Home Inspections in Bluffton, SC
Who inspects homes in Bluffton, what each company adds on, how to check a license, and which ones say they also serve Okatie, Hardeeville and Ridgeland.
For a home inspection in Bluffton, call Homegrown Home Inspections (SC license RBI49580, books online 24/7), WIN Home Inspection (report within 24 hours, wind mitigation) or Hindsight Home Inspection (same-day report, new construction). Most Bluffton homes were built after 2010, so ask the inspector to note the age of the roof, air handler and water heater. None posts a price, so ask for a quote with your add-ons.
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Bluffton Facts for Home Inspection
- Age of the homes
- The median home inside the town limits was built in 2012 and about 6 in 10 were built in 2010 or later; in ZIP 29910 the median year built is 2007 (as of 2024).
- Licenses
- Homegrown Home Inspections posts South Carolina license RBI49580 and Hindsight Home Inspection posts license 48628 for its lead inspector. The other three post none.
- Wind mitigation
- WIN Home Inspection and Hindsight Home Inspection both list wind mitigation inspections, the report that documents a home’s roof and openings for insurance.
- Termite reports
- None of the five companies lists a termite (wood-destroying insect) report, so that is usually a separate visit from a pest control company.
- When you get the report
- WIN Home Inspection says within 24 hours, and Hindsight Home Inspection says the same day with photos.
- Where the offices are
- All five are in Bluffton, from Wheatfield Court and Stoney Crossing near Buckwalter Parkway to Tanners Run, 0.8 miles from New Riverside Barn Park on the western edge.
Home Inspectors in Bluffton, SC
How we chose these: home inspection companies with an address in Bluffton that say on their own websites that they inspect homes, with a record of customer reviews where there is one. Each card lists the facts you can check, including where the office is and which towns the company says it serves; the stars open a summary of what customers say. None of the five posts a price, so ask each for a quote with your add-ons.
158 Tanners Run, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 949-8802
Home inspections by a certified master inspector, with pool and spa, chimney, roof, HVAC, deck and new construction inspections and an 11th-month warranty inspection on its site.
Why it’s listed: Books online around the clock or by phone, and posts its South Carolina license number, RBI49580, on its site.
- Where:
- Tanners Rd, 0.8 mi from New Riverside Barn Park and 4.3 mi from Sun City; serves Bluffton, Okatie, Sun City, Hardeeville, Ridgeland, Hilton Head, Beaufort and Jasper County
- Credentials:
- SC license RBI49580; InterNACHI certified professional inspector and certified master inspector
- Booking:
- Online 24/7 or by phone
Wheatfield Ct, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 508-4706
Full home, townhome, duplex, pre-listing and commercial inspections, plus wind mitigation, mold, lead and asbestos testing.
Why it’s listed: Reports within 24 hours, with a one-year warranty inspection and WIN360 virtual tours listed on its site.
- Where:
- Wheatfield Ct, 0.4 mi from Buckwalter Recreation Center and 1.8 mi from Buckwalter Place; serves Bluffton, Okatie, Hilton Head and Daufuskie Island
- Report:
- Within 24 hours
- Also tests for:
- Wind mitigation, mold, lead and asbestos
119 Stoney Crossing, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 540-7279
The “Ultimate Home Inspection,” with mold and spore testing and water quality testing offered as add-ons.
Why it’s listed: Delivers reports online and serves the counties around Bluffton, not just the town.
- Where:
- Stoney Crossing, 0.7 mi from Buckwalter Place; serves Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Allendale Counties
- Report:
- Delivered online
- Add-ons:
- Mold and spore testing, water quality testing
14 Saxony Ln, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 304-4641
Home, pre-sale, pre-listing and new construction inspections, plus wind mitigation, 4-point and infrared thermography.
Why it’s listed: Same-day reports with photos, and an ASHI member whose lead inspector posts SC license 48628.
- Where:
- Saxony Ln, 1.2 mi from Buckwalter Recreation Center and 1.7 mi from Belfair Towne Village; serves Bluffton, Palmetto Bluff, Okatie, Hilton Head and Daufuskie Island
- Credentials:
- ASHI member; lead inspector SC license 48628
- Report:
- Same day, with photos
8 Balsam Bay Ct, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 757-1950
Home inspections for buyers and sellers, on the Bluffton and Hilton Head side of the county.
Why it’s listed: Describes its inspectors as licensed and bonded and says it has more than 20 years of experience.
