Alban Home Inspection Services

read moreAlban Inspections, Inc. has been in the business of home inspections for over 23 years, performing over 25,000 inspections. We service the entire Washington Metropolitan area and surrounding counties, including Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Our home inspectors are ASHI members and professionals with years of experience. Alban's ASHI membership participation ensures that every client receives the finest possible home inspection. What does that mean for you? It means you can proceed with your home purchase in confidence, and, above all, with peace of mind.

read moreThink about it: Look at the beautiful new home you have found after months of searching, pretty much a dream come true. Starry-eyed, you've already started decorating in your head. But, remember, that dream comes with a hefty price tag, probably the largest single expenditure you will make in your entire lifetime. Well, in order to prevent your dream home from becoming a costly nightmare, you need to have a clear-eyed, unemotional expert take a long, hard look at your new investment. You need an ASHI-certified Alban Inspector.

read moreThe summer is a great opportunity to get outside and spend some carefree time in the sunshine. Although seasonal adventures can be tempting, make sure your home is in great shape to not only leave alone for a few days, but to entertain guests as well. Power wash siding or brick. This will help get rid of any dust, dirt, tree sap, bird droppings, etc., any of which will leave your home looking less than its best. Simply unscrew the end of the faucet with a pair of pliers, remove the trap, flush out the debris and replace.

read morePotomac Edison is sponsoring a unique energy efficiency program. Get a FREE home energy efficiency check-up audit. You can learn so much about your house with an in-home walk-thru consultation called a Check-Up Audit. This free audit will take approximately 60 minutes depending on the size of your house. Act now as this energy savings program won't last long. Most houses use energy inefficiently, and wasted energy costs you money. Our experienced inspector will conduct a thorough analysis of your home's energy use-and identify ways to lower your monthly utility costs.

read moreHome buyers typically focus on those aspects of a home that are important to them. Location is paramount, such as convenience to work, favorite church, recreation sites nearby or public transportation. The next focus is the physical aspects of the home, such as exterior appearance, size of the yard, floor plan, number of bedrooms and baths, layout of kitchen and baths, to name a few. Often overlooked during the initial search for that new home are the environmental conditions you will be exposed to while living and sleeping in the new home.

read moreNot only are there more houses on the market these days, but home buyers are becoming smarter about the various tricks sellers use to draw them in. One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a seller is to show off a messy, dirty home, according to Bankrate. Throwing a successful open house should involve more than just picking up toys and sweeping the floor. You need to conduct a thorough, deep clean of your home. If you're not the most talented cleaner, hire a professional cleaning service to come in the day before to make things look spotless for potential buyers.

read moreRemove garden hoses from outdoor faucets. Leaving hoses attached can cause water to back up in the faucets and in the plumbing pipes just inside your exterior walls. If freezing temps hit, that water could freeze, expand, and crack the faucet or pipes. Make this an early fall priority so a sudden cold snap doesn't sneak up and cause damage. Drain your underground sprinkler system of your home has such a system. In colder climates, the frost zone can be very deep during frigid winters. Even buried irrigation lines can freeze, leading to busted pipes and broken sprinkler heads.

read morePreparing your home for winter is an important annual ritual for homeowners. For instance, did you know that adding insulation in your attic before winter arrives can help prevent ice dams this winter? And do not forget that tuning up your heating system now can help prevent more costly emergency repairs at the height of a storm, when it can be difficult to find supplies and licensed contractors. The following winter maintenance tips can help you prepare your home to withstand another cold season.