Meet Bob Sisson

Bob’s first home was full of defects, hazards, code violations, and amateur repairs. But this was before home inspections were common, and he didn’t realize the problems that were present; it was only after he moved in that reality hit. First, he discovered that the flat roof had a significant leak and needed to be replaced. Then there were plumbing issues, and a wet crawl space (because the house had a steep hill directly behind it that let water flow right to the house with every rainfall). Had he known about these issues, he may have been able to negotiate the price (and lower his expectations).


Over the next 20 years, he and his family bought and renovated two more “challenged” homes. They lived through two major renovations, learning about structural components, mechanical systems, restoring original features, and even dealing with biohazards.

Living in a “challenged” home teaches you much more than you can imagine, as you need to learn how things work, where they are, and how to keep them working. When something fails on a rainy Friday night and the repair man laughs when you call, you know you are going to have a learning experience that night. Similarly, some seemingly small jobs are impossible to get people to do, or their prices are equally challenging. Again, you learn, maybe more than you wanted to, and maybe more than once.


Bob is experienced in nearly every age and style of house in central Maryland. He has inspected 300-year-old log cabins, 19th century row houses, mid-20th century brick Cape Cods, late-20th century production homes, all the way up to brand new construction pre-drywall inspections. This breadth and depth of knowledge makes him one of the most well-known and trusted home inspectors in the country.


Contact Inspections by Bob today.

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