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About Our Home Inspection Maine Services

Maine is the northernmost state in New England, known for its rocky Atlantic coastline and York County’s historic seaside towns.

Alpha Building Inspections has a long history in the New England area and can help you with your home inspection in Maine. Call today for the best home inspection Maine services at Alpha Building Inspections, trusted by home buyers and real estate agents. We provide easy-to-understand inspection reports, and take the time to explain and answer questions to provide our customers peace of mind.

Certified, Insured, and Held to a Higher Standard

We are InterNACHI certified inspectors with an extensive background in residential property inspections for the New England Area.

Highly Rated with over 2,200 Combined 5-Star Google Reviews

We have several business locations, Yelp reviews, Facebook reviews, and more!

Alpha Building Inspections performing a home inspection at a Maine coastal property

What Is Included In Your Maine Home Inspection

1

Exterior

We inspect the siding, electrical equipment, plumbing fixtures, and more.
2

Roof / Attic

From shingles to flat roofs to metal roofs. We can inspect all types of roofs and chimneys.
3

Basements

We can inspect the entire basement and check for water intrusion and structural integrity.
4

Crawlspace

Yes, we will go inside your crawlspace and check for insulation, moisture barriers, etc.
5

Grading

Ensuring the grading is properly sloped away from your home is critical.
6

Plumbing

We check your water heater, sinks, showers, tubs, and everywhere for leaks.
7

Heating/Air Conditioning:

We will test and inspect your air handlers, heaters, and air conditioners.
8

Electrical

We will inspect all panels and all the outlets we can get to for functionality and safety.
9

Interior

We check for signs of foundation movement, water entry, and other hidden damage.

Our Maine Service Area

We proudly serve southern Maine and the York County coast. Specifically, our service area includes Kittery, York, Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunkport, Biddeford, Saco, Berwick, Eliot, Sanford, and Portland. Of course, if you do not see your town listed, see all areas we serve.

Add-On Inspection Services in Maine

Maine’s granite bedrock makes it one of the higher-radon states in the country. In addition, many homes outside city centers rely on private wells and septic systems. Therefore, we recommend asking about the following add-on services when you book your Maine home inspection:

Areas we Serve

Maine Home Inspection FAQs

How much does a home inspection cost in Maine?

Home inspection pricing in Maine varies, because it depends on the home’s square footage, its age, and any add-on testing you choose. For example, radon, well, and septic testing are priced separately. Therefore, the best way to find out is to request a free quote, and you will receive a firm price before you book. Additionally, you can schedule online with Alpha and save $25.

Does Maine require home inspectors to be licensed?

No, Maine does not license home inspectors. For that reason, certification matters. Alpha inspectors are InterNACHI-certified. In addition, they follow InterNACHI’s Standards of Practice and carry E&O and liability insurance.

How long does a Maine home inspection take?

Most inspections take 2 to 3 hours, depending on the home’s size, age, and condition. Also, we encourage you to attend, because your inspector can point out findings in person.

When will I get my inspection report?

Quickly. In fact, many Alpha clients receive their complete report on the same day, often within a few hours of the inspection. Furthermore, every report includes photos and clear explanations of each finding.

Should I add radon, well, or septic testing to my inspection?

In Maine, the answer is usually yes. First, the state’s geology creates elevated radon risk. Second, rural homes commonly use private wells and septic systems. However, a standard home inspection alone does not cover these items, so add-on testing gives you the full picture.

About Alpha Building Inspections

Focused on delivering excellence

Let me start off by making you a BIG Promise. If we inspect your home and you are not 100% satisfied with our inspection – you pay absolutely nothing for your Home Inspection.  I’ve been in the Home Inspection Business since 2004 and I’ve seen many fly-by-night Home inspectors come and go. I really feel sorry for the home buyers that are victimized by these unscrupulous operators.

To set Alpha apart from other companies, I confidently stand by our inspections and “put my money where my mouth is.”

Alpha Building Inspections understand this is an important step in your life. This guarantee is just one more way to demonstrate my desire and commitment to meet and exceed your expectations. Also, we want to ensure you have an enjoyable real estate experience.  So at Alpha Building Inspections, we offer a simple, no weasel words Guarantee. Attend your home inspection and if for any reason you’re not satisfied with the “Quality” of the home inspection service, tell the inspector before receiving your report and we’ll either make it right, or you don’t pay the home inspection fee!

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Sample Reports

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What do our customers say about us?

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Alpha did a residential inspection for first time homebuyers I was working with. They were on time and thorough. The report was received in a timely manner and they went out of their way to make sure that radon air and water test results were available at the same time that we got the inspection report. We were all very happy with their services and I will certainly recommend them for future inspections. Thanks, Alpha!

Ginny GreerGoogle Review
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Currently in the process of buying my first home & was searching for a well reviewed home inspection company when I came across Alpha! From the very beginning Michelle was very polite & helpful over the phone and was able to get my scheduled exactly when I needed! Tom was the Home inspector & he was very thorough and explained everything in clear detail to my husband and I. I’ve already recommended you to a few people for future business needs!! Thank you Alpha Building Inspections for all your hard work!!

Kaitlin BrowningGoogle Review
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Luke from Alpha performed the most recent of our eight home inspections over the years and his was far and away the best of them. He is personable, professional, and amply skilled at the technical aspects and communicating his findings. He provides a balanced and impartial accounting of the structure and function of each aspect of the house. He further provided us with an outline of how we should anticipate and sustain the needs of the house to gain peak performance and efficiency. We feel the inspection renders a greater value than we imagined and are grateful to him and his exemplary standards. You can be confident of Luke's wisdom and abilities.

Steven MacDonaldGoogle Review

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