Business Details
24 Years
experience
Professional Home Inspection Services in Beaufort, SC
Hawk Eye Home Inspection has served South Carolina since 2002, combining hands-on construction expertise with military discipline to deliver comprehensive home inspections. Founded by Lenny Andrews, a former Marine and construction foreman with over a decade of home-building experience, we pride ourselves on integrity and technical precision. Our family-run team includes Ryan Goller, a firefighter with specialized building inspection training, and Brandon Disbrow, a licensed inspector with law enforcement experience. We utilize advanced digital reporting systems to provide detailed, same-day reports with photographic documentation.Our commitment to client satisfaction includes offering follow-up inspections at discounted rates and inviting buyers to attend the inspection process. With deep roots in the Beaufort community, we emphasize transparency, personalized service, and technical excellence. Our founders construction background ensures inspections reflect real-world building challenges. We maintain strict ethical standards, including a policy against performing repair work on inspected properties. Our services cover diverse property types across coastal South Carolina, supporting both buyers and sellers in making informed real estate decisions.
Services
Home Inspection
Follow-up Inspection
Crawlspace Assessment
Roof Inspection
Electrical Systems Check
Plumbing Evaluation
Interior Inspection
Kitchen Appliances Check
Seller's Checklist
Digital Reporting
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Our founder built homes for over a decade prior to becoming an inspector
- We offer follow-up inspections at $75 to verify repair quality
- Digital reports with photos issued the same day at no extra charge
- Firefighter-certified inspector brings construction safety expertise
- Military-trained attention to detail in every inspection
What people say
Very thorough, professional
Saved us a lot of money
Extremely professional and courteous
Services
Home Inspection
Our comprehensive home inspections evaluate structural integrity, electrical systems, plumbing, and mechanical components. We utilize digital reporting with photographic documentation to highlight issues needing attention. Our experienced inspectors combine construction expertise with military precision to ensure accurate assessments for buyers and sellers.
Follow-up Inspection
This service verifies repair quality following initial inspection findings. Our inspectors revisit properties to confirm issues have been addressed properly. Available at a discounted rate of $75 in Beaufort, this service provides buyers with confidence in pre-purchase repair work.
Crawlspace Inspection
Elevated home inspections focus on crawlspace conditions including moisture levels, structural support, and pest activity. Additional $75 fee addresses the specialized access requirements and detailed examination of these critical areas often missed by less experienced inspectors.
Digital Reporting
We provide same-day reports with photographic evidence of all inspected systems. Our digital platform enables immediate email delivery of comprehensive findings, including detailed images highlighting defects requiring attention for informed real estate decision-making.
Seller's Checklist
This complimentary resource helps homeowners prepare for inspections by identifying common problem areas. The checklist covers roof condition, appliance functionality, and system accessibility to streamline the inspection process and potentially improve sale readiness.
People
Lenny Andrews
Founder
Marine veteran with 20+ years local construction experience, founded in 2002. Combines military discipline with practical building knowledge to lead our inspection team while remaining active in community youth sports programs.
Ryan Goller
Home Inspector
Firefighter with decade-long building inspection expertise. Applies emergency response perspective to home safety evaluations while maintaining hardware sales experience to understand renovation challenges encountered by homeowners.
Brandon Disbrow
Licensed Inspector
Former law enforcement officer with 1,000+ inspections completed since 2019. Applies investigative approach to property evaluations while maintaining active firefighter/EMT role in community emergency services.
Seth Andrews
Inspector
Geoscience graduate with global fieldwork experience. Brings meticulous attention to detail from geological survey work to residential inspections while undertaking personal home renovation projects in Beaufort.
Questions
Is a home inspection necessary if a relative will check the property?
Yes. Our specialized training across all construction phases identifies issues that trade professionals might overlook.
Should I get an inspection for 'as-is' foreclosure properties?
Critical to identify hidden costs like roof replacement or pest damage that could exceed purchase price.
How do you verify requested repairs were completed?
We offer re-inspections at $75 to confirm repairs address original inspection findings.
What distinguishes your service from competitors?
Our team combines formal training with decades of construction experience building coastal properties.
Do you test all appliances during inspections?
We test fixed appliances by default; other appliances can be evaluated with advance notice.
Can you perform repair work on inspected homes?
No, as prohibited by state ethics standards for home inspectors.
