What Determines Virginia Home Inspection Costs?
Determining Virginia Home Inspection Costs
Understanding the cost of a home inspection is an essential step for anyone involved in buying or selling property in Virginia. A home inspection offers a detailed assessment of a home’s condition, helping to reveal potential problems and safeguard your investment.
For those curious about “How much does a home inspection cost in Virginia?” this guide delves into the variables that influence pricing, the typical scope of services, and the significance of a professional inspection in the real estate process. Knowing these aspects enables buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals to confidently navigate the home inspection journey.
Service Area
The team at NextDay Inspect® has home inspectors based in Virginia. You can visit the link here to see the counties we service in Virginia!
NextDay Inspect® has licensed and highly trained home inspectors covering most of the counties in Virginia. If your home is located within the borders of Virginia and you’re searching for a reliable home inspection service, then call NextDay Inspect® today at (703) 450-6398.
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Additional Inspection Add-ons
Some services are generally not included within the typical scope of a general home inspection, and may carry additional fees when scheduled with a home inspection. These services require specialized certification and below are a few examples of extra services that may be scheduled in addition to a home inspection:
Based on the findings included in your inspection report, your home inspector may recommend one or more of these additional services. If that happens, be prepared to pay an additional fee. These fees may differ from company to company, so we recommend reaching out to your inspector for their rates to ensure you get the best home inspection cost in Maryland.
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring silicates. They have properties that make them useful for insulation or binding materials in buildings. When asbestos becomes damaged or disturbed, the asbestos fibers become airborne and can be inhaled. We provide asbestos testing to determine if a material in your home contains asbestos.
There are six types of asbestos. We test for these six types.
– Chrysotile
– Amosite
– Crocidolite
– Anthophyllite
– Tremolite
– Actinolite
The government banned the use of lead-based paint in 1978. If you are buying a property built before 1978, you most likely have lead-based paint in your home. While the presence of lead is not a health hazard, if you decide to paint or remodel your home, you can easily breathe in lead-based paint dust.
Mold is a type of fungus that exist almost everywhere. It will grow in places with a lot of moisture. Mold growing in your home is an indication that there is a water or moisture issue. It will be best to fix the cause of mold and then get a mold sample test to detect if there is mold growth. At NextDay Inspect®, we test for these mold types.
The most common types of indoor mold types are Cladosporium, Penicillium, and Aspergillus.
When purchasing a property, it is always good to make sure to get a Wood Destroying Organism Inspection, more commonly known as a termite inspection. Wood destroying organisms represent a large danger as they can cause major structural damage to the property. Our termite inspector will look for any current and previous signs of termite or other wood destroying organism in the property.
Our Inspector will look for:
– Termites
– Carpenter Ants
– Carpenter Bees
– PowderPost Beetles
Thermal imaging helps the inspector to uncover problems that aren’t always visible to the human eye. The thermal camera employs a process that translates the heat signature in your home on a gradient scale, ranging from bright red to dark blue. Higher temperatures will translate as red, while darker colors are triggered by lower temperatures in wet areas. Thermal Imaging will uncover:
– Potential Heat Loss Around Walls and Floorings
– Potential Heat Loss at Windows and Doors
– Energy Loss
– Electrical Hot Spots
– Flue Leaks in Chimney
– Locate Wood Destroying Insects
– Detect Moisture Intrusion
Value and Experience
Speaking of fees, when it comes to booking your home inspection, sometimes cheapest is not always best. Your inspector is your best defense against future surprises that may cost you thousands in repairs. Whether you’re buying a new home or selling your old one, a quality inspection can give you the strongest leverage in many cases.
Most importantly, make sure your inspector is licensed, insured, and certified in Northern Virginia to perform home inspections. With NextDay Inspect®, you can be sure that your inspector will be licensed, certified, and insured. You can also check if your inspector is licensed personally by searching for their name in Virginia’s license lookup tool. You can also check the website for NACHI to see if your inspector is certified by InterNACHI, the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. We also recommend searching on ASHI to see if your inspector is certified by the American Society of Home Inspectors. Although it is only required to be licensed in Virginia to perform home inspections, it is good to have an inspector that has invested at a deeper level in providing higher quality inspections by being a certified InterNachi and ASHI inspector.
We encourage you to speak with your realtor and read online reviews to get a sense of the type of experience you can expect from your inspector. It is our goal at NextDay Inspect® to provide our clients with home inspection services that are affordable and of high quality. Contact us today to get a quote and find out your cost for a home inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia Home Inspection Costs
- Home Size: Larger homes typically cost more
- Age of Home: Older homes typically cost more
- Location: Urban Areas may have higher fees
- Inspection Type: Specialized inspections for pests or mold may add to the base cost
Home inspection costs in Maryland average between $300 and $600!
There are many homes that may look appealing at first but could have costly issues. Not knowing about these issues could cost you tens of thousands of dollars if not more in maintenance costs later down the road. Without an inspection from a qualified professional home inspector, you may be leaving future costs and fees up to chance, and leaving yourself in the dark about any potential issues with your present or future home.
We will perform the inspection in accordance with the current Standards of Practice of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI). Learn more
– Appliances
– Electrical
– Exterior
– Foundation
– Garage
– Grounds
– Interior
– Kitchen
– Plumbing
– Roof
– Structural