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16,000

Inspections Completed

23

Years in Business

Our Services

Home Inspections

We will inspect your home and provide a detailed report within 24 hours.

Mold Inspections

Mold can be hazardous in the home. We can find it and provide you with details on what to do next.

Well & Septic Inspections

When buying a new home, you will want to make sure these systems are in good shape.

Chimney Inspections

Make sure you are safe, ready, and warm for the cold months ahead by making sure your chimney is in tip-top shape.

Lead Testing

If you own a rental property built before 1978, you will be required to obtain a lead safe certificate.

Radon Testing

Radon is a silent killer that builds up over time. Let us test your home to make sure you will be safe.

Rental Inspections

Depending on your area, this inspection may be required.

Sewer Scope Inspections

We will video your main drain line and look for blockages, root intrusion, as well as a list of other plumbing challenges that cannot be found just by running the water.

Water Quality

We will test your water to make sure it is safe to drink.

Termite Inspection

Termites can cause a lot of unwanted damage to a home.

New Construction Inspection

We offer inspections at the pre-drywall, final walkthrough, and 11-month stages.

Annual Home Maintenance Inspection

Identify and address potential issues before they become major problems.

Pool Inspection

A pool can be a great addition to any property, but it is important to ensure that it is safe and functioning properly.

Walk & Talk Consultation

This service is a purely educational and verbal consultation.

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Our Main Service Areas

Proudly serving Adams County, PA Anne Arundel County MD, Baltimore County, MD Baltimore City MD, Calvert County, MD, Carroll County MD, Cecil County MD, Frederick County MD, Harford County MD, Howard County MD, Kent County, MD, Lancaster County, PA, Lebanon County, PA, Montgomery County MD, Prince George’s County, MD, Queen Anne’s County, MD, Talbot County, MD, Washington County, MD, York County, PA

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Our mission is to lead the way in growing the residential inspection service industry.

Team Work

From our Client Care Coordinator to our Apprentices, it takes every member of our team to make your experience successful.

Client Service

Providing the best client service ensures great relationships with past, present, and future clients

Personal Growth

Our team is always learning and growing so that we can provide you the best client service.

Integrity

Integrity allows us to be transparent with both our team and our clients.

Latest Reviews

4.9

Based on 2233 reviews

Great service. I got a home inspection done with Blue crab. They were quick to get on schedule. Customer friendly. The owner of the company does follow up and help you with any questions or concerns you have after the inspection. In mt case I was...happy and satisfied with their service. Would recommend everyone to get home inspection done with blue crab.read more

Rachit Patel

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Blue Crab Inspections provided excellent service for my home inspection as a buyer. The technician was thorough, timely, and clearly communicated the findings.

Swathi Ayyagari

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I had the pleasure of working with Jake and Luke on back to back days. They could not have been more professional, thorough, timely, responsive to my questions, and warm/kind. They both made stressful situations much easier to bear with their calm...and patient demeanors. Thank you so much for your services.read more

Lauren Bynum

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I had the pleasure of dealing with John Foley, he was very "human" down to earth and honest. Great to talk to and very knowledgeable, didn't have a simple inspection but an experience!

Patrick Denbow

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Johnnie was extremely professional, thorough, and I find your reports quite easy to understand.
I like that Johnnie pointed out all of the issues he found, he seemed to understand what the issues were and their seriousness rather than just...pointing out obvious flaws without any context.
Overall excellent job!read more

David Pieffer

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Inspector John was thorough and professional. Arrived and finished on time. Will always use Blur Crab in the future.

Rich Duncan

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Johnnie helpful, friendly, and more than willing to explain things when needed. Couldn’t have been better!

Nancy Murray Cook

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Johnnie was fantastic. Extremely thorough, kind, and explained his findings thoroughly. Highly recommend him!

Colin Kane

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Great easy efficient

Kim Sullivan

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Great experience! Would recommend!

Erin Loeliger

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The experience I received while watching and touring the property gave a great insight into making me more knowledgeable on how properties are inspected. I learned a lot.

William Campbell

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Johny is the way to go if yoi need excellent home inspection.

Gurkirat Singh

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Professional was excellent and explained everything to us in detail. I would highly recommend this company.

Carmen T

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Thoroughly explained the concerns, pointed them out and was nice and pleasant and helpful. You could tell the inspector was very knowledgeable in his field of work based on in his explanations

Christian J

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Personable inspector. Thorough inspection of property essential for us in making a decision. Would strongly recommend this service.

Barry Bodt

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Amazingly detailed, knowledgeable and professional

Shirley Ziervogel

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Jake Bowling from Blue Crab Inspections arrived half an hour prior to our appointment and immediately got busy inspecting much of the outside of the house before we even arrived. His enthusiastic energy persisted throughout the entire inspection,...and he covered absolutely everything--every window, every outlet, every appliance, and every plumbing fixture--even climbing up on top of the roof (of a four story building!) to inspect it. He then carefully walked us through all of his findings and included extremely helpful information about GFCI circuit breakers and lifespan estimates of the HVAC systems and water boiler. Jake is extremely courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. He furnished a thorough report complete with photos. Really could not ask for anything more. Highly recommended.read more

Dan Honemann

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John and his partner was great, they were thorough, the feedback on the house was great, they were very knowledgeable and we appreciate if they did not know something they said they did not know but could find out. I was very pleased with the job...they did.read more

Jonelle Clarke

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Luke was very good at explaining everything to us
He was definitely respectful. We will definitely pass blue crab along to anyone we know who needs a home inspection

Gina Hall

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I highly recommend Blue Crab Inspections if you are looking for a Home Inspection Company. The transaction was seamless and I was kept informed of everything in advanced of the inspection. Patrick Harrison was my inspector and he was great. He...showed up on time, explained everything to me that he was going to do, and spent close to 3 hrs at the house performing a very detailed inspection. Before Patrick left he walked me through the house pointing out various items he thought I should pay special attention to. The Inspection report was provided in less than 24 hrs and included pictures. Also, based on other inspection companies I researched, Blue Crabs pricing for the services I received was very competitive and a good value.read more

Joseph Sheptock

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About the team

Focused on delivering excellence

Locally owned and operated since 2001, Blue Crab Inspections is one of the oldest, largest, and highest rated inspection companies in the Chesapeake Bay region. We have over 75 years of combined experience in the residential inspection industry. Our clients include home buyers, home sellers, current homeowners, investors, banks, insurance companies, property management companies and mortgage lenders.

Not only is our customer service unmatched, so are all of the services that we offer- from home inspections and lead paint testing to water analysis and mole/air quality sampling. With our extensive offerings, we make the home buying process faster and smother. We are not just inspectors; we are educators!