Our Services
From pre-1978 historic homes to modern commercial facilities, get complete clarity before you buy, sell, or invest.
Preservation-aware, standards-driven
Whether you are purchasing your first coastal home, evaluating an income-producing multi-family property, or acquiring a commercial facility, you deserve to know everything about the property before making an investment.
At Historic Home Inspections, we blend specialized historic building knowledge with high-level technical precision to evaluate structures of every era across Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts.
Schedule Your InspectionEvery building has a distinct story depending on its age, architecture, and construction materials. Explore our dedicated inspection services below to find the exact evaluation your property requires:
Detailed top-to-bottom evaluations designed to give home buyers and owners full confidence in their property's primary structural, mechanical, and safety systems. Starting at $575.
Comprehensive assessments for duplexes, triplexes, and multi-unit investment properties, evaluating shared utilities, individual living spaces, and overall asset health. Starting at $775.
Targeted inspections that evaluate interior living areas, dedicated utility systems, and accessible shared structural boundaries unique to townhouse properties. Starting at $575.
Focused assessments that clearly differentiate private interior unit conditions and utility health from shared homeowners association responsibilities. Starting at $475.
In-depth physical asset evaluations designed to help investors, business owners, and property managers identify capital expenditure liabilities and manage operational risk. Starting at $975.
Specialized testing options including Wood Destroying Insect (WDI) evaluations, EPA-protocol continuous Radon Measurement, Septic Drain Field Flow Testing, Well Water Testing, and Aerial Drone Roof Photography.
(Available for Rhode Island Properties) Electrical safety requires deep technical precision, especially when evaluating retrofitted distribution panels or legacy wiring setups. We offer specialized electrical evaluations performed directly by a licensed Master Electrician.
Rather than relying solely on standard visual checks, this specialized service examines main service entrance capacity, panel busbar conditions, overall grounding systems, and internal circuit health. It is an invaluable add-on for historic homes built before 1978 as well as high-demand commercial facilities.
Add an Electrical Inspection
Choosing an inspector means finding a partner who understands the unique structural nuances of Newport, RI, real estate. Here is how we deliver exceptional value on every evaluation:
Older homes built in 1978 and earlier feature unique structural setups and legacy utility networks. We go far beyond standard practice to evaluate these with a preservation-minded lens, helping you understand how vintage components age and perform over time.
Modern construction techniques feature tight building envelopes, engineered roof systems, and complex HVAC systems. We bring equal technical depth and modern diagnostic tools to evaluating newer residential and commercial properties across Rhode Island.
For our Rhode Island clients, electrical assessments are performed by a licensed Master Electrician within Rhode Island Standards of Practice, bringing specialist-level trade expertise to your evaluation.
We take the time needed to evaluate every accessible corner of your property, from foundation footings to rooflines. You receive a clean, easy-to-read report packed with photos, prioritized findings, and practical advice to help you negotiate smoothly.
Our commitment to your property does not end when the report is delivered. We remain available to review your findings, answer questions, and provide guidance whenever you need clarity on your building's health or upcoming maintenance.
Uncover the facts, protect your capital, and move forward with total clarity. Learn more about our team or schedule your evaluation today.
