Baltimore Home Inspection Services

Welcome to BUG-OFF's listing of top Baltimore, MD home inspection services and home inspectors, serving Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties in Maryland.  These home inspection services are dedicated to giving you the quality property inspections, home inspections, and real estate inspections you expect and the peace of mind you deserve. They offer quality certified home inspectors (ASHI, NAHI) with over 20 years experience; providing home inspection reports, new home inspection, mold inspection, radon testing, lead paint, Baltimore County rental safety inspections and more . . . The home inspector will take an assessment of the mechanical systems and structural integrity of the property you are thinking of buying to help you make an informed decision to purchase the property or not. Note:  Mold, radon and lead paint testing inspections are available upon request.    If you are buying or selling a house in Baltimore City, Baltimore County and surrounding counties and need a real estate residential property inspection by a certified, experienced home inspector, then join hundreds of satisfied home buyers and realtors by calling BUG-OFF for top Maryland home inspectors and termite inspectors servicing your area.

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"Peace of Mind" in knowing your home inspection company is a member of the American Association of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and/or the National Association of Home Inspectors (NHAI) -  that you can trust!   Availability - Our home inspectors are available on weekends and evening hours.   Highest Customer Satisfaction among termite inspection and home inspection services in the Maryland region.   The Best Prices and Value among quality termite inspection and home inspection services in the Baltimore metro-area.   Convenience of "one-stop-shop".  One phone call to BUG-OFF can save you time, money and headaches when you order your home inspection and termite inspecton through our network of top local service providers.  Save Time - we can save you time by giving you your home inspection and termite inspection reports on site.   FREE home maintenance information.  News & Tips on mold & remediation, termite prevention, lead paint testing, radon testing and more . . .    FREE estimates and consultations.

 

Checklist for Preparing Your Home for the Home Inspection       Before you sell your home, a buyer will usually have it inspected by a certified, residential home inspector.  If you prepare ahead of time for the home inspection, you can avoid being caught off guard with changes and repairs that your property may need for the sale.

Interior of Home

1.   Check that all plumbing is in good working order, without leaks, make necessary repairs. 2.   Check sump pump for good working condition. 3.   Seal cracks in masonry walls and floor in basement. 4.   Check wall ceiling surfaces for holes and cracks that need patching. 5.   Check all windows and doors for working latches & locks and to see if they open & close properly. 7.   Do any windows have cracks or broken seals?  Do any windows need caulking? 8.   Are the stair railings loose or missing? 9.   Are any moldings loose, broken or missing? 10.  Are any floor tiles cracked or missing? 11.  Are any water penetration stains on the ceilings or walls? 12.  Does the chimney damper open and close properly?  Have a record of the last cleraning of your fireplace and chimney. 13.  Is there adequate insulation in the attic?  Does the insulation in the attic block air vents? 14.  Test all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. 15.  Clean heating-ventilation-air conditioning filters or replace if necessary. 16.  Make sure light bulbs are in place and working.  Also, all electrical swithches & outlets, ceiling fans and door bells.  Make sure junction boxes have covers.

Exterior of Home

1.   Seal any vertical or horizontal cracks in foundation walls. 2.   Correct any negative grading around the foundation. 3.   Are any roof shingles missing? 4.   Are gutters and downspouts connected and secured to the house?  Are gutters and downspouts free of leaves and debris? 5.   Check to see if exterior wood trim is in good condition. 6.   Are the step and porch railings loose? 7.   Are the wood or concrete steps in good condition?    8.   Does any of the siding need repair or replacement? 9.   Seal cracks in the sidewalk or driveway. 10. Are crawl space areas accessible?  Interior and exterior? 11.  Clear a 12" distance between the sides of the house and any shrubbery or mulch.