Congratulations on taking the first steps in investing in a South Carolina vacation rental. If you are from out-of-state, you might not be familiar with our state’s home inspection requirements. We’ve created this South Carolina home inspection checklist to help guide you, so you can focus on the fun parts of buying a beach house.
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How to Plan For Your South Carolina Home Inspection Checklist
Why You Need to Get a Home Inspection
It’s no secret that buying a home involves many steps and hiring a home inspector is one of them. Once your offer on a home has been accepted, you have to ensure the home meets certain standards. These requirements are important because the sale of the property is typically contingent on the results of the inspection.
What You Need to Have on Your South Carolina Home Inspection Checklist
Inspection requirements can be set by you, the type of mortgage you use, and other factors. It’s important to know what these requirements are, so you don’t hit any problems during closing. However, every South Carolina home inspection will check specific components of the home.
- An evaluation of the lot to check drainage and lot lines
- Identify any structural or foundational problems
- An evaluation of the roof
- An evaluation of the exterior which includes siding, porches, driveways, etc.
- An evalution of the interior which includes the attic, walls, ceilings, floors, etc.
- Identify any major problems with the electrical system
- An evaluation of the plumbing which includes pipes, sewer lines, water heaters, etc.
- An evaluation of the heating and cooling systems which includes HVAC systems, fireplaces, furnaces, etc. to ensure they are up to code
- If appliances convey with the home, they will be tested the enure the work properly.
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