Canipe Builders Inspectors and Consultants

Home Inspections and Commercial Inspections Clayton - Smithfield - Garner - Cary - Raleigh | Inspected once. Inspected right.

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Welcome!

We provide a wide array of home and commercial inspection, consulting, and environmental services. Our motto is "inspected once, inspected right." It is our goal to be recognized as the leading industry expert in the area by providing the highest quality service. Unlike our competition (most are dependent on agent referrals), we are independent with no real estate agent affiliations, allegiances or obligations. We maintain our independence so you can be sure there are no conflicts of interest and no softening of reports. You get straight talk from the straight guy.


Our Inspection Report:
The report is digitized and easy to read. It includes all the major systems and components of the home or building and it is specific to only your home or building. Extraneous and useless information is excluded. Our report is well established as the " Intelligent Report ".
The Inspection:
We inspect all accessible systems and components as defined by the appropriate North Carolina standard. We use instruments such as infrared thermometers, carbon monoxide testers, combustible gas detectors, moisture meters, etc. Our goal is to make sure you get the best and most accurate inspection.
Your Inspector:
I am fully licensed and certified. I do not employ associate Home Inspectors. Instead, all inspections are performed by me.
Our Fee:
Most people agree, " you get what you pay for ". We believe you deserve the best inspection for your home and our extra effort combined with our experience provides the most comprehensive inspection. Our fees are competitive but we are not the cheapest.
Pro-Bono Inspections:
If you need our services but your financial situation is such that you can not pay our fee, call us directly or ask your Realtor to call our office. Under certain circumstances we will work "Pro-Bono". One condition is that your Realtor must also work "Pro-Bono"...there are other considerations and we do not approve all that apply. We believe everyone deserves our expert services.
Our Report Delivery:
We use the latest computer technology and our digital reports are usually delivered the same day via email. The report is in a PDF format. We can deliver via U.S. Mail if needed.

Our Promise to You

Choosing the right inspector or consultant can be very difficult since each one has different qualifications and each provides a different level of quality service; inspectors are not all the same. Differences may include the type test equipment used, professional qualifications, report formats, the inspector's determination to be very thorough, and methods to gain business referrals. If you honor me by requesting our services, I guarantee to provide you my very best effort as if I were purchasing the property for myself.

I am not a Builder's Inspector…I am not a Real Estate Agent's Inspector…I am a Buyer's Inspector of residential and commercial properties. I do not solicit inspection referrals from Real Estate Agents, Builders, or other sales persons and I do not lose any business when an agent or builder gets upset over a "No Sale". I do not soften my comments or use non-committal language in reports and if you ask me "should I buy this house"… I have no problem saying "don't buy this house with these defects". You get straight talk from the straight guy. I wear the same H.A.T. on every job…Honesty-Accuracy-Thoroughness.

Claude T. Canipe

Our Qualifications

Home and Commercial Inspections

  • Certified Graduate Master Builder National Association of Home Builders
  • Certified Accredited Master Builder N.C. Home Builder Association
  • N.C. Licensed Home Inspector
  • NACHI Certified Master Inspector
  • N.C. Licensed Master Builder (Residential & Commercial)
  • N.C. Builder with Twenty Years Experience
  • Twelve Hours of C.E. Each Year with NCHILB
  • Twelve Hours of C.E. Each Year with NCHBA

Septic Inspections

  • N.C. Licensed On-Site Wastewater Inspector
  • Twelve Hours of C.E. Each Year with NCOWCICB

Environmental Services

  • Certified Mold Inspector
  • Certified Mold Inspection and Assessment
  • Certified Radon Inspector

Litigation Support

  • Experienced Expert Witness

Instructor/Trainer/C.E. Course Development

  • Approved Community College Instructor Providing Continuing Education to Home Inspectors and General Contractors.

Industry Memberships

  • Member National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)
  • Member National Association of Home Builders
  • Member North Carolina Home Builders Association
  • Member North Carolina Society of Engineers

Community Support

  • Member Clayton Chamber of Commerce
  • Member Artist in the Schools Program
  • Member Clayton High School Super Booster Club
  • Member Clayton High School Comet Club
  • Member Mt. Moriah Baptist Church


Twelve Good Reasons to Choose Us

  • We are locally owned and operated
  • We are not a franchise operation
  • We are a full service company
  • Our knowledge and experience
  • Our honesty and integrity
  • Our thoroughness
  • Our customer focus and orientation
  • Our professional affiliations
  • Not Affiliated or Obligated To Any REALTOR
  • We Do Not Seek or Rely on REALTOR Referrals
  • Our Professional Report in PDF Format
  • We Invented The H.A.T. Inspection System