Home Inspections
in South Carolina
What should my home inspection
in South Carolina provide and
when will I receive it?
The home inspector should provide
a written report reviewing every
major home system and component
within 24 hours of the inspection.
Exterior components include roofing,
flashing, chimneys, gutters, downspouts,
wall surfaces and the foundation,
including the grading around it.
Interior systems include electrical,
heating, air conditioning, ventilation,
plumbing, insulation, flooring,
ceiling and wall finishes, windows
and doors.
Home Inspections
for South Carolina:
State House Network
2002 Code of Laws
Section 40-59-570. (A) An inspector
shall inspect readily accessible
installed systems and components
of residential buildings.
(B) Subsection (A) is not intended
to limit an inspector from:
(1) including other inspection
services, systems, or components
in addition to those required;
(2) specifying repairs, provided
the inspector is appropriately
qualified and willing to do so;
or
(3) excluding systems and components
from the inspection if requested
by the client.
(C) Inspections performed pursuant
to this article:
(1) are not technically exhaustive;
and
(2) will not identify concealed
conditions or latent defects.
See the Full Text of the State
House Network Code of Laws
concerning home inspections.
