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In need a Maryland home inspector

Ernest McNeil
Hyattsville, MD · Member since 2014 · 18 posts · 0 votes

Searching for a home inspector for  a single family home in Capitol Heights, MD.  Ideally, someone who works (or has worked) with contractors and can provide me a break down of labor and material.

Thoughts, suggestions, recommendation are appreciated.

Thanks

EJ

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  • Russell BrazilBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Agent · Washington, D.C. · Member since 2012 · 17k+ posts · 30k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Ernest McNeil:

    Searching for a home inspector for  a single family home in Capitol Heights, MD.  Ideally, someone who works (or has worked) with contractors and can provide me a break down of labor and material.

    Thoughts, suggestions, recommendation are appreciated.

    Thanks

    EJ

     A home inspector will not give you a break down of costs. That is not their job, nor what they are licensed to do.

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  • Ernest McNeil
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    Hyattsville, MD · Member since 2014 · 18 posts · 0 votes
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    Thanks for your feedback.  I am looking for a home inspector that has a background in working with contractors. I know they are out there since I met one but he is not local. Exact figures I can get from a contractor but if a home inspector can provide some insight that would be helpful.

    Thoughts!

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  • Matthew Paul
    Severna Park, MD · Member since 2013 · 7k+ posts · 7k+ votes
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    Generally speaking , home inspectors are clueless to material costs and labor costs . Thats not their job . They simply inspect the house and give you a report as to their findings .  The kitchen cabinets may be butt ugly , but if they are in good shape they are fine . A 1960's pink bathroom may be old , but if everything is in good shape its a non issue . 

    I do know of 1 contractors that is a licensed  home inspector , he is  so good that real estate agents do not recommend them .  he comes out with a licensed electrician , plumber , hvac , and even a irrigation contractor if necessary . They are deal killers . They arent cheap , but they specialize in 1 million plus homes . They will do cheaper houses , but their minimum charge is more than 4 times of the competition . 

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