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Sussex: Town & Country Character
Known as the "Dairy Capital of the Maritimes," Sussex offers a stark contrast between its centralized town amenities and sprawling agricultural outskirts. The town core is dense with historic Victorian era wood frame homes, while moving just five minutes out, the landscape shifts to agricultural properties and large rural tracts.
This diversity requires an inspector who understands both heritage home construction and the unique considerations of farm properties, from barn structural integrity to complex water systems designed for agricultural use.
What Makes Sussex Properties Unique
Historic Town Core
Victorian era wood frame homes in downtown Sussex offer character and craftsmanship, but often require assessment of aging electrical, plumbing, and foundation systems.
Agricultural Properties
Rural Sussex properties often include large outbuildings, barns, and silos. Inspections focus on structural safety and farm-specific considerations.
WETT Inspections
Wood heat is a primary or secondary heat source for many Sussex homes. Insurance companies frequently require WETT-certified inspection before coverage.
Complex Water Systems
Farm properties may have water systems designed for livestock in addition to residential use, requiring thorough evaluation of capacity and condition.
WETT Inspections: High Demand in Sussex
Wood is a primary heat source for many Sussex-area homes, making WETT inspections essential. I frequently find non-compliant hearth clearances or unlined chimneys in older farmhouses—issues that must be addressed for insurance compliance. As a WETT-certified inspector, I can evaluate your wood-burning appliances and chimney system during the same visit as your home inspection.
Rural Property Expertise
Buying a Sussex-area farm or acreage property isn't like buying a suburban home. These properties come with outbuildings, wells, septic systems sized for different uses, and often farm-specific land use designations that affect what you can do with the property.
My inspections of rural Sussex properties go beyond the house itself to evaluate barn structural safety, assess outbuilding condition, and help you understand the full scope of what you're purchasing. This is particularly important when barns or other structures will be used for animals, storage, or hobby farming.
What Sussex Homebuyers Are Saying
Read reviews from clients I've helped in Sussex
Brittany Snodgrass
★★★★★
Sussex - November 2025
Johnathan provided us with a lot of useful information and a thorough inspection. He was very friendly and knowledgeable and honest. I would recommend East Coast Home inspection and encourage others to complete home inspections when purchasing a house !
Corey Chamberlain
Sussex - November 2025
★★★★★
Jon was super nice, very professional and knowledgeable, he gave us lots of info and talked us though everything he was doing, I definitely recommend him. I will contact him again for any future inspections that I need done. It was a great experience!
★★★★★
Sussex - September 2025
Was quite through with the inspection and found a problem that will be addressed quickly
What's Included in Every Sussex Inspection
Comprehensive visual inspection of home and accessible outbuildings
Thermal Imaging to detect hidden moisture and heat loss
WETT Inspections for wood stoves and chimneys
Well and septic system evaluation
Same day digital report with photos
Post inspection support, call text with any inspection questions