"Bank-owned and as-is homes are sold with no disclosures and no repairs. An inspection is your only way to know what you're really buying — before it's too late."
Foreclosures and as-is properties can be great opportunities — but they're sold with no seller disclosures and no repairs, often after sitting vacant. Systems may have been neglected, winterized, or even stripped. Tom Cely inspects bank-owned and as-is homes across the CSRA so you go in with a clear, honest picture of the property's true condition — and no expensive surprises after closing.
Tom performs a complete home inspection — roof, exterior, attic, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, foundation and crawlspace, and interior — with extra attention to the issues common in vacant and neglected homes.
That includes signs of deferred maintenance, water damage and mold from utilities being off, pest intrusion, vandalism or stripped components, and systems that may not have been maintained. Everything is documented with photos.
You get a plain-language report on the home's true condition and the likely cost drivers — exactly what you need to decide whether the deal is a bargain or a burden.
"As-is" means exactly that: whatever's wrong becomes your problem the moment you close. There are no disclosures telling you what failed, and no seller who will fix a thing.
Vacant foreclosures often carry hidden trouble — utilities shut off can mean undetected leaks and mold, winterized or stripped plumbing, dead HVAC, and months of deferred maintenance. What looks like a deal on paper can hide five figures of repairs.
An inspection is your only real safeguard. Even when you can't negotiate repairs, knowing the true condition lets you budget accurately, adjust your offer, or walk away — decisions worth far more than the inspection fee.
Before closing on any foreclosure, REO, or as-is property — even a cosmetically nice one. The lack of disclosures is exactly why the inspection matters most here.
It's essential for investors and flippers pricing out a rehab, and for owner-occupant buyers who need to know what they're taking on before they commit their savings.
If utilities can be turned on for the inspection, all the better — Tom can test systems more fully. He'll advise you on getting the most from the inspection given the property's condition.
From your first phone call to the report in your inbox — clear communication and no surprises at every step.
Call Tom at 706-840-4907. We'll answer your questions and book a time that fits your timeline.
Tom performs a careful, focused evaluation, documenting every finding with clear, high-resolution photos.
You receive a detailed, jargon-free report — typically within 24 hours — plus a summary of the major points.
Tom explains what was found and answers your questions, so you know exactly where you stand.
An inspection is only as good as the inspector behind it. Tom's experience and credentials make the difference.
A South Carolina licensed Residential Home Inspector who inspects per the ASHI Standards of Practice on every job.
Real-world experience built since 2014 across the CSRA — and the eye for detail that comes with it.
15+ years in residential and light commercial construction quality control informs every inspection Tom performs.
Plain-language reports with high-resolution photos and a field summary of the major points.
Because knowing the true condition still protects you. Even without repairs, an inspection lets you budget accurately, adjust your offer, or walk away — and on an as-is home with no disclosures, that information is your only safeguard.
Vacant, neglected homes carry issues normal sales don't — utilities off can hide leaks and mold, plumbing may be winterized or stripped, HVAC may be dead, and maintenance is often deferred. Tom pays extra attention to exactly these problems.
If possible, yes. With power, water, and gas on, Tom can test the systems far more thoroughly. If they can't be turned on, he'll still evaluate everything accessible and note what couldn't be tested.
Yes — it's a complete home inspection with added focus on the problems common in foreclosures and as-is properties, delivered in a plain-language report you can act on.
You're welcome to be. Afterward, Tom provides an informative field summary of the major points and answers any questions or concerns you have, so you understand the findings clearly.
Call or text Tom directly at 706-840-4907, or use our contact form. Tom personally handles all scheduling and is happy to answer any questions before booking.
SC License RBI 48737 • Certified Residential Mold Inspector • 3,000+ Inspections • Serving the CSRA Since 2014