Business Details
Your Trusted Home Inspection Experts in Canton, GA
Welch Engineering, LLC has been serving Georgia since 2005, delivering comprehensive home inspection services backed by decades of industry expertise. Our founders, Glenn and Stacy Welch, combine 50+ years of construction experience with 20+ years in professional real estate inspections to provide unparalleled technical proficiency. As the only Georgia-based inspection firm licensed in structural engineering, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, we maintain rigorous standards through certifications from ASHI, ICC, and NSRP. Our commitment to technological innovation is demonstrated through advanced Palm-Tech reporting systems that deliver detailed, actionable insights. We prioritize client education through thorough inspections that identify critical defects while highlighting property strengths, ensuring informed decision-making for homebuyers.Our ethical framework aligns with NSPE and ASHI codes, guaranteeing transparent, unbiased assessments. With specialized capabilities in lightning protection systems, cathodic protection testing, and radon measurement, we address both conventional and complex property concerns. Our 1700 sq ft facility supports welding and fabrication services, enhancing our ability to resolve identified issues. Located 30 miles north of Atlanta, we serve Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, and Gwinnett counties with licensed, insured, and guaranteed workmanship.
Services
Home Inspection
Lightning Systems Inspections
Welding and Fabrication
Radon Testing
Cathodic Protection
Highlights and features
- We have 50+ years of construction industry experience and 20+ years in professional real estate inspections.
- We are the only Georgia home inspection company licensed in structural engineering, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
- Our Palm-Tech reporting system provides the most advanced digital inspection documentation in the industry.
- We maintain active memberships in ASHI, ICC, and NSRP for continuous professional development.
- Our engineering background enables specialized assessments of lightning protection and cathodic protection systems.
Associations and certifications
- American Society of Home Inspectors
- International Code Council
- Georgia Society of Professional Engineers
- National Radon Safety Board
Services
Home Inspection
Our comprehensive home inspections evaluate structural integrity, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, and safety features. Licensed in all major disciplines, we identify critical defects while highlighting property strengths. Our advanced Palm-Tech reporting system delivers detailed digital documentation with photographic evidence and repair recommendations.
Radon Testing
We conduct EPA-compliant radon testing using Sun Nuclear continuous monitoring equipment. Our NSRP-certified technicians perform 72-hour tests, generating detailed reports with mitigation recommendations. Testing includes both air and water sources, focusing on high-risk Zone 1 areas around Atlanta.
Cathodic Protection
Specialized testing of underground fuel lines and metallic structures prevents dangerous gas leaks. Using copper/copper sulfate electrodes, we measure protection levels and recommend corrective actions. Our expertise stems from Glenn Welch's background as Atlanta Gas Light's corrosion engineer since the 1980s.
Lightning Systems Inspections
We assess commercial lightning protection systems using standards developed during Glenn Welch's tenure at Atlanta Gas Light. Our inspections ensure proper grounding and system integrity for buildings and critical infrastructure, following LPI Chicago certification protocols.
Welding and Fabrication
Our 1700 sq ft facility handles equipment rebuilding and structural repairs. Capabilities include Oxyacetylene, MIG, TIG welding, and CNC machining. Services range from small metal fabrication to automotive component repairs, supporting both inspection follow-up work and independent projects.
People
Glenn Welch
Owner/Engineer
Certified ASHI Inspector #212482 with 50+ years construction experience. Holds Georgia engineering license #15071, electrical EN-008273, plumbing M-004053, and HVAC CN-005823. Former Atlanta Gas Light communications engineer and corrosion specialist since the 1980s.
Stacy Welch
Co-Owner
Licensed professional engineer with 20+ years managing real estate inspection operations. Coordinates client communications and quality control for all inspection services while maintaining engineering license #15071 compliance.
Questions
What does a home inspection include?
Our inspection covers structural components, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, and safety features. We identify major defects and provide repair recommendations.
Why choose Welch Engineering for inspections?
We're Georgia's only fully licensed inspector with 50+ years construction experience and advanced Palm-Tech reporting technology.
Do you offer radon testing services?
Yes, we use EPA-approved Sun Nuclear equipment for 72-hour continuous monitoring with certified results.
Are your inspectors certified?
Glenn Welch is ASHI Certified Inspector #212482 and holds multiple Georgia state licenses in engineering disciplines.
What areas do you serve?
We operate statewide in Georgia with primary focus on Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, and Gwinnett counties.
Can you test underground gas lines?
Yes, we perform cathodic protection testing on underground metallic fuel lines using specialized electrode equipment.
