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Avatar for NextDay Inspect
NextDay Inspect
4.9(
370
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rhonda Leib inspected our home and I am impressed with her attention to details, quality of inspection and detailed documentation. I recommend Rhonda and NextDay inspect for your home inspection needs. Very professional service. You cannot go wrong with this enterprise as long as they have excellent home inspectors like Rhonda. Thank you."
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Cracks in the Foundation- Here we find moderate cracks in the foundation, with evidence that they've been repaired before.

+744

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Buyers Eyes Home Inspections, LLC
5.0(
292
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was a pleasure working with Brett. He was extremely thorough in his inspection, and his knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, and overall construction made the entire process both informative and reassuring. As a first-time home-buyer, I truly appreciated the time he took to educate me on what to look out for.I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a home inspection, and I would gladly work with him again!"
Inspections 2022 -2023
New or old homes
New and used homes
New or old homes
Allt type home inspections

+1

Response time30 mins
Response rate93%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ally Home Inspection, LLC
5.0(
47
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I used Ally Home Inspection for a new home that I purchased. My inspector, Martin, was extremely thorough and meticulous. Not to mention, he was very kind and courteous. I felt a peace of mind knowing that someone was looking closely to make sure nothing was missed for my home inspection. I will definitely be recommending him in the future!"
Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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1st Choice Inspection Services
5.0(
38
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Chris is an amazing inspector - thorough, friendly, knowledgeable. He even pointed out recommendations for how to maintain items around the house. He also performed a septic inspection and he has top quality tools to perform that too. He was even able to locate the septic access points without any plans. This is the guy you want to inspect the biggest purchase of your life!"
Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BAS Inspections LLC
4.7(
31
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"BAS Inspections did an amazing job on our general home inspection. Darius was professional and knowledgeable and alerted us regarding a possible roof leak which he was spot on about! Greatly appreciate the job he did."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JA Inspection Services, LLC
4.9(
18
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was great working with Josh, we had several challenges with scheduling and he was extremely accommodating. His inspection was extremely thorough and uncovered issues we never would have known about. I highly recommend him"
Electrical switch w/ no face plate
Exterior wood deterioration
loose junction box cover
Water damage to garage ceiling
water damage

+6

Response time12 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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American Home Inspectors
4.8(
9
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

American Home Inspections is the best home inspection company in the area and the solution to all of your home inspection needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship, so that the next time service is needed, there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

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+1

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alhumd Inspections
5.0(
6
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Serving Ellicott City, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"As a first time home buyer I was very concerned but Ahmed was very thorough and answered our questions during and after the inspection. I would definitely hire him again."
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+5

Response time40 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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FAQs for complete home inspection projects in Ellicott City, MD

An electrical inspection usually takes one to two hours. During the inspection, your electrician will follow the National Electrical Code (NEC) to ensure your home is safe and up to legal safety standards. They'll check your electrical system, including wires, appliances, meter box, panel, circuit breakers, and more.

Afterward, you'll receive a detailed checklist of everything they examined, along with a report highlighting any urgent issues—often with photos. They might also offer tips on how to save energy and improve your system's efficiency.

Regular electrical inspections protect your home and family by ensuring that every part of your electrical system operates safely. Scheduling inspections reduces the risk of electrical fires and cuts high insurance premiums by detecting problems early. Inspections defend against hidden system failures and maintain your property’s overall value, making them an essential part of home maintenance.

Full home electrical inspections are essential when buying a new home because every wiring detail must be evaluated. If you are not purchasing a home and have no significant concerns, a basic safety inspection is sufficient. However, for older properties or homes that have not been inspected for a long time, a comprehensive inspection is required to detect hidden issues and ensure complete safety.

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