Housemaster Serving Frederick, Mount Airy, Clarksburg, Maryland

The post-inspection services of HouseMaster are second to none for both real estate agents and homeowners. In addition to a personal guarantee on our inspection services, we offer many complimentary services to our clients, such as our Buyers Benefits package, utilities Connects, and the HouseMaster Cloud platform, which allows ongoing benefits after the completion of the home inspection.

During your Frederick roof inspection, our team will inspect visible roof covering materials (shingles), flashings at roof penetrations and valleys, skylights, chimneys, gutters, and downspouts. We assess the condition of these elements for proper function, looking for evidence of leakage or worn, damaged, or missing components.

When HouseMaster® Serving Frederick, Mount Airy, and Clarksburg inspects exterior elements, we check the visible siding and trim, windows, doors, garages, porches, decks, stairs, and railings. We also assess proper construction and function, looking for damage, missing components, or other conditions that might lead to infiltration or functional concerns.

During the interior portion of your home inspection in Frederick and nearby areas, we inspect visible areas of all walls, ceilings, stairways, representative windows and doors, and attic areas. We look for signs of leakage, damage, sagging, or other structural concerns. We will operate windows to determine function. In accessible attics, besides assessing structural components, we note insulation and ventilation conditions.

Along with inspecting visible load-bearing framing components, foundation walls, slabs, piers and columns, and major structural components, we assess visible, accessible structural components for function and the presence of damage, decay, or defects. Your foundation inspection in Frederick, Mount Airy, Clarksburg and surrounding communities will also check for water penetration in below-grade areas.

A Frederick kitchen inspection includes inspecting plumbing fixtures and built-in appliances. We check for water pressure or drainage issues, visible signs of leaks, and the basic operational modes of the appliances and ventilators. We also look at cabinets and countertops for significant deficiencies to provide a thorough property inspection in Frederick and surrounding areas.

We inspect the visible components of the central AC or heat pump system, including condensers, air handlers, and the distribution ductwork. To finish your home inspection in Frederick and surrounding communities, we then operate the system to assess the function and condition of the accessible indoor/outdoor components. The distribution system is also assessed.

We inspect visible service panel components and household wiring and devices. We also assess the condition of readily accessible panel components, note the presence of GFCIs, AFCIs, and smoke alarms, and check the operation of representative outlets, switches, fixtures, and other devices.

Yes, the plumbing is one of the most important parts of a property inspection in Frederick and neighboring areas. We inspect visible water supply piping, distribution piping, waste system piping, water heaters, and plumbing fixtures. We also assess heating components and inspect the physical condition of piping, kitchen, and bathroom fixtures (tubs, showers, toilets) and operate to assess flow, drainage, and leakage. Schedule your appointment today!