Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer as it has no odor and cannot be seen, and so attacks without warning. Many instances of Carbon Monoxide poisoning occur in the home, this is largely due to faulty, fuel burning appliances found in the home....

A lot of people don't realize how easy it can be to use less energy in the home. With just a few simple adjustments you can save a lot of money. Here are a few simple ways this can be done: Instead of using an air conditioner, which uses a lot...

Buying a home can sometimes feel rather overwhelming. Once you have finally found your home, you then need to deal with all those extra fees you incur, which are referred to as closing costs. These costs can really add up, so here are just a...

A Cool Roof is a roof intended to reflect the suns radiation, which will then, keep your home cooler. This is a good idea for those of us who live in parts of the country that are very hot. Cool Roofs can be completed in several ways. Some are...

It can be extremely challenging if you are preparing to sell your home, especially if you’ve never done it before. What can you do then, to prepare for the sale? How can you make sure you get everything you can for your property? The following...

Our home inspections are thorough – very thorough. I inspect the structure, mechanical systems, and other components of the home – inside and out. From the foundation to the roof, using the latest tools and technology, I explore and analyze...

What’s Included As a Certified Professional Inspector® trained by InterNACHI, I adhere to a comprehensive Residential Standards of Practice. This means that I will inspect all of the following, when visible and accessible • Structural...

Are you wondering what you will pay for a home inspection? This brief video will help you to understand a little better what a home inspection price is based on. We want you to have the best service possible, and this is not a case of one price...

Often times during a home inspection we notice work that was done by a homeowner. While some homeowners do very well, others are not so skilled and the evidence is pretty clear. For the most part, the damage done is very minor by nature. A crooked door, a...

My name is Steven Madewell, Certified Professional Inspector. I am a vetted and experienced home inspector who has been providing quality home inspections for years in Columbia MD and surrounding areas. I love what I do, working on and...