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- Provider travels up to 50 miles
Paul Maida has been performing home and commercial inspections for buyers, sellers and owners since 1983. He is an MA state-licensed (#357) and NH state-licensed (#70) inspector, a licensed pest inspector (#4525), an ASHI member and holds additional licenses and certifications related to the home inspection field.
FHA/VA wood-destroying insect inspection is included at no additional cost. Optional services include radon testing, water testing and mold testing during real estate inspections. Easy-to-read reports that include digital colored photos and a detailed narrative comment are emailed to our client, and consultation after the inspection is always free. Reports are confidential; we do not sell previous inspection reports.
See Paul's credentials, view sample reports, get a no-obligation quote via email or schedule an inspection on his website; costs are based on the description of the property. He can usually accommodate an inspection in 3-5 days. He books 7-10 days in advance during busy season.
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2011 average cost is posted in the "hourly rate".
A. Just as the "cheapest" inspection isn't always the most prudent choice, the "most expensive" home inspection doesn't necessarily mean the “best quality”. In the inspection field there is a wide range of difference in years of experience, education, credentials, quality of report and time spent with you - before, during and after an inspection. Some inspector will simply meet your expectations while others will exceed your expectations. Check and re-check your inspector’s qualifications. Accolades are not always credentials.
A. Is he/she a full ASHI member? -ASHI members have passed the most rigorous exam and its members are required to remain in an education program every year after. No other professional society can match the credentials of an ASHI inspector. Paul Maida is a long time full member.
Is the Inspector performing my inspection Licensed? In which States? -All inspections are performed by Paul Maida. He is licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
How long has he/she been performing home/property inspections in that state? -Since 1983
Has/does the inspector hold any additional licenses or certifications related to the Home Inspection field? -Paul Maida is currently a Licensed Pest Control Operator, a Title V Septic Inspector and formerly a Licensed Lead Paint Inspector.
Is a Wood Destroying Insect Inspection (also called a Termite Inspection) included in your fee and how is it performed? If not, how much extra will it cost? Is this inspection sufficient for an FHA or VA Loan? Is the inspector licensed for this service? -A visual, sounding and probing inspection is included in the fee. No additional cost for FHA/VA forms. Paul Maida is a Licensed Pest Control Operator.
What type of report do I receive? Does it include colored photos that correspond with the concerns? -Reports are detailed narrative with colored photographs; clear, comprehensive and easy to read.
How many inspections has the Inspector performed? -More than 9,000
Does the inspector carry Errors and Omissions Insurance? -Absolutely, this is a MA & NH licensing requirement.
A. As do most inspectors in the field Maida Services base our quotes on the description of the property: Address? Style of Home / Building? Year of Construction? Square Feet of Living Area / Usable space? Additional Structures (e.g. garages, sheds, barns)? You may also be asked: How many bedrooms/bathrooms the home contains? If there is finished living area in the basement? The number and location of Heating Systems and/or A/C Systems?