Home Spectors · Greensboro, North Carolina
Home Inspections in Greensboro, NC
Family-owned Home Spectors has been inspecting Triad homes since 2007. NC-Licensed, Certified Master Inspector, and 4.9 stars across 2,200+ Google reviews.
Or call (336) 382-7269
What a Home Spectors inspection is (and isn't)
A Home Spectors home inspection is a systematic visual review of a property’s major systems and components. Your inspector walks the home, tests what can be safely tested, photographs findings, and delivers a plain-language report.
An inspection isn’t a code inspection, a warranty, or an insurance certification. We don’t estimate repair costs or make repairs. We tell you what we observed so you can decide with confidence.
Every inspection follows the North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board Standards of Practice.
Ownership and credentials
Owner: Jason Michael, Certified Master Inspector
Licensed by the NC Home Inspector Licensure Board · CMI (InterNACHI)
Home Spectors has been inspecting Triad homes since 2007.
Every Home Spectors inspection is performed by a Home Spectors inspector on staff. No subcontractors. No rotating third-party inspectors. If you schedule with us, a Home Spectors inspector shows up.
What's included in a Home Spectors home inspection
Every home inspection we perform covers the accessible major systems and components of the property. This includes:
- Roof, gutters, and attic. Roof covering, flashing, penetrations, visible framing, insulation, and ventilation.
- Structure and foundation. Visible foundation, framing, floors, walls, and ceilings; signs of movement, moisture, or damage.
- Exterior. Cladding, trim, doors, windows, decks, walkways, grading, and drainage around the home.
- Interior. Walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, stairs, and interior finishes.
- Electrical. Main and sub-panels, visible wiring, outlets, switches, fixtures, and installed smoke and CO detectors. Observed deficiencies are reported.
- Plumbing. Visible supply and drain piping, water heater, fixtures, and functional flow at accessible fixtures.
- Heating and cooling. Furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, and visible ductwork; systems operated through normal user controls when outdoor temperatures allow.
- Built-in appliances. Range, oven, dishwasher, built-in microwave, and disposal, operated through normal user controls.
If a component is inaccessible, hidden, or unsafe to inspect, we note it in the report and explain why.
How your home inspection works
Stage 1. Schedule
You pick a date and time online or by phone. You’ll hear from us with confirmation and what to expect, typically within one business day.
Stage 2. Inspection
Your inspector arrives at the property and works through the home systematically for two to four hours (depending on size and complexity), photographs findings, and takes notes. You’re welcome to attend. Many buyers do, and your Realtor is welcome too. If you can’t attend, the report is thorough enough to stand on its own.
Stage 3. Report
You receive a digital inspection report through Spectora, our inspection reporting platform. The report includes photos of the findings, a plain-language description of each item, and repair-priority guidance you can share with your Realtor, contractor, or seller’s agent.
Your report. See a real sample before you book.
Every inspection ends with a detailed digital report delivered through Spectora.
Your report includes:
- Photos of the findings that need your attention
- A plain-language description of each finding
- A recommended next action for anything that needs attention
- A summary section useful for a repair request
If we find something serious, you’ll see it clearly in the report with photos and repair-priority guidance. From there, you (usually with your Realtor) decide whether to negotiate repairs or credits with the seller, request a re-inspection after repairs, or walk away. We don’t tell you what to do. We give you the information to decide.
Want to see what your report will look like? View a real Home Spectors sample report. It opens in Spectora.
Where a home inspection stops (and what else you may need)
Home inspections have limits. Here’s what a standard inspection doesn’t cover — and what other inspections handle:
- Not a code inspection. We report observed conditions and deficiencies; we don’t determine code compliance. That’s the local building inspector’s job.
- Not a warranty. An inspection reflects the condition of the home on the day it was inspected. It doesn’t predict future performance or guarantee anything against later failure.
- Not repair estimates. We don’t quote repair costs. Where a repair is recommended, we suggest the appropriate trade or specialist.
