ValueGuard Home Inspections

Home Inspections in the Philadelphia Area Since 1997

ValueGuard Home Inspections is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based company dedicated to home inspections and associated technical services. It has operated since 1997 and, according to its published data, has performed more than 94,000 inspections in the Greater Philadelphia area. The company presents itself as an ASHI-certified firm with a team whose combined experience exceeds 200 years in home inspection.

Inspection Services

The service catalog covers general home inspection, which evaluates the interior, exterior, roof, HVAC, electrical system, plumbing, and appliances on a multi-point basis. In addition, there are specific tests and complementary analyses:

• Radon testing using tamper-resistant electronic monitors.
• Termite and other wood-destroying organism inspections, performed by certified professionals.
• Sewer scope inspection, which introduces a camera into the pipe to record high-definition video and detect blockages or damage.
• Mold testing.
• Lead paint testing: certified technicians perform wipe testing and samples are analyzed in a certified laboratory.
• Pre-drywall inspection (before walls are closed).
• Pre-offer consultations (walk and talk inspections).
• Pre-listing inspections.
• Condo inspections.
• New home warranty expiration inspections, with review of repairs made during the first year.
• Commercial inspections for professional properties, apartment buildings, and multi-family buildings.
• Termite treatment with customized plans and annual warranties.

Reports and Methodology

The company delivers detailed, photo-rich reports by email the next business day in most cases. The report includes relevant photos of findings, actionable defects, and essential information summarized. ValueGuard describes its method as a benchmark standard: every space, system, and component is inspected the same way on every visit. The company offers a sample report for download.

Service Areas

Its activity is concentrated in the Greater Philadelphia area and nearby counties. The service areas the company lists are Philadelphia, the Main Line, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Berks, and Lancaster counties, and New Castle County (Wilmington).

Team Profile and Service Approach

ValueGuard selects its inspectors based on experience and reputation, and requires rigorous testing, training, and continuing education. The company presents itself as an unbiased firm that inspects with the buyer's interests as its only reference. Its service offering includes accompaniment during the inspection so the client can ask questions, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. The company states it has more than 1,600 five-star reviews on Google, Yelp, Angie's List, and Facebook.

Informative Content

The site maintains a section of articles on home inspection. Among the published topics are an analysis of the ten most common problems detected in 1,999 of its own reports, in which the absence of smoke or carbon monoxide detectors topped the list at 59.6% of homes; a guide on first-time home buyer anxiety; and a note on the built-in expiration date in smoke detectors, which points out that bromine in the plastic indicates the device is over ten years old and should be replaced.

Location and Contact

100 E Penn Square Ste 400, Philadelphia, PA 19107 · Phone: (215) 860-3150 · Email: team@valueguardinspections.com