Expert Home Inspectors in Columbia, MD

Simply pick up the phone and call one. Ask questions about their training, experience, customer service history, pricing, and whether they are affiliated with a national home inspection association (i.e., NAHI, NACHI, ASHI).

Unfortunately, no. Baltimore Home Specs, LLC, inspections are priced as economically as possible. I consider paying insurance, continuing education, reports, equipment, advertising, association fees, gas, and other related business fees (the not-so-fun part of owning a home inspection business).

A home inspection is not a guarantee, certification, appraisal, FHA inspection, or warranty of any kind. The home inspector will not poke holes, disassemble, or deconstruct anything on the property. The inspector will not move any furniture or personal belongings to access any property area. There are certain things that a home inspector cannot do to a property to avoid costly damage and liability. A home inspector will not light a pilot or start systems that are turned off. The home inspector is also limited to the wishes of the current homeowner. The inspector cannot enter rooms, test appliances, etc. that the owner does not allow. (Issues such as this must be worked out between buyer and seller beforehand)

The amount of time for a home inspection varies based on the size and condition of the property. I recommend setting aside anywhere from 1 1/2 to 3 hours to inspect.

No. Home inspectors have to protect their safety. Some roofs just are not safe for an inspector to walk on (walking on roofs that are in bad condition also poses a risk of further damage). However, the condition of the roof can typically be just as quickly evaluated by looking at other areas of the house. Leaks in the ceiling or attic are also clear indicators our inspectors always look for.