Braselton & Hoschton home inspections
Home inspections in Braselton & Hoschton
Building new, or buying a house someone has lived in for years? This corner of North Georgia has plenty of both. I check new builds at every stage and inspect resale homes top to bottom, and I do every inspection myself.
Prefer to call? (678) 941‑6781
The area
Four counties, two small towns and a lot of new houses.
Braselton spans four counties: Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall and Jackson. Hoschton sits right next door in Jackson County, and it has grown fast: Census Bureau estimates put it at about 8,600 people in 2025, up from 2,666 at the 2020 census. Growth along I-85 has brought one new neighborhood after another, including Cresswind Georgia at Twin Lakes, a 55+ community in Hoschton, and a growing number of townhomes.
Not everything is new, though. Château Élan’s gated neighborhoods in Braselton and the older homes in downtown Hoschton sit alongside the new builds. With this many new houses going up, it’s worth knowing the usual pair for a new build: a pre-drywall inspection, then a final inspection at the end.
Building new
Building new here? Check it at each stage.
New construction doesn’t mean good construction. In homes that were just built, I’ve found missing insulation, disconnected vents, reversed wiring and even roof leaks. Even good builders miss things, and I work only for you.
In a big subdivision, a townhome community or a 55+ neighborhood, I can inspect at three stages: before the drywall goes up, before you close and before your builder’s warranty (usually one year) runs out. The pre-drywall visit catches what the walls are about to hide; the final gives you an independent list before your walk-through.
How pre-drywall, final and 11-month inspections compare →
“George went over and above with my inspection for my new build house. Literally with a drone finding issues with the roof.”
Terri Davis · Google review · New-build owner Read the reviews on Google
Buying a resale
Buying a resale in Braselton or Hoschton.
Many homes here went up during the growth of the early 2000s, which puts them past 20 now. By that age, the roof, water heater or heating and cooling may have been replaced at least once, or may not have been. I’ll tell you what looks updated, what looks original and how it’s all holding up, so you can plan instead of being surprised.
Know about a past repair, an addition or water getting in? Send me whatever paperwork you have, and I’ll compare it with what I can actually see. A Hall County crawl space shows why that matters →
Radon & add-ons
Worth adding here, starting with radon.
In UGA Extension’s records, 43% of recorded radon tests from Jackson County homes came back at or above EPA’s action level of 4 pCi/L. Those are homes whose owners chose to test, and Braselton spans four counties, so treat it as a reason to test, not a prediction. EPA recommends testing every home, new ones included. Radon testing →
With an older resale, a sewer scope is worth considering too, and mold testing if there’s a musty smell or a history of leaks.
Questions
Braselton & Hoschton questions.
The listing says Braselton, but the mailing address says Hoschton. Which is it?
It can be both. Town limits and postal areas don’t line up, so some Braselton homes have a Hoschton mailing address. It makes no difference for your inspection: I cover both, so just send me the listing.
The city or county already inspects new homes. Do I still need my own inspector?
Those inspections are part of the building-permit process, and I don’t inspect for code. I work only for you, look at how the house was put together and whether it works, and give you a written report with photos you can take to your builder.
We’re buying in a 55+ or townhome community. Anything different?
The house gets the same careful look. Then check my findings against the association’s documents to see which repairs would be yours.
Do you inspect in Château Élan?
Yes. Tell me what you’re buying, and I’ll match the inspection to it.
Do you also cover Jefferson, Winder and Gwinnett?
Yes, including Jefferson and Commerce up I-85, Winder and Auburn, and all of Gwinnett County. Find your town →
What happens on inspection day?
Most resale inspections take two to four hours. Come for the end if you can, and I’ll walk you through what I found. Your photo report follows within 24 hours. What to expect →
Next step
When do you need your inspection?
Eyes open, not fingers crossed. — George
What happens next
Tell me the property address and when you need the inspection.
I confirm the date, time and price with you.
I inspect the home myself. If you can join me at the end, I’ll walk you through what I found.
I send your home inspection report, with photos, within 24 hours of the inspection. Questions afterward? Text me.
You’ll know the price before you sign anything.