Home Inspections in Burlington County, NJ

What We Find in Burlington County Homes

More than half of Burlington County's homes were built before 1980, and the median home was built in 1976 (U.S. Census data). Older construction methods are common, and they're not necessarily bad, but they're worth understanding before you buy. Depending on the home's age, we often look closely at:

• Older electrical systems, such as ungrounded two-prong outlets and original panels
• Original cast iron or clay sewer lines, which is why we often recommend a sewer scope
• Signs of a buried oil tank from when the home was heated with oil, which an oil tank sweep can confirm
• Original windows, roofing and insulation that may be near the end of their life
• Past additions and renovations, and how well they were tied into the original house

Radon in Burlington County

According to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Mount Laurel, Evesham (Marlton), Cinnaminson, Maple Shade and Delanco are all Tier 2, meaning moderate radon potential. Chesterfield, Mansfield and Washington Township are Tier 1, meaning high potential. Radon levels vary from house to house even on the same street, so NJDEP recommends testing every home. Our radon test is $150.