Home Inspections in Salem County, NJ

What We Find in Salem County Homes

Salem County has the oldest housing in South Jersey. About 73% of its 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 Salem County

According to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Pilesgrove, Mannington and Woodstown are Tier 1, meaning high radon potential. In Pilesgrove, about 35% of homes tested came in at or above the EPA's 4.0 pCi/L action level. Pennsville, Carneys Point and Penns Grove 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.