Home Inspections in Western North Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What areas do you serve?

  Hound Dog Home Inspections primarily serves Asheville and the surrounding communities. Including Waynesville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Burnsville and most areas of Western North Carolina. Further travel is available for an additional trip fee, just reach out to discuss your location!

• How much does an inspection cost?

  The basic home inspection starts at $400. This is based on the square footage of the property, as well as any outbuildings, detached garages or add-on services that you may request. These services range from radon testing, water quality testing, mold/air quality, septic and well inspections and more.

• What does a standard home inspection cover?

  A standard inspection covers all major and minor systems and components of the home including roofing, foundation, structural elements, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, windows, and doors. You’ll receive a detailed, easy-to-read report with clear, actionable insights.

• What additional testing services do you offer?

  Beyond the standard home inspection, we offer radon testing, mold testing, WDIR (Wood-Destroying Insect Reports), water quality testing, septic and well inspections, and pre-listing inspections for sellers.

• What is radon testing and why does it matter?

  Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep into homes through the foundation. It’s the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US. and Western North Carolina has elevated radon levels in many areas. This makes testing an important step in the home-buying process.

• What is a pre-listing inspection and who is it for?

  A pre-listing inspection is for home sellers who want to identify and address issues before putting their property on the market. It reduces the chance of surprises during the buyer’s inspection and can help you price your home more confidently, sell faster and make the due diligence period less stressful for all parties involved.

• How long does a home inspection take?

  Most home inspections take between 2–4 hours depending on the size, age, and condition of the property. Larger or older homes may take longer. Add-on services such as radon, well or mold testing may require additional time or a follow-up visit for results.

• Can I attend the inspection?

  Absolutely! It is encouraged that you attend your inspection if you would like to. Attending the inspection for the final walk-though is the best way to allow the inspector to throughly inspect your property with minimal distractions. The process can be tedious and time consuming, so giving the inspector their space is important. We do enjoy meeting you and being able to share findings in person, as this is the best way we find to communicate. 

• When will I receive my inspection report?

  Inspection reports are typically delivered the same day or within 24 hours of the inspection. Reports are written to be clear and easy to understand, highlighting issues that could affect the home’s safety, value, or functionality.

• Are you licensed and insured?

  Yes. Hound Dog Home Inspections is fully licensed and insured in the state of North Carolina. You can trust that your inspection is performed to professional standards with the expertise to back it up.

• How do I schedule an inspection or get a quote?

  You can request a quote or schedule a service directly at hounddoghomeinspectionsnc.com. Real estate agents can also use the dedicated agent portal. Prefer to talk? Give us a call at (828) 903-7788 or email sean@hounddoghomeinspectionsnc.com.

• Do you actually have a hound dog?

  Yes! We have a Mountain Cur, Blue Tick, Tree Walker Coon Hound mix. We rescued him from a local organization 5 years ago. He is full of energy and inspects our yard each day with the amount of energy and detail we bring to each inspection. His name is George, after my favorite singer of all time, George Jones. Ask me about pictures! Talking about dogs is always top of the list after the inspection!

Areas We Serve Throughout Western North Carolina

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 Scarlett Cox 
 
 
 
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Sean is great to work with and easy to understand. Very pleased with how my inspection has gone so far! Highly recommend Hound Dog Home Insoections!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Nicholas Rash 
 
 
 
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Sean made the entire home inspection process smooth and stress-free. He was a great communicator, got us scheduled in less than a week, and spent considerable time with us after the inspection walking through his findings and answering all of our questions. If you’re looking for a home inspector in WNC, I recommend Sean - he did a great job!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Heather Rideout 
 
 
 
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From the first interactions with Sean via email, my husband and I appreciated his thoroughness and communication. We came to the home we are looking to buy towards the end of his inspections, as he fully encouraged us to come, so he could walk the house with us and share valuable information. He was approachable, down to earth, kind and focused on both what we needed to know and our questions. Highly recommend Sean for his attention to detail, care and professionalism. He is passionate about the work he does and the connection to the folks who hire him!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Phil Cassella 
 
 
 
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Could not recommend Hound Dog enough! Sean was able to complete our inspection on short notice. He was highly communicative throughout the process and his inspection report is incredibly thorough. Photos are supplied for everything mentioned and test results came back quickly. Thank you!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Super easy to work with, clear instructions and communication.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lascara Real Estate 
 
 
 
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Inspector Sean was incredibly thorough with the inspection, nothing felt rushed or overlooked. On top of that, scheduling was fast and easy, and communication throughout the entire process was clear and responsive. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a home inspector who takes the job seriously without dragging out the timeline.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Alisa Belknap 
 
 
 
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Sean did a thorough job inspecting our prospective home. He provided all the necessary information needed.  It was a quick turn around for the report. Excellent service
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 J. W. 
 
 
 
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As a Realtor, Sean has made the inspection process seamless. A one stop shop, he has done the inspection itself (which was great, easy to read format and thorough), connected buyer to septic, pest and generator inspectors and stayed in contact with us throughout. I can't recommend him enough. Thanks Sean.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Sean was absolutely great to talk to and work with. I got in touch with him about a potential mold issue and he was at my home within the hour. He is very professional and was honest in his assessment of our home. I highly recommend Hound Dog Home Inspections!