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Raleigh, North Carolina Home Inspection Company
Serving the Greater Triangle Area
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Prices Start at $199
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RALEIGH NC HOME INSPECTION PRICES STARTING AT $199 FOR A NORTH CAROLINA HOME INSPECTION BY A STATE CERTIFIED NC HOME INSPECTOR. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA / NC LICENSED ASHI, NACHI CERTIFIED, NORTH CAROLINA INSPECTORS, HOME INSPECTION SERVICES FOR ALAMANCE, CHATHAM, JOHNSTON, LEE, ORANGE, WAKE. TOWNS AND SURROUNDING AREAS CHAPEL HILL, HILLSBOROUGH, RALEIGH, NC, APEX, NC, DURHAM, NC, CARY, NC COUNTIES.
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THE
GREATER
TRIANGLE AREA OF NORTH CAROLINA
The Research Triangle Area refers mainly to the major
cities of Raleigh,
Durham and
Chapel Hill,
Cary and surrounding
towns.
Certified Plus Home Inspection, serves the complete triangle
area and is completely familiar with the different style homes
there.
(Read more
below about the Greater Triangle Area of North Carolina.)
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A CERTIFIED PLUS HOME INSPECTION INCLUDES:
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PRICES - START AT $199 - The price is set according to the size of the house. Call for exact prices for your North Carolina real estate home inspection. | | |
REPORT - ON SITE SUMMARY REPORT - At the end of the home inspection, you will receive a summary report of the repairs. You are now ready to negotiate any repairs right after the inspection. | | |
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE - Our home inspectors are professionals. We are one of the few companies that offer a money back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with our home inspection, we will gladly refund your money.
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APPLIANCES - All appliances that are purchased with the house will be tested at no extra charge. Appliances such as the dishwasher, stove, refrigerator and the washer and dryer.
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The triangle area is so unique that we have devoted over three
pages of this website to that area, to share with the reader
its beauty and diversity. Whether you prefer urban living or a
quiet place in the country, the triangle area has it all. The
following is a brief description of the major cities and towns
located in the triangle area:
RALEIGH
Raleigh is
the capital of North Carolina and is known as the “City of
Oaks ” for its many oak trees. As of the 2006 census, Raleigh
has a population of 347,729, making it one of the fastest
growing cities in the nation. The Raleigh/ Durham (RDU)
International airport is located off highway I-40 in Raleigh.
Among its many outstanding attractions, Raleigh has many
superb museums. With its rich culture and abundance of over
twenty superb museums, Raleigh is called “The Smithsonian of
the South.” Raleigh not only ranks high in education and
culture, it also abounds with superb entertainment, sports,
restaurants, shopping malls, lodgings and seasonal
attractions. For more detailed information on Raleigh history.
www.epodunk.com has a wealth of information about Raleigh.
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DURHAM
 Durham
is the “City of Medicine.” It is renowned for its health
research and development and is the cornerstone of the
research triangle of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill/Cary.
Durham is the home to Duke University, North Carolina Central
College, Durham Technical College, and North Carolina School
of Science and Mathematics.
Although
Durham was built on a thriving tobacco industry, today the
tobacco industry is gone and has been replaced with the
medical industry. Durham today is know as the “The City of
Medicine” because of the medical research at Duke University
and the large contingency of medical practitioner and medical
researchers in the area. Durham is also a great sports city
with the famous miner league baseball team the Durham Bulls,
made famous by the movie that was made about the team called
“Bull Durham.” Besides the Durham Bulls, Durham is known for
its outstanding college teams of baseball, football,
basketball, and other sports that compete on a national level.
When it comes
to restaurants, shopping and entertainment, Durham is second
to none. It is truly a modern city with many malls for the
shopper, great restaurants with a variety of ethnic foods, and
first rate hotels for the tourist. To sum up Durham in one
sentence; “It is a clean, modern, thriving city with a great
future.” For more detailed information on Durham history and
attractions. Check out Durham on wikipedia.
