Home inspections in Montgomery County.
Montgomery County has some of the oldest suburban housing stock in the region — more than half of its detached single-family homes were built before 1970 — which means aging systems are the norm rather than the exception.
Communities we serve here.
What we see in Montgomery County homes
Montgomery’s inner suburbs — Silver Spring, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Takoma Park — include substantial pre-war and immediate postwar housing. The middle of the county is dominated by 1950s through 1970s Colonials, ramblers, and split-levels. Newer construction concentrates in the upcounty around Germantown and Clarksburg. Average new-home size in the county has grown dramatically over the decades, so square footage varies enormously by era.
Aging systems in pre-1970 housing
With over half the detached housing built before 1970, original or first-replacement systems reaching end of life is routine. Panel capacity, roof age, sewer lateral condition, and HVAC replacement history are the recurring big-ticket items.
Aluminum branch wiring in 1965–1973 homes
Present in some housing from this window and a recognized fire risk at connections. Worth identifying before closing.
Extensive renovation and addition history
High property values in the inner county mean many homes have been renovated or expanded repeatedly. Quality varies, and permit history is worth verifying with the county.
Knob-and-tube in the oldest neighborhoods
Takoma Park, parts of Silver Spring, and older Bethesda blocks include housing old enough to still carry original wiring in places.
Radon
Testing is the only way to know a specific property’s level, and it’s a common buyer request in this market.
Larger homes take longer to inspect properly
Upcounty new construction is often substantially larger than older housing. Our pricing scales with square footage so you know the cost up front rather than after the fact.
Drone and thermal imaging, included.
Montgomery County is within our standard service area, and we’re licensed across DC, Maryland, and Virginia if your search crosses jurisdictions.
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.
Is there a surcharge for older homes?
Yes, a modest one — homes 50 or more years old add $50, because they genuinely take longer to inspect thoroughly. It’s shown up front in our online quote.
Do you inspect large homes?
Yes. Pricing scales by square footage, and our online calculator will show you the exact figure before you book.
Do you do pre-listing inspections?
Yes. In a competitive market like Montgomery County, knowing what a buyer’s inspector will find lets you control the negotiation.
Buying in Montgomery County?
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