Inspections & Testing
for Every DMV Property.
From a full home inspection to specialized testing and commercial assessments — everything Polaris offers, in one place.
Full Home Inspection
Comprehensive evaluation of all major systems. Same-day digital report.
Walk & Talk Inspection
60–90 minute verbal consultation for pre-offer evaluations.
New Construction & 11-Month Warranty Inspection
Pre-drywall, final walkthrough and 11-month warranty inspections for new homes.
Pre-Listing (Seller) Inspection
A seller’s inspection before listing, so the buyer’s inspection holds no surprises.
Radon Testing
EPA recommends radon testing for all DMV homes. 48-hour test.
Termite / WDI Inspection
Includes 1-year pest warranty. Required for VA loans.
Mold & Air Quality
Lab-analyzed air sampling. Certified lab results.
Sewer / Septic Scope
Camera inspection. Catches issues before they become $15K problems.
Water Quality Testing
Lab testing for lead, bacteria, nitrates & more — well or city water.
Foundation Inspection
Detailed foundation-focused walkthrough as part of inspection.
Four-Point Inspection
Roof, electrical, plumbing & HVAC condition survey for insurance.
Rental Inspection
MD rental inspections with signed certification for your license application.
Multi-Unit & Investor Property Inspection
Two-to-