Home Inspections in Camden County, NJ

What We Find in Camden County Homes

About 72% of Camden County's homes were built before 1980 (NJ Department of Health, 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 Camden County

According to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, most of Camden County has moderate radon potential (Tier 2), including Cherry Hill, Haddonfield and Voorhees. NJDEP places a town in Tier 2 when 5–24% of tested homes measure at or above the EPA's 4.0 pCi/L action level. In Cherry Hill, NJDEP data shows about 19% of the more than 10,000 homes tested reached that level, near the top of the Tier 2 range. Lawnside, Magnolia, Runnemede and Somerdale are Tier 1 (high potential), while Collingswood and Pennsauken are Tier 3 (low). Radon levels vary from house to house even on the same street, so NJDEP recommends testing every home. Our radon test is $150.