"The birthplace of Oliver Hardy and one of west Columbia County's most charming small towns — from historic downtown Harlem to its growing new subdivisions, Tom Cely brings local, experienced home inspections to the area."
Harlem is one of west Columbia County's most charming small towns — best known as the birthplace of comedy legend Oliver Hardy and home to the beloved annual Oliver Hardy Festival. With its walkable historic downtown, strong community spirit, and small-town quality of life, Harlem has increasingly drawn families and commuters who want more space and value within easy reach of Grovetown, Evans, and Augusta. As that demand has grown, new subdivisions have risen alongside the town's established homes. AccuPro Inspection Services — owned and operated by Tom Cely, a South Carolina Licensed Residential Home Inspector (RBI 48737) and Certified Residential Mold Inspector — serves Harlem and Columbia County, with more than 3,000 inspections completed across the CSRA since 2014.
Harlem's blend of old and new means buyers encounter a real range of homes — from older houses in and around the historic downtown to brand-new construction in its expanding subdivisions. Older homes can carry aging electrical and plumbing, dated HVAC, roofs near the end of their life, and decades of layered repairs, while new builds move fast and a builder's final walk-through often misses the details. An experienced, independent inspector who knows the area is the surest way to understand exactly what you're buying before you commit.
Harlem homes also face the CSRA's demanding climate. Long, hot, humid summers drive moisture into crawlspaces and attics, where poor ventilation can fuel mold growth and wood rot, while the region's expansive clay soils shift with wet-and-dry cycles and can stress foundations and create drainage problems against the house. As a Certified Residential Mold Inspector with 15+ years in construction quality control, Tom pays particular attention to the moisture and ventilation concerns this climate produces — the kind of issues a buyer would never spot on a casual walk-through. Call Tom at 706-840-4907 to schedule your Harlem 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 Harlem 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 — from new subdivisions to older homes near historic downtown Harlem.
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 Harlem and Columbia County homebuyers, sellers, and real estate professionals who have trusted AccuPro Inspection Services.
"We bought an older home near downtown Harlem and Tom's inspection was incredibly thorough. He found things we'd never have caught and explained how serious each one was. Couldn't have asked for better."
— Client
Harlem, GA
"As a Realtor covering west Columbia County, Tom is my go-to in Harlem. Thorough reports, plain-English explanations, and a real eye for the moisture and crawlspace issues that matter here. My buyers trust him."
— Client
Harlem, GA
"Tom inspected our new-construction home in a Harlem subdivision and caught several things the builder had missed. His construction background really shows. We felt confident closing on the home."
— Client
Harlem, GA
Based nearby in Evans, AccuPro covers all of Harlem and west Columbia County — from historic downtown Harlem to the growing new subdivisions and out toward Grovetown and Appling.
Answers to the most common questions Harlem and Columbia County homebuyers ask before scheduling their inspection.
Older homes in and around historic downtown Harlem can hide aging electrical wiring, original plumbing, dated HVAC systems, roofs near the end of their life, and layered repairs of varying quality. They have real small-town charm and are well worth it for the right buyer — but they deserve an experienced inspector. Tom's 15+ years in construction and decade-plus inspecting CSRA homes means he knows where the issues hide.
Absolutely — with Harlem's subdivisions growing, it's one of the most valuable inspections you can get. 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.
Yes — AccuPro is based nearby in Evans, an easy drive from Harlem. Tom is a local, independent inspector, not a franchise, and he knows west Columbia County firsthand. You always get Tom personally on every inspection.
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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