Historic House Inspections

Most old homes have been modified over time, often with a mix of parts from different eras. It is critical to evaluate how these interact and function.

In addition to our standard thorough inspections (over 80 items and 400 points) for the existing or new homes, we will explain the original structure and the changes that have occurred over time.

We will evaluate also the following items:

Damage to the structure from alterations, age, weather or insects
Remaining service life of major systems and components (roofing materials, heater, wiring, pipes, etc.)
Undersized electric service for today's needs
Presence of building materials no longer in use due to health concerns (asbestos and lead in the paint)
High heating costs from inefficient heating systems and un-insulated spaces

Potomac Homes will provide you with a thorough evaluation and a detailed computerized report with annotated color pictures of your prospective old house, indicating which systems and components are substandard and require upgrading, and recommendations for improvements.

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Professional Services: Home Inspections, Building Investigations, Infrared Thermal Imaging, Maintenance Inspections, Trouble Shooting Consultations, Environmental Consultations

New Houses, Historic Houses,

Infrared Thermal Imaging, Building Thermography, Building Thermogram, Infrared Scans, Building Infrared Scan, Building Science, Building investigations. Thermography, infrared scan of electrical systems, building envelope infrared scan, energy loss infrared thermal imaging

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): Mold Sampling, Mold Assessment, Allergens, Radon Gas, Lead in Paint, Asbestos

Water Quality. Environmental Consultations

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Montgomery County: Aspen Hill, Bethesda, North Bethesda, Beallsville, Barnesville, Boyds, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Clarksburg, Colesville, Darnestown, Derwood, Dickerson, Friendship Heights, Garrett Park, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Glenn Echo, Kensington, Montgomery Village, Olney, Potomac, North Potomac, North Bethesda, Poolesville, Rockville, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Wheaton.

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Prince George’s County: Beltsville, College Park, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Landover, Laurel, Capitol Heights, Suitland, Upper Marlboro.

Washington DC - District of Columbia.

Northern Virginia: Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Loudoun counties. Dulles, Centreville, Chantilly, Herndon, Reston, McLean, Vienna, Rosslyn, Clarendon, Ballston, Annandale, Sterling, Great Falls, Oakton, Ashburn, Leesburg, Tysons Corner, Burke, Manassas