ProTec Inspection Services

What ProTec Inspection Services does

ProTec Inspection Services is a privately held, family-owned property inspection firm founded in 1986 by Rob Hopkin and headquartered in Poolesville, Maryland. Operating under the parent company Hopkin Inc., the firm delivers residential and commercial property inspections, new construction assessments, re-inspections, rental and luxury inspections, walk-and-talk consultations, and prelisting evaluations across Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia, with prior service to parts of New Jersey now handled via referral partnerships.

The company conducts inspections using a portfolio of domain-specialized tools, including thermal imaging cameras, moisture meters with long probes for EIFS/synthetic stucco systems, sewer scope cameras, radon testing equipment, and drone-assisted roof inspection. Reports are delivered same-day through the Spectora digital reporting platform in a mobile-friendly format with interactive summaries, photos, and a Repair Request Builder for agents. With 20+ cross-trained inspectors holding more than 100 years of combined experience, all certified by ASHI and InterNACHI, ProTec has completed over 80,000 inspections since inception and cites $5 billion in inspected real estate in 2020.

ProTec operates a sales-led, direct-to-consumer go-to-market model. Customers schedule inspections via a 24/7 online booking portal, phone (301-972-8531), or a free quote form, supported by a multilingual client care team. Pricing is unit-based, varying by property type, square footage, and year built, with separately billed ancillary services (radon, termite, mold, water testing, pool, sewer scope, EIFS, thermography, chimney). Revenue is supplemented by referral fees from a network of 50+ vetted contractor partners and by differentiated offerings such as the 200% Satisfaction Guarantee, 48-hour scheduling guarantee, Pay-at-Close deferred payment, and General Liability and E&O coverage extending to referring real estate agents.

Name

ProTec Inspection Services

Legal name

ProTec Inspection Services, A Hopkin Inc. Company

Website

https://protec-inspections.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ProTec Inspection Services is a family-owned property inspection firm founded in 1986 that delivers residential, commercial, new construction, and ancillary inspection services such as radon, termite, mold, and sewer scope testing to buyers, sellers, landlords, and real estate agents across Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home and Commercial Property Inspection Services

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (541350), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Health Inspections & Code Enforcement (Housing/Sanitation/Vector Control) (HLAJAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seasonal Home Readiness Inspection (Spring/Fall) (HSAGAOAA), Fire & Life Safety Inspections (Fire Code, Alarms, Sprinklers, Egress) (EDAEAKAE)

Keywords

• Home inspection services
• Commercial property inspections
• Radon and termite testing
• Thermal imaging inspections
• Real estate inspection reports

Headquarters

HQ city

Poolesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Home and Commercial Inspections: Core inspection services billed per property, with pricing varying by property type (single family, townhouse, condo), square footage, year built, and property condition. Additional fees for add-on ancillary services.
2. Ancillary Inspection Services: Add-on specialty services including radon testing, termite inspections, mold sampling, water testing, pool inspections, sewer scope cameras, EIFS inspections, thermography, and chimney inspections. Each billed as a separate one-time service.
3. Re-Inspection Services: Follow-up inspections to verify completed repairs, billed separately from the original inspection.
4. Pay at Close Option: Buyers can defer inspection payment until closing, bundled with their mortgage proceeds, enabling flexible payment timing.
5. Referral Fees from Contractor Partners: Maintains a network of contractor referral partners (appliance repair, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, mold remediation, etc.) and earns referral fees by directing clients to vetted service providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ProTec Inspection Services performs professional residential and commercial property inspections across Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia, with specialty add-on services such as radon testing, termite inspections, mold sampling, water testing, sewer scope cameras, pool inspections, EIFS inspections, thermography, and chimney inspections. Inspections are delivered by ASHI- and InterNACHI-certified inspectors using thermal imaging, moisture meters, sewer scopes, and drones, with same-day mobile-friendly digital reports and integrated Repair Request Builder tools for agents.

