"From lakeside homes near Clarks Hill to the estates and new construction across northern Columbia County — Tom Cely brings local, mold-certified expertise to every Appling home inspection."
Appling — the historic seat of fast-growing Columbia County — sits in beautiful country near Clarks Hill (Thurmond) Lake and Mistletoe State Park, where lakeside living, wooded acreage, and new upscale construction all come together. As Columbia County's growth pushes north, Appling has become a sought-after address for buyers who want space, water access, and top-rated schools within reach of Evans and Augusta. AccuPro Inspection Services — owned and operated by Tom Cely, a Certified Residential Mold Inspector and SC Licensed Residential Home Inspector (RBI 48737) — serves Appling and all of Columbia County, with 3,000+ inspections completed across the CSRA since 2014.
Georgia does not license home inspectors, so the credentials of the inspector you hire in Appling matter more than anything. Tom brings 15+ years in construction, a decade-plus inspecting CSRA homes, mold certification, and inspections to the ASHI Standards of Practice. Whether it's a lake home, a custom build on acreage, or a resale in one of Appling's established neighborhoods, Tom knows the area's housing and documents every finding with photos — and as a nearby Evans resident, this is his home turf.
Appling's homes face the CSRA's heat and humidity, which drive moisture into crawlspaces and attics where poor ventilation can cause mold growth and wood rot — a concern heightened near the lake. Larger custom homes carry complex roofing, extensive HVAC, and detailed systems worth a careful eye, and many properties use well and septic. As a Certified Residential Mold Inspector, Tom inspects every Appling home thoroughly and explains it plainly. Call Tom at 706-840-4907 to schedule your Appling home inspection.
Every inspection is a complete top-to-bottom evaluation performed personally by Tom Cely, following the ASHI Standards of Practice. Here's what's covered on every Appling home inspection:
AccuPro's most-requested service — a complete, impartial evaluation so you know a home's true condition before you buy.
Roof, flashing, foundation, and structural evaluation — accounting for the CSRA's storms, humidity, and shifting clay soils.
Panel, wiring, outlets, and grounding evaluated throughout — including the aging systems common in older Appling homes.
Supply lines, drains, fixtures, water heaters, and visible piping — checked for leaks, age, and moisture concerns.
Heating and cooling systems evaluated for the CSRA's long, hot, humid summers and milder winters.
The spaces where CSRA homes hide their biggest issues — moisture, mold, ventilation, insulation, and pests.
Reviews from Appling and Columbia County homebuyers, sellers, and real estate professionals who have trusted AccuPro Inspection Services.
"We bought a lake home near Appling and Tom's attention to moisture and the crawlspace was exactly what we needed. Detailed report, great communication, highly recommend."
— Client
Appling, GA
"Tom inspected our new custom build in Appling and caught several items for the builder to correct before closing. His construction eye is the real deal."
— Client
Appling, GA
"As a Columbia County Realtor I send buyers to Tom constantly. Thorough, honest, and his reports make repair requests easy. Best in the area."
— Client
Appling, GA
Based right next door in Evans, GA, AccuPro covers all of Appling and northern Columbia County — from Clarks Hill Lake and Mistletoe State Park to the estates, acreage, and new construction across the area.
Answers to the most common questions Appling and Columbia County homebuyers ask before scheduling their inspection.
Georgia does not license home inspectors, so in Appling the inspector's credentials and track record are what matter most. Tom Cely is a Certified Residential Mold Inspector who also holds South Carolina Residential Inspector license RBI 48737, inspects to the ASHI Standards of Practice, and has completed 3,000+ inspections across the CSRA since 2014.
Appling's older homes have real character — and can hide aging electrical wiring, original or galvanized plumbing, dated HVAC systems, and decades of layered repairs of varying quality. Tom's 15+ years in construction and decade-plus inspecting CSRA homes means he knows exactly where the issues tend to hide.
The CSRA's hot, humid climate drives moisture into crawlspaces and attics, where poor ventilation can lead to mold growth and wood rot over time. As a Certified Residential Mold Inspector, Tom pays special attention to these areas — the moisture and ventilation issues a buyer would never spot on a casual walk-through but that can be costly if left unaddressed.
The fastest way is to call or text Tom directly at 706-840-4907, or use the form on our contact page. Tom personally handles all scheduling, will answer your questions, and book a time that fits your closing or inspection-period timeline.
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