Buying a home is one of life's biggest investments. Our Home Inspection Resources include trusted educational guides, official Massachusetts publications, sample inspection reports, and practical maintenance information designed to help homebuyers make informed decisions before and after closing.
These resources are especially helpful for homebuyers throughout Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts, where older homes, historic properties, and diverse construction styles often require additional knowledge and careful evaluation.
Whether you're purchasing your first home or your tenth, these home inspection resources will help you better understand the inspection process and your responsibilities as a homeowner.
Guides, checklists, and educational resources selected for you by Advanced Building Inspectors.
Download a seasonal home maintenance checklist to help protect your investment and keep your home's major systems operating efficiently year-round.
See exactly what a professional home inspection report looks like, including photographs, findings, and clear explanations to help you understand your future report.
Review the Massachusetts Standards of Practice that establish the minimum requirements for licensed home inspections.
Learn practical tips from the EPA for creating a healthier, safer indoor living environment for your family.
Understand your rights and important information about Massachusetts home inspections before scheduling an inspection.
Learn what a home inspection includes, its limitations, and what to expect during the inspection process.
Discover rebates, energy-saving programs, and incentives available to Massachusetts homeowners through Mass Save.
Resources to help buyers understand the home-buying process, financing options, and homeownership responsibilities.
Explore first-time homebuyer programs, affordable mortgage financing, and down payment assistance.
Find homebuyer education programs, affordable housing information, and consumer resources throughout Massachusetts.
Affordable homeownership programs, financing resources, and educational information for Massachusetts buyers.
Learn what radon is, why testing is important, and how mitigation systems reduce exposure.
Learn what radon is, why testing is important, and how mitigation systems reduce exposure.
Information about private wells, drinking water contaminants, and water quality recommendations.
Learn about lead-based paint hazards, disclosure requirements, and protecting children from lead exposure.
Information on mold prevention, moisture control, cleanup recommendations, and health concerns.
Learn where asbestos may be found in older homes, when it becomes hazardous, and when professional evaluation is recommended.
Helpful information about utility services, energy efficiency, and safe excavation.
Discover home energy assessments, rebates, insulation incentives, heat pump programs, and energy-saving recommendations.
Request underground utility markings before digging to help prevent damage and improve safety.
Utility services, outage information, customer support, and energy efficiency programs.
Electric and natural gas services, outage maps, rebates, and energy conservation resources.
Helpful information for buyers and property owners in Massachusetts.
Consumer protection information, contractor licensing, homeowner education, and business regulations.
Health information related to drinking water, lead poisoning prevention, indoor air quality, and environmental health.
Information about private wells, septic systems, environmental regulations, hazardous materials, and drinking water.
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)
Helpful information for buyers and owners of Boston properties.
Permits, inspections, zoning information, code enforcement, and property-related services for Boston.
Search building permits and inspection history for Boston properties.
Learn about rental housing inspections, apartment standards, and tenant safety requirements.
Review smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm requirements before buying or selling a Boston property.
Know the House You Buy® with a professional home inspection from Advanced Building Inspectors. We proudly serve homebuyers throughout Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts with thorough inspections, easy-to-understand digital reports, and the information you need to make confident decisions before closing.
Massachusetts home inspections are regulated by state law and professional Standards of Practice. We encourage every homebuyer to understand what a home inspection includes and the standards licensed home inspectors are required to follow.