Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Home Inspection Experts in Cary, NC
First Flight Home Inspections was founded in 2004 by Jim Kellogg, a licensed home inspector and general contractor with over two decades of experience in the field. Our team prioritizes attention to detail, professionalism, and adherence to the North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. We specialize in pre-purchase, new construction, and pre-listing inspections, providing clients with comprehensive reports that highlight structural, mechanical, and safety-related findings. Our commitment to continuing education ensures our expertise remains current with evolving building codes and inspection methodologies.We offer free post-inspection consultation to clarify findings and guide clients through next steps. Our service area spans North Carolina, with a focus on the Greater Triangle Region, including Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. We maintain active memberships in professional home inspector associations to stay at the forefront of industry best practices. Our reports are delivered within 24 hours of inspections, formatted digitally with photo documentation for clarity. We emphasize transparency in pricing and service scope, ensuring clients understand exactly what to expect before, during, and after the inspection process.
Services
Pre-Purchase Inspections
New Construction Inspections
Pre-Listing Inspections
Radon Testing
End of Warranty Inspections
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Owner has 20+ years of full-time home inspection experience
- Dual licensed as Home Inspector and General Contractor in NC
- Follows strict NC Home Inspector Licensure Board standards
- Provides free post-report consultation for client clarity
- Active participant in professional home inspector associations
Services
Pre-Purchase Home Inspections
Our pre-purchase inspections help home buyers understand property conditions before closing. We examine structural components, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, and safety hazards. Our detailed reports include digital photos and repair recommendations to support informed purchasing decisions.
New Construction Inspections
We perform phased inspections during new home construction, including foundation checks, pre-drywall evaluations, and final walkthroughs. Our service identifies defects early, allowing builders to make corrections before project completion and ensuring compliance with building codes.
Pre-Listing Home Inspections
Pre-listing inspections help homeowners identify issues before putting properties on the market. Our reports enable sellers to address problems proactively, streamline transactions, and build buyer confidence through transparent disclosure of property conditions.
Radon Sampling
We conduct EPA-protocol radon testing using accredited laboratory analysis. Our service detects this odorless radioactive gas that can seep into homes through foundations, providing critical health risk information and mitigation guidance when elevated levels are found.
End of Warranty Inspections
Our 11-month inspections identify construction defects before builder warranties expire. We document issues requiring correction while homes remain under coverage, protecting homeowners from unexpected post-warranty repair costs through comprehensive written evaluations.
People
Jim Kellogg
Owner
Jim Kellogg has served as a full-time home inspector since 2004. He holds NC licenses for both home inspection and general contracting, participates in annual continuing education, and maintains active membership in professional inspector associations.
Questions
What does a home inspection cover?
Our inspections evaluate structural components, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, insulation, and built-in appliances according to NC Standards of Practice.
How long does an inspection take?
Typical inspections require 2-3 hours depending on property size and complexity, with reports delivered within 24 hours of completion.
Can I attend the inspection?
Yes, we encourage client attendance to observe findings and ask questions during the evaluation process.
Do you offer radon testing?
Yes, we provide EPA-protocol radon sampling with laboratory analysis and written results within 7 days.
What areas do you service?
We operate statewide in North Carolina, with primary service areas including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding counties.
Are your inspectors licensed?
Yes, our owner is a licensed NC Home Inspector and General Contractor with active professional association memberships.
