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Best of Business Rate 2025

Voted 2025 Best of Business Rate as Home Inspector in Harford County Maryland!

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Voted 2020 Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS affiliate of the year!

Voted 2025 Best of Baltimore Readers' Baltimore's Best Home Inspector!

19,000

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Inspections Completed

25

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: Anne Arundel County MD, Baltimore County, MD Baltimore City MD, Carroll County MD, Cecil County MD, Frederick County MD, Harford County MD, Howard County MD, Montgomery County MD, Prince George’s 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

Excellent
Based on 2480 reviews
Dave Morris
Inspector was amazing. Helpful
Response from the owner:Hi Dave, Thank you for the great review! We’re glad to hear your inspector was amazing and helpful throughout the process. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!

If you ever need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help!

- The Blue Crab Inspections Team
Carlene McKinney
Blue Crab saved me from making a unsafe decision. They are thoughtful, thorough and professional. I recommend them highly and will use them again.
Response from the owner:Hi Carlene, Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re really glad we could help you avoid an unsafe situation—that’s exactly why inspections matter. It means a lot to hear you found our team thoughtful, thorough, and professional. We truly appreciate the recommendation and look forward to working with you again!

If you ever need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help!

- The Blue Crab Inspections Team
David M
Strongly recommend! Luke conducted a very thorough inspection. He was also patient and explained things in a way that a non-mechanical person like myself could understand.
Response from the owner:Hi David, Thank you for the strong recommendation! We’re glad to hear Luke provided a thorough inspection and took the time to explain everything in a clear and easy-to-understand way. Making sure our clients feel comfortable and informed is always our goal.

If you ever need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help!

- The Blue Crab Inspections Team
Mark Harryman
Luke and his teammate, where great walked me through the whole process in person very detailed
Response from the owner:Hi Mark, Thank you for the great review! We’re glad to hear Luke and his teammate took the time to walk you through the entire process in person and provided a detailed experience. That level of communication is exactly what we aim for.

If you ever need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help!

- The Blue Crab Inspections Team
Jean Claude Mayo
Rob the inspector was on top of his game and very polite. He was very helpful and he has answered all my questions.
Response from the owner:Hi Jean, Thank you for the kind review! We’re glad to hear Rob was on top of his game, polite, and helpful throughout the inspection. Taking the time to answer all your questions is exactly what we strive for.

If you ever need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help!

- The Blue Crab Inspections Team
ST
Great people! Great services!!
Response from the owner:Hi ST, Thank you for the awesome review! We’re glad to hear you had a great experience with our team and services. We truly appreciate your support!

If you ever need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re always here to help!

- The Blue Crab Inspections Team
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 Greater Baltimore area and some of 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!

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