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Home Inspection in Sterling, VA
For a Sterling Park house, a Cascades townhouse, or a Potomac Falls remodel, share the repair history and arrange access to the systems included in your inspection. A photo report helps you plan your next steps.
Read client reviews Licensed and insured inspectors Serving Sterling and all of Loudoun County
What we check in a Sterling 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.
Sterling home inspections for repairs and finished spaces
A home inspection in Sterling evaluates the accessible building and its current systems. Replaced windows, an upgraded panel, a finished basement, or a later addition can all affect what the inspector can see. Describe those changes before the appointment and identify any shared or locked area that needs coordinated access.
Updates to the original house
For a Sterling Park property with replaced systems or remodeled rooms, provide dates and records for the work. The inspector reviews accessible electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling, roof, exterior, attic, lower spaces, and interior components within the agreed scope. Visible findings are documented alongside limitations caused by finishes, belongings, or unsafe access.
Clear the crawlspace or basement entrance, attic hatch, electrical panel, and equipment. Share information about additions, converted garages, and past water entry.
Finished lower levels and shared areas
In a finished basement, the inspector reviews visible surfaces and accessible components, including available mechanical equipment and plumbing. Finished walls can conceal foundation or framing conditions, so repair records and known moisture history are useful. For a townhouse or condominium, confirm exterior and shared-system responsibilities before defining the unit inspection scope.
Identify sump equipment and service access panels where present. Coordinate access to any shared mechanical room, attic, or exterior area included in the appointment.
Home inspections around Sterling
Sterling sits in Loudoun County, and the same inspectors cover the whole county. Every place below has its own page.
Home inspection questions in Sterling
Questions about Sterling remodels, crawlspaces, finished basements, and attached homes.
What does a home inspection in Sterling 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.
What should I mention about a remodeled Sterling Park house?
List panel, roof, window, plumbing, HVAC, and layout changes that you know about. Bring repair records where available. The inspector reviews current accessible conditions and does not assume all work in a renovated room is visible.
Can the inspection see behind a finished basement wall?
No. The standard inspection is visual and non-invasive. The inspector reviews accessible components and records limitations where finishes cover the foundation, framing, or services. Share known leaks or repairs before the visit.
Will the inspector enter a Sterling crawlspace?
The inspector examines a crawlspace where access and conditions are safe. Tell the office about a blocked, tight, or unsafe entrance beforehand. Areas that cannot be reached are described as limitations in the report.
How is the scope set for a townhouse with an association?
Confirm responsibility for roofs, exterior walls, common grounds, and shared equipment from the property documents. Agree on which components and spaces are included, then arrange access. A unit inspection does not cover every association asset.
How should I prepare for a Sterling home inspection?
List additions, converted spaces, known repairs, and shared components. Clear the attic, lower spaces, electrical panel, and mechanical equipment, including service panels in finished rooms.
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