The questions Maryland buyers, sellers and agents ask us most, from pricing and timing to radon, mold and what happens after the report arrives.
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Pricing depends on the size, age and type of the property, plus any add-ons such as radon, mold, termite or a sewer scope. Call (410) 925-2088 for a quote on your specific address. Under our 110% Best Price Guarantee, if a competitor quotes lower we will match it and beat it by another 10%.
Most single-family inspections take a few hours on site, depending on the size, age and condition of the property. Larger or older properties take longer, and we never rush to a schedule.
The visible and readily accessible components: roof, exterior, foundation and structure, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, attic, insulation and ventilation, basement or crawl space, interior rooms, windows, doors and built-in appliances.
Yes, if you can. Clients who attend get a live walkthrough of how each system operates, what needs attention now and what to budget for later. It is the most useful few hours a buyer can spend.
Within 24 hours of the inspection. It includes photos and video of anything needing attention, and the Create Request List tool for building your repair requests.
You review the report, decide which items matter to you, and build a repair request list to share with your agent. We are available by phone to talk through any finding before you respond to the seller.
A list of the findings you want the seller to address, built directly from your report using the Create Request List tool. For each item you choose repair, replacement or a credit, then share it with your agent from any device.
No. An inspection is not a pass or fail test. It is a condition report describing what is working, what needs attention and what is a safety concern, so you can make an informed decision.
Yes. We inspect the unit and the systems serving it, and explain which components are usually the association responsibility rather than yours.
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It is not legally required, but it is standard practice and most lenders and agents strongly recommend it. Waiving it transfers every unknown defect to you at settlement.
On any property over about forty years old, or with mature trees near the line, yes. The main sewer line is excluded from a standard inspection and replacement commonly runs into five figures.
During your inspection period. Radon cannot be seen or smelled, levels vary house by house, and finding a high level before closing makes it a negotiating point rather than your expense.
A musty odor, staining on drywall or framing, peeling paint, warped flooring, condensation on windows, and any history of basement water. Finished basements hide most of it.
Many lenders require one, particularly on VA and FHA loans. Termite damage is rarely covered by homeowners insurance, so most buyers order one regardless.
Most builders warrant a new property for one year. We inspect at around month eleven so defects and settlement cracking are documented in writing while the builder is still obligated to fix them.
Yes. Municipal inspections verify minimum code compliance at set stages, not workmanship on your behalf. We inspect pre-drywall and again before the final walkthrough.
Reports are delivered within 24 hours as standard, and often sooner. If you are against a deadline, tell us when you book and we will do our best.
Qualifying residential inspections include the 5 year roofing warranty and the 125 day property warranty, plus our Buyer Protection promise, 110% Best Price Guarantee and 200% Guarantee.
Full detail on each inspection, including what is covered and what it costs to add.
A full evaluation of the structure and every major system, for buyers and sellers.
Measure this invisible gas before you commit to the property.
Air sampling and moisture readings where something smells off.
A camera down the main line to find roots, breaks and bellies.
Wood-destroying insect inspection, often required by lenders.
Catch builder defects before the final walkthrough and closing.
Call (410) 925-2088 and talk it through with the inspector, not a call center.
