
For all active first responders (law enforcement, fire department, paramedics), active public school teachers, and military personnel (active duty or retired).
WHOLE HOUSE
including roof. Based on
total square footage
including garage.
< 1000 sq ft
1001 - 1499
1500- 1999
2000 - 2499
2500 - 2999
3000 - 3499
3500 - 3999
4000 - 4499
4500 - 4999
5000 - 5499
5500 - 5999
$225.00
$250.00
$275.00
$300.00
$350.00
$400.00
$450.00
$500.00
$525.00
$550.00
$575.00
Please call for pricing on homes over 6000 square feet
add $40.00 for homes with a crawl
space
add $25.00 for homes built prior to 2000, and $50.00 for homes built prior to 1972
RE-INSPECTION
$75.00
If Key handled your original inspection, we'll come back to check that everything has been repaired.
90% of the time, a re-inspection shows that not all of the items on the repair addendum have been completed.
ROOF ONLY
Single Story
Steep Charge
(pitch greater than 6/12)
$125.00
$25.00
4-POINT OR
PRE-DRYWALL
$200.00
4-point inspections may be required by an insurance company for older homes, to ensure that a home's 4 main systems (roofing, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC) are still in good shape.
A pre-drywall inspection is a great idea if you are having a new home built. This type of inspection allows the inspector to catch problems that would later by covered up by drywall. Half the fee for the pre-drywall inspection will be deducted from the final inspection.
Our standard territory is 60 miles from our office; inspections outside this area will include a $1.00 per mile (one way) fee.
CONTACT
ADDRESS
PO Box 290132
Columbia, SC 29229
TEL
OFFICE
INSPECTION HOURS
Monday - Friday
9:00 am and 1:00 pm
otherwise by appointment
PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL US ANYTIME!
REVIEWS
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