Alban Inspections

What Alban Inspections does

Alban Inspections, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned home inspection and environmental testing company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, with a second office in Bethesda. The firm serves home buyers, home sellers, homeowners, realtors, and commercial property owners across Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania in the Washington Metropolitan area, having completed over 25,000 inspections in more than 23 years of operation. Its service portfolio spans comprehensive residential inspections, radon/mold/lead/water/septic environmental testing, commercial inspections, DOE Home Energy Score assessments, energy audits through its Alban Eco Solutions division, pre-listing inspections, and a handyman/renovation division; a 90-day appliance warranty is offered in partnership with Complete Appliance Protection. All inspectors hold ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) certification, and field work is supported by conventional diagnostic equipment including blower door apparatus, thermal imaging cameras, and Radalink radon monitors. The company is led by Chairman Arthur S. Lazerow, President and CEO Sandra Watkins, CFO Terry Toms, and David Henry as Chief of Real Estate Improvement Services.

Name

Alban Inspections

Legal name

Alban Inspections, Inc.

Website

https://albaninspect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alban Inspections is a privately held home inspection and environmental testing company serving home buyers, sellers, realtors, and commercial property owners across Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, with ASHI-certified inspectors, energy audit and renovation divisions, and over 25,000 inspections completed since 2000.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Inspection Services

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (541350), Building Inspection Services (54135), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Seasonal Home Readiness Inspection (Spring/Fall) (HSAGAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Environmental Compliance Audits & Management System Audits (EHS Audits, ISO 14001/45001 Compliance Audits) (EUAHABAF)

Keywords

• Home inspection services
• Radon testing
• Mold investigation
• Energy audits
• Environmental testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Home Inspection Services: Comprehensive home inspections for buyers and sellers covering foundation to roof, including structural elements, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and more. Generates one-time service revenue per inspection.
2. Environmental Testing: Radon testing, mold investigations, water and septic system testing, lead-based paint inspections. Professional environmental testing services offered as add-on or standalone services.
3. Energy Audits: Residential energy audits including blower door testing, thermal imaging, and detailed reporting with prioritized recommendations. Alban Eco Solutions division provides both audits and whole house energy renovations.
4. Home Energy Score Assessments: DOE-certified Home Energy Score assessments providing standardized energy efficiency ratings for homes, typically bundled with home inspections when possible.
5. Commercial Inspections: Commercial property inspections including HVAC assessments for commercial buildings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alban Inspections performs whole-house residential property inspections covering foundation, structure, roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and exterior grading for home buyers and sellers. The company delivers integrated environmental testing including radon, mold, lead-based paint, and water/septic system assessments, plus commercial property inspections and residential energy audits through its Alban Eco Solutions division. Services are delivered on-site by ASHI-certified inspectors across the Washington Metropolitan area, with comprehensive written reports and a 90-day appliance warranty included.

Product overview

Alban Inspections operates as a traditional home inspection service company rather than a software platform. The core offering is comprehensive home inspections covering all major residential systems and structural components. The company provides specialized environmental testing services including radon testing, mold investigations, lead paint inspections, and water/septic system testing as integrated add-on modules. Additional services include commercial property inspections, energy audits through the Alban Eco Solutions division, pre-listing inspections for sellers, and a 90-day warranty program. The company also offers handyman and renovation services through its sister company Alban Real Estate Services. Services are delivered across Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania in the Washington Metropolitan area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alban Eco Solutions: A division providing energy audits and whole house energy renovations.

