Lynes QuickReport Home Inspection Service
Lynes Home Inspections has been in operation in Beaufort County since 1996, an outgrowth of a highly successful residential construction business.
Inspections are conducted to the highest standards and practices of the South Carolina Association of Home Inspectors.
With our exclusive QuickReport software your report is available the same day as our on-site inspection directly from our web site. A printed copy will be mailed the following business day. No other home inspection service offers a faster, more accurate or more complete report that Lynes Home Inspections with our exclusive QuickReport Home Inspection System.
Michael Lynes, President and Licensed Home Inspector, Licensed Residential Builder
Michael Lynes was raised in the construction business working for his father Ralph Lynes, one of the Hilton Head Island's pioneer builders. In 1976 Michael formed his own company, Lynes Construction, Inc.
Lynes Home Inspections was formed in 1996 as an adjunct to his successful construction business. Having built hundreds of homes in the lowcountry and inspected thousands more, Michael is uniquely qualified to understand what nature does to structures in this area.
Mr. Lynes is licensed by the State of South Carolina as a home inspector and residential builder, and is a member of the South Carolina Association of Home Inspectors.
Michael has continuing education certificates in
- Mold & Healthy Homes (ASHI & NAHI approved) from Hometest,
- Advanced Mold Inspection Protocols and Procedures (ASHI & NAHI approved) from Hometest, Inc.,
- Inspecting Sick Houses (ASHI approved) from Educational Seminars, Inc.,
- International Residential Codes – Electrical, Plumbing and Inspection Procedures (ASHI & SCAHI approved) from the SC Chapter of the American Association of Home Inspectors and the South Carolina Association of Home Inspectors.
- Electrical, Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Foundation Procedures (ASHI-SC & SCAHI approved)from International Training Association (9/04),
- Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Commercial Roofing (ASHI-SC & SCAHI approved from Carson/Dunlop & Associates (5/05)
- Commercial Inspections, Electrical, Exterior Cladding-Stucco/EIFS, Basement Leaks, Steep Roofs, Structure.
(ASHI-SC & SCAHI approved from Carson/Dunlop & Associates (4/06)
Wade Tholen, Licensed Home Inspector
Wade was brought to the Lynes Home Inspection team in 2002 for his experience in historic homes. A licensed home inspector in the state of South Carolina and North Carolina, Wade has been a commercial kitchen designer since 1994 and a licensed home inspector with an emphasis on historic buildings since 2000. Since establishing the Lynes Inspections Beaufort office, Wade has inspected some of the most historic homes in Beaufort County. He has also inspected homes of historic significance in Charleston County, South Carolina and Mecklenburg and Cabarrus Counties in North Carolina.
In addition to certifications in North Carolina, Wade's continuing education includes certification in
- International Residential Codes – Electrical, Plumbing and Inspection Procedures (ASHI & SCAHI approved) from the SC Chapter of the American Association of Home Inspectors and the South Carolina Association of Home Inspectors.
- Electrical, Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Foundation Procedures (ASHI-SC & SCAHI approved)from International Training Association (9/04),
- Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Commercial Roofing (ASHI-SC & SCAHI approved from Carson/Dunlop & Associates (5/05)
- Commercial Inspections, Electrical, Exterior Cladding-Stucco/EIFS, Basement Leaks, Steep Roofs, Structure.
(ASHI-SC & SCAHI approved from Carson/Dunlop & Associates (4/06)
Brad Tholen, Licensed Home Inspector
A veteran of 3000 home inspections, Brad has experienced the construction process from foundations to finish work. Brad is also an experienced cabinetmaker and designer. His earlier experiences in marketing and technology were instrumental in helping create the Lynes Home Inspections' Exclusive QuickReport Home Inspection System.
In his personal time Brad volunteers as an adult leader for Boy Scouts of America including his role as an Assistant Scoutmaster with Boy Scout Troop 241 in Bluffton.
Brad's continuing education includes;
- Electrical, Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Foundation Procedures (ASHI-SC & SCAHI approved)from International Training Association (9/04),
- Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Commercial Roofing (ASHI-SC & SCAHI approved from Carson/Dunlop & Associates (5/05)
- Commercial Inspections, Electrical, Exterior Cladding-Stucco/EIFS, Basement Leaks, Steep Roofs, Structure.
(ASHI-SC & SCAHI approved from Carson/Dunlop & Associates (4/06)
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Home Maintenance Inspection
Full inspection for the homeowner to pinpoint problem areas.
Construction Supervision
Assuring customers building a new home that they are receiving what they're paying for.
Construction Punch List
Post construction inspection for owners of a newly built home providing an in-depth list of unfinished items before the contractor receives the final draw.
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