Screened in Porch of Doom

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DIY Nightmare- Screened in Porch of Doom. While most homes are constructed in areas where it is almost impossible to build a home without a building permit, in some instances do-it-yourselfers sneak their building projects past the permit…

How Old Is That HVAC System or Water Heater?

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How to determine the age of a heat pump and HVAC systems: This resource is going to show the method to understanding and decoding manufacturer labels in order to identify the correct age of any HVAC system and/or Water Heater - from any manufacturer.…

House of Horrors

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How to identify do-it-yourselfer construction and unpermitted home projects in Myrtle Beach   While most homes are constructed in areas where it is almost impossible to build a home without a building permit, in some instances do-it-yourselfers…

Ever Heard of Sea Blast?

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Sea Blast is the naturally occurring chemical reaction and effect to metals and metallic surfaces in Coastal Environments all over the world. This article will explain this reaction and why the Coastal Myrtle Beach area is prone to this…

Understanding Private Water (Well) Systems

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What does your Myrtle Beach Home Inspector look for? This article is going to focus on the components of the well system, understanding how they work, and the importance of monitoring ground water quality. First, we will look…

Pool System Inspection

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What does your Myrtle Beach Home Inspector look for? The pool system is a relatively simple system with simple components that, when used and maintained properly, can last for a very long time. This article is going to identify all…

4-Point Home Inspection

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Four-Point Inspections in South Carolina's Horry County and Georgetown Counties What is a Four-Point Inspection? A Four-Point Inspection focuses only on four main areas of interest in a home: HVAC (Heating,…

11-Month Builder Warranty Inspection

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Yes, your newly built home still needs to be inspected.  WHAT IS AN 11-MONTH NEW HOME WARRANTY INSPECTION? When a brand new home gets built from the ground up, most builders will offer a one-year home warranty on…

10 Ways a Seller Can Benefit by Investing in a Pre-Listing Home Inspection

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You may be familiar with a buyer’s home inspection as a box that must be checked in order to sell your house. However, a pre-listing home inspection is now a tool that numerous sellers use to preemptively identify issues that a buyer may…