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CHAPEL HILL
 Chapel Hill
is a town located in southeast corner of Orange County in
North Carolina. The Chapel Hill/Cary area makes up one corner
of the great research triangle. It is the home of the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which is the
oldest state supported university in the United States.
A recent
increase of about 3725 people brings the total estimated
population to 52,440. Chapel Hill residents have made public
education a priority, and so Chapel Hill has an excellent
educational system.
The Morehead
planetarium in Chapel Hill opened in 1949, and at that time
was one of the few planetariums in the country. Other points
of interest are: the Coker Center, the North Carolina
Botanical Gardens, the Ackland Art Museum, and the Chapel Hill
Museum. Chapel Hill is an avid sports town supporting
basketball, baseball and football at the University of North
Carolina. Chapel Hill is an upscale modern town with great
restaurants entertainment and lodging. The author will end
this article now with a description of Chapel Hill and
Carrboro taken from the Chapel Hill Chamber of Commerce.
“Chapel Hill and Carrboro have many benefits and opportunities
for retirees. From the cultural, educational, recreational and
medical facilities, to the mild climate and atmosphere, the
area is becoming one of the most sought after locations for
retirement. Just recently, Carrboro was ranked one of the top
5 places to retire by US News and World Report.
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CARY
 Cary is
located in central North Carolina in Wake County. It is
between Raleigh and Research Triangle Park, near Jordan Lake.
Cary is located in the heart of the research triangle area as
its community straddles Wake and Chatham Counties. Cary’s
geographic location in the triangle area is superb since by
car it is: about 10 minutes from the Raleigh -Durham
International airport, 15 minutes from downtown Raleigh, 20
minutes from downtown Durham, and 30 minutes from downtown
Chapel Hill.
The January 2004 issue of Money
magazine names Cary, NC as one of the hottest towns in the
east and one of the six hottest town in America. In August
2006, Cary was again recognized by Money Magazine as one of
the best small cities in America, ranking fifth on the
magazine’s 2006 list of Best Places to Live.
The WakeMed Hospital is also
located in Cary. The hospital is a 114 bed full service modern
hospital that brings the quality care of an outstanding
medical staff to all patients.
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OTHER
OUTSTANDING TOWNS IN THE TRIANGLE AREA
HILLSBOROUGH
 The best
description of Hillsborough was put forward by the
Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce on their Internet site;
“Hillsborough, North Carolina was laid out in 1754 by William
Churton, where the great Indian Trading Path crossed the Eno
River. Then called ‘Orange,’ the town was designed on 400
acres granted by the Honorable John Earl Granville.
Hillsborough took its present name in 1766. Much has changed
in Hillsborough in the 250 years since its inception. But many
things remain the same.
“Hillsborough
is still ideally situated, at the merger of Interstate 85 and
Interstate 40, providing easy access to all points in North
Carolina. The town that was once the colonial capital of North
Carolina is now the county seat of Orange County. During the
Revolutionary War, Hillsborough was a political and cultural
center in the area and it remains so today, with interesting
shops and restaurants and many activities celebrating the arts
and history being held monthly. Hillsborough is a nice place
to visit, but it’s an even nicer place in which to live and do
business. The Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce has as a lot of
information.
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CARRBORO
 Carrboro is a
quaint residential town located in orange county N C. The
community is named after James Carr a Mill owner . The
Carrboro Chamber of Commerce said the following about Carrboro
and retirees:
“Chapel Hill
and Carrboro have many benefits and opportunities for
retirees. From the cultural, educational, recreational and
medical facilities, to the mild climate and atmosphere, the
area is becoming one of the most sought after locations for
retirement. Just recently, Carrboro was ranked one of the top
5 places to retire by U.S. News and World Reports.
“In 1993 the
estimated population was 16,747. Carrboro is also a popular
area for it’s festivals and entertainment. Three very popular
festivals are; the buggy festival in may, Carrboro Day held
usually in May, Carrboro Music festival held in September.
