Home Inspections in Charleston, WV
Home Inspections in Charleston, WV
Buying a house in Charleston means buying into a lot of history — Venable Avenue bungalows, South Hills two-stories, East End Victorians, and mid-century ranches in Kanawha City. Beautiful homes, and every one of them has a story hiding behind the drywall. SureQuest Home Inspections is based right here in Charleston, and owner Kevin Arbogast has completed more than 2,000 inspections across the Kanawha Valley. You get a thorough, unbiased inspection and a report you can actually use at the negotiating table.
What's included in a Charleston home inspection
Every standard residential inspection covers:
- sites, grounds and grading
- exterior
- roofs and attics
- garage, carport and outbuildings
- interior
- electrical systems
- plumbing systems
- heating and cooling systems
Every inspection also includes a **free NPMA-33 wood-destroying organism (termite) inspection** — most inspectors in the area charge extra for that.
Charleston-specific things we look hard at
- Hillside drainage and grading. South Hills, Loudon Heights and Fort Hill homes sit on slopes; we look at how water is moved away from the foundation and what that's already done to it.
- Older electrical panels. East End and West Side homes frequently still have knob-and-tube remnants, ungrounded outlets, or panels that are past their service life. Scott Schilling is a licensed electrician, so this gets a real inspection, not a glance.
- Basement moisture and mold. Kanawha Valley humidity plus older block foundations is a common combination. We measure relative humidity, dew point and wet bulb temperature and tell you what your indoor conditions should be.
- Roof condition by drone.
We fly the roof so you see it, instead of taking our word for it.
Packages & add-on testing
Basic — full home inspection + NPMA-33 termite inspection. Pro — everything in Basic + thermal imaging. Elite (best value) — everything in Pro + indoor air quality testing. Add on mold testing, radon, or structural inspection any time; pricing depends on square footage and is always approved by you before we start.
Why Charleston buyers choose SureQuest
Local and independent. We don't do remediation, so we have no reason to find a problem that isn't there — and no reason to miss one that is. Reports are detailed, fast, and come with links and resources so you understand each finding rather than just reading a list.
FAQ
How much does a home inspection cost in Charleston?
Cost depends on the package and square footage. Call 304-951-3338 for a firm quote — no surprise fees.
How fast can you get out here?
We usually schedule within a few days and turn the report around quickly, which matters when you're on a contract clock.
Do you inspect commercial buildings?
Yes — call to discuss scope.
- Is termite inspection extra?* No. The NPMA-33 is included free with every home inspection.
