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Home Inspection in Severna Park, MD
For a Severna Park home inspection, share waterfront-area repairs, additions, and the access needed to review the booked home. A photo report helps you plan your next steps.
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What we check in a Severna Park home
The inspection follows the same 12 areas, from the roof down to the grounds, within the agreed scope and safe access available. It is visual and non-invasive: finishes are not removed, and personal belongings are not moved. Select an area to see what is checked.
- Range, oven and wall oven run normally
- Dishwasher, disposer and microwave run
- Kitchen exhaust fan and the dryer vent exit
- Service entrance, meter and main disconnect
- Panels, breakers, grounding and bonding
- Sampled outlets and switches; GFCI, AFCI, smoke and CO detectors
- Siding, flashing, trim, eaves, soffits and fascia
- Every exterior door and a sample of windows
- Walkways, driveway, stoops, porches, decks and railings
- Foundation walls, slabs and the basement
- Any accessible crawlspace
- Signs of movement, water penetration and wood touching soil
- Vehicle door and opener on their normal controls
- Auto reverse and photo eye safety sensors
- Walls, ceiling, floor and the fire door into the house
- Grading and drainage at the foundation
- Retaining walls and vegetation against the house
- Downspout discharge, walkways, driveway and steps
- Heating and cooling run on their normal controls
- Energy source, method and thermostat location noted
- Visible ducts, filter, condensate drainage and equipment condition
- Floors, walls, ceilings, stairs and railings
- A sample of doors and windows opened and closed
- Accessible attic: insulation depth, ventilation and framing; fireplace and damper
- Sink, faucet, drain and disposer run
- Dishwasher connection checked for leaks
- Cabinets, drawers, counters, floors, walls, ceiling and exhaust fan
- Main water and fuel shut-offs located
- Water heater, its venting and TPR valve; pipe materials
- Every toilet flushed; every sink, tub and shower run
- Coverings, flashing, vents, skylights and chimney
- Gutters, downspouts, eaves and rake
- Roof structure from inside the attic where accessible
- Visible framing, beams, posts and joists
- Masonry walls and the chimney structure
- Settlement signs: cracks, out of square openings, unlevel floors
Every inspection follows a written standard of practice. Need additional testing? Explore radon testing, termite inspection, mold testing and water testing, then confirm your selected services and timing when booking.
Add a package to the inspection
Three packages built around the home inspection. Package prices are for the add-on services only and are added to the inspection price. The savings are against booking the same services one by one.
Home Essentials
The perfect starting point
Home Advantage
Most popular for homebuyers
Home Enhanced
The ultimate peace of mind
Warranties must be requested when you book, not after the inspection. Radon and thermal imaging can also be added on their own. Read more about each package.
What a home inspection actually involves
No jargon, no surprises. Here is the whole visit, start to finish, so you know what you are booking before you book it.
You book, we confirm
Online or by phone, in a few minutes. Your agent can book for you. Add radon, termite or a package at the same time, and we confirm the appointment with you before the visit.
The walk-around
Roof, siding, grading, decks, the garage and the grounds first. The inspector photographs what they find as they go, so the report shows you exactly where each item is.
Systems and accessible spaces
The inspector checks accessible electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling components and operates equipment with normal controls when conditions allow. The report identifies areas that could not be inspected and any recommended follow-up.
The walkthrough and the report
You see the main findings in the house itself. The written report follows online with photos, priorities and what to do about each item.
Severna Park home inspections: planning the visit
The inspection of a Severna Park property follows its accessible systems and visible condition. Describe the home's layout, known changes, and your concerns when booking. The local examples below explain what information helps the inspector and where additional access or a separate scope may be needed.
Lower spaces and drainage concerns
For a house with a crawlspace or basement, the inspector reviews accessible framing, visible foundation surfaces, and signs of water entry. Describe earlier leaks and exterior drainage repairs. A standard home inspection does not determine flood exposure or establish the condition of a dock or bulkhead.
Locate lower-space entrances and discuss any separate waterfront structure evaluation before booking.
Renovations across several rooms or levels
If the house has been altered in stages, provide dates and identify the rooms and systems changed. The inspection reviews current visible conditions and accessible connections between older and newer work. The report makes clear where finishes or blocked access limit observation.
List additions and locate separate panels or heating and cooling equipment.
Home inspections around Severna Park
Severna Park sits in Anne Arundel County, and the same inspectors cover the whole county. Every place below has its own page.
Home inspection questions in Severna Park
Answers to practical questions before your Severna Park home inspection.
What does a home inspection in Severna Park cover?
The agreed visual scope covers safely accessible structure, roof, exterior, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, interior, attic, and site drainage. The report describes observed conditions and areas that could not be inspected. Confirm the scope for a condominium, multiple units, or detached structures when booking.
What should I share about additions or earlier repairs?
Give the approximate dates, affected rooms, and any recurring symptoms. Available invoices or construction photos can help explain visible findings. Finished walls and ceilings conceal parts of the building, so the inspection cannot certify hidden workmanship.
How are shared or inaccessible components handled?
Confirm property boundaries and maintenance responsibilities before booking. The inspector reports on the agreed accessible components and records limitations. Another unit, common building equipment, or a detached structure needs specific scope and access arrangements.
Can I join the walkthrough and ask about the findings?
Yes. You can attend the visit or join the final walkthrough. Coordinate the timing and any building-entry requirements with the office. The written photo report documents findings and recommended next steps for you to review afterward.
How should I prepare for a Severna Park home inspection?
Identify attic, crawlspace or basement entrances, electrical panels, and mechanical equipment. Share known repairs and arrange keys or management access for all included spaces. Tell the office about additional units or detached structures before the visit.
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