- Where:
- Balsam Bay Ct, 2.1 mi from Buckwalter Place and Buckwalter Recreation Center; serves Hilton Head and the Bluffton communities
- In business:
- More than 20 years, by its own account
Home Inspection When You Buy in Bluffton
Book the inspector as soon as the contract is signed, because the contract sets how many days you have to inspect and ask for repairs. Homegrown Home Inspections takes bookings online around the clock, and WIN Home Inspection and Hindsight Home Inspection promise a report within a day, which leaves time to negotiate. Your agent can tell you the deadline in your contract; to find one, see Bluffton real estate agents. If you are buying to rent the home out, see Bluffton property management.
Ask what the fee includes before you book. The five companies here list different extras: pool and spa, chimney, roof and deck inspections at Homegrown; wind mitigation, mold, lead and asbestos testing at WIN; mold and water quality testing at Pillar To Post; infrared thermography and 4-point inspections at Hindsight.
Inspecting a Newer Bluffton Home or New Construction
Bluffton’s housing is young: the median home inside the town limits was built in 2012, so a typical resale is 13 years old. That is when original equipment starts to wear out, so ask the inspector to note the age of the water heater, the air handler and the roof. See our guides to water heater repair, HVAC companies and roofers for who fixes what the inspector finds.
For a house that is not finished, Hindsight Home Inspection lists new construction inspections and Homegrown lists new construction among its certifications. If you are building, the Bluffton home builders page lists the companies.
Wind Mitigation and Termite Inspections in Bluffton
A wind mitigation inspection records a home’s roof shape, roof-to-wall connections and window and door protection, and an insurance company can use the report. WIN Home Inspection and Hindsight Home Inspection both list it. Ask your insurance agent whether the report changes your premium before you pay for one.
A termite (wood-destroying insect) report is a different job: none of the five companies here lists one, so ask the inspector who does it. Pest control companies on our Bluffton pest control page are the usual source.
How to Check a Bluffton Home Inspector’s License
South Carolina licenses home inspectors through the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, which lets you look a license up by name or number. Homegrown Home Inspections posts license RBI49580 and Hindsight Home Inspection posts 48628 for its lead inspector; with the others, ask for the number when you call. Southeast Inspection Services says its inspectors are licensed and bonded.
Home Inspection in Okatie, Hardeeville and Ridgeland
For a home inspection in Hardeeville or Ridgeland, only Homegrown Home Inspections says on its own site that it works in both; its Tanners Run office is about 6 miles in a straight line from central Hardeeville and about 16 miles from Ridgeland. Pillar To Post names Jasper County, which covers both towns.
Okatie is closer: Homegrown, WIN Home Inspection and Hindsight Home Inspection all name Okatie, and every office here is within about 5 miles of Okatie Village in a straight line, Pillar To Post’s Stoney Crossing office being the nearest at about 3 miles. Hardeeville and Ridgeland are in Jasper County, not Beaufort County, so ask the inspector whether there is a travel charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does home inspections in Bluffton, SC?
Homegrown Home Inspections, WIN Home Inspection, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors (Chris James), Hindsight Home Inspection and Southeast Inspection Services all have an address in Bluffton and inspect homes for buyers and sellers.
How much does a home inspection cost in Bluffton?
None of the five companies posts a price. The price usually depends on the size of the home and the add-ons, such as wind mitigation, mold testing or a pool inspection, so ask each for a quote that lists the extras.
Do I need a wind mitigation inspection in Bluffton?
It is a separate report that documents a home’s roof and openings for insurance. WIN Home Inspection and Hindsight Home Inspection list it. Ask your insurance agent whether it changes your premium before you order one.
Who inspects new construction homes in Bluffton?
Hindsight Home Inspection lists new construction inspections, and Homegrown Home Inspections lists new construction among its InterNACHI certifications. Most Bluffton homes are newer: about 6 in 10 inside the town limits were built in 2010 or later.
How fast do Bluffton home inspectors send the report?
WIN Home Inspection says within 24 hours, Hindsight Home Inspection says the same day with photos, and Pillar To Post delivers reports online.
Is there a home inspector who serves Hardeeville, Ridgeland or Okatie?
Homegrown Home Inspections names Okatie, Hardeeville and Ridgeland. WIN Home Inspection and Hindsight Home Inspection name Okatie, and Pillar To Post names Jasper County.
Who manages vacation rentals in Bluffton?
Home inspectors do not. Bluffton’s rental managers, who work with owners before and after a purchase, are listed on our property management page, and Hilton Head’s vacation rental managers are in our vacation rental property management guide.
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