Home Inspector Sharon Hill, PA | Home Inspection & Mold Testing

All Seasons provides professional home inspections and PRO-LAB certified mold testing in Sharon Hill, Delaware County. InterNACHI-certified owner-operator Bob personally performs every inspection — 20+ years experience, 4.9 stars on Google, 24-hour reports. Home inspections from $325, mold testing from $290. Call 610-348-6728 for a free estimate.

Sharon Hill, Delaware County

What home inspection and mold testing services are available in Sharon Hill?

Sharon Hill packs a dense grid of housing into a small footprint of eastern Delaware County, and the pattern is easy to read once you know it. Chester Pike cuts through as the commercial spine, carrying bus traffic between Darby to the northeast and Glenolden to the southwest, while residential blocks run off it in tight rows of brick rowhomes, porch-front twins, and the occasional detached foursquare on higher ground. Sharon Avenue and the older streets near the borough building hold some of the earliest stock. Calcon Hook Road runs out toward Academy Park High School and the Southeast Delco School District buildings, where lots open up slightly and postwar infill mixes in among the 1920s houses. The Sharon Hill station on SEPTA's Wilmington and Newark regional rail line, along with the Route 102 trolley terminus, made this a commuter borough a century ago, and that history is stamped into the housing: narrow lots, shared party walls, full basements under nearly everything, and front porches built as outdoor rooms. Almost everything standing here went up between roughly 1900 and 1940, which means poured concrete or concrete block foundations rather than fieldstone, clay sewer laterals running to the street beneath mature trees, original slate or clay tile roofs on the houses that were never re-covered, and plaster over wood lath behind the paint. Grade is gentle and the borough drains toward the Darby Creek watershed, so wet basements here are usually a question of gutters, grading, and window wells rather than dramatic topography. Ninety years of layered repairs sit on top of all of it.

The thing I notice most in Sharon Hill is how much of the housing has been worked on by different hands over the decades without anyone stepping back to look at the whole system. I will find a rebuilt back porch sitting over a foundation nobody ever repointed, a newer furnace vented into a chimney still sized for the oil boiler it replaced, or a subpanel added decades ago that is still fed through original wiring at the connections. On these blocks the party wall matters too, because what a neighbor does with their roof or downspout tends to end up in the basement next door. I am Bob Klebanoff, I have been inspecting in this corner of Delaware County for more than 20 years, and I do every job myself. That matters in Sharon Hill because the three things buyers here need are connected. If a home inspection turns up a damp corner in a rowhome basement off Chester Pike, or staining on plaster behind a bathroom wall, I can take mold samples on the same visit as a PRO-LAB certified tester. If the worry is the air itself, old duct residue, plaster dust, or a bathroom with no working exhaust, I run indoor air quality testing without sending you off to hire a second and third company. I inspect in Folcroft and the neighboring boroughs on the same routes most weeks, so scheduling is rarely the hard part. Buying, selling, or just trying to settle an argument about a smell in the basement, call me at 610-348-6728 and we will talk through what your address actually needs.

20+
Years of Experience
1900s–1930s
Primary Housing Era
4.9★
Google Rating (159)
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National Certifications

What does a home inspection in Sharon Hill include?

Bob approaches every Sharon Hill inspection per ASHI and InterNACHI Standards of Practice. With 1900s–1930s housing stock dominant in Sharon Hill, Bob pays particular attention to the era-specific issues that affect late 19th and early 20th century construction in Delaware County.

Stone & Rubble Foundations

Pre-1920 homes commonly have stone or rubble foundations with lime mortar joints that deteriorate over a century of exposure. Bob checks for shifting stones, mortar erosion, water seepage pathways, and structural settlement that can indicate foundation movement requiring professional stabilization.

Knob-and-Tube Wiring & Gas Pipe Conversions

Original knob-and-tube wiring is one of the most critical findings in pre-1920 homes — especially when insulation has been blown over active K&T, creating a fire hazard. Bob also evaluates gas pipe conversions from original coal or oil systems, checking for proper sizing, venting, and code compliance.

Original Slate Roofs & Historic Exteriors

Many pre-1920 homes retain original slate or clay tile roofs that, while durable, require specialized maintenance. Bob inspects for cracked or missing slates, deteriorating flashing, and aging copper gutters — plus original wood siding, decorative trim, and masonry that may show a century of weathering.

