Kennett Square buyers choose this community for its character and authenticity — and the homes here reflect that. From the Borough’s Victorian streetscapes to working farmhouses in the surrounding countryside, every Kennett Square property carries its own inspection story.
| 27+Years in Kennett Square | 94,000+Homes Inspected | 4.9 ★Rating → | Next DayReport Delivery | 7 DaysAvailable |
Inspections from $399 & condos from $299 — or save with a package:
| Value Package $799 save $149 | Value + Sewer Scope $1,078 save $199 | Full Protection $1,427 save $439 |
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Why Kennett Square homes are different
Kennett Square: Historic Borough, Rural Character, Complex Homes
Kennett Square’s housing stock is among the most varied in Chester County — Victorian Borough homes, stone farmhouses, equestrian properties, and rural homes with private wells and septic. Each type requires distinct expertise.
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🏛 Historic Borough Homes Kennett Square Borough has a well-preserved inventory of late 19th- and early 20th-century homes. These require attention to original wiring, galvanized plumbing, clay sewer laterals, foundation conditions, and aging systems common to homes of this era. |
🌿 Stone Farmhouses & Rural Properties Southern Chester County’s Brandywine Valley has an extraordinary concentration of historic stone farmhouses, some dating to the 18th century. Fieldstone foundations, original systems, barns, and outbuildings all add significant inspection scope. |
💧 Private Wells & Septic Systems Many Kennett Square area properties use private well water and on-lot septic systems. Well flow testing, water quality testing, and septic dye testing are important add-ons for these properties. |
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☢ Radon Zone 1 Chester County including Kennett Square is EPA Zone 1. Southern Chester County’s geology places it directly on the Reading Prong. Radon testing is essential for every Kennett Square purchase. |
🏠 Outbuildings & Barn Structures Many Kennett Square area properties include barns, carriage houses, or other outbuildings. We document the condition of all accessible structures on the property. |
🐞 Termite & Wood-Destroying Insects Chester County’s older wood-framed and stone homes — particularly those with crawl spaces or exposed wood near soil — are at elevated risk for termites and WDI. |
Many properties in the Kennett Square area — particularly those south of the Borough toward New Garden Township and Landenberg — use private wells and on-lot septic systems. Well flow rate testing, water quality analysis (coliform bacteria, nitrates, radon in water), and septic dye testing are all highly recommended and often required by lenders. Ask about adding these services when you book.
Four services every Kennett Square buyer needs
What to Inspect in Kennett Square
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🔍 Home Inspection Comprehensive evaluation with photo-rich report delivered next business day. Especially thorough for Kennett Square’s historic stone and wood-frame construction, where aging systems are the norm rather than the exception. |
☢ Radon Testing EPA Zone 1 — Kennett Square’s geology makes radon testing essential at every purchase. DEP-certified technicians, 48-hour results. |
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🐞 Termite / WDI Inspection Required by most lenders. Southern Chester County’s older housing stock is at elevated risk. Certified WDI report covering all accessible areas. |
📷 Sewer Scope Inspection Critical for Kennett Square Borough properties with older clay laterals. Camera documentation of the full lateral before closing protects you from expensive post-closing surprises. |
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When you book ValueGuard in Kennett Square, you get inspectors who know Chester County’s housing stock at a granular level — including the specific construction types, common defects, and local context that make every Kennett Square inspection meaningful.
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Services & pricing
Inspection Services & Pricing
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| Value Package $799 save $149 | Value + Sewer Scope $1,078 save $199 | Full Protection $1,427 save $439 |
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What Kennett Square buyers say
Recent Google Reviews
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“ ★★★★★ James was incredibly knowledgeable and patient. He has a great attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Would highly recommend. Lindsey Kuhl |
“ ★★★★★ Buying our first home was a milestone for us, and having ValueGuard there made it that much easier. We will definitely be recommending them to family and friends. Michael and Marissa R. |
“ ★★★★★ Incredible experience working with Nick! He was so thorough and patient with all my questions. Would definitely recommend ValueGuard to anyone looking for an inspector. Anne Tran |
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Common questions
Kennett Square Home Inspection FAQs
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