• Philadelphia area home inspections - single and multi-family homes
• Philadelphia area condominium and townhome inspections
• All city, suburban and country residences inspected

ValueGuard provides residential home inspections for new and resale, single and multi-family homes and condominiums throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. Our highly trained and knowledgeable home inspectors will guide you through the property and explain the building's systems, general major component life expectancies, maintenance frequencies and any defects that are discovered.

Schedule a home, radon and termite inspection and we'll send three (3) professionals to your property.  An ASHI® Certified home inspector plus a Certified Radon Tech plus a Certified Termite Inspector.  The result is the best inspection possible.  All ValueGuard home inspections are performed using the American Society of Home Inspectors(ASHI®) Standards of Practice and are covered by our errors and omissions insurance policy.

All home and condo inspections are followed-up by a comprehensive written report that itemizes all of the information gathered at the time of inspection. Your inspection report will highlight the major concerns, safety issues, repair items, areas of improvement and items to monitor.  Color photographs are included of the areas of concern.  Your report is emailed the next business. 

Call us and we will be pleased to email a sample inspection report to you today.

ValueGuard believes in service after the sale. Our home inspectors, environmental technicians and customer service staff are always available to answer your questions before and after settlement. ValueGuard also offers consultation and follow-up services.

Visit our Online Pricing section for ValueGuard Home Inspection fees.  Inspection Fees & Pricing

Call us at locally at 215-860-3150 or 610-642-5500 or toll-free at 800-965-5500 to schedule your home inspection.

Got Radon? ...Get Tested!

You cannot see, smell or taste Radon; however, it may be a problem in your home or a property you are purchasing. Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. This gas moves through the earth and enters buildings through cracks and/or holes in foundations and floors and accumulates. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Surgeon General have identified Radon gas as the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.

Got Radon? ...Get Tested!

You cannot see, smell or taste Radon; however, it may be a problem in your home or a property you are purchasing. Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. This gas moves through the earth and enters buildings through cracks and/or holes in foundations and floors and accumulates.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Surgeon General have identified Radon gas as the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Living in a home with elevated radon readings for a long period of time significantly increases your chances of contracting the disease. The risk is even more pronounced if you smoke or have ever smoked.

ValueGuard radon techs utilize tamper-resistant electronic monitors which detect any unusual readings of radon, temperature and humidity caused by opening the surrounding windows or doors.  Tilt and power sensors detect if the monitor is moved to a different location.  Hourly barometric pressure readings will even help detect unusual radon averages due to extreme weather conditions.  All data is reviewed by for any sign of suspected tampering.  The results are provided in a professional, four to five page Certified Radon Report that provides overall average Radon concentration.  ValueGuard radon technicians are certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. (PA DEP)  PA DEP Identification #1910 and #2740.  Learn more about ValueGuard's Pennsylvania radon testing here. 

For a limited time, ValueGuard is offering a discounted rate on our certified radon testing in Pennsylvania. 

• Order a ValueGuard Radon Test with a Home Inspection for $125, or a savings of $25
• Radon test without a home inspection is $150. 

 Call us at locally at 610-642-5500 or 215-860-3150 to schedule your ValueGuard certified radon test. 

New homes should be inspected regardless of whether they will be conveyed with a builder's warranty.  When the building is completed, the inspector will inspect the exterior, roof, gutters, chimneys, flashing, siding, trim, doors and site. He will also inspect the finished heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing and interior systems.  A ValueGuard comprehensive inspection report is delivered via email the day following your inspection. This report generally ranges form 20-30+ pages with color photographs.

Our inspectors routinely observe structural, heating, cooling, roofing, exterior, plumbing, and interior defects in new homes that go unnoticed by both the builder and buyer until they become a significant problem.

For most people, buying a home is the single largest purchase ever made. Let one of our highly trained home inspectors help protect your interests in your new home.

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Call us at 215-860-3150 or 610-642-5500 to schedule your an inspection of your new home.

11th Month New Home Inspection - Prior to Builder's Warranty Expiration

ValueGuard will perform a full inspection of the property and report any issues that should be brought to the builder's attention prior to the lapse of the builder's warranty.  This is a comprehensive inspection of all of the major systems in the home as well as any repairs made by the builder during the time you have been in your new home. This inspection is performed just prior to the end of the 1 year builder's warranty.

Call us at 215-860-3150 or 610-642-5500 to schedule your 11th Month New Home Inspection.

• Commercial & Office Buildings
• Apartment Complexes
• Mercantile
• Industrial
• Farms

ValueGuard provides comprehensive building inspections for new and resale commercial properties, including apartment complexes, mercantile buildings and industrial buildings up to 100,000 square feet. Our highly trained and knowledgeable inspectors will guide you through the property and explain the building's systems, general major component life expectancies, maintenance frequencies and any defects that are discovered.  All site inspections are followed-up by a comprehensive written report that itemizes all of the information gathered at the time of inspection.

ValueGuard is a company that believes in service after the sale. Our home inspectors, environmental technicians and customer service staff are always available to answer your questions before and after settlement. ValueGuard also offers consultation and follow-up inspection services.

Call us at 215-860-3150.  Or toll-free at 800-965-5500 to schedule a commercial building inspection.

ValueGuard will assist you in scheduling an appointment with licensed specialists to perform comprehensive inspections for termites, carpenter ants and the other wood destroying insects.  We generally schedule the termite inspection at the same time as the home inspection.

Visit our Online Pricing section for Termite - Wood Destroying Insect Inspection fees. Inspection Fees & Pricing

Call us at 215-860-3150 or 610-642-5500 to schedule your termite/WDI inspection.

A complete range of water testing services is available from ValueGuard. Collected water samples are tested against county, FHA and other applicable standards. The water potability is a test that will check the quality of the water (levels of bacteria, nitrite, color, odor, PH etc).  We can also provide testing of lead in water.

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Call 215-860-3150 to schedule your water test.  

ValueGuard provides complete analysis of the performance of on-site wells. Full pumping equipment information is identified, including pump and tank model, horsepower and voltage.  Flow test information, including pump flow rate, well yield, length of test, static level, pumping level, drawdown and pressure setting.  The condition of the equipment and well is provided. A trained well technician performs all testing.

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Call 215-860-3150 to schedule your well certification test.

ValueGuard provides a full range of testing options for septic systems and cesspools. ValueGuard utilizes the Pennsylvania Septage Management Association Guidelines for its scheduled septic inspections.  These guidelines are the product of collaboration between Penn State University and the septic industry.  In this inspection, the tank will be located and the cover excavated to facilitate an inspection of the inside of the tank, baffles and water level.  The inspector will locate and probe the absorption fields to determine if they are "holding" water, which would indicate a potential problem.

If the home has been vacant for a period of 7 days or longer, a hydraulic load test is required or if the absorption field is "holding water" as noted above.  This test involves the introduction of a prescribed volume of water into the system and recording how much water is absorbed over a 24-hour period.  Additional water is introduced the second day and monitored again.  The inspector will then be able to determine whether or not the system is functioning properly.

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Call 215-860-3150 or 610-642-5500 to schedule your Greater Philadelphia septic inspection.