Swarthmore buyers are purchasing some of Delaware County’s most architecturally significant real estate. The Victorian and early 20th-century housing stock demands inspectors with genuine expertise in historic construction.
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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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Why Swarthmore homes are different
Swarthmore: Victorian College Town, Historic Architecture
Swarthmore Borough’s housing stock is predominantly Victorian and early 20th-century — architecturally significant homes that carry the aging systems of their era and demand expert-level inspection.
| 🏛Victorian & Craftsman HomesSwarthmore has an extraordinary concentration of 19th- and early 20th-century Victorian and craftsman homes. These require attention to original wiring, aging plumbing, clay sewer laterals, chimney systems, and foundation moisture. | 📷Aging Sewer LateralsSwarthmore Borough’s clay sewer laterals in many blocks are from the early 1900s and prone to root intrusion and collapse. A camera scope is essential for pre-1960 properties. | ☢Radon Testing RecommendedDelaware County is EPA Zone 1. Radon testing is recommended for every Swarthmore purchase. |
| 💰Premium Borough MarketAt Swarthmore’s price levels, a thorough inspection gives you powerful negotiating leverage. Premium homes with defects carry significant financial exposure. | ⚡Original Wiring & SystemsMany homes have original or early-upgraded wiring and mechanical systems requiring careful evaluation. | 🐞Termite & WDI RiskOlder wood-framed homes create favorable conditions for termites and WDI. |
Swarthmore Borough’s clay sewer laterals in many older blocks are from the early 1900s and prone to root intrusion and collapse. Camera sewer scope inspection is strongly recommended for any pre-1960 Swarthmore property. Lateral replacements cost $10,000–$20,000 — a scope costs far less.
Services every Swarthmore buyer needs
What to Inspect in Swarthmore
| 🔍Home InspectionExpert evaluation of Swarthmore’s Victorian and craftsman housing stock. Photo-rich report next business day. | 📷Sewer Scope InspectionStrongly recommended for pre-1960 Borough properties. Camera documentation of the full lateral. |
| ☢Radon TestingEPA Zone 1. DEP-certified technicians, 48-hour results. | 🐞Termite / WDI InspectionRequired by most lenders. Certified WDI report included. |
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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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Dave is absolutely a pleasure. He is personable and educates the buyer. He saved me from buying a property with serious structural issues that would have cost as much to repair as the house was worth. None of my friends will purchase a house without his inspection. Amanda P.Google Review · Inspector: David Bollinger |
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Todd from ValueGuard is the GOAT of inspectors. He was extremely professional, thorough and honest. Delaware County BuyerGoogle Review · Inspector: Todd Denney |
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Michael did an excellent job. He arrived early, was thorough in every area, and took the time to explain each finding clearly. Completely understand why our agent recommended this company. Dayna MarieGoogle Review · Inspector: Michael Kelley |
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