In both North Carolina and South Carolina, home inspectors must be state-licensed to perform inspections for compensation. This means they’ve completed approved training, passed the State Home Inspector Examination, undergone a criminal background check, and met ongoing education and insurance requirements. Hiring a licensed inspector ensures your inspection meets state standards and is conducted by a qualified professional you can trust.

Not quite. A standard home inspection is a visual, non-invasive assessment. It focuses on accessible areas and major systems, but it doesn’t include everything — especially areas that are hidden or sealed off.

For a traditional home inspection, Inspectors don’t cut into walls, floors, or ceilings, and they won’t inspect areas that aren’t readily accessible. They assess what can be safely seen and reached at the time of the inspection.

If building a new home, a pre-drywall inspection can be completed before the drywall and floors are installed to ensure the structure is ready for the next phase of construction.

A standard home inspection doesn’t include testing for environmental hazards like radon, asbestos, lead-based paint, or mold. These require specialized equipment and certification. At Home Werks, we offer some of these advanced testing services for an additional fee.

No. Home inspectors are not permitted to provide cost estimates or repair quotes. Their role is to identify potential issues, not to advise on pricing or contractor services.

While an inspection can help inform your decision, inspectors don’t give advice on whether to buy or walk away. They provide facts about the condition — the choice is yours.

No. A home inspection is a snapshot of the home's condition at the time of the inspection. It can't predict future failures or guarantee that systems or components won’t need repairs down the road.