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Generator Service

Thanks to several recent request Cardinal Home Inspections now offers "Generator Service".  If you're interested in a home that does not have power, we can supply temporary "generator service" to the home for the time of the inspection and inspect electrical circuits individually.  There is an "add on" fee of $175 for this service.  You can be assured that this service is performed by our licensed electrician.   We are happy to introduce this service to help you with your home inspection needs.

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Location: Charleston, SC, USA

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