- Not X-ray vision or destructive testing. If the crawlspace is flooded, the attic is unsafe, or a wall covers a system, we can only inspect what we can safely see. We note anything we couldn’t reach.
For radon, mold, sewer scope, water testing, and termite (WDIR) inspections, we offer those as separate services — see below.
Other inspections you can add
Most commonly added:
- WDIR / termite inspection. Wood-destroying insects can quietly damage framing. A WDIR inspection checks for active infestation, past damage, and conditions that could attract insects.
- Radon testing. Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas that seeps up through soil. The EPA identifies radon as a leading cause of lung cancer. A short-term radon test (typically 48 hours) measures the level in the home so you know where you stand.
- Sewer scope inspection. Older homes across the Triad often have clay or cast-iron sewer lines that can crack, sag, or fill with roots. A camera scope shows the condition of the underground line before you buy.
- Mold testing. Sampling for suspected mold. Useful when moisture history is known, when a specific area looks or smells off, or when someone in the household has sensitivities.
- Water testing. For homes on well water (common outside city limits), water testing checks for common contaminants before you drink from the tap.
Also available: pool and spa inspection · new construction inspection · pre-listing inspection · reinspection · commercial inspection.
Your inspector can advise which add-ons make sense for a specific property. You can also add them when you schedule.
What does a home inspection cost?
Prices depend on your specific property. The main factors:
- Square footage. Larger homes take longer.
- Age of the home. Older homes often have more to look at.
- Foundation type. Crawlspace and basement homes need more time than slab-on-grade.
- Add-on services. WDIR, radon, sewer scope, water, and mold are each their own fee.
- Location. Homes far outside the Triad may include travel.
When you schedule with us online, the booking tool calculates the price for your property before you confirm — so you see the total before committing. Prefer to talk it through? Call and we’ll walk you through what a specific inspection would run.
or call (336) 382-7269
For real-estate professionals
Real-estate agents send Home Spectors clients across the Triad. On our Realtor page you’ll find:
- How the inspection works from an agent’s perspective
- What your buyer receives (report format and what to expect)
- Services we can coordinate in one visit (inspection plus radon, WDIR, or sewer scope in a single appointment when useful)
- How to verify our reputation quickly
Common questions about home inspections
What does a home inspection cost?
Prices depend on the property — square footage, age, foundation type, and any add-ons like WDIR or radon. When you schedule online, the booking tool shows the total for your property before you confirm.
How long does a home inspection take?
For a typical single-family home in the Triad, plan on two to four hours on-site, depending on the home’s size and complexity.
Do I need a home inspection if it’s new construction?
Yes. Even new construction can have punch-list items. Identifying them before closing gives you the opportunity to raise them with the builder while the transaction is still in progress.
What happens if the inspection finds something serious?
You get a written report with photos and repair-priority guidance. You (usually with your Realtor) decide whether to negotiate repairs or credits with the seller, request a re-inspection after repairs, or walk away. We don’t tell you what to do. We give you the information to decide.
Are home inspections required in North Carolina?
A home inspection is not legally required to close on a home in North Carolina. Most residential real-estate contracts in NC use a Due Diligence Period during which the buyer can arrange inspections and investigate the property before closing.
What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal?
An appraisal establishes market value for a lender. A home inspection evaluates the physical condition of the home for the buyer. They serve different purposes, both are usually done, and both are ordered separately.
Serving Greensboro, the Triad, and surrounding communities
Home Spectors is based in Greensboro and serves buyers, sellers, investors, and real-estate agents across Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Kernersville, Burlington, and Mebane, plus surrounding Triad communities in Guilford, Forsyth, Alamance, and Rockingham counties.
Charlotte-area inspections available — contact us to confirm scheduling for your address.
Schedule your Home Spectors inspection
Ready to schedule? Book online in about a minute — the tool will show the price for your property before you confirm.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (336) 382-7269. We return calls the same business day.
