Annual Home Maintenance Inspections
Arrange the same residential home inspection for the home you already own. Review photo findings and plan maintenance and repairs. Enter your address and property type to start scheduling.
What Does an Annual Maintenance Inspection Include?
The same residential home inspection, focused on the home you already own. Inspectors evaluate safely accessible systems from roof to foundation, following the InterNACHI Standards of Practice. Photo findings help you organize maintenance, discuss repairs and decide where further evaluation is needed. The inspection is visual and non-invasive. Select an area to see what is checked.
- Range, oven and wall oven run normally
- Dishwasher, disposer and microwave run
- Kitchen exhaust fan and the dryer vent exit
- Service entrance, meter and main disconnect
- Panels, breakers, grounding and bonding
- Sampled outlets and switches; GFCI, AFCI, smoke and CO detectors
- Siding, flashing, trim, eaves, soffits and fascia
- Every exterior door and window.
- Walkways, driveway, stoops, porches, decks and railings
- Foundation walls, slabs and the basement
- Any accessible crawlspace
- Signs of movement, water penetration and wood touching soil
- Vehicle door and opener on their normal controls
- Auto reverse and photo eye safety sensors
- Walls, ceiling, floor and the fire door into the house
- Grading and drainage at the foundation
- Retaining walls and vegetation against the house
- Downspout discharge, walkways, driveway and steps
- Heating and cooling run on their normal controls
- Energy source, method and thermostat location noted
- Visible ducts, filter, condensate drainage and equipment condition
- Floors, walls, ceilings, stairs and railings
- All accessible doors and windows opened and closed
- Accessible attic: insulation depth, ventilation and framing; fireplace and damper
- Sink, faucet, drain and disposer run
- Dishwasher connection checked for leaks
- Cabinets, drawers, counters, floors, walls, ceiling and exhaust fan
- Main water and fuel shut-offs located
- Water heater, its venting and TPR valve; pipe materials
- Every toilet flushed; every sink, tub and shower run
- Coverings, flashing, vents, skylights and chimney
- Gutters, downspouts, eaves and rake
- Roof structure from inside the attic where accessible
- Visible framing, beams, posts and joists
- Masonry walls and the chimney structure
- Settlement signs: cracks, out of square openings, unlevel floors
Concealed conditions, stored belongings, utilities, weather and unsafe or restricted access can limit the inspection. Optional radon, termite and mold testing are quoted separately.
A yearly review of current conditions. Share changes you have noticed, earlier inspection reports and repair records. A new concern should be assessed when it arises; you do not need to wait for your next annual visit. Confirm your address and requested scope with our team.
How Your Annual Maintenance Inspection Works
Three steps to review your home and plan its upkeep.
Step 1
Share your property and maintenance concerns
Call our office or book online, whichever you prefer. Share the property address, home details and any changes or concerns you have noticed. We will confirm the scope, final fee, appointment and assigned inspector.
Step 2
Your inspector evaluates the property
Your inspector reviews agreed, safely accessible systems and records the findings. You are welcome to join the walkthrough, ask questions and point out known concerns or earlier repairs.
Step 3
Review your report and plan next steps
Most reports are delivered within 24 to 48 hours. Review the photo findings, organize maintenance priorities and discuss any recommended further evaluation or repairs with qualified contractors. Contact us with questions about the report.
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Your Annual Home Maintenance Inspection Report
Photographs and plain-language findings document the home's observed condition and help you plan upkeep. Every home inspection report is peer reviewed before delivery.
- Observed concerns and recommended follow-up
- Areas that could not be inspected and access limitations
- A written record to discuss maintenance and repair priorities
View a sample inspection report. For repair-cost planning, ask about the separate Repair Estimate Report.
For ongoing upkeep, ask about the optional Home Maintenance Book, offered separately for $25. Confirm availability when booking; it is not included in the inspection fee.
Starting from $350
Final pricing depends on the property and agreed scope. Optional testing, the Repair Estimate Report and maintenance book are quoted separately. Get your inspection quote.
Annual home maintenance inspections near you
Annual home maintenance inspections across Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC, from $350. Select your county or city for local information. Final pricing depends on property type and square footage; confirm your quote, property scope and access before booking.
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Annual Home Maintenance Inspection Questions
What to expect when arranging a home inspection for ongoing upkeep.
Is an annual maintenance inspection the same as a home inspection?
Yes. It is the same residential home inspection, arranged for the house you already own. Your inspector evaluates safely accessible systems and components, documents observed conditions and provides written photo findings to help you plan upkeep and repairs.
When should I arrange an annual home maintenance inspection?
A yearly review provides a practical opportunity to revisit the condition of your home. Share earlier reports, repair records and changes you have noticed when scheduling. Do not wait for an annual appointment to address a new leak, equipment fault or other active concern; seek the appropriate professional advice when it arises.
What does the inspection include?
Your inspector reviews safely accessible structure, roof, exterior, grounds, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, interiors, kitchen, installed appliances and garage components within the agreed scope. The inspection is visual and non-invasive. Concealed conditions, stored items, utilities, weather and unsafe or restricted access can limit what is evaluated.
How much does an annual home maintenance inspection cost?
Annual home maintenance inspections start at $350. Your final fee depends on the property and agreed scope. Share the address, property type and square footage for a confirmed quote. Optional testing, the Repair Estimate Report and maintenance book are separate services or products.
When will I receive my report, and how can I use it?
Most home inspection reports are delivered within 24 to 48 hours. Written findings and photographs help you review observed conditions, organize maintenance and discuss recommended follow-up with qualified contractors. Every report is peer reviewed before delivery. The report does not predict every future failure or verify repairs completed later.
Does this replace regular servicing or include repairs?
No. The inspection evaluates and reports on observed conditions; it does not service equipment or perform repairs. Continue manufacturer-recommended maintenance and consult qualified contractors for servicing, repair work or further evaluation. The report is a record of conditions observed on the inspection date, within its scope and access limits.
Should I attend, and how should I prepare my home?
You are welcome to attend, ask questions and point out concerns or earlier repairs. Confirm entry and parking, keep agreed inspection areas accessible, arrange for pets and tell us about utility status or restricted spaces. Share earlier reports and repair records. Do not move stored items or open equipment if doing so would be unsafe.
Are radon, termite or mold testing and the maintenance book included?
Testing is separate from the visual home inspection and has its own scope, timing and fee. Tell our team about any concerns so we can confirm suitable options and your quote. The optional Home Maintenance Book is offered separately for $25, subject to availability. The Repair Estimate Report is also a separate service.
Need help with your property? Call (703) 450-6398 or request a quote. Explore our service area, our inspection team and inspector certifications.