Home Inspection Services in Baltimore County and Baltimore City, MD

Baltimore City and Baltimore County share a border and almost nothing else. Inside the city line you have brick rowhomes from the 1890s to 1930s with formstone facades, party walls shared with two neighbors, flat roofs with silver coat, and knob and tube wiring still hiding in third floor ceilings. Outside the line, in Towson, Catonsville, Lutherville-Timonium, Owings Mills, and White Marsh, you have colonial, split level, rancher, and townhome inventory that reads more like a suburban Maryland market.

We inspect both, and the checklist is not the same. A rowhome in Canton needs cornice, coping, party wall flashing, and parapet inspection that a Timonium colonial simply does not have. A White Marsh new build needs grading and framing scrutiny that a 1920s Catonsville bungalow does not need.

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Cities and Communities We Cover in Baltimore County & City

Inside the city we focus on flat roof condition, parapet and coping, party wall, chimney, cornice, knob and tube wiring, galvanized supply lines, load bearing wall modifications from flips, and basement moisture. In Dundalk, Essex, and Middle River, older post war housing brings the same electrical and plumbing concerns as the city plus flood zone exposure near the water. Towson, Lutherville-Timonium, and Pikesville skew to mid century single family with mixed system ages. Owings Mills, White Marsh, and Reisterstown are heavy on newer construction and townhome inventory where builder punch list items dominate our findings.

Baltimore City (all neighborhoods including Canton, Federal Hill, Fells Point, Hampden, Locust Point, Charles Village, Mount Vernon, Roland Park)
Towson home inspection
Catonsville home inspection
Owings Mills home inspection
White Marsh home inspection
Lutherville-Timonium home inspection
Dundalk home inspection
Essex home inspection
Parkville home inspection
Pikesville home inspection
Cockeysville home inspection
Reisterstown home inspection
Middle River home inspection

Why Baltimore Buyers and Investors Choose Alhumd

We know the DC border housing stock.

Not every inspector is comfortable on a Baltimore City rowhome. We are, and we know which findings actually matter versus which are cosmetic on a 100 year old brick house.

Investor and landlord friendly.

We perform Baltimore City rental license inspections and Baltimore County rental inspections. If you are an investor buying a rental, we can do the pre-purchase inspection and the rental license inspection in coordination.

Everything in house.

Home inspection, radon, mold, termite, sewer scope, pool, thermal imaging, drone, water quality, and indoor air quality are all in house. Investors love not having to line up five vendors.

Same day digital report.

800+ five star Google reviews.

Fast turnaround.

Same day digital report, follow up call from the inspector, photos and thermal findings included.

Our Inspection Services in Montgomery County

Looking for a specific type of inspection? Here’s what we offer across the county:

General Home Inspection Baltimore County & City MD

Full structural, mechanical, and safety evaluation. Extra attention to flat roofs, parapets, and party walls inside the city.

Pre-Purchase Home Inspection Baltimore County & City MD

Timed to your contingency window with clear findings your agent can use in a repair request.

Baltimore City Rental Inspection

Required for most Baltimore City rental license applications and renewals. Performed to Baltimore City Housing standards, report formatted for city submission.

Baltimore County Rental Inspection

Required for Baltimore County rental license. Performed to county standards, formatted for county submission.

Mold Inspection and Testing Baltimore County & City MD

Common in rowhome basements, especially post flip conversions with poor drainage. Lab based sampling available.

Radon Testing Baltimore County & City MD

48 hour continuous monitor test. Baltimore County has EPA elevated radon zones; the city does too despite older housing stock.

Termite / WDI Inspection Baltimore County & City MD

On the MD approved WDI form. Rowhome party walls are a common termite pathway most inspectors miss.

Sewer Scope Inspection Baltimore County & City MD

Critical on any rowhome. Baltimore City has documented issues with clay, cast iron, and Orangeburg laterals plus tree roots from mature street trees. A 250 to 300 dollar scope routinely uncovers 8,000 to 15,000 dollars of repair leverage.

Pool Inspection Baltimore County & City MD

Structure, equipment, safety barriers, and bonding review.

New Construction Inspection Baltimore County & City MD

Pre-drywall, final walk through, and 11 month warranty inspections for Owings Mills, White Marsh, Perry Hall, and Nottingham new builds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a special inspector for a Baltimore rowhome?

You want one with rowhome experience. Flat roofs, parapets, party walls, and shared chimneys are not on the checklist for a typical suburban inspection. Our inspectors have done hundreds of rowhomes.

Do you do Baltimore City rental license inspections?

Yes. We are set up specifically for the Baltimore City rental inspection program and can turn the report around quickly for your submission.

Do you do Baltimore County rental inspections?

Yes. Same for the county program.

I am buying a flip. What should I be worried about?

Load bearing wall modifications done without permits, hidden active leaks patched over with fresh drywall, sewer laterals never inspected before resale, and electrical work by unlicensed hands. Our thermal imaging often reveals what fresh paint is hiding.

Do you inspect condos in Silver Spring and downtown Bethesda?

Yes. Our condo inspection covers everything inside the unit walls plus common area items that affect your unit, like the water heater, HVAC air handler, dryer vent, and any shared plumbing that runs through your ceiling.

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Real Reviews from Satisfied Clients

      
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   Chris Castellano 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alhumd was incredibly thorough. He walked us through all of his findings, and out together an amazing report to bring to our sellers. I would highly recommend him and would contact him again in a heartbeat should we ever need another inspection.
  
 
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   Nakazibwe Bridget 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mr. Ahmed was Very professional and helpful. Answers questions well and gives good recommendations.
  
 
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   Lukey Mat 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ahmed was extremely knowledgeable and patient. He was able to explain all of his findings and was willing to look at additional items requested. If you are looking for a solid home inspection, then i strongly recommend working with him!
  
 
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   marilyn martinez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional respectful and knowledgeable. I very pleasant tech
  
 
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   Fitzum Assefaw 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Finding a home inspector can be stressful, but this experience was fantastic. Not only was the inspection exceptionally thorough and professional, but the Ahmed ( the inspector) was also incredibly kind and patient. He answered all of my questions including follow up questions on the following week, and made me feel completely at ease. Exceptional service from a truly nice person!
  
 
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   Shadeena Garvey 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience with Ahmed! He was very professional, knowledgeable, and thorough throughout the entire inspection. What I appreciated most was that he took his time to explain everything in detail, answer all my questions, and make sure I understood his findings. As a homebuyer, that really gave me peace of mind and made the process less overwhelming. I never felt rushed, and I truly appreciated his patience and attention to detail. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone purchasing a home!
  
 
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   MC 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ahmad did an exceptional job with our inspection! He found things I would've missed and was very detailed in his report which was very helpful for us as first time home buyers. What stood out to me the most was his patience - when he showed up, I had a long list of questions to ask him about the house and the inspection process, not only did he listen and addressed each of my questions, but he encouraged me to take my time reading through them. That level of customer service is rare to find these days and I'm so glad I selected this company to do my house inspection!
  
 
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   Janet Andrews 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Inspection went smoothly and professionally done. Those maintenance concerns were explained thoroughly to me in a way that I could understand.