Verified record
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.
- A+ BBB rating
- 5 reviews in the last 6 monthsNo negatives
- 7 work photos
Highlights
- Detailed photo report — a customer got one ready for the listing agent
- Short-notice booking — fit in an inspection before the July 4th holiday
- Nontechnical explanation — a customer said findings were explained in plain language
Confidence Building Inspections does home and commercial inspections, and its website says it works the Portland, Lewiston, ME area. It holds a 4.9-star average from 32 Google ratings and an A+ grade on the Better Business Bureau. One customer who needed an inspection last minute before the July 4th holiday says Chris fit it in, then sent a detailed report with photos afterward that was ready to share with the listing agent. A customer who needed an inspection date within a few days says Chris accommodated it, explained the findings in nontechnical language and turned the report around quickly. A customer who used Chris a few times during a home search says he explained anything they did not understand and made the inspection process feel less stressful. A customer says Chris scheduled the inspection efficiently, arrived on time and offered guidance on future planning. A customer says Chris was patient in explaining his findings and timely in sending the final report. On its Better Business Bureau profile, the company says it also does environmental testing, commercial building inspections, water well testing, radon testing and thermal imaging.
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 Confidence Building Inspections. 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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