Home Inspector – Laurel, Maryland – Snead Home Inspections

Frequently Asked Questions

A Home Inspection is a limited and visual examination of a home and it is intended to provide the consumer details about the condition of the home‘s systems and components.

The home inspector will inspect the following systems:

  • Roof
  • Exterior
  • Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace & Structure
  • Heating
  • Cooling
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Fireplace
  • Attic, Insulation, Ventilation
  • Doors, Windows, Interior

The home inspector will take notes and provide a detailed report including photos, videos and infographics detailing the findings. The report will also include recommendations.

A typical general home inspection for the average sized home will take 2-3 hours. This time is expected to change based on several factors which includes,the condition of the home‘s systems and components, the presence of features like garages, decks, etc.

A standard home inspection starts at $300.  The size of the home and other associated features determines the final cost of the inspection.   The cost covers a thorough evaluation of your home followed by a comprehensive digital report  enhanced with photos, videos and pertinent information. We are also available for questions and concerns for as long as you own the home.

Find Out More

I encourage all my potential buyers to attend the home inspection. It is your opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns. You will also learn some important information that will prove useful in the future.

First, schedule your inspection online by clicking the link below.

If a time slot you desire is not available please call us to discuss.

Once scheduled you will receive an email confirming the inspection.  This email will also include an inspection agreement and an invoice. We ask that you read and sign the inspection agreement before the inspection. For your convenience payments are accepted online.

On the day of the inspection, the inspector will conduct the inspection. Once completed the inspector will have a conversation with the client detailing the findings.  

The client will receive a report via email within 24 hours.

Yes. I am licensed in the state of Maryland. Additionally, I am certified through InterNACHI; the world’s largest trade organization of residential and commercial property inspectors.  As an InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector®: 

  • I’m required to stay up to date with the industry’s most rigorous Continuing Education through online, video and live training courses, which have been awarded more than 1,400 approvals and accreditations by governmental and other agencies; 
  • I adhere to a comprehensive Standards of Practice to ensure that you receive a detailed and accurate home inspection;
  • I abide by a strict Code of Ethics, which puts my clients first and protects their rights as consumers; and 
  • I use state-of-the-art inspection tools and reporting software so that my clients can make informed decisions about the homes they want to buy or sell.

The goal of a professional home inspection is to determine the condition of the house.  The inspector will assess the components and provide you with a list of repairs and or recommendations.  Therefore, given the nature of the inspection the home inspector will not assign a pass or fail to the house.

InterNACHI is so certain of the integrity of their members that we are backed up with a $25, 000 Honor Guarantee.

Our home inspector is licensed, certified and fully insured. With a background in engineering and construction, his knowledge and experience far exceeds that  required for home inspections.   We use state of the art equipment to perform our inspections and exceed the standards of practice.

Our reports are digital, concise and easy to read.  Furthermore, all our inspections come with a comprehensive limited warranty that is of no additional cost to you.

An appraisal and a home inspection are both assessments made on a property. An appraisal however, focuses on the value of the property whereas the hole inspection focuses on the condition.

Yes.  We recommend that potential home buyers get a home inspection on all properties and that includes new construction.

A home inspection on a new construction home may seem like overkill. However, an independent,  private, unbiased home inspection can help uncover issues that may not otherwise be caught. Defects in new construction homes can occur due to installation errors, manufacturer defects and oversights.
Common issues found in new construction homes include water leaks, poor roof installation practices and missing components just to name a few.  In short a home inspection will uncover any potential issues that need to be fixed prior to closing.

Call Now Button