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Name: Kevin Richardson
Company: Richardson Home Inspections, LLC
E-mail: Contact Kevin Richardson (Richardson Home Inspections, LLC)
Website: http://www.richnspect.com
Office Phone: (301) 942-4610
Cell Phone: (301) 648-9717
Fax: (240) 363-1052
Description: Inspections Performed to Our Standards...and YOURS! Serving Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia since 2002 Performed over 1000 Inspections!

About Us:

Richardson Home Inspections, LLC

Hello! My name is Kevin Richardson. I am president and founder of Richardson Home Inspections, and I can answer all of your property inspection questions. Richardson Home Inspections can serve all of your residential and commercial property Inspection needs in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and North Virginia. Please feel free to click on my Web site link on this page to visit my company's corporate Web site.

Richardson Home Inspections is also available to serve you by phone. Just give us a call!

301-942-4610
Monday-Friday 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Saturdays 10:00AM to 3:00PM

For quality home inspections, go with the trained, reliable, and CERTIFIED inspectors.

Maryland Licensed Home Inspector, LIC #29727
Member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI), ID #04091175
Member of the International Code Council (ICC), ID #5078817
Member of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC)
Member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Graduate of the "Master Home Inspection Course" given by the American Home Inspectors Training Institute (AHIT)
Graduate of the "New Construction Training Course" given by Inspection Training Associates (ITA)
Graduate of the "Residential Radon Measurement Course" given by Accustar Labs
Graduate of the "Home Energy Tune-uP Training Course" given by CMC Energy Services
Graduate of the "Home Inspector & The Fireplace Course" given by Fireplace Investigation, Research and Education Service (F.I.R.E.)
Fully insured with Errors & Omissions and General Liability Insurance
Comprehensive computer generated report with digital photographs
Customer satisfaction guarantee
Effective oral and written communication skills
Follow up home ownership support and newsletter
Online scheduling

RICHARDSON HOME INSPECTIONS has a professional commitment to excellence in home inspections and our technical knowledge and comprehensive report helps buyers and sellers make an educated decision about their homes.

RICHARDSON HOME INSPECTIONS adheres and complies with the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics set forth by the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

MY LINKS
Web site: http://www.richnspect.com
Professional Association: http://www.nachi.org
Email me at: kevin@richnspect.com
(I'll receive your email on my Blackberry if in the field.)

Areas of Expertise

Confused about the different types of home inspection services available to you? Not sure if you need your home inspected right now? We can help you sort it all out!

Pre-Purchase (Buyer's) Inspections

This type of inspection is usually performed after a property has been put on the market by a seller but before a potential buyer has taken possession of the property prior to the closing contract. The buyer will usually sign a contingency agreement with the seller prior to ordering this type of inspection. If a property fails to meet the buyer's expectations as a result of the inspection, then the sale may fall through. In many cases, a Buyer's Inspection will help both the buyer and the seller to identify damage or other problems that may exist with a property so that both parties can either renegotiate the selling price or the seller's responsibilities to repair the property at the seller's expense prior to the final close. Even if the seller has already performed a Seller's Inspection, buyers should still perform their own inspections to prevent "seller's bias" in any shape or form.

Pre-Listing (Seller's) Inspections

This type of inspection is usually performed by a seller before a property is listed or announced for sale. The property owner will perform a Seller's Inspection to determine what damage or other problems exist with a property in order to determine factors such as fair market value, discount values, or any pre-listing expenditure necessary to increase the value and desirability of the property.

Periodic Maintenance Inspections

This type of inspection is performed every two years to assure the health of your family and the safety of your real estate investment. Periodic Maintenance Inspections are necessary to assure the integrity of your structure in-between storms and droughts, to check the building's integrity that may compromised by cracked beams or foundations, to visually inspect for wood-destroying insects, and more. Any of these situations can contribute to decrease home value or pose a physical risk to your family if not identified in time.

Rental/Property Management Inspections

If you own rental property, then you already understand the need to assure that your property is in tip-top shape prior to allowing renters to occupy the building. You are also aware of the need to assure that your property has not been damaged before renters vacate the property. A rental/property management inspection is designed to protect you from serious liability that can result from renting or leasing a potentially hazardous property. Additionally, a rental/property management inspection also helps you to protect your assets by identifying damage that may have potentially been caused by occupants.

New Construction (Builder) Inspections

This type of inspection is usually performed immediately after your new home has been built and is considered "ready" for occupancy by the builder and appropriate legal authorities (such as a zoning or code inspector).

Warranty Inspections

This type of inspection is performed prior to the expiration of your home warranty. It is used to take advantage of the features and benefits of your home warranty to assure that necessary repairs guaranteed under your warranty are executed should a damage or problems be discovered.

Investigative Inspections

This type of inspection is most-often used when a homeowner feels that a problem may exist. For example, you may want to engage in an Investigative Inspection after a severe storm, if you experience and odd smell in your home that cannot be identified, or if you notice unusual pest and insect activity. In many cases, Investigative Inspections can help homeowners to catch problems before they become an expensive or irreversible liability.

Radon Testing

Radon testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon. EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon. Radon inspections are normally performed in conjunction with a pre-purchase home inspection.

Testimonials

WE KNOW WHAT YOU EXPECT, AND WE DELIVER

See what our clients have to say about the quality of our services. We think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Our house was simply too cold - it was unbearable! The Home Energy Tune-uP provided us with steps to take to make our house warmer in order of importance. After following just a few of the steps, our house is much warmer and all around more livable. Thank you very much!

David S.
Kensington, MD

Kevin did a great job and was very patient with our often basic questions.

Jeremy B.
Washington, DC

Just wanted to say thank you again for the thorough and professional pre-purchase inspection you conducted for us Saturday. The report(s) were comprehensive yet easy to navigate and prioritize. The color coding and photography in the report will complete the rest of the notebook you gave us and truly make your company stand out from the others we have dealt with in the past. We so appreciate your knowledge and expertise as we prepare to make the largest investment of our lives! We've sent along some additional money to compensate for literally spending the entire day on us, not only on site, but in expediting our reports to meet a deadline with the sellers. You definitely went above and beyond. We also look forward to using the freebies you included with the inspection package. Thank you very much again.

Carli and Mike B.
University Park, MD

Purchasing a new home is both exciting and terrifying. And it’s important to have a skilled, unbiased professional evaluate the home’s details prior to purchase. Kevin Richardson is extremely methodical and conscientious. He is happy to explain the complexities of his process in a calm, easy-to-understand manner. I am happy that I selected Kevin to perform my home inspection and I highly recommend his services.

Rosalyn C.
Washington, DC

Kevin was awesome. This is the 3rd time I've been involved in a home inspection, but the 1st time I got this level of service. I would refer him to anyone buying a home!

Shannon B.
Columbia, MD

Excellent, with extreme quality and detailed reporting. From detailed digital photos of the properties issues, to the descriptive report with repair tips! He had both a summary report, and a detailed 50 page report, all accessible from any computer, via my own personal log in and password. This came in handy when I was at my agent's office, and forgot to print a copy prior to getting there. Even my real estate agent who's been in the business for over 20 years, stated she's NEVER seen such quality, would refer him to her future clients! Kevin pointed out key elements, which had a major impact on me purchasing my first home, and gave me firepower to renegotiate with the seller. I got the home for over $13k less, thanks to his reporting, and can honestly say he saved me that $13k, otherwise, I would've had to replace the roof and electrical system myself, not knowing prior to buying. The free home alarm system was an added plus. Thanks again Richardson Home Inspections!!!

Stacey T.
District Heights, MD

We wanted to thank you for your inspection services on our new condo. We were very impressed by the fact that you were willing to spend over 3 hours to do an incredibly thorough inspection. We talked to a number of other inspectors who committed to spending far less time for a lot more money so we feel we benefited from great value for money. We appreciate your willingness to answer all our questions in the level of detail that made us comfortable. We will be happy to pass your name onto our friends.

Humayun T.
Washington, DC

I want to thank you for the services performed by Richardson Home Inspections. Your thorough examination of the entire property, both inside and out, gave my clients a sense of ease in knowing what issues needed to be addressed in the purchase of their new home. Your services were immaculately detailed but did not frighten my client in any way. I want to thank you for your work, and I look forward to working with you often in the future. I would recommend your services highly to anyone.

Erich C.
Realtor®

Thank you so much for the home inspection you carried out in my home. Your inspection was very thorough and answered some of our questions about how to save money on our energy costs. I also appreciate your patience in answering all of our questions, and the follow up letter you sent with recommendations about contractors who can help us. Thanks again!

M. V.
Potomac, MD

I’m writing to thank you for the thorough and professional home inspection and Home Energy Tune up that you performed on my new home in December 2003. Your attention to detail uncovered many items that I had overlooked in important areas of my home, several of which were hazards that had to be addressed immediately. Your report was thorough and easy to understand and has become a “to-do” list that I consult regularly. The home energy tune-up was a valuable service that detected energy-wasteful systems and structures in my home. As we did the walk-through together, you clearly explained each item to me. Your report listed these along with approximate costs to implement changes, cost savings estimates and which changes could be incorporated into a mortgage.

I found your service excellent and would wholeheartedly recommend Richardson Home Inspections to any homeowner, home buyer or potential home buyer.

Captain William D., US Army
Gaithersburg, MD