Home Inspector in Lancaster, KY

Many Garrard County homes come with land, a lake view, or both.

Rural properties

Homes outside town often rely on private wells and septic systems. Our home inspection notes whether the water supply is public or private and covers the plumbing inside the house, but wells and septic systems are outside the scope of a home inspection and need a specialist’s evaluation. See our contractor recommendations for local professionals.

Lake homes on Herrington Lake

Homes on and near Herrington Lake often sit on sloped lots with decks, long stairways, and retaining walls. We inspect decks, stairs, railings, and guards, along with retaining walls, grading, and drainage where they may affect the house. Docks, seawalls, and boat lifts are outside the scope of a home inspection.

Older homes in town

Homes around Lancaster’s historic square include many that were built in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Original cast iron drains, galvanized water lines, ungrounded two-prong outlets, and electrical systems that have been updated in stages are common, and we explain which issues are typical for the age of the home and which need attention. Learn more about buying a house built before 1975.

Radon

The EPA places Garrard County in Zone 2, its moderate radon category. That doesn’t mean a particular house is safe: radon levels vary a lot from one house to the next, and 65% of buildings tested in Central Kentucky come in above the EPA action level. The only way to know is to test, so we still recommend radon testing.