“Carrboro has
an outstanding Farmer’s Market that this author has visited
many times. The market is located at 301 Main Street, next to
City Hall. The market opens April 12 and ends October 18.
The market is
open two days a week, Saturdays till noon and Wednesdays from
3:30 till 6:30.
All products
sold at the market are home grown and produced by the vendors.
The market is well known for its great fresh fruits and
vegetables and hand made products.
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APEX
 The following
is an article taken from the apex Chamber of Commerce website
which this author believes is a perfect description of Apex:
“The
Town of Apex, North Carolina—first settled in
the 1860s and incorporated in 1873—was one of the earliest new
towns to develop around the state capital of Raleigh, as
railroads traversed the county after the Civil War.
“The
name ‘Apex’ was adopted because the community was the highest
point on the Chatham Railroad between Richmond and
Jacksonville, Florida. The current town motto—‘Apex, the Peak
of Good Living’ not only captures the name's historical
significance, but refers to the fact that in places along the
town's main street (Salem Street), water which falls on one
side of the street flows to the Neuse River, and on the other
side it flows to the Cape Fear River.
“The
Apex downtown district reflects the town's rich historical
beginning and is highlighted by the landmark 1914 Apex Union
Depot. The Depot has been restored to its original glory and
now houses the offices of the Apex Chamber of Commerce, a
Visitors’ Center and meeting room. Visitors enjoy the rich
woodwork, double fireplace, ticket windows of the
stationmaster’s office, and the old switchmen’s lanterns. The
building is on the National Register of Historic Places and is
open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
“A
restored downtown area that is listed on the National Register
of Historic Places. downtown Apex features antique and
specialty gift shops, as well as dining experiences that
include an old-fashioned soda shop, an ice cream parlor, a
fine dining bistro and more. A walking guide to the historic
district is available at the Apex Chamber of Commerce office
in the historic train depot.
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HOLLY SPRINGS
 The following
information about Holly Springs was taken from the town’s
website. “Nestled
among Apex, Cary and Fuquay-Varina, all towns experiencing
growth from the heavily populated Raleigh and RTP areas, Holly
Springs is rapidly growing. The Town of less than 1,000 in
1990 grew to more than 9,000 in 2000. By 2006, the population
was approximately 17,500.
“While
the Town welcomes growth, leaders also are determined to
control the quality and placement of new developments while
preserving open space and creating public areas. One of the
recent focuses has been on encouraging commercial development
in downtown Holly Springs.
“We’re looking at downtown as a center for development of
places that will be destination points, places that will
generate traffic to draw people here,’ said Holly Springs Town
Manager Carl Dean. ‘We want to make it a place where people
want to come and shop.’
“Part
of ensuring a successful downtown was building Town Hall in
the heart of Holly Springs. On Main Street, Town Hall is a
center of constant activity. Opened in 2003, the 35,000
square-foot, two-story brick building was designed in an
architectural style reminiscent of the 19th century when Holly
Springs was founded.
“Hardly
a weekend passes without a Town-sponsored family activity in a
local park or downtown, whether it’s a free movie or concert
during the warmer months or a seasonal event such as the
annual Easter Egg Hunt or the Happy Holly Days Parade.
Indeed, the
community seems ever-occupied with providing for future
generations. The Town currently has two elementary schools and
one middle school. Holly Springs High School opens in 2006.
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FUQUAY-VARINA
 The following
information was obtained from the two web site addresses given
at the end of this article. For further information on
Fuquay-Varina click on the web site addresses. We thank the
authors of these articles for the great detailed information
about Fuquay-Varina.
"Historians explain it all began
back in 1663 during the reign of King Charles II of England
when a charter was granted to the territory now known as the
Carolinas to eight Lord's Proprietors. This vicinity of North
Carolina was first known as "Piney Woods" and its first
inhabitants were said to be Sippihaw Native-Americans.
