Home inspections in Prince George’s County.
From the older neighborhoods inside the Beltway to the newer developments out toward Bowie and Upper Marlboro, PG County covers a wide range of housing eras — and each one brings different things to look for.
Communities we serve here.
What we see in Prince George’s County homes
PG County is really several housing markets in one. The areas closest to DC — Hyattsville, Mount Rainier, Riverdale — include a lot of pre-war and immediate postwar housing. The middle ring is dominated by 1950s–1970s ramblers, split-levels, and Colonials. Out toward Bowie, Accokeek, and Brandywine you get large-scale postwar and modern subdivisions.
Aluminum branch wiring in homes built roughly 1965–1973
Solid aluminum branch circuits were used during a copper shortage in this window and are a recognized fire hazard at connections. We look for it, and if it’s present you’ll want a licensed electrician to evaluate remediation.
Galvanized supply and cast iron waste lines
Common in the older, closer-in neighborhoods. Galvanized corrodes from the inside and restricts flow; cast iron waste lines crack and separate. Both are typical replacement items in pre-1960 housing.
Original 1960s–70s subdivisions with deferred maintenance
Bowie’s Levitt-era neighborhoods and similar developments are now 55+ years old. Panel capacity, roof age, and HVAC replacement history are the big line items.
Additions and finished basements without permits
Very common across the county. Unpermitted work isn’t automatically bad, but it often means no inspection was done on the electrical, egress, or framing. We flag what we can see and tell you what to verify with the county.
Lead paint on pre-1978 housing
Federal disclosure applies, and a lot of PG housing predates 1978. Worth knowing before renovation, especially with young children in the home.
Drone and thermal imaging, included.
PG County borders our home base, so it’s inside our standard service area with no travel surcharge.
Roof scans from the air
Included at no extra cost on every inspection — a clear view of roof and chimney conditions that aren’t visible from a ladder.
Thermal imaging
Included at no extra cost. Infrared scanning catches moisture, insulation gaps, and overheating electrical connections behind finished surfaces.
Same-day report
Your full digital report the same day, written in plain language — so a tight contract timeline never waits on us.
Common questions for this area.
Do you cover all of Prince George’s County?
Yes — from the DC line out to Bowie, Laurel, and Brandywine, all within our standard service area.
Should I get a sewer scope in PG County?
It’s worth considering on any home built before roughly 1980, and especially where there are mature trees near the line. Root intrusion is the most common finding.
Do you do 11-month warranty inspections in the newer developments?
Yes, and it’s one of the most valuable inspections available if you bought new — it catches builder defects while the warranty is still active.
Buying in Prince George’s County?
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