"From the historic mansions of Summerville and the streets of Olde Town to the new construction rising around Fort Eisenhower and the cyber corridor — Tom Cely has inspected homes across Augusta and the CSRA since 2014, with the local experience this market deserves."
Augusta is the heart of the Central Savannah River Area — Georgia's second-oldest and second-largest city, anchored by the Savannah River, world-famous as the home of the Masters Tournament, and a community with deep roots and serious momentum. From the antebellum mansions and tree-lined avenues of Summerville and "the Hill" to the revitalized riverfront downtown along Broad Street and Olde Town's historic homes, Augusta offers a remarkable range of architecture and neighborhoods. AccuPro Inspection Services — owned and operated by Tom Cely, a South Carolina Licensed Residential Home Inspector (RBI 48737) and Certified Residential Mold Inspector — has completed more than 3,000 inspections across Augusta and the surrounding CSRA since 2014.
The Augusta metro is also growing fast. The arrival of the U.S. Army Cyber Command at Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) has fueled an influx of military families, defense contractors, and tech professionals, sending demand rippling across Richmond and Columbia counties and into neighboring South Carolina. That growth has brought a surge of new subdivisions and new-construction homes alongside Augusta's established housing stock — and with so many buyers relocating from out of the area, having a knowledgeable local inspector who understands the CSRA's homes, climate, and quirks has never mattered more.
Because Augusta's housing spans everything from century-old historic homes to construction finished last month, every property deserves a careful, independent eye. The grand older homes around Summerville and downtown carry genuine character — and often aging electrical systems, original or galvanized plumbing, layered repairs of varying quality, and the wear that comes with a hundred Georgia summers. Tom takes the time to walk these homes thoroughly, document every finding with clear photos, and explain what he sees in plain language, so buyers know exactly what they're taking on before they commit.
At the same time, Augusta's hot, humid subtropical climate is genuinely hard on homes, and the issues it creates are often hidden from a casual walk-through. Long, sweltering summers strain HVAC systems and drive moisture into crawlspaces and attics, where it can fuel mold growth and wood rot. The region's expansive clay soils shift with wet-and-dry cycles, stressing foundations and creating drainage problems against the house. As a Certified Residential Mold Inspector, Tom pays particular attention to the moisture and ventilation concerns that the CSRA climate produces — the kind of issues a buyer would never spot on their own.
When you hire AccuPro, you get Tom Cely personally — more than 15 years of construction quality-control experience and a decade-plus of inspecting CSRA homes, performing a thorough inspection, providing a clear summary of the findings and answering your questions afterward, and delivering a detailed, jargon-free report (typically within 24 hours) so you can make the most important decision of your life with confidence. Whether you're buying a historic home near the river, a new build out toward the cyber corridor, or anything in between, call Tom at 706-840-4907 to schedule your Augusta home inspection.
Every inspection is a complete top-to-bottom evaluation performed personally by Tom Cely, following the ASHI Standards of Practice. Here's what's covered on every Augusta home inspection:
AccuPro's most-requested service — a complete, impartial evaluation so you know a home's true condition before you buy.
Roof, flashing, foundation, and structural evaluation — accounting for the CSRA's storms, humidity, and shifting clay soils.
Panel, wiring, outlets, and grounding evaluated throughout — including the aging systems common in older Augusta homes.
Supply lines, drains, fixtures, water heaters, and visible piping — checked for leaks, age, and moisture concerns.
Heating and cooling systems evaluated for the CSRA's long, hot, humid summers and milder winters.
The spaces where CSRA homes hide their biggest issues — moisture, mold, ventilation, insulation, and pests.
Reviews from Augusta and CSRA homebuyers, sellers, and real estate professionals who have trusted AccuPro Inspection Services.
"We relocated to Augusta for a position at Fort Eisenhower and didn't know the area at all. Tom explained every finding on our older home near Summerville afterward and made clear exactly what mattered. So glad we used him."
— Client
Augusta, GA
"As a Realtor in the Augusta market, I send my buyers to Tom every time. His reports are thorough, his explanations are plain English, and his eye for moisture and crawlspace issues sets him apart. A true professional."
— Client
Augusta, GA
"Tom inspected our new-construction home out toward Grovetown before closing and found several things the builder had missed. His experience really shows. We felt like we knew the house inside and out."
— Client
Augusta, GA
Based nearby in Evans, AccuPro covers all of Augusta and Richmond County — from the historic districts and downtown riverfront to the growing subdivisions around Grovetown, Fort Eisenhower, and the cyber corridor.
Answers to the most common questions Augusta and CSRA homebuyers ask before scheduling their inspection.
Older homes in Augusta's historic areas like Summerville, the Hill, and Olde Town can hide aging electrical wiring, original or galvanized plumbing, dated HVAC systems, and decades of layered repairs of varying quality. These homes have wonderful character and are well worth it for the right buyer — but they deserve an experienced inspector who knows what to look for. Tom's 15+ years in construction and decade-plus inspecting CSRA homes means he knows where the issues hide.
Augusta's hot, humid subtropical climate drives moisture into crawlspaces and attics, where poor ventilation can lead to mold growth and wood rot over time. As a Certified Residential Mold Inspector, Tom pays special attention to these areas on every inspection — the moisture and ventilation issues that a buyer would never spot on a casual walk-through but that can be costly if left unaddressed.
Absolutely — and it's one of the most valuable inspections you can get. With Augusta growing as fast as it is around the cyber corridor and Grovetown, Tom regularly walks new-construction homes before closing and finds items the builder missed: flashing, drainage and grading, HVAC issues, and finish work. He also offers an 11-month builder's warranty inspection before your one-year warranty expires.
They can. The region's expansive clay soils swell and shrink with wet-and-dry cycles, which can stress foundations and push water toward the home if grading and drainage aren't right. Tom evaluates the foundation, crawlspace or basement, and the grounds and drainage on every inspection, flagging signs of movement or water management problems early.
AccuPro is based just across the river in Evans, GA — minutes from Augusta. Tom is a local, independent inspector, not a franchise, and he personally serves Augusta, Richmond County, and the surrounding CSRA communities on every inspection. You always get Tom himself, not a different inspector each time.
The fastest way is to call or text Tom directly at 706-840-4907, or use the form on our contact page. Tom personally handles all scheduling, will answer your questions, and book a time that fits your closing or inspection-period timeline.
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