"Buying a home is one of the largest investments you will ever make. Steadfast Inspections delivers the depth of a builder, the credentials of CCPIA and CMI, and the care of an inspector who treats every client like family — from pre-purchase to new construction across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia."
Most home inspectors learned how homes work from classrooms, textbooks, and a few hundred inspections. Eric O'Neill learned how homes work by building more than 1,000 of them — running a crew of 70 men across 34+ years as a licensed residential and commercial builder. That experience changes what an inspector sees.
When Eric walks through a home, he's not just checking boxes against a standards list. He's looking at the home the way the builder looked at it — recognizing the corners that get cut, the shortcuts that hide behind drywall, and the field-installed details that don't match the plans. It's the difference between an inspector who has read about how homes fail and one who has actually seen it happen — and built the homes that taught him why.
Learn More About EricFrom the first inspection before you buy through the 11-month warranty inspection on your new build, Steadfast offers the full range of residential inspection services Metro Atlanta and North Georgia homeowners need.
The complete buyer's inspection — a top-to-bottom evaluation of the home before you sign. Eric identifies the big-ticket items that could matter most so you can make an informed decision, negotiate from a position of knowledge, or walk away if needed.
Inspect before you list. Know what a buyer's inspector will find before they find it — so you can price and negotiate from confidence, address issues on your own terms, or use the report itself as a transparency document for serious buyers.
Pre-foundation, pre-drywall, pre-closing, and post-closing inspections — catching issues at the stage they're easiest to correct. Eric's builder background means he knows exactly what to look for at each construction phase before it's buried behind drywall.
A complete inspection of your new home in the eleventh month after closing — before your one-year builder warranty expires. Identify warranty-eligible issues while there's still time for the builder to address them at no cost to you.
FAA-licensed drone roof inspections — safer and more thorough than traditional roof walks. Capture detail your standard inspection can miss on steep, fragile, or hard-to-access roofs across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Thermal imaging reveals what the naked eye can't — moisture intrusion, insulation gaps, electrical hot spots, and HVAC efficiency concerns. Available as an add-on to any residential inspection where deeper diagnostic detail is warranted.
A Steadfast residential inspection is a comprehensive evaluation of every major and minor system in the home — informed by 34+ years of building experience and adapted for the conditions, climate, and construction styles of Metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Roof covering, flashing, valleys, ridges, vents, chimneys, skylights, and gutters — evaluated for condition, age, and signs of failure in Georgia's heat, humidity, and storm exposure.
Foundation, supporting elements, framing, and signs of settling, movement, or structural concern — important across North Georgia's red clay soils and freeze-thaw exposure.
Service panel, branch wiring, outlets, switches, GFCI/AFCI protection, grounding, and visible wiring — evaluated for safety, capacity, and proper function throughout the home.
Supply lines, drain lines, fixtures, water heaters, visible piping, and functional flow — inspected for leaks, pressure, condition, and proper operation.
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems evaluated for proper operation, age, and overall condition — important across Georgia's humid summers and mild but variable winters.
Attic spaces examined for insulation depth and condition, ventilation balance, structural framing, moisture intrusion, and signs of pest or moisture activity — where homes often hide their biggest issues.
Walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, stairs, and built-in fixtures — inspected for condition, function, and signs of damage, settlement, or deferred maintenance.
Siding, trim, soffits, fascia, walkways, decks, porches, driveways, grading, and drainage — every visible exterior surface evaluated for condition and protective function.
Built-in kitchen appliances — range, oven, dishwasher, garbage disposal, range hood, microwave — tested for basic operation and proper installation.
Every bathroom and kitchen evaluated for fixture condition, water supply and drainage, ventilation, and signs of leaks or moisture damage behind fixtures and around connections.
Where present, crawlspaces and basements are inspected for structural integrity, moisture, framing condition, ventilation, insulation, and visible plumbing or electrical components.
A photo-rich, clearly written inspection report delivered promptly — organized so you can focus on what matters most and easily share with your real estate agent or lender.
Transparency about scope protects everyone. Below is a clear summary of what every Steadfast inspection includes — and the items that fall outside our scope and are referred to qualified specialists.
Disclaimer: All inspections are limited visual evaluations following industry Standards of Practice. We are not code officials and do not guarantee or warrant the property.
Certified Master Inspector
CCPIA Member #000122
InterNACHI Certified
From your first phone call to the final report, here's how every Steadfast residential inspection works — step by step.
Call 770-294-9224 or schedule online. Eric coordinates directly with you, your agent, or your lender to set a time that works for everyone — and the online scheduler shows pricing instantly.
Eric arrives on site, performs a complete top-to-bottom evaluation of the home, and welcomes you to be present and ask questions throughout. Most inspections take 2-4 hours depending on the home.
At the end of the inspection, Eric walks you through the significant findings in plain language — so you understand exactly what was found, why it matters, and what your options are.
A photo-rich written report is delivered promptly — typically within 24 hours — formatted to share easily with your real estate agent or lender. Questions afterward? Call Eric anytime.
It's not just credentials. It's not just experience. It's the combination of a 34+ year builder's eye, top-tier commercial and residential credentialing, and a genuine commitment to client care that you'll feel from the first phone call.
Eric O'Neill is the owner and lead inspector of Steadfast Inspections. Before he ever picked up an inspection report, Eric spent more than three decades as a licensed residential and commercial builder — constructing more than 1,000 buildings with a crew of 70 men. That experience is the foundation of every residential inspection he performs today.
For homebuyers in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia, that builder background is the difference. Eric has framed the walls, installed the windows, supervised the trades, and dealt with the field problems that residential inspectors typically only read about. He knows where the shortcuts live because he's been on the construction sites where shortcuts get taken. And he knows what a properly built home looks like because he's built more than 1,000 of them.
Eric carries the credentials to back that experience — CCPIA Member #000122 (one of the first commercial property inspectors in the country), Certified Master Inspector (CMI), InterNACHI Certified (#NACHI18021226), FAA-licensed drone operator, and back-to-back winner of the Gerry Beaumont Educational Achievement Award (2018 & 2019). Combined with Georgia Builder License #RLCI001387, it's a credential stack few inspectors in Metro Atlanta can match.
Call Eric today • CCPIA Member #000122 • Certified Master Inspector • 34+ Years Building Experience • Serving Metro Atlanta & North Georgia