PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF OUR OPERATIONS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
My Services
Home Inspections
We evaluate the functionality and safety of a home and provide a comprehensive report with pictures.
Radon Testing
We perform radon testing using electronic monitors following EPA guidelines over a 2-4 day period with same-day results.
Lead Inspections
We inspect paint and take dust samples to issue Risk Reduction certificates needed by landlords.
Rental Inspections
We check properties for compliance with the Baltimore City and Baltimore County rental programs.
About Us
Hour 25 Solutions, LLC is a firefighter-owned provider of home inspections, radon testing, water quality testing, lead paint inspections, and rental inspections in North-Central Maryland.
With years of experience in firefighting and emergency medical services in Maryland, we know what it means to look out for others. We extend that passion to current and future residents of the Baltimore area by providing high quality home inspector services.
We have an extensive background combined with a passion for helping others making us the perfect match if you are looking for someone to make sure your home is safe. Please contact us to get on the calendar today!
Memberships & Certifications
We are proud to have numerous credentials including the following:
- State of Maryland DLLR Licensed Home Inspector #32811
- InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector #16121609
- Maryland Dept. of the Environment Drinking Water Sampler
- State of Maryland Accredited Lead Paint Visual Inspector #16574
- Certified by the American Home Inspection Training Institute
- International Assn. of Certified Indoor Air Consultants #IAC2-05-6225
- Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider (NRPP/AARST)
- FAA Small Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) Pilot #4012886
- Member of the Maryland Association of Home Inspectors
- Member of the Harford County Association of Realtors
Recent Blog Posts
- Closure due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
- A Few Words on House Fires… and Avoiding Them
- Do Your Yellow Smoke Detectors Really Work??
Recent Facebook Posts
Closure due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
We apologize for being yet another company delivering a message about “what we are doing” but we feel as though it is prudent to update our clients and partners of our current status.
Based on the “stay at home” press release from Maryland Governor Larry Hogan yesterday (March 23, 2020), real estate has not been specifically listed as an essential service that can remain open. Additional guidance from the Maryland Realtors and several brokerages today provided vague and twisted interpretations that attempt to connect residential real estate showings and sales to the commercial facility and financial sectors of what the federal government deems to be critical infrastructure. This is the opposite of what several other states have publicized.
The measures taken by the federal, state, and local governments over the past few weeks are designed to limit unnecessary interaction to stop or slow the spread of the virus while allowing vital businesses to continue to function. The health and safety of our staff and their young families, our clients and their families, the occupants of the homes we inspect, and the community as a whole are paramount to us.
Although we have always used masks, antibacterial wipes, hand sanitizer, shoe covers, and other personal protective equipment during inspection work, we also believe it is irresponsible to continue to consume these precious commodities when there are fellow emergency responders and other healthcare providers who are currently without them while they are working to save lives.
We initially sat down earlier today to formalize a policy to continue working while limiting in-person interactions to minimize the impact on our clients and partners. As that policy was being written, we quickly realized that just one asymptomatic inspector going through 10-15 properties in one week has the possibility of touching objects shared by 50-100 people even if the homes were empty at the time of the inspection. We came to the conclusion that continuing our inspection work during this pandemic is both selfish and foolish. We have decided to choose the greater good over greed.
Effective immediately, we are ending the scheduling of new inspections and we urge others involved in real estate to do the same. We will re-evaluate on Monday April 6th and may begin booking appointments beginning on Monday April 13th. We are still available to answer any questions or provide other assistance as needed.
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to sharing a successful year with you after this unprecedented event ends.
We used some downtime over the past week to tweak the template for the custom interactive reports that we deliver.
They are now even easier to read and use - check out the sleek summary!
Hard to believe there are still inspectors using handwritten reports or basic and confusing checklists...
www.hour25solutions.com/sample-home-inspection-report/