Up-Country Building Inspectors are American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) certified building inspection professionals. Professional building inspectors serving Greater Portland, Maine and Greater Brunswick, Maine.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We have been serving the Greater Portland area since 1985.
What is your primary product or service?
Up-Country offers a broad range of services for the home buyer. We conduct comprehensive home, condo, and commercial building inspections, radon in air and water testing, mold and insect infestation inspections, water analysis, septic system and sewer line inspections, well flow rate and capacity testing, energy reviews and single component (roof, foundation, wet basements, etc.) inspections.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Up-Country is committed to providing outstanding customer service. We do this by providing prospective property buyers with a one stop shop if you will, for all their inspection needs. The office is staffed Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm by friendly, knowledgeable employees who can assist clients with scheduling and answering questions that come up in the home purchasing process.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Up-Country has one main office conveniently located off route one in Scarborough. Our inspectors are based out of their home offices and provide service from Augusta to York.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located off US Route 1 in the Oak Hill area of Scarborough at 25 Plaza Drive, Suite 10. Plaza Drive is the street right next to the McDonald's on Route 1.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, personal check, Visa, Master Card, and American Express.
Which areas do you service?
Our clients are home buyers and sellers, those purchasing or selling commercial buildings, homeowners with concerns about energy efficiency or who would like property problem areas evaluated.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Up-Country Building Inspectors is owned by Hugh and Caroline Savage. Hugh is actively involved with home and commercial inspections, and most recently has become certified to conduct home energy audits. Caroline is the office manager and runs the daily office operations.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm with Saturday appointments available.