A Team of Professionals Serving All of Southern Jersey
We are the premier home inspection company serving Southern New Jersey including Atlantic County, Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County, Ocean County and Salem County, New Jersey. Our team of licensed, professional ASHI® home inspectors, certified technicians, and client service specialists are committed to providing the best inspection experience possible. Since 1997 we have performed over 40,000 residential and commercial inspections.
We also serve the Greater Philadelphia area, including Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania and Northern Delaware.
What separates ValueGuard from other Southern NJ home inspection companies?
- All ValueGuard inspectors are American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI®) Certified
- Professional, timely, and easy to interpret inspection reports with many color photos
- Dedicated client service specialists available to schedule inspections
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Locally owned small business since 1997, not a franchise
What do clients say about our inspection services in Southern New Jersey?
- 94% said scheduling an inspection was as easy as a "walk in the park"
- 91% said they were Very Satisfied with their inspector
- 99% said they would refer ValueGuard to their friends and family.
Read our client testimonials.
And we think it's important to meet your home inspector before the day of the inspection!
Meet the ValueGuard Home Inspection Team
Michael PistorValueGuard Senior Home Inspector Mike has been an accredited ASHI certified home inspector for ten years and has performed over 3,000 residential and commercial inspections in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and southern New Jersey. Mike holds home inspection licenses in the City of Philadelphia and New Jersey. Prior to making the move into the home inspection industry, Mike was involved in the residential and remodeling industry. Client projects included decks, kitchens, baths and additions. Mike has completed continuing education coursework in Ventilation and Combustion Air, Chimneys and Venting, Manufactured and Modular Buildings Practices and the Residential Plan Review. Mike enjoys hiking, biking, gardening and cooking. And he makes a killer home-grown hot pepper sauce! |
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Mark HelbigValueGuard Senior Home Inspector Mark has been an accredited ASHI certified home inspector for nine years and has inspected more than 2500 homes throughout Southeastern PA, the Main Line and Philadelphia. Mark performs both residential and commercial inspections and holds a home inspectors license in the City of Philadelphia. Mark’s professional experience includes general contractor work including paver installation, furnace repairs, framing, siding and drywall installation and specialized HVAC work specializing in heat pumps. Mark has completed coursework in BOCA Code, NEC Code and Oil & Gas Burner Service. When he is not inspecting, Mark enjoys photography, cycling, furniture repair and time with his son. |
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Cory ShalawayValueGuard Home Inspector Cory is an experienced ASHI home inspector. He has performed hundreds of residential inspections throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania, including the Main Line and Chester and Bucks County. Cory has developed a very strong following among prospective homebuyers and sellers. He is an excellent communicator and encourages questions during home inspections. First-time home buyers love working with Cory. Prior to inspecting homes, Cory was involved in residential remodeling (technical proficiency in roofing, drywall, framing, electrical and project planning) and also the building supplies industry. Cory holds a BS Degree in Telecommunications from Kutztown University and enjoys hiking, fishing and traveling with his wife and son. |
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Mike BaltrushValueGuard Senior Home Inspector Philadelphia License #37383 Mike is an accredited ASHI certified home inspector with more than 6 years experience. He has conducted more than 1,000 residential and commercial inspections. He is highly requested for inspections throughout Greater Philadelphia, including the City, the Main Line and southern New Jersey. Mike holds numerous certifications including ICC Commercial Building Inspector; ICC Commercial & Residential Plumbing Inspector; National Certification Construction Code; Radon Measurement; and Energy Tune-Up;. Prior to inspecting properties, Mike was a Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer for Bensalem Township in Pennsylvania. Mike holds a BS/BA degree in Architecture from Spring Garden College in Pennsylvania. Mike enjoys his spare time with his wife and their two dachshunds. He also has a classic Mustang that keeps him busy. |
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Joe McGinleyRadon Technician Joe has been a certified radon technician with ValueGuard for over nine years and has completed thousands of radon tests for homebuyers and sellers throughout the greater Philadelphia area. Joe’s radon measurement instrument of choice is the FDA recommended tamper-resistant, Radon Monitor from RADALINK. Joe enjoys time with his family including coaching his son’s youth soccer team. |
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Chase MillardPA DEP Certified Radon Contractor As Vice President, Chase oversees ValueGuard’s team of home inspection and testing professionals. He is also involved in client relations and business development. Chase holds BS and MS degrees in Natural Resource Management from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) and West Virginia University. Chase has completed RADALINK Radon Measurement Operators Coursework and is certified by the Pennsylvania DEP for Continuous Radon Monitor testing. Chase is the firm’s required individual holding certification from the PA DEP. Chase enjoys photography, hiking, and cycling – often accompanied by his dog Nevada. Nevada has become the unofficial mascot of ValueGuard and spends her days in our Haverford office. |
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Southern NJ Home inspectors you can trust
ValueGuard is the professional choice in residential and commercial inspections. By combining uncompromising professionalism and unparalleled customer service with over twelve years of experience our home inspectors are uniquely qualified to represent your interests. Whether you are buying or selling a home, condo or commercial property, ValueGuard has the resources necessary to streamline the home inspection process. After all, we pioneered the first truly one-step shopping in the home inspection industry.
A South Jersey home inspection company you can trust
ValueGuard gives you the confidence that you are working with the most trusted inspection company in Southern New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania. Please take a minute or two to read some of our client testimonials. In our most recent survey, 99% of our clients said they would recommend ValueGuard to their friends and family. We’d like to add your name to our growing list of satisfied customers.
This was nothing but a positive experience. We learned a lot that day. I was most impressed with the way Mike tailored the inspection to our family, pointing out several issues that could pose sa...
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