"It is believed the first European
to settle here was a Frenchman named William Fuquay who
purchased 1,000 acres of land for 50 cents an acre. William's
son, Stephen married Sarah Austin of Wake County and built his
home on what is now Pine Street . One of their sons, David
Crockett Fuquay, is the one for whom it is believed the town
was named.
"David and his wife Louisa raised
six sons in the quiet farming community then known as Sippihaw,
a name taken from an Indian word meaning "good will." One of
their sons, Stephen, is credited with discovery of a mineral
spring on the property.
"Stephen Fuquay was the proprietor
of a large plantation and one day while plowing his fields he
discovered a spring. He began using it for drinking water, and
soon became convinced that the mineral water had valuable
healing properties. Word spread after he told his friends and
neighbors and the springs developed a reputation. They were
walled in on four sides leaving the front lower for drainage.
A gourd was hung at the spring for everyone to use.
"Fuquay-Varina (F(y)oo-Quay
Vuh-ree-nah) is a town in Wake County, N C. The population was
7,898 at the 2000 census. The town is a 30 minute drive south
of Raleigh, the capitol of
North Carolina. Economically, the town initially grew due to
tobacco trade and agriculture, but has seen recent population
growth and real estate development due to its proximity to the
Research Triangle Park.
"Fuquay-Varina began as two
communities: Fuquay Springs, a resort near a spring on Stephen
Fuquay’s property; and Varina, a ridge near a general store
founded by J.D. Ballentine. When Fuquay Springs was
incorporated in 1909, the Varina community was subsumed. In
1963,
the hyphen was added to acknowledge the historical presence of
both settlements. For more information on Fuquay-Varina
visit wikipedia's website.
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GARNER
 The following
information about Garner was taken from the town’s website
about Garner.
"We invite
you to visit us! Garner is located at the interchange of
Interstate 40 and US Highway 70, approximately 8 miles south
of Raleigh, the capital city of North Carolina. This community
offers quick access to the Triangle's first class
universities, The Research Triangle Park, Atlantic Coast
Conference athletics, professional sporting events, and world
renowned golfing events. Along with quick access to everything
the triangle area has to offer, Garner residents can be at the
beach, on the eastern coast of the state in approximately 2-3
hours. They can also travel to the mountains, in the western
part of the state of North Carolina, in approximately 4-5
hours. Ask our residents what they like about Garner and you
will find that many say they enjoy the small town atmosphere,
that the area is less congested, and that they have all the
benefits of city living, as well as, the enjoyment of many
parks, recreational activities, arts and entertainment right
here in their community. So, come visit Garner and find out
for yourself why it's a great place to live and work!
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MORRISVILLE
 Morrisville,
like much of the towns in Wake County, has tremendous growth.
The following information was obtained from the web site at
Wikipedia for Morrisville.
Wake County has
experienced tremendous growth in the last few decades. In
1980, the population was only 251. The town grew to 1,489 by
the 1990 Census, and 5,208 by the 2000 Census. Because of the
rapid growth, a Special Census was conducted in March 2004,
which counted 11,915 residents.
The median
income for a household in the town was $56,548, and the median
income for a family was $64,625. Males had a median income of
$46,750 versus $34,528 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $32,243. About 3.4% of families and 4.6% of
the population were below the
poverty line, including 4.1% of those
under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.
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Triangle area towns -Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Hillsborough, Carrboro, Apex, Holly Springs, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Morrisville, North Carolina, all home inspections will be conducted to the American Society of Home Inspectors standards (ASHI ). All inspections will be conducted by a licensed, certified, insured professional NC home inspectors - Raleigh, NC.
In North Carolina, all home inspections will be conducted to the American Society of Home Inspectors standards (ASHI ). All inspections will be conducted by licensed, certified, insured, professional NC home inspectors. Licensed North Carolina Home Inspectors serving: Alamance County, Chatham County, Johnston County, Lee County, Orange County, Wake County, towns and surrounding areas for Apex, Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough, Raleigh, Carrboro, Holly Springs, Garner, Morrisville, Fuquay-Varina.
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