Products and services

• Home Inspections Comprehensive whole-house residential inspection covering foundation, structure, roofing, exterior grading, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and interior components for home buyers and sellers; delivered on-site by ASHI-certified inspectors with a written report of strengths, areas of concern, maintenance tips, and repair cost estimates.
• Radon Testing Short-term and pre-sale radon measurements using Radalink Radon TeleMonitor electronic devices, with Alpha-track testers used for long-term assessments on properties on the market over 90 days.
• Mold Investigations On-site mold inspections to identify moisture intrusion, visible mold growth, and conditions conducive to mold in residential properties.
• Water and Septic System Testing Residential well water quality testing and septic system evaluations to identify contamination and functional issues for properties not on municipal water or sewer.
• Lead-Based Paint Inspections Inspection for lead-based paint hazards in older residential properties, typically required for pre-1978 housing transactions and child-occupied dwellings.
• Commercial Inspections Property inspections for commercial buildings covering structural elements, building systems, and commercial HVAC performance for buyers, sellers, owners, and property managers.
• Energy Audits (Alban Eco Solutions) Residential energy audits delivered through the Alban Eco Solutions division, including blower door testing, infrared thermal imaging, and prioritized energy efficiency recommendations, plus whole-house energy renovations as a follow-on service.
• Pre-Listing Home Inspections Whole-house inspection conducted on behalf of home sellers prior to listing, identifying issues that should be remediated to avoid surprises during buyer-side due diligence and to support stronger sale negotiations.
• Handyman and Renovation Services Handyman, property improvement, renovation, and construction management services delivered in Montgomery, Frederick, and Washington counties through Alban Real Estate Service's sister division to Alban Inspections.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25,000 inspections completed over 23+ years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• U.S. Department of Energy (Home Energy Score)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012DOE program enabling Alban inspectors to serve as qualified Home Energy Score assessors. Alban coordinates with realtors to bundle Home Energy Score assessments with home inspections when scheduling permits. DOE has scored over 50,000 homes nationwide through this program.
• Alban Eco SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternal division of Alban Inspections created to provide both energy audits and whole house energy renovations. This division focuses specifically on residential energy efficiency and sustainability services, extending Alban's service offerings beyond traditional inspections.
• Complete Appliance Protection, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird-party warranty provider offering 90-day protection for major appliances covered during home inspections. A Better Business Bureau accredited company that pays 100% of repair costs (parts and labor) for covered items or provides reimbursement allowances.
• Potomac EdisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional utility company sponsoring a free home energy efficiency check-up audit program. Alban inspectors conduct the 60-minute in-home walk-thru consultations and install energy-efficient devices at no cost. Potomac Edison rewards eligible improvements with 50% rebates up to $2,000.
• Frederick County Association of RealtorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal real estate professional association whose members regularly refer clients to Alban Inspections for home inspection services. Alban participates as a recommended service provider.
• Greater Capital Area Association of RealtorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional real estate association serving the Greater Washington DC area whose members refer home inspection needs to Alban Inspections.
• Northern Virginia Association of RealtorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorthern Virginia regional realtor association whose members utilize Alban Inspections services for property transactions in Virginia markets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pillar To Post Home Inspectors: Largest home inspection franchise in North America, offering pre-listing, buyer, and specialty inspections to residential clients via a network of independently owned franchisees. Directly comparable to Alban's residential inspection model with broader geographic coverage.
• HouseMaster Home Inspections: Established US home inspection franchise founded in 1979, providing buyer, seller, and specialty inspections (radon, mold, WDO) with standardized reporting. Comparable in service breadth and franchise-based scaling to Alban's regional footprint.
• AmeriSpec Inspection Services: National home and commercial inspection franchise with offerings spanning structural, environmental, and energy inspections. Operates with a similar service mix to Alban (residential + commercial + environmental) but at significantly larger franchise scale.
• WIN Home Inspection: US home inspection franchise offering buyer/seller inspections, radon, mold, and indoor air quality testing. Closely comparable in service stack and target customer to Alban, including bundled environmental add-ons.
• National Property Inspections (NPI): Franchise-based residential and commercial inspection company serving most US states. Comparable in offering residential inspections plus environmental and commercial services to small/regional operators like Alban.

Others

• InterNACHI: Largest inspection trade association providing certification, training, and standards to independent home inspectors. Adjacent ecosystem participant that competes with ASHI for inspector affiliations and influences Alban's talent pipeline.
• HomeGauge: SaaS platform providing inspection reporting, scheduling, and marketing tools to home inspectors. Enabling technology vendor rather than competitor, but adoption by peers raises competitive baseline pressure on traditional operators like Alban.
• InspectorPro Insurance: Specialty E&O insurance carrier for home inspectors, paired with risk-management resources. An adjacent service provider whose pricing and risk-control requirements shape the operating environment for inspection firms like Alban.

Emerging players

• Energy Inspectors / BPI-certified energy audit firms: Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified contractors and energy audit specialists overlap with Alban Eco Solutions on blower-door testing, thermal imaging, and Home Energy Score work. Represents a partial-overlap emerging player category.

Regional players

• Regional DC-area independent inspection firms: Independent home inspectors operating in the Washington DC metro, Maryland, and Northern Virginia — directly competitive with Alban for agent referrals and buyer/seller business. Representative local competitors (e.g., members of ASHI Chesapeake Bay Chapter) without strong national brand.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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