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Home Inspection in Alexandria, VA
For an Old Town rowhouse, a Del Ray house, or an Alexandria condominium, plan a visual inspection around the property and its accessible major systems. A photo report helps you plan your next steps.
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What we check in an Alexandria home
The inspection follows the same 12 areas, from the roof down to the grounds, within the agreed scope and safe access available. It is visual and non-invasive: finishes are not removed, and personal belongings are not moved. 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 a sample of windows
- 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
- A sample of 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
Every inspection follows a written standard of practice. Need additional testing? Explore radon testing, termite inspection, mold testing and water testing, then confirm your selected services and timing when booking.
Add a package to the inspection
Three packages built around the home inspection. Package prices are for the add-on services only and are added to the inspection price. The savings are against booking the same services one by one.
Home Essentials
The perfect starting point
Home Advantage
Most popular for homebuyers
Home Enhanced
The ultimate peace of mind
Warranties must be requested when you book, not after the inspection. Radon and thermal imaging can also be added on their own. Read more about each package.
What a home inspection actually involves
No jargon, no surprises. Here is the whole visit, start to finish, so you know what you are booking before you book it.
You book, we confirm
Online or by phone, in a few minutes. Your agent can book for you. Add radon, termite or a package at the same time, and we confirm the appointment with you before the visit.
The walk-around
Roof, siding, grading, decks, the garage and the grounds first. The inspector photographs what they find as they go, so the report shows you exactly where each item is.
Systems and accessible spaces
The inspector checks accessible electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling components and operates equipment with normal controls when conditions allow. The report identifies areas that could not be inspected and any recommended follow-up.
The walkthrough and the report
You see the main findings in the house itself. The written report follows online with photos, priorities and what to do about each item.
Home inspections for Alexandria properties
An Alexandria home inspection is most useful when additions, repair history, and access are clear before the visit. Describe shared walls, finished lower rooms, or separate equipment so the inspector can review the agreed spaces and explain visible findings.
Attached houses and rear access
For an attached house, the inspector reviews accessible roof drainage, exterior connections, electrical and plumbing components, and lower spaces within scope. Finished walls conceal parts of the building, and the report explains those limitations. Share known repairs so particular concerns can be discussed during the walkthrough.
Arrange rear exterior access and identify attic entrances, utility areas, and previous leaks.
Rosemont Historic District, Alexandria. Photo: Farragutful, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Additions and finished basements
If a house has a rear extension, another story, or a finished basement, identify those changes at booking. The inspection reviews visible connections between older and newer work and accessible major systems. Renovation dates and repair information help put findings in context without establishing concealed condition.
Provide known alteration dates and locate the equipment serving added rooms.
Home inspections around Alexandria
Alexandria sits between Arlington and Fairfax County, and the same inspectors cover all three. Every place below has its own page.
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Home inspection questions in Alexandria
Practical questions about planning a home inspection in Alexandria, including scope, access, and the report.
What does a home inspection in Alexandria cover?
The agreed visual scope covers safely accessible structure, roof, exterior, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, interior, attic, and site drainage. The report describes observed conditions and areas that could not be inspected. Confirm the scope for a condominium, multiple units, or detached structures when booking.
Can an inspection evaluate a finished addition?
The inspector reviews visible connections, accessible systems, and observed conditions in the included space. Finished walls and ceilings conceal parts of the work. Share renovation dates and known repairs; a visual inspection cannot certify concealed workmanship or permit approval.
What is included when the home has shared systems?
Confirm the unit boundaries and association responsibilities before booking. The inspection covers the agreed accessible components serving the property. Roofs, elevators, central equipment, and other common areas may require a separate scope and access arranged through building management.
Should I mention a previous leak that has been repaired?
Yes. Give the location, approximate date, repair details, and any recurring symptoms. The inspector documents visible conditions and related access limitations. A dry surface on the day of the visit does not establish that concealed materials are unaffected or that a leak cannot recur.
Can I attend the final walkthrough?
Yes. You can attend the visit or join the walkthrough near the end. This gives you a chance to see findings in the property and ask questions before reviewing the written photo report. Coordinate your timing and any building access rules with the office.
How should I prepare for an Alexandria home inspection?
Arrange access to the attic or lower spaces, electrical panels, utility equipment, and every unit or structure in the agreed scope. Share known repairs and coordinate keys or management access before the appointment.
Confirm your Alexandria home inspection
Share the property address, type and size to confirm the inspection price and scope. Ask about selected add-on services, access and timing before booking.
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