Shared walls, shared systems, and HOA responsibilities — know the condition of your unit and what will be yours to maintain before you buy.
Condos and townhomes offer a great way to own a home with less exterior maintenance — but they come with their own questions. What’s inside your unit is usually your responsibility, while roofs, exteriors, and common areas may be covered by the homeowners association.
A condo and townhome inspection focuses on the unit and the components you’ll be responsible for as an owner, including interior systems, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, water heater, appliances, and accessible exterior and shared areas as applicable.
Every inspection is performed personally by Darryl Willoughby, a Kentucky licensed home inspector (#HI-2038) and ASHI member with 20 years of experience. You’ll get a clear walk-through and a detailed digital report with photos.
Here are the key areas Darryl evaluates during a condo or townhome inspection.
Walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, and signs of leaks from neighboring units or above.
Supply and drain lines, fixtures, water heater, and visible leaks.
Service panel, wiring, outlets, and the heating and cooling equipment serving your unit.
Balconies, patios, decks, and accessible exterior and shared areas as applicable.
In an attached home, water from a neighboring unit, an aging shared roof, or a failing balcony can all become your problem. Understanding the condition of your unit — and what the HOA covers — is key to avoiding surprises.
An inspection helps you spot issues inside the unit that will be your responsibility, and gives you information to ask the right questions about common areas, reserves, and upcoming association projects.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, downsizing, or adding a rental condo to your portfolio, a focused inspection helps you buy with confidence.
Every ProChek condo and townhome inspection includes:
Yes. Even though the HOA may cover the roof and exterior, the systems inside your unit — plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, water heater, and appliances — are typically your responsibility, and repairs can be costly.
Darryl focuses on the unit and owner-responsible components, and evaluates accessible exterior and shared areas as applicable. For a full picture of common areas, also review the HOA’s documents, reserve study, and meeting minutes.
Townhomes often include more owner-responsible components — sometimes the roof, exterior, and yard — depending on the HOA. Darryl adjusts the inspection to match what you’ll own and maintain.
Yes. Radon testing can be added to any ProChek inspection. See our Radon Testing page to learn more.
Pricing depends on the size and type of unit. Call 502-802-6336 for a quote.
From your first phone call to your final report, here’s exactly what to expect when you hire ProChek.
Call 502-802-6336 or request online. Dee-Dee will get you on the calendar quickly — we’re open 7 days a week.
Darryl performs a thorough visual inspection of the home’s major systems and components, documenting conditions with photos.
Darryl reviews his findings with you, explains what matters most, and answers every question in plain language.
You receive a detailed digital report with photos and clear notes — available anytime through Get My Report.
20 Years Experience • KY Licensed #HI-2038 • ASHI Member • Open 7 Days • Serving Louisville & Surrounding Areas