Veteran-owned · Upstate SC · Since 2013
Reliable. Trusted. Accurate. A top-to-bottom home inspection with a photo-rich report in your hands the same day, and an inspector who walks you through every finding in plain English. Serving Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Cherokee, and Union counties.
What we do
For over a decade, Candid Home Inspections has helped buyers, sellers, and investors across Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Cherokee, and Union counties see the full picture before they sign. No surprises. No guesswork. Just a clear, honest, photo-rich report you can act on, usually delivered the same day.
For buyers
A pre-purchase home inspection from Candid is a top-to-bottom review of every system in the house, foundation, structure, roof, attic, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, crawlspace, insulation, windows, doors, and major appliances. You'll walk into closing with a complete picture of what you're buying, what needs attention now, and what can wait.
For sellers
A pre-listing inspection puts you in control. Find out what a buyer's inspector is going to flag before your home hits the MLS, so you can fix the easy items, price around the bigger ones, and avoid last-minute surprises that can kill deals at the closing table. Our sellers routinely negotiate from a position of strength.
Beyond the inspection
Specialty testing and reports, handled by the same team, in the same visit. One stop for everything Upstate SC homebuyers and sellers need. Add any of these when you book, and the price you see on the scheduler is the price you pay.
Get an exact quote on the schedulerHow it works
From booking to walkthrough, here's exactly what happens when you hire Candid.
Pick a time on the live scheduler, see your exact price, and choose pay-at-closing if you'd like. Prefer to talk? Call us and we'll book it for you.
Roof, attic, structure, crawlspace, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, windows, doors, and appliances. Add-on testing happens in the same visit. Come along if you can.
Photo-rich, hyperlinked, and readable on your phone. It ranks what needs attention now and what can wait. Your agent gets a copy too.
You're not getting a 90-page PDF dropped in your inbox. We review every concern in person at the property, or by phone after, whichever works for your schedule.
Why Candid
Twelve years. Three inspectors. One standard. Here's what sets us apart.
Founded in 2013 by a 10-year Army veteran. All three of our inspectors live in the Upstate and know the housing stock, from 1920s downtown Spartanburg bungalows to brand-new builds in Simpsonville.
Most inspection reports are delivered the same day, usually within a few hours of finishing on site. Photo-rich, hyperlinked, and viewable on any device. Your agent gets a copy too.
You're not getting a 90-page PDF dropped in your inbox. We review every concern in person at the property, or by phone after, whichever works for your schedule.
CL-100 termite letters, radon screening, well-water testing, and air-quality monitoring, all handled in the same appointment. One contractor, one timeline, one report.
Voted Best of South Carolina 2026. Community Choice Award winner six years running by Upstate residents. Twelve straight years BBB Accredited A+. Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce member. Fully licensed in South Carolina and insured for E&O and general liability.
Get a transparent quote on our online scheduler, no contact form, no waiting. No surprise fees, no high-pressure upsells. The price you see is the price you pay.
Our promise
Three commitments that make it easy to choose Candid, and easier to recommend us.
Get your inspection done today and pay nothing out of pocket. Your fee is collected at closing through your title company at no extra charge. Move fast without juggling cash flow.
If you're not satisfied with your inspection, we'll refund your fee. We stand behind every report we deliver, and we'll always make it right.
Discount available on every inspection for active duty, veterans, reservists, police, fire, EMS, and healthcare workers. We're veteran-owned. Taking care of our own is non-negotiable. Just mention it when you book.
The team
Three full-time inspectors. Decades of combined experience. Every one of them lives in the Upstate. Discipline, attention to detail, and integrity: the values that defined our service in uniform are the same ones we bring to every inspection, whether it's a starter home in Greer or a lake house on Hartwell.
10-year Army veteran. Founded Candid in 2013 on the principle that quality work and reasonable rates aren't mutually exclusive. Personally inspects properties across all five counties we serve.
U.S. Army veteran
23-year Marine Corps veteran. Brings a sharp eye for detail and a knack for explaining what matters in plain English. Handles many of our buyer inspections in Greenville and Spartanburg.
U.S. Marine Corps veteran
HVAC industry background gives Bryan a deep understanding of mechanical systems. Family-focused, methodical, and genuinely cares about getting it right the first time.
HVAC specialistFrom our clients
Real reviews from real Upstate homeowners. Read every one, we're proud of them all.
"On more than one occasion, their insight has saved us six figures by uncovering issues that would've been costly mistakes. We've used Candid for more than a decade. They're simply the best."Amy Wasserman · 10+ year Candid client · Greenville Area
Mike provided a phenomenal overview of our prospective home and helped us feel at ease with the necessary repairs. We would highly recommend for any home inspection need. Friendly, professional, and trusted service!
Will Randall · Greenville, SCMike was diligent, reassuring, and professional. Explained everything in a way that made sense to an average person. He was knowledgeable about homes built around our time and provided us with guidance for working with an older home. Could not recommend Mike and Candid enough!
Anna Ellett · Upstate SCBryan did a thorough inspection of the home and put us at ease moving forward with our decision to purchase the home. He was very professional and you could tell that he knew what he was talking about.
Rodney GilmoreMike was fantastic! Thorough, professional, and explained everything clearly. I really appreciated how detail-oriented and patient he was with all my questions. I left feeling confident and well-informed about my new home. So pleased with the experience!
Caroline CashBryan was very friendly, knowledgeable and thorough. He went over every issue he found in detail including recommendations on how to address them and he answered all questions. Excellent service for a reasonable price.
Jonathan RockGreat experience working with Mike at Candid Home Inspections. Scheduling was easy and I was able to get an appointment that worked with my schedule. He reviewed the inspection with me and was very thorough. The pricing was very competitive and fair.
JenniferWe've used Candid Home Inspections for more than a decade, multiple personal residences, several rental property purchases, and even commercial buildings. They're thorough, professional, and incredibly detail-oriented. On more than one occasion their insight has saved us six figures by uncovering issues that would've been costly mistakes. If you're buying in the Greenville, Taylors, Spartanburg or Greer areas, Candid is simply the best.
Amy Wasserman · Greenville areaWe have worked with Mike twice, once as a seller and once as a buyer. He is extremely thorough and a pleasure to work with.
Jacob McMakinInspector reviewed results in detail, answering any questions with complete explanations. I did not feel in any way rushed and was satisfied with the overall process. Thanks!
Gwen DavisMike did a wonderful job for us! I like the fact that he took the time to go over the report in person with us.
Alice McCallVery detailed. Super polite. Top notch service. Saved us a lot of future problems.
Danny CroutBryan was thorough in his inspection and very professional. Would highly recommend Candid Home Inspections.
Jim BishopAmazing team. Mike and Grant gave us a thorough inspection and found things we'd never even dreamed of. Great crew, HIGHLY recommend!
Joseph MurdockBryan was very knowledgeable, capable and very customer-service-oriented. Very detailed inspection. Answered all my questions and concerns.
Charles FlemingMike and his team did a great job providing a thorough inspection, a realistic look at the home and a common-sense approach to what was important. Mike was professional and down to earth. Candid left me feeling like we got a good value for the money spent.
Matthew FishCandid was prompt, professional, thorough and detailed. I really liked how they have software set up to see everything online. When I had questions the inspector was readily available. Would definitely recommend and use them again.
Martin MastruserioIt was a painless, thorough, and informative experience. Mike was punctual, organized, and very knowledgeable.
Jason BlackwellBryan did a great job and we liked his communication skills.
Sharm SamuelsonCandid Home has inspected a couple of times for us. They are professional and thorough. Not only are they good at what they do, they are good people. I highly recommend them.
Will ArndtGrant is one of the ones. He's very professional and brings top-notch knowledge to your home. Would recommend to any friend or family member.
Walker Lathrop
Voted Best of Spartanburg six years running by the people who matter most, the Upstate residents we serve. Thank you, South Carolina.
Service area
Five counties. Same level of care, every visit. We know each market because we live in it.
From historic downtown Greenville bungalows to new construction in Five Forks, we know the housing stock here. Common findings: aging HVAC in older homes, drainage and grading issues in clay-heavy soils, and outdated electrical in pre-1970s properties.
Greenville home inspection details
Heavy mix of pre-1980s housing in the city plus rapid new development out toward Greer. We see a lot of foundation movement, aluminum branch wiring, polybutylene plumbing, and roofs at end-of-life. Our home base is Inman, we cover this whole county daily.
Spartanburg home inspection details
Lake Hartwell waterfront homes, rural acreage, and growing suburbs around Anderson. Waterfront properties bring their own concerns including well systems and septic. We're equipped for all of it.
Mostly rural with older housing stock and a lot of well-and-septic properties. Radon levels can run high here. We bundle radon screening, well-water testing, and septic inspections to make rural transactions simple.
Smaller market but it's home territory. Older mill houses, rural acreage, and modest single-family homes. Same thoroughness, same standard, no matter the price point.
If you're in or near the Upstate, give us a call at 864-207-6073. We've made exceptions for the right project. Always worth asking.
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Everything Upstate SC homebuyers and sellers ask us most often.
Ready when you are
Online booking with live availability and your exact price. Reports back the same day.