Lead Paint, Plaster Walls & Coal Chute Remnants

Original plaster-and-lath walls, lead paint on trim and windows, and sealed coal chute openings are hallmarks of pre-1920 construction. Bob documents these conditions and evaluates whether past renovations addressed or inadvertently worsened historical hazards.

How does mold testing work in Sharon Hill?

Pre-1920 homes are among the highest-risk properties for mold growth due to stone foundations that wick moisture, lime mortar joints that crack over time, and original drainage systems that predate modern waterproofing.

Porous stone foundations with no vapor barrier allowing constant moisture migration

Original clay drainage tiles that crack and clog, directing water toward the foundation

Lime mortar repointing gaps that create moisture entry points

Unventilated basement spaces with earth or deteriorating concrete floors

Clear Results & Honest Recommendations

Bob walks you through exactly what the lab results mean — no jargon, no panic. All samples go to a PRO-LAB certified lab with results in 2-3 days. Mold testing starts at $290.

What are common issues in Sharon Hill homes?

Based on 20+ years inspecting late 19th and early 20th century homes in Delaware County, these are the issues Bob finds most often in Sharon Hill's 1900s–1930s housing stock:

  • Knob-and-tube wiring still energized behind walls and under blown insulation
  • Stone foundation moisture intrusion and mortar joint deterioration
  • Lead paint on original trim, windows, and exterior surfaces
  • Gas pipe conversions from original coal or oil systems with improper venting
  • Original clay sewer laterals with root intrusion and bellied sections
  • Aging slate or clay tile roofs with deteriorating flashing

Schedule in Sharon Hill

Same-week appointments available. Bob personally oversees every inspection — you always know who's walking through your home.

610-348-6728

Mon–Sat, 7am–7pm • Urgent pre-closing available

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Pricing for Sharon Hill

Home Inspection
Full inspection + 24-hour report
From $325
Mold Testing
PRO-LAB certified lab analysis
From $290

Every home is different. Call Bob for your specific quote — he'll give you an honest number on the spot.

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Nearby Areas Also Served

Darby Folcroft Glenolden Yeadon Darby Township
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Why Choose Bob

Why do Sharon Hill homeowners choose All Seasons?

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You Always Get Bob

When you hire All Seasons, Bob personally oversees your inspection — start to finish. No corporate dispatch, no unknown inspector. You know exactly who's walking through your Sharon Hill home.

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InterNACHI Certified

InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector with 20+ years of specialized expertise in Delaware County's 1900s–1930s housing stock.

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24-Hour Reports

Your detailed, photo-rich inspection report delivered the same day. No waiting — so you can make decisions within your contract timeline.

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Late 19th and early 20th century Expertise

Bob has inspected hundreds of pre-1920 homes across the Philadelphia region and understands their unique construction — from rubble stone foundations to knob-and-tube wiring to original slate roofs. He knows where these homes hide problems and what's normal aging versus what needs immediate attention.

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How do I schedule an inspection in Sharon Hill?

Same-week appointments available throughout the Philadelphia region.

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Common Questions

What are common home inspection questions in Sharon Hill?

Questions buyers and sellers in Sharon Hill ask us most often — answered directly.

Home inspections in Sharon Hill start at $325. The final number depends on the size, age, and condition of the property, so a two-story brick rowhome off Chester Pike prices differently than a larger detached house with a finished basement and an addition on the back. Bob quotes honestly before he schedules, with no surprise add-ons at the door. Every inspection includes a full digital report delivered within 24 hours, with photos of what he found, plain-language notes on why it matters, and a clear separation between items that need attention now and items to budget for later. Buyers use that report to negotiate, and sellers use it to fix problems before a buyer ever sees them. Call Bob at 610-348-6728 for a quote on your address.
Three services, all performed personally by Bob Klebanoff with no subcontractors and no rotating technicians. Full home inspections start at $325 and cover structure, roof, electrical, plumbing, heating, cooling, and the interior. PRO-LAB certified mold testing starts at $290 and includes air sampling plus surface sampling where it is warranted, with lab-verified results rather than a guess based on what a wall looks like. Indoor air quality testing also starts at $290 and covers particulates, combustion byproducts, VOCs, and other common concerns in older Sharon Hill housing. Because one inspector handles all three, findings do not fall through the cracks between vendors. If the inspection raises a moisture or air question, Bob can address it the same visit instead of handing you a referral list. Call 610-348-6728 to talk through which service fits your situation.
Yes. Sharon Hill is core territory. Bob has been inspecting homes in eastern Delaware County for more than 20 years, including Sharon Hill and the boroughs immediately around it: Darby, Collingdale, Folcroft, Glenolden, Yeadon, and Darby Township. He knows this housing stock well enough to know what to look for before he opens the basement door. Scheduling is usually available within a few days, and he can often work around a tight inspection contingency window if you call as soon as you are under agreement. Evening and weekend appointments are possible when a work schedule makes weekdays difficult. Bob is InterNACHI and ASHI certified and PRO-LAB certified for mold testing. Call 610-348-6728 to confirm availability for your Sharon Hill address.
Clay sewer laterals are near the top of the list. Sharon Hill homes from the 1900s through the 1930s were plumbed with clay pipe running from the house out under the front yard and the street trees, and after eighty or ninety years those joints separate, roots find them, and sections belly and hold water. The symptoms are slow drains, recurring backups, and sometimes damp soil under the slab. The second recurring finding is layered electrical work. Most of these houses have been upgraded two or three times, and the trouble is rarely the new panel itself. It is the point where new circuits tie into original wiring, undersized grounding, or junctions buried behind finished basement walls. Bob documents both clearly so you know whether you are looking at a monitoring item or a real repair cost.
Not automatically. Slate and clay tile from this era can outlast several generations of asphalt shingle, and Bob has seen original roofs in Sharon Hill still doing their job. What fails first is usually not the slate itself but the fasteners, the flashing at chimneys and party walls, and the underlayment beneath. On attached rowhomes and twins there is an added wrinkle, since the roof and the flashing at the shared wall are effectively a joint system with the neighbor. Water getting in at that seam shows up as staining on plaster ceilings and upper walls, often well away from the actual leak. Bob checks the roof surface, the flashings, and then the interior evidence, because plaster over lath can hold moisture for a long time and hide the trail. He tells you whether you are looking at targeted repair or a full replacement.
Often yes, and the housing era is the reason. These homes combine full basements with minimal original foundation waterproofing, clay laterals that back up, and plaster walls that absorb and hold moisture without showing much on the surface. That combination lets a problem develop quietly. Bob recommends mold testing when there is a musty smell with no visible source, past basement water, staining behind a bathroom or kitchen wall, or a finished basement built over an unknown history. Air quality testing makes sense when the heating system was converted from oil, when ductwork is original, when plaster is deteriorating and shedding dust, or when a bathroom has never had a working exhaust fan. Mold testing starts at $290 and air quality testing starts at $290. Bob can add either to a scheduled inspection so you are not paying for a second trip.
Because most of the water arriving in these basements never came from the sky directly. The borough sits on gentle grade draining toward the Darby Creek watershed, so there is rarely a dramatic slope to blame. What Bob finds instead is roof water being dumped next to the wall by a disconnected downspout, a front walk or driveway that has settled back toward the house, and basement window wells with clogged or failed drainage that fill and push water straight through the frame. On rowhomes and twins the shared downspout arrangement means a neighbor's clog becomes your problem. Add a clay lateral that no longer drains freely and you get moisture arriving from below as well. Bob traces the actual path rather than recommending a waterproofing system by reflex, because the fix is frequently gutters, grading, and a window well drain.
Many houses here started with an oil-fired boiler or furnace and were converted to gas somewhere along the way, and the conversion is where Bob finds safety issues. The most common one is a chimney that was never relined or was lined at the wrong size for the new appliance, which lets flue gases cool and condense inside the flue instead of venting cleanly. That condensation damages the chimney and can push combustion byproducts back into the house. Bob also checks gas supply line workmanship, combustion air, and whether an abandoned oil tank is still buried in the yard or sitting in the basement. If the house has original ductwork, soot and oil residue can persist in it long after the oil is gone, which is one of the situations where air quality testing is worth the $290. Call 610-348-6728 with questions about a specific property.
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