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We Take a Closer Look

High-quality inspections. Clear answers. Confident decisions.

We deliver thorough, professional inspection services so you can understand your property, avoid costly surprises, and move forward with confidence.

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Services

We offer a full range of home inspection services. For detailed information on our services, see the Services section of this web site. If you have questions, please feel free to request information.

Services

Credentials

Our building inspectors are certified members of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). Each inspector must meet rigorous training and continuing education requirements. All our building inspections are conducted in accordance with the ASHI standards of practice and the ASHI code of ethics.​​

Serving Maine

Serving the southern, Mid-Coast and lakes region of Maine in the following counties:
York, Cumberland, Androscoggin, Sagadahoc, Kennebec, Lincoln and portions of Oxford.

The Importance of Inspection

A home inspection as part of a purchase allows the buyer to know the condition of the home and thus helps the buyer to identify possible sources of future expense. A home inspection can also help owners of real estate to determine the presence or magnitude of problems in their home. Home inspections also make a homeowner aware of maintenance issues in and around the home.

Real estate is a major investment. Before purchasing any property, it is prudent to establish the condition of that property. A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a home, from the roof to the foundation.

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Where Expertise Meets Trust

"Hi Steve, Thank you! You and the team were great to work with."
"Greg was very knowledgeable and courteous during our inspection.  Made the process seamless.  I recommend suggesting your energy evaluation/consultation services when it being utilized!"
"Thank you Steve! Great working with you yesterday, your insights were really helpful to us."
"Aaron was excellent very friendly easy to deal with A++++!"
"It is so nice how quickly you can respond to a homebuyer's needs. The inspection is so informative and is a great playbook for how to improve your home. The inspection is an invaluable tool for a buyer."
"Stunning. Thank you, Steve. I have never participated in an inspection so thorough. Thank you for your attention to detail and wisdom for the new homeowner."
"Very professional and responsive, extremely thorough and friendly!"
"I was very impressed with the knowledge, thoroughness and friendliness of the inspector. He was obviously well-trained and had all the right equipment for the house inspection."
"Greg was thorough, professional and friendly and we found his report to be quite helpful as we move forward. Very happy we found your company."
"Greg was very thorough and got the report out to us very quickly."
"Excellent and thorough report! Thank you!! We were extremely impressed - both Greg and Justin were very knowledgeable, efficient and professional."
"It was a pleasure working with Greg. He was very thorough, knowledgeable and ensured I understood every step of the process including taking the time to answer all of my questions."
"Very professional manner. Inspectors adhere to professional standards of conduct and the Office staff is very courteous."
"I am deeply grateful to Greg Moos for his thorough examination, and his willingness to patiently describe his findings in a way that I could understand. I cannot say enough great things about him. Thank you!"

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on how much you want to participate. We encourage you join us for the entire inspection. Therefore, you may want to wear comfortable clothes that you aren’t afraid to get a bit dirty. Also make sure that you dress appropriately for the weather.

Most building inspections take about 2 to 2.5 hours, but can take longer depending on the size and complexity of the building.

We typically send our reports electronically within 24 hours of the inspection. We can also provide a hard copy upon request.

Attending the inspection is not a requirement but highly encouraged. We feel that joining the inspector during the inspection will give you additional insight into not only the condition of the building but also how the systems work.

There is no licensing requirement for home inspectors in the state of Maine. Our inspectors are ASHI-certified and several are members of the Maine Coalition of Home Inspection Professionals (MECHIPs). To be an Up-Country building inspector, an individual must meet rigorous professional and technical requirements, including the successful completion of the National Home Inspector Exam and ASHI certification which includes reaching certain milestones based on the number of inspections performed. In addition, the inspector must complete continuing education training annually.

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