Product overview

ProTec Inspection Services is a home inspection company offering a comprehensive suite of inspection services across Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and parts of New Jersey. The core offering consists of residential and commercial property inspections (Home Inspections, Commercial Inspections, New Construction, Re-Inspections, Rental Inspections, Luxury Home Inspections, Walk & Talks, Prelisting Inspections, Pay at Close). These are complemented by a portfolio of add-on ancillary services including Chimney Inspection, Thermography, Radon Testing, Termite Inspections, Mold Sampling, Water Testing, Sewer Scope Cameras, Pool Inspections, and EIFS Inspections. All inspections are performed by cross-trained inspectors certified by ASHI and InterNACHI, with reports delivered same-day in mobile-friendly digital format.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Inspections Comprehensive inspection of residential properties covering foundation, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural elements. Includes same-day interactive digital reports. Target customer: residential home buyers and sellers.
• Commercial Inspections Property condition assessment for commercial spaces performed before purchase or lease decisions, evaluating building systems and structural integrity. Target customer: commercial property buyers, tenants, and investors.
• New Construction Inspections Specialized inspections for newly built properties performed by inspectors familiar with proper building methods and common construction defects. Target customer: buyers of newly constructed homes and their builders.
• Re-Inspections Follow-up inspection to verify that repairs identified in a previous ProTec inspection have been properly completed. Target customer: home buyers, sellers, and their agents after repair work has been done.
• Rental Inspections Property condition assessments for landlords to document conditions before tenant move-in and protect against security deposit disputes. Target customer: landlords and property managers.
• Luxury Home Inspections Expert inspection for high-value properties with advanced training, coordinated teamwork, and detailed reporting for complex residential assets. Target customer: buyers, sellers, and agents of high-end and complex properties.
• Walk & Talks Inspection Fast, informal on-site consultation during property walkthroughs providing verbal feedback on visible conditions and red flags for competitive real estate markets. Target customer: home buyers in competitive bidding situations.
• Prelisting Inspections Pre-market property evaluations enabling sellers to identify issues proactively, make strategic repairs, and price homes accurately. Target customer: home sellers preparing to list.
• Pay at Close Inspections Deferred payment option allowing buyers to include inspection costs in their closing payments, bundled with mortgage proceeds. Target customer: home buyers who prefer to align inspection fees with closing.
• Radon Testing Testing for invisible, odorless radioactive radon gas using monitoring equipment to determine if levels exceed safety thresholds. Target customer: home buyers, sellers, and homeowners in the DMV region.
• Termite Inspections Detection of termite and pest infestations that can cause structural damage to wood components. Target customer: home buyers and sellers.
• Mold Sampling Air and surface sampling to detect mold presence, types, and levels affecting indoor air quality, followed by laboratory analysis. Target customer: home buyers, sellers, and homeowners.
• Water Testing Laboratory testing for contaminants including bacteria, nitrates, pH levels, hardness, and minerals in tap water and private wells. Target customer: home buyers, sellers, and well-water homeowners.
• Sewer Scope Cameras Video camera inspection of underground sewer lines to identify blockages, cracks, root intrusion, or other drainage issues. Target customer: home buyers, sellers, and homeowners.
• Pool Inspections Comprehensive evaluation of pool structure, equipment, electrical safety, fencing, and mechanical systems to identify hidden issues. Target customer: home buyers, sellers, and homeowners with pools.
• EIFS Inspections Specialized inspection for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems using moisture meters and thermal imaging to detect water damage behind synthetic stucco. Target customer: home buyers, sellers, and homeowners with EIFS-clad homes.
• Chimney Inspection Inspection of chimneys and fireplaces to identify structural issues, blockages, or safety concerns using Level 2 chimney inspection standards. Target customer: home buyers, sellers, and homeowners.
• Thermography Infrared camera inspection to detect hidden moisture intrusion, electrical hazards, insulation gaps, and energy inefficiencies behind walls and ceilings. Target customer: home buyers, sellers, and homeowners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day report delivery for all full inspections
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Peak TeamcoreOthersThe Peak Team is an affiliate company of ProTec Inspection Services (both are Hopkin Inc. companies). The Peak Team likely provides complementary environmental or pest services.
• PestXcoreOthersPestX is an affiliate company of ProTec Inspection Services (both are Hopkin Inc. companies). PestX provides pest control services complementary to ProTec's termite and pest inspections.
• Peak EnvironmentalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPeak Environmental partners with ProTec to provide mold testing, water testing, and environmental assessments. Referenced in the mold sampling and water testing service pages for advanced environmental testing.
• 50+ Contractor Referral PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProTec maintains a network of over 50 vetted contractor referral partners including appliance repair, chimney, cleaning, insulation, EIFS, electrical, fencing, flooring, general contracting, HVAC, landscaping, lead testing, moving, mold remediation, painting, plumbing, pools, radon mitigation, roofing, septic, termite, and waterproofing service providers.
• Spectora (Report Platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationProTec uses Spectora's inspection report software platform to deliver digital, mobile-friendly reports with photos. Customers can access sample reports through the Spectora portal.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HouseMaster Home Inspections: Established home inspection franchise with similar service portfolio including commercial inspections and specialty testing. Direct competitor in the residential inspection market.
• WIN Home Inspection: Franchise home inspection company operating across multiple US states with certified inspectors offering core and ancillary services. Highly comparable to ProTec in service mix and customer base, though broader geographically.
• AmeriSpec Home Inspection Services: Franchise-based home inspection company serving buyers and sellers with similar ancillary offerings including radon, mold, and termite inspections. Comparable in service model and target customer base.
• HomeTeam Inspection Service: Franchise home inspection company specializing in buyer/seller inspections with team-based delivery model. Comparable in target market and service offerings.
• A-Pro Home Inspection Services: National home inspection franchise with full-service offerings including commercial, new construction, and ancillary testing. Comparable to ProTec in service breadth and customer segments.
• Pillar To Post Home Inspectors: Largest home inspection franchise in North America with similar buyer/seller/agent customer segments, ASHI/InterNACHI certified inspectors, and bundled ancillary services. Direct competitor in residential inspection services.
• National Property Inspections: US home and commercial inspection franchise offering core inspections plus ancillary services like radon and mold testing. Comparable service portfolio and customer base to ProTec.

Others

• InterNACHI: International Association of Certified Home Inspectors — the certifying body that all ProTec inspectors belong to. Industry association shaping standards, training, and consumer trust in residential inspections.
• Spectora: Inspection report software platform used by ProTec to deliver mobile-friendly digital reports. Technology partner enabling ProTec's same-day digital reporting and Repair Request Builder tools.
• ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors): Premier professional society for home inspectors and the certifying body for ProTec inspectors. Industry association that defines inspection standards and best practices relevant to ProTec's service quality.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/protecinspect
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ProtecInspectionsDC
• Facebookfacebook.com/ProTecInspectionServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/protec-inspection-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/protec_inspectionservices

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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