Know the house before you buy.
Certified Master Inspector-led property inspections across Baltimore, the DC metro, Frederick County and South-Central PA, with detailed photo reports in 24 hours.
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Qualifying property inspections come with a 5 year roofing warranty and a 125 day property warranty on the systems reported as functioning at the time of inspection.
Full terms for the sewer line and 125 day property protection.
Leak protection on the roof we inspect, running five years from your inspection date.
Covers the major systems reported as functioning at the time of inspection.
Awarded Best Property Inspectors in Baltimore
Our inspectors know home construction and mechanical systems inside and out, and we never rush. Whether it’s your first home or your fifth, we walk you through what we find, show you how each system operates and recommend a maintenance schedule, at whatever level of detail you want.
Owner Doug Bassett holds the CMI® designation. Tap to verify.
Trained and certified through InterNACHI. Tap to view profile.
Available by request to fit your contract timeline.
For active-duty military, returning clients and real estate agents.
From the full property inspection to radon, mold, termite and sewer scope add-ons, book it all in one visit and get one clear report.
A top-to-bottom evaluation of the structure, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, attic, basement and more, for buyers, sellers and pre-listing.
Accurate measurement of this odorless, invisible gas so you know whether mitigation is needed.
Two air samples included, as a stand-alone test or an add-on to any inspection.
Catch builder defects before the final walkthrough, plus 11-month warranty inspections.
A full wood-destroying insect inspection so you can get repair quotes before closing.
A camera run through the main sewer line to spot roots, breaks and blockages hidden underground.
Property condition inspections for investors and business owners across Maryland.
Add any of these to your visit, or book them on their own.
Buying a home is stressful enough. Our promises are simple, and they come with every inspection we perform.
On all qualifying residential inspections, alongside the 5 year roofing warranty.
If you’re not completely satisfied with your inspection, we refund your inspection fee and pay for another certified property inspector to inspect the same property.
Not happy with our service at the end of the inspection? Tell us and you pay nothing, and we’ll pay an inspector of your choice to re-inspect the home.
Walk away from the house? We inspect another one free for up to 30 days. Find a lower quote and we’ll beat it by another 10%.
Within one day of your inspection
Every visible and readily accessible area of the home is explained in plain language, with photos and video wherever something needs your attention.
Four simple steps, one inspector who answers every question along the way.
Schedule online anytime or call (410) 925-2088. Weekend and evening slots by request.
Join us on site. We take our time, show you how systems operate and answer every question.
A detailed report with photos and video lands in your inbox within one day of the inspection.
Build your repair request list with the CRL™ tool and share it with your agent in one click.
From our office on E. Joppa Road in Baltimore, our inspectors cover the Baltimore and Washington DC metros, Frederick County, Northern Maryland and York & Adams County, Pennsylvania.
Property inspections, radon testing and sewer scopes across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel and Howard County.
Buyer, new construction and pre-listing inspections throughout Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and Washington DC.
Local inspectors for Frederick and the towns around it, from Urbana and New Market to Thurmont and Brunswick.
Full property inspections and testing for Northern Maryland and Western Maryland homebuyers.
The same certified inspection and 24-hour reports for buyers just across the Mason-Dixon line.
Don’t see your town? Call (410) 925-2088 and we’ll confirm coverage.
Still wondering about something? Call Doug and the team or email clientcare@mdhi.com.
Pricing depends on the home's size, age and type, plus any add-ons such as radon, mold or a sewer scope. Call (410) 925-2088 for a quote. With our 110% Best Price Guarantee, if a competitor quotes lower we'll match it and beat it by another 10%.
Most single-family property inspections take a few hours on site, depending on the size, age and condition of the house. You're welcome to attend, and we encourage it so we can walk you through what we find as we go.
Your detailed report is emailed within 24 hours of the inspection. It explains each visible and readily accessible area of the home, with photos and video wherever something needs attention, and includes the Create Request List™ tool for your repair requests.
We evaluate the visible and readily accessible components of the home, including the roof, exterior, foundation and structure, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, attic and insulation, basement or crawl space, interior rooms, windows, doors and built-in appliances.
Radon is odorless and invisible, so a test is the only way to know the level in a home. Much of central Maryland has elevated radon potential, so we recommend adding a radon test to your inspection. The results tell you whether mitigation is needed before you close.
Yes. We inspect new builds before the builder's final walkthrough so you have time to get defects corrected before closing, and we offer 11-month warranty inspections so issues are documented before your builder warranty expires.
Tell us. Under our Buyer Protection promise you won't be charged, and we'll pay an inspector of your choice to re-inspect the home. Our 200% Guarantee also refunds your fee and covers another certified inspector for the same property.
Yes. Discounts are available for active-duty military, returning clients and real estate agents, and weekend and evening appointments are available by request.
Weekend and evening appointments are available by request, with discounts for active-duty military, returning clients and real estate agents.
