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I perform Maryland licensed home inspections, which includes actually getting on and walking the roof in 90% of my inspections, to the Maryland standards for the buyer, pre-sell inspections for the seller, Baltimore County Rental Inspections, radon testing, pre-drywall inspections to the ASHI standards, and pool / spa inspections. Always ask how your inspector intends to inspect the roof as many inspectors will NOT walk a roof. Many inspectors view the roof through binoculars only which is a limited inspection.
In order to keep my overhead as low as possible, and to concentrate on giving the very best home inspection I can, I have chosen to not offer inspections routinely offered by other inspectors such as mold testing, lead in paint, septic field inspection, Wood Destroying Insect (WDI or Termite) Inspections, and energy audits. I do know of other companies that provide these services and will coordinate with them to provide other services for you if you want as a convenience for you. Many of the people I will arrange other inspections with can be seen with the links on my "Useful Links" page. These are people whom I believe offer their services at a reasonable cost, are excellent professionals in their field, and whom I believe share my consumer advocate position. I receive no financial compensation from these other companies and they are not a part of my family.
What you receive from me is a professional and thorough ASHI Certified home inspection. I will be using a computer software known as HomeGauge as I inspect. I will print your inspection report, with digital photos included, for you at the end of the inspection. Additionally, I will burn the inspection report on a CD as a PDF if you want at no extra cost. The printed report is placed in a 3-ring binder along with your copy of our agreement, my state mandated disclosure form, a copy of the ASHI SOP, and a copy of "Home Systems Guide - How To Operate Your Home" by Tom Feiza. Additionally, as I go through your new home, I'll tag the main water cut-off, the cut-off for the water heater, and some other things we may find in the home so you'll be better able to find them if you need them quickly.
While other inspection companies may offer you a few more bells and whistles, remember, you're paying for those bells and whistles with a higher inspection fee! Send me an email or give me a call so we can discuss what you can expect from me.
Thank you!
Kimberly Castro, On Thursday February 18, 2010 US News & World Report ~ "Before you start picking out accent pillows for
your sofa, you need to bring in a home inspector to check the safety of
your potential new home. Inspectors will evaluate the structure,
construction, and mechanical systems of the home - - - They will examine
everything from the electrical system, water heater, and HVAC system to
the foundation and floors.
Buyers should find and hire their own
inspector--independent of the real estate broker--to ensure there isn't
a conflict of interest "
Sincerely, Charlie Rice, A.C.I.
inspectorcharlie@gmail.com
or
inspectorcharlie@homeawareness.com
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