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Showalter Property Consultants

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About us

If you are purchasing a home in the Annapolis, greater Baltimore area or on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Showalter Property Consultants is the home buyer’s choice for a home inspection company.. A Home Inspection from Showalter Property Consultants will help to educate you about your new or exisiting home. This includes all accessible major systems and components of the home such as the grounds, structure, roof, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, room, grounds, interior, basement, crawlspace, basement, fireplace and much more. We follow the standards of practice of the National Association of Home Inspectors and Maryland State. The Client should interview any potential home inspector to verify they are qualified to perform a proper home inspection. The Inspector's qualifications should include inspection related training, length in the industry, actual experience in construction or architecture and a true understanding of the structure and components. See our credentials and experience here. Our credentials include Mr. Showalter being a Past President of the National Association of Home Inspectors. We have full membership in the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASH), the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) and the Building Performance Institute (BPI). We also meet all of the Maryland State criteria for performing home inspections. Mr. Showalter developed a national home inspection and training company he sold several years ago. He was also featured on several episodes of the HGTV show House Detectives.

Business highlights

37 years of experience

Services we offer

Energy Audit, Environmental Testing, Home Inspection, Mold Testing, Radon Testing, pool and spa inspection & property consultants.

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
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Erika S.
Mar 2023
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
We are thrilled with our home inspection and report. All our questions were answered quickly and we had confidence in moving forward with our home purchase. Steve is both easy to work with and thorough - A top combination! The report arrived via email and was extremely well organized and detailed. We appreciated all Steve's notes, including specific appliance maintenance schedules, recommendations for improvements and remediations, general knowledge about best practices. Fantastic job!
Preston C.
Jul 2020
2.0
The inspector was far too harsh considering the age of the home. He used unnecessarily derogatory language and was unreasonably critical of the home. Much of the report seemed overly opinionated. For example, the kitchen was called "dated," which is a value judgment and not part of a reasonable inspection. The inspector recommended new appliances and systems; most appliances are only four years old. Inspector recommended changing locksets for "safety," which is irrelevant to an inspection and seems to disparage an extremely safe and well run town. Inspector questioned electrical systems which have passed multiple inspections by municipal authorities. Inspector went so far as to note weeds in the gravel driveway, when weeds are present in virtually every gravel driveway. Would not recommend that any agent hire this inspector and that prospective buyers understand that his opinions may not be within the norms of the home inspection industry.
NANCY F.
May 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Provided very professional, accurate service.
Mark D.
Sep 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very well. I've used Steve Showalter for three homes now. He is very thorough in his inspection and wants the buyer to be there with him as he explores the home. I have received an excellent education about the properties and how they work. (I think I'd pay him just for that once I bought the home!) Once the inspection is done, Steve leaves you with a custom three ring binder full of information about the property. It is like an owner's manual for the home with a list of things that should be corrected or used to negotiate on the final purchase. I STRONGLY recommend Steve Showalter before buying your new home or before accepting a new construction home. Top recommendation possible!
Vic F.
Oct 2014
5.0
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Misty W.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
I highly recommend Mr. Showalter. We are a bit and quot;greenand quot; and he was patient and took the time to make sure we understood everything he explained. I could tell by the way the way he interacted with us and the detail in his inspection that he truly cared. We loved the fact that he does his own Radon testing, no outsourcing. We were also very impressed with the inspection report. We received our report the same day and it was delivered electronically. Again, highly recommended.
Sam S.
Sep 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$395
The inspection went great. Mr. Showalter was punctual and efficient. He thoroughly inspected all aspects of the house and answered all our questions. His report was very detailed and organized with pictures to support all the findings. I would absolutely use his services in the future. I also was impressed by the online inspection request form and report download features.
Response from Showalter Property Consultants
"Thanks Member, I appreciate your posting this, I hope you enjoy your new home and it exceeds all of your expectations."

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FAQ

Showalter Property Consultants is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Showalter Property Consultants accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Showalter Property Consultants offers free project estimates.

No, Showalter Property Consultants does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Showalter Property Consultants does not offer a senior discount.

No, Showalter Property Consultants does not offer emergency services.

No, Showalter Property Consultants does not offer warranties.