Home Inspection Services

Guardian Home Inspection has continued to offer top-quality home inspections in the Pittsburgh area for over 14 years. We comply with ASHI’s exemplary Standards of Practice to ensure that our inspections are unbiased, accurate, and conducive to your successful homebuying experience. We always invite our clients to attend their inspection so that you can interact with the inspector and gain a firsthand understanding of how the home functions and what any discovered issues may entail.

Buyer’s Inspection

Our residential property inspection is a thorough evaluation of a home’s visible and readily accessible components. Infrared thermography is used as necessary at no extra cost to pinpoint the sources of potential moisture intrusion or energy loss. A moisture meter may also be used.

We inspect the following areas:

Roofing System (including gutters & downspouts)
Foundation & Crawl Space
Structural Components
Basement
Garage & Carport
Deck & Balcony
Driveways & Walkways
Exterior (cladding, doors, windows)
Interior (doors, windows, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs)
Attic, Insulation, & Ventilation
Fireplace & Chimney
Electrical System
Plumbing System
Heating & Cooling Systems
Built-in Appliances

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We also offer a full range of additional services:

Seller’s Inspection

When you’re considering selling a home, it’s a wise decision to learn as much as you can about the home before you make a listing. This inspection consists of a thorough assessment of your property and is designed to educate you about the home’s strengths and weaknesses. With this information, you’ll be able to make repairs as necessary, determine the true value of the home, and communicate more effectively with prospective buyers.

New Construction Inspection

Before the builder takes you on the final walkthrough of your home, we recommend hiring a third-party home inspector to give you an unbiased opinion about the condition of the property. We’ll examine most readily accessible areas for any defects that should be taken up with the builder or their contractors before you move in.

11th Month Warranty Inspection

If you’ve lived in a new home for less than a year, then it’s likely still under warranty from the builder. We’ll arrive onsite to evaluate the readily accessible areas of your home, looking for any issues that may be financially covered in accordance with your warranty agreement.

Re-Inspections

Re-Inspections are offered to customers who have previously had us perform a home inspection that turned up one or several defective components. Once repairs have been made or the component has been replaced, we’ll come back to the property to make sure that there are no safety issues and that no additional defects are present.

Light Commercial Property Inspection

This inspection is designed for small commercial properties such as simple storefronts and office spaces. We’ll assess the condition of the structure and most installed mechanical systems to make sure that you’re aware of any issues before making a decision about an investment.

Mold Inspection

Mold can cause unsightly and expensive damage when its able to thrive in a home’s structure. But worse than that, mold is also responsible for contributing to numerous allergies and other health problems. We’ll carefully examine a home’s structure for signs of mold or moisture so that you can have an idea of what to include in your repair request list before moving forward with a purchase.

Radon Testing

Radon gas forms in pockets underground due to the natural breakdown of rock and soil. When the gas escapes through the ground’s surface, it can go on to enter homes through cracks in the foundation—posing a serious health risk to any occupants inside the home. The gas is odorless and invisible, rendering it virtually undetectable without the assistance of specialized instruments. We’re able to thoroughly sweep a home for concentrations of radon, and if the test comes back positive, we’ll be happy to guide you on what needs to be done in order to rid the home of this dangerous gas.

WDO/Termite Inspection

This inspection is a thorough examination of a home that will reveal the presence of any wood-destroying organisms or damage caused by them in the past. Termites are the most common culprit, inflicting costly damage to homes every year. Before you make an investment, we highly recommend making sure that your prospective home isn’t affected by these destructive pests.

Water Testing

When you’re in the market for a home, you have to make sure that it has access to clean water. We’ll take samples from the tap and the well (if applicable) to send off for laboratory testing—so that you can be confident that your prospective home’s drinking water is safe.

Asbestos Testing

Asbestos is a hazardous compound that was used in building materials up until the late 1970s. If you’re considering investment in an older home, we recommend scheduling this inspection so that we can assess the home for any contaminated materials and offer guidance toward a solution if the test comes back positive.

Sewer Camera Inspections

Repairing a sewer system is an enormously expensive endeavor that any prospective homebuyer would prefer to avoid. This inspection will evaluate the integrity of a home’s sewer system by inserting a high-resolution camera directly into the sewer. We’ll look for any signs of damage or abnormal operation, following up the inspection with a full report of our findings.

Air Quality Testing

When the air circulating through a home is full of contaminants, it can contribute to allergies and a host of other health problems for residents. We offer Air Quality Testing that will ensure that the air inside a home is safe to breathe. We’ll also investigate the source of any potential contaminants.

Septic System Dye Testing

A Dye Test is an easy way for us to determine if there are any leaks or other damage in a home’s septic system. A specialized dye is flushed directly into the septic system and subsequently diluted so that it spreads throughout each component. If there are any leaks, the dye will leak out and be detectable in just a few hours.

Well Flow & Recovery Testing

This test will determine if a home’s water supply is sufficient for the occupants’ needs. We’ll measure the rate of the water flow, ensuring that the system is able to draw enough water at a time to maintain an acceptable water pressure inside the home.

Drone Roofing Inspection

Our Drone Roofing Inspection service provides a safe, efficient, and comprehensive evaluation of your roof using high-resolution aerial imagery. Equipped with advanced thermal imaging technology, our drone can detect hidden issues such as moisture intrusion, heat loss, and compromised insulation—problems that are often invisible to the naked eye. This cutting-edge approach ensures that even hard-to-reach areas are thoroughly assessed without risking damage or requiring roof access. The result: a faster, more accurate inspection with insights that help you make informed decisions about your home.

Pest Control Services

This service is referred out to some of the best pest control specialists in the area. We’ll make sure that your current or prospective investment is completely free of termites, mice, or other pests that can cause structural damage in addition to being a general nuisance.

Thermal Imaging

Thermal Imaging is offered for free with a Buyer’s Inspection or Seller’s Inspection. However, we also offer it as a standalone service whenever necessary. Thermal Imaging uses an advanced camera to measure the temperature signatures of scanned components. This clues us in on areas of energy inefficiency, leaks, or any potential electrical hotspots.

Knowledge and Peace of Mind

At Guardian Home Inspection, we want to assure our clients that the home they choose to invest in will be safe and comfortable. Our professional property inspections will expand your knowledge of the home that you’re considering so that you can have peace of mind with the decision that you ultimately make. Contact us today to request an inspection.