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No state license for this trade. Maine doesn't license or register home inspectionbusinesses, so there's no state registry to check. That's true of every home inspection business in the state, not a mark against this one. Insurance is self-reported.
- 5 reviews in the last 6 monthsNo negatives
- 21 work photos
Highlights
- Clear inspection report — a recent customer called it easy to understand
- Explains findings — a recent customer said Matt explained everything he was seeing
- Homeowner advocacy — a recent customer said the inspector advocated for the homeowner
Blue Lobster Home Inspection presents itself on its website as Portland, ME home inspectors and says it has been in business 16 years. The towns it lists as its service area include Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth, Freeport, Brunswick, Gorham, Gray, Casco and Naples. On Google it holds 4.9 stars from 200 ratings. One recent customer said the items Matt found in his inspection showed that a property they were very interested in was a money pit, and that his report was easy to understand and helped them sort out what was a priority and what was not. A recent customer said Matt explained everything he was seeing and helped put it in perspective so they knew what the priorities were. A recent customer wrote that their home inspector advocated for the homeowner. A recent customer called Matt thorough, organized and informative, and said they would recommend him to everyone they know going through the homebuying process.
What does a home inspection cost in Greater Portland?
Typical your area range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Blue Lobster Home Inspection. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Firms price in size tiers, not per foot — pick the bracket.
Estimated range
$530 – $760
Typical inspection around $650
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