A building inspection is…

LBI examines buildings and homes of all ages, types, styles — including antique properties, estates, and new construction. Although client needs may vary, inspection categories most frequently include:
• New Home and Building Inspections
• Previously Owned Home and Building Inspections
• Pre-Purchase Inspections
• Pre-Sale Inspections
• Pre-Drywall Inspections
• Home Tune-Up Inspections
• Pre-Settlement Walk-Throughs
• Pre-Warranty (expiration) Inspections
• Partial Inspections
• On-Site and/or Remote Consultation
• Environmental Testing

In addition to providing Inspection Services, LBI is available for your more specialized needs:
• Quality Control Construction Documentation
• Specialized Inspection needs
• Dispute Resolution
• Contractor, Architect, Condo/Homeowner Association concerns
• Litigation Support: Consultation, Testimony, Construction Forensics
• Free telephone consultation is readily available.

Home Inspections are performed in conformance with the American Society of Home Inspectors' Standard of Practice, and jurisdictional requirements. LBI delivers an inspection report which will provide you with a thorough, impartial evaluation of all major components and systems including, but not necessarily limited to:

• Immediate Grounds
• Grading and Drainage
• Garage and Outbuildings
• Exterior
• Roof, Gutters and Chimney
• Siding, Windows and Doors
• Structure
• Basement and Crawl Space
• Heating and Air Conditioning
• Electrical and Plumbing
• Attic, Insulation and Ventilation
• Interior
• Kitchen and Appliances

In addition to providing you with the knowledge to make informed decisions regarding any real estate contract and/or property, LBI focuses on teaching you how to best protect your investment. We place great emphasis on training clients not only how to maintain their property, but how to most effectively, economically, and safely operate the systems and equipment as well.

Although finding conditions that may relate to your purchase or sale contract is most important, the ability to maintain, and safely enjoy your property is just as important.

Your inspection report along with your supplemental 'How To Operate Your Home' manual, combined are similar to the operational and maintenance manuals found in the glove box of your vehicle. After participating in an LBI Educational Inspection, a client shared a quote, attributed to Ben Franklin, which he said best described what he had just experienced…

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."

Serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia... LBI Home & Building Inspection provides a broad range of construction related services. These services can be frequently combined and/or modified in order to best fit our various clients' needs.