Top-rated home inspectors.

Get matched with top home inspectors in Friendly, MD

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your home inspection project in Friendly, MD?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY FRIENDLY, MD HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.8
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon317
    Verified home inspections reviews

Find Home inspectors in Friendly

Avatar for NextDay Inspect
NextDay Inspect
4.9(
482
)
Complete Home InspectionInspection - Waterproofing

Serving Friendly, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Davon from NextDay Inspect did a very thorough inspection of the home. The day of Davon explained what to expect during the inspection, providing us a verbal summary as he completed review of each section of the home. The report he completed was detailed reiterating the issues he came across noting the risk to the home and health. The report also linked to clear photos of the issues."
Inspections with Matthew
Inspections with Larry
Inspections with Dimitri
Inspections with Rhonda
Cracks in the Foundation- Here we find moderate cracks in the foundation, with evidence that they've been repaired before.

+738

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for NextDay Inspect®
NextDay Inspect®
4.9(
686
)
Inspection - WaterproofingComplete Home Inspection

Serving Friendly, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael was great! He responded promptly to an urgent request for information while the report was being drafted, and then turned the report around quicker than I was expecting. Would recommend NextDay Inspect to anyone looking for a home inspection."
Radon Testing by NextDay Inspect®
Appliance Testing
Building Inspection
Thumbtack Top Pro 2019
Certified Master Inspector

+378

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Kamran Ohi P E
4.8(
178
)
Engineer - Structural

Serving Friendly, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"He was very thorough with his inspection and explanation. It was clear he has a lot of experience with homes in Washington, DC and was able to relate my issue to similar issues in other houses. I will absolutely hire him to do the repair work once I purchase the house. He gave me the peace of mind and clarity I needed.
"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Home Genius Exteriors
Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
1,227
)
Inspection - Roofing

Serving Friendly, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ty was the reason we chose Home Genius. He did a thorough job in his inspection and made us comfortable that they were going to follow through. Dylan and Jesus kept us in the loop during the project which was appreciated and Leos crew executed to perfection. We highly recommend and are thankful."
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
WINDOWS
SIDING

+73

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2851 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for BAS Inspections LLC
BAS Inspections LLC
4.7(
31
)
Complete Home Inspection

Serving Friendly, 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 rate99%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for The Best Air Quality and Restoration
The Best Air Quality and Restoration
4.8(
236
)
Mold & Toxic Material Test

Serving Friendly, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Having a lot of dust in my home was not nice to see and not healthy. I called The Best Air Quality and Restoration and received a price and booked an appointment for the next day. I could not ask for any more service than they gave me and they where very knowledgeable when answering my questions. Needless to say I will use them again in the future and I would recommend this company to anyone that needs their air ducts cleaned. I do not see disgusting dust anymore in my home and I can sleep a lot better because I can breathe better. When they were at my house I also had them clean my clothes dryer exhaust which had a lot of lint in it and now my clothes will actually dry in one cycle so I guess I will also see a savings in my electric bill becomes it use to take up to three cycles. I am so happy that I had this service done cheers."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+50

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 661
Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

Insurance companies weigh the amount of potential liabilities on your property to increase (or decrease) the cost of your home insurance. They will use several factors to decide if there are more chances for peril or injury to take place at your home. These factors include your location (whether you live in an area with high risk for natural disasters), the age and condition of your home, and whether you have any “attractive nuisances”—features that both increase the aesthetic of your home and potential for injury—like a pool or treehouse. 

A professional foundation inspection typically takes one to two hours, depending on the size of the house and whether the inspector finds any issues that require further investigation. The specialist or structural engineer will evaluate the foundation's condition by inspecting many parts of the home, including the perimeter, crawl space or basement, windows, doors, trimwork, attic, roof, and interior and exterior walls. They will also check for signs of over-settling and may inspect your landscape's drainage and gutters.

It can be safe to buy or live in a house with knob and tube (K&T) wiring, but only if the system is in good condition, functional, and has been thoroughly inspected and approved by a licensed electrician. Never purchase a home with K&T wiring without getting a professional electrical inspection first.

Key considerations include:

  • Safety and Condition: An inspector will verify that the wiring is safe and has not deteriorated. Over time, the insulation can wear away, leaving exposed wires that pose a significant fire or shock hazard.

  • System Capacity: The electrical service should be at least 60 amps. However, even at this capacity, K&T systems often struggle to handle the demands of modern appliances and electronics.

  • Lack of Grounding: Knob and tube wiring is an ungrounded system, which is a safety concern for many modern devices.

  • Ongoing Maintenance: If you live in a home with K&T wiring, it's recommended to have it inspected by an electrician every one to two years to ensure it remains in safe working order.

Ultimately, any inspection or modification of a knob and tube system should always be performed by a certified professional.

A home inspector is only required to give a copy of their report to the party who hired them. This means that only a seller would receive a copy of a pre-listing inspection report, while only the buyer receives a report for pre-purchase home inspections. You can choose to share this report with the other party, but this isn’t a common practice. As a seller, you would typically only get a sense of the most significant inspection discoveries when you receive a request for repair from the buyer.

Yes, you can get a quote from a home insurance company without an inspection. However, if the insurer mandates one, you may have to determine who will pay for the inspection and submit it with your application so they can provide you with an accurate quote.

The Friendly, MD homeowners’ guide to home inspections

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.