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Dogwood Home Inspection Services

4.83(
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Dogwood Home Inspection Services

4.83(
58
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Whether you're a buyer, a seller, or a current homeowner, a quality home inspection gives you a critical snapshot of a home's condition. A professional inspection will help buyers understand the current condition of the home they are about to purchase and sellers determine what to upgrade or repair prior to listing. Longtime homeowners should consider an inspection every 10 years or so to keep on top of potential problems and ongoing maintenance. Dogwood Home Inspection Services will perform a detailed non-invasive inspection of the home's structure, exterior, roof, plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning, interior, ventilation, appliances and fireplaces. From this inspection, we'll generate a comprehensive report with photos, and carefully review our findings with you. We want to be sure you clearly understand where either minor or major repairs or upgrades are required or recommended, and ensure that you know what will be required to maintain the systems we inspect.

"Worked with Shaun over phone and internet, very courteous and professional."

MARIA A on November 2022

Whether you're a buyer, a seller, or a current homeowner, a quality home inspection gives you a critical snapshot of a home's condition. A professional inspection will help buyers understand the current condition of the home they are about to purchase and sellers determine what to upgrade or repair prior to listing. Longtime homeowners should consider an inspection every 10 years or so to keep on top of potential problems and ongoing maintenance. Dogwood Home Inspection Services will perform a detailed non-invasive inspection of the home's structure, exterior, roof, plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning, interior, ventilation, appliances and fireplaces. From this inspection, we'll generate a comprehensive report with photos, and carefully review our findings with you. We want to be sure you clearly understand where either minor or major repairs or upgrades are required or recommended, and ensure that you know what will be required to maintain the systems we inspect.

"Worked with Shaun over phone and internet, very courteous and professional."

MARIA A on November 2022


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Carrigan Home Inspections

5.00(
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Carrigan Home Inspections

5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Carrigan Home Inspections is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very thorough and professional home inspector. I would definitely use Carrigan again."

Tony S on February 2022

Carrigan Home Inspections is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Very thorough and professional home inspector. I would definitely use Carrigan again."

Tony S on February 2022


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Crown Home Inspections, LLC

5.00(
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Crown Home Inspections, LLC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Crown Home Inspections, LLC is owned and operated by Glenn Carroll. Glenn is a licensed, bonded, fully insured, and InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector (CPI). Glenn is dedicated to his craft and highly respected in the real estate industry. His outstanding communication skills, attention to detail, and easy-to-follow reports are invaluable to clients of all kinds. This, coupled with his professionalism and compassion for other people have led the Charlotte area's top producing real estate agents to refer Glenn to their clients on a regular basis. When you hire Glenn for a home inspection, you gain him and his expertise for life. Checking in on the client and maintaining a close relationship for years is something that is important to him, and that is not the industry standard.

"Glenn, was exceptional. He was thorough, attentive to detail, and took the time to explain everything clearly. He advocated for concerns I raised and ensured they were addressed by my builder. His detailed inspection report was delivered promptly, allowing me to use it effectively during negotiations and before my orientation. Highly recommend!"

pKm M on January 2025

Crown Home Inspections, LLC is owned and operated by Glenn Carroll. Glenn is a licensed, bonded, fully insured, and InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector (CPI). Glenn is dedicated to his craft and highly respected in the real estate industry. His outstanding communication skills, attention to detail, and easy-to-follow reports are invaluable to clients of all kinds. This, coupled with his professionalism and compassion for other people have led the Charlotte area's top producing real estate agents to refer Glenn to their clients on a regular basis. When you hire Glenn for a home inspection, you gain him and his expertise for life. Checking in on the client and maintaining a close relationship for years is something that is important to him, and that is not the industry standard.

"Glenn, was exceptional. He was thorough, attentive to detail, and took the time to explain everything clearly. He advocated for concerns I raised and ensured they were addressed by my builder. His detailed inspection report was delivered promptly, allowing me to use it effectively during negotiations and before my orientation. Highly recommend!"

pKm M on January 2025


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Vaultix Inspections

4.98(
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Vaultix Inspections

4.98(
25
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 local quotes requested

STAY SAFE, KNOW YOUR HOME Our mission at Vaultix Inspections is to serve you as an honorable home inspector by providing a thorough report of defects and prepare you for a successful home ownership. Vaultix Inspections provides Residential and commercial inspections with a thorough, easy to read report that is delivered within 24 hours of the inspection. We pride ourselves on making real estate transactions easier and faster

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Bob G on November 2025

STAY SAFE, KNOW YOUR HOME Our mission at Vaultix Inspections is to serve you as an honorable home inspector by providing a thorough report of defects and prepare you for a successful home ownership. Vaultix Inspections provides Residential and commercial inspections with a thorough, easy to read report that is delivered within 24 hours of the inspection. We pride ourselves on making real estate transactions easier and faster

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Bob G on November 2025


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Statewide Home Inspections, LLC

4.95(
281
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Statewide Home Inspections, LLC

4.95(
281
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
57 local quotes requested

Statewide Home Inspections, LLC, is the premier professional home inspection company offering residential and commercial services to our clients in most Urban, Sub-urban, and Rural North Carolina areas. We are known for paying exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with North Carolina's true professionals at work for you!

" took his time, showed up on time, and did a great job"

Nagrajan H on October 2025

Statewide Home Inspections, LLC, is the premier professional home inspection company offering residential and commercial services to our clients in most Urban, Sub-urban, and Rural North Carolina areas. We are known for paying exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with North Carolina's true professionals at work for you!

" took his time, showed up on time, and did a great job"

Nagrajan H on October 2025


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Gortney Home Inspections, LLC

4.98(
184
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Gortney Home Inspections, LLC

4.98(
184
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
63 local quotes requested

After buying his first home with his wife and family, Terry found himself in a home that needed multiple repairs and a difficult situation overall. From this experience, Terry opted to protect new home buyers looking to begin the next stage of their lives by becoming a licensed home inspector. Through this experience, Terry learned how valuable the insight of a home inspector can be to anyone involved in a real-estate transaction. His thorough procedures and one-on-one consultations that comes with each and every home inspection result in all parties being well informed and well protected. Terry prides himself on being a true gentleman home inspector, set on making sure any real-estate transaction can be a safe home for you and your family.

"The inspection was thorough and helped me proceed with my home purchase"

Gideon B on May 2025

After buying his first home with his wife and family, Terry found himself in a home that needed multiple repairs and a difficult situation overall. From this experience, Terry opted to protect new home buyers looking to begin the next stage of their lives by becoming a licensed home inspector. Through this experience, Terry learned how valuable the insight of a home inspector can be to anyone involved in a real-estate transaction. His thorough procedures and one-on-one consultations that comes with each and every home inspection result in all parties being well informed and well protected. Terry prides himself on being a true gentleman home inspector, set on making sure any real-estate transaction can be a safe home for you and your family.

"The inspection was thorough and helped me proceed with my home purchase"

Gideon B on May 2025


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Benchmark Home Inspections

4.97(
107
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Benchmark Home Inspections

4.97(
107
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

Buying a home is important to you. Making sure you know what you are buying is important to us. Choosing Benchmark Home Inspections will show you why we are considered the top home inspection company in our area. Our inspections will include areas of the home's interior and exterior, from the roof to the foundation, and the exterior drainage and retaining walls. Benchmark Home Inspections guarantees you a very thorough inspection with verbal explanation of what we are seeing, and a computer-generated report that is to the point and easy to understand with digital color photos. We offer radon testing in Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, McDowell, and Wautaga counties. Outside of those counties we offer radon testing only with a general home inspection. Our promise to you is our very best professional inspection, and complete satisfaction.

"He addressed all of my concerns and performed a thorough home inspection, including photos."

Jeff J on April 2025

Buying a home is important to you. Making sure you know what you are buying is important to us. Choosing Benchmark Home Inspections will show you why we are considered the top home inspection company in our area. Our inspections will include areas of the home's interior and exterior, from the roof to the foundation, and the exterior drainage and retaining walls. Benchmark Home Inspections guarantees you a very thorough inspection with verbal explanation of what we are seeing, and a computer-generated report that is to the point and easy to understand with digital color photos. We offer radon testing in Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, McDowell, and Wautaga counties. Outside of those counties we offer radon testing only with a general home inspection. Our promise to you is our very best professional inspection, and complete satisfaction.

"He addressed all of my concerns and performed a thorough home inspection, including photos."

Jeff J on April 2025


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All Under One Roof Inspections LLP

5.00(
3
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All Under One Roof Inspections LLP

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Awesome experience, they were very professional & polite. They were helpful with explaining anything I wasn’t clear on very patiently. Highly recommend!! "

Erin B on November 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Awesome experience, they were very professional & polite. They were helpful with explaining anything I wasn’t clear on very patiently. Highly recommend!! "

Erin B on November 2025


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A Healthier Home

4.82(
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A Healthier Home

4.82(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

With 35 years' experience, Rick Bayless is founder and owner of A Healthier Home LLC, Western North Carolina’s leading environmental home health service provider. He is board-certified as an indoor environmental consultant by the Indoor Air Quality Association and as a Healthy Homes Specialist through the National Environmental Health Association. Author of “Mold in the Southern Appalachians: Identifying, Preventing and Managing Mold-Related Illness,” Rick offers expert, unbiased evaluations on a home’s environmental and wellness status.

"This business is rip off. Don't ever hire them. They ask exorbitant amounts of money and cannot find any root cause. They do not do any thorough inspection and neither they have proper instruments to do it. Please refrain from them"

Aneesh V on February 2022

With 35 years' experience, Rick Bayless is founder and owner of A Healthier Home LLC, Western North Carolina’s leading environmental home health service provider. He is board-certified as an indoor environmental consultant by the Indoor Air Quality Association and as a Healthy Homes Specialist through the National Environmental Health Association. Author of “Mold in the Southern Appalachians: Identifying, Preventing and Managing Mold-Related Illness,” Rick offers expert, unbiased evaluations on a home’s environmental and wellness status.

"This business is rip off. Don't ever hire them. They ask exorbitant amounts of money and cannot find any root cause. They do not do any thorough inspection and neither they have proper instruments to do it. Please refrain from them"

Aneesh V on February 2022


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FAQs for home inspection projects in Hickory, NC

Most mobile home inspections require two to three hours to complete properly. The timeline varies based on your home's size, age, and overall condition. Inspectors need sufficient time to examine all major systems, document their findings, and compile their observations. 

If the inspector discovers concerning issues that warrant deeper investigation, the process may take longer. For the most thorough assessment, try to schedule your inspection during daylight hours when visibility is optimal.

Pay close attention to water damage indicators like ceiling stains, warped flooring, or musty odors. Structural concerns, including uneven floors, sagging rooflines, or doors that won't close properly, suggest potential foundation issues. Electrical problems such as flickering lights, warm outlets, or outdated wiring present serious safety hazards. 

Impromptu modifications or repairs performed without proper permits often signal deeper problems. Windows that don't seal properly may indicate structural shifting or water infiltration.

Yes, professional inspectors evaluate the foundation components and anchoring mechanisms during a thorough assessment. They examine support piers, blocks, and tie-downs for proper installation and condition. The inspection includes checking for appropriate ground clearance and adequate ventilation beneath the home. 

Proper anchoring is essential for stability during adverse weather conditions. Foundation issues can affect everything from door alignment to plumbing function, making this a critical part of any comprehensive inspection.

Industry professionals recommend scheduling maintenance inspections every two to three years for manufactured homes. Homes in regions with extreme weather conditions may benefit from more frequent evaluations. Consider arranging an inspection after significant storms or if you notice any unusual changes in your home's condition. 

Regular assessments help identify minor issues before they develop into major problems. Maintaining documentation of these inspections also provides valuable records for insurance purposes or future sale considerations.

Search for inspectors with certifications from recognized professional organizations in your state. Specialized training or experience with manufactured housing is particularly valuable for these unique structures. Ask potential inspectors about their familiarity with HUD standards for manufactured homes. Professional membership in industry associations often indicates commitment to ongoing education and ethical standards. Request sample reports from prospective inspectors to evaluate their thoroughness and clarity of communication.

Many insurance providers consider inspection results when determining policy rates and coverage terms. A positive report demonstrating well-maintained systems and the absence of hazards may qualify you for better rates. Addressing issues identified during inspection demonstrates proactive maintenance that insurers often reward. Some companies offer specific discounts for homes that meet certain safety and structural standards. 

Contact your insurance provider before scheduling an inspection to understand exactly what documentation they require for potential premium reductions.

The Hickory, NC homeowners’ guide to home inspections

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