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DHEC certified water testing is available for your own peace of mind and the health of your family. We specialize in well water testing for VA Loans, USDA loans and FHA loans. Refinancing or purchasing a home, we can provide the proper testing and documentation these loans require. Pools and spas add significant value to a home. If your new home has a pool, we can make sure it's been properly maintained and determine future maintenance requirements. Don't buy a money pit pool or spa, let us make sure it's perfect.
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Ray Hill is a retired Law Enforcement Investigator. After retirement Ray was trained and gained experience in commercial and residential inspections with Sutton Inspection Bureau as a Risk Management Specialist. Certified with training from InterNACHI and licensed by South Carolina LLR, Ray continued additional home inspection certifications beyond the scope of most Home Inspectors in South Carolina.
Are you buying your dream home in Columbia, Aiken, Lexington or Orangeburg? Make sure you're not in for an expensive surprise by scheduling a residential inspection from Direct Inspections. We inspect all major components of your home, provide a detailed comprehensive report. Expert experience and attention to detail sets us apart from the other home inspectors.
Our well inspections start with the above ground well components, we inspect and test the pressure tank, pressure switch, electrical service disconnect, sediment filters, valves, plumbing and well seal. Then below ground the pump is tested for amperage draw and grounding. Finally a pressure and flow test is conducted using certified calibration test gauges.
When you are buying a home, you may think that it is the job of a home inspector to give you the green light to buy the property. That is not what the home inspection is all about. The home inspector is not there to tell you the property you are considering buying is worth the asking price. His job is to give you an assessment as to the condition of the home.
Reviews (10)
Charlie Darby
Charlie Darby
Dec 23, 2021
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I can't tell you how refreshing it is to work with someone like Michael. He is knowledgeable, good humored and with an integrity that is evident through the advice he generously offers.
I originally reached out to Michael after reading his referral on another platform. I wanted to conduct phase inspections of our new home during its construction. We discussed the scope of work and he was quick to offer a more economical and better way of ensuring a quality build.
Since then, I've brazenly reached out to Michael, seeking his advice for everything from construction techniques to working with county
Robert Zorcik
Robert Zorcik
Dec 13, 2021
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My wife Debbie recently contacted Mike from Direct Inspections for a 4 point inspection on a condo we were considering buying. Mike did an excellent job. He was thorough and professional and pointed out any faults he found complete with photos and explanations. He found a few problems and we phoned him (since we are out of state) to get guidance as to what we should do. He spent a great deal of time with us on the phone and displayed great knowledge; took the time to explain in “layman’s terms” the solutions to the problems he found! It was a pleasure to deal with him. His explanations were
Steve Mcgue
Steve Mcgue
Nov 05, 2021
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Mike was totally professional, and his customer service was incredible.
I called Mike late on a Friday afternoon because I needed a wind assessment for insurance for a mortgage. I had previously called multiple times to the firm which conducted original my home inspection. For six days that firm couldn't even return my call. Mike agreed to come because he could sense my frustration and performed the inspection after 5pm on Friday In addition to his extremely professional inspection he took the time to identify issues and solutions previously unidentified by my first home inspection. I cannot recommend
Daniel Carpini
Daniel Carpini
Oct 22, 2021
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I'm very happy to recommend Direct Inspections for your next inspection project. Michael was a pleasure to work with and uber-professional throughout the process. He was quick to respond to my call and to set an appointment, completed the work exactly as promised, and provided a detailed report for my insurance company. Many thanks for the excellent service, Michael.
Amber Beecher
Amber Beecher
Oct 12, 2021
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Michael was very helpful! We had some issues with our home exterior and moisture. He spent a lot of time helping us to understand the cause of the problem and how to prevent it. He also took the time to explain how we could monitor it in the future. He is very knowledgeable. We would recommend him to any of our friends.
Brian and Amber
Mike Anthony
Mike Anthony
Sep 19, 2021
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Mike did an excellent job on the inspection of my new build home. Prompt responses, flexibility, professional, and detailed. If you're doing a new build would highly suggest you hire an inspector to make sure things are done correctly - the labor pool shortage / material delays have been causing many problems along with poor workmanship - I'm super glad I hired Mike. This saved me a lot of time/money in the end, imagine dealing with a swamped warranty department or future surprises! He found broken roof tiles, missing electrical items/issues, HVAC installation flaws, workmanship errors/flaws, insufficient
Morgan Wheeler
Morgan Wheeler
Aug 25, 2021
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We are currently in the process of purchasing our first home and had the pleasure of working with Michael. As soon as we inquired about his services, he gave us a call and told us what to expect and suggested we actually go to the inspection so that he could walk us through any questions we may have. We got to meet him yesterday. He arrived about an hour or so before we did, so that he could go ahead and start on the outside of the house. Everything went so smoothly. He handled everything we could possibly imagine. He had an airconditioning company come and inspect the hvac units. He had a termite
David Dimitri
David Dimitri
Apr 12, 2021
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Positive: Quality
Michael from Direct Inspections was highly recommended to me. I called Michael about some challenging problems with my private home building project. He was very competent and took the time to explain all the options in great detail. I would definitely hire his services in the future.
Frank DeMartino
Frank DeMartino
Oct 22, 2020
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I used Michael from Direct Inspections to perform a pre-purchase inspection for a home in Palmer Ranch, which I am purchasing for my mom, who currently lives out of state. I am purchasing the home by owner, so I contacted Michael directly since I had used him a few years ago for a wind mitigation report for my home. I cannot say enough good things about Michael and the inspection he performed. I've have had numerous home inspections performed over the years and I have never seen an inspection report as detailed and thorough as the one I received from Michael. His professionalism and attention to
Scott Cornett
Scott Cornett
Sep 06, 2019
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Typically, I’m not one that will take the time to write reviews for services. However, due to the excellent service provided by Michael at Direct Inspections, I believe that it’s warranted. Michael is very professional and thorough in his inspections, and his service fee included a certified HVAC professional as well as termite/pest inspection. Michael took the time to explain everything in detail, answering a variety of questions and concerns we had, providing his assessment of issues when asked. Not only did Michael provide us with a thorough inspection, he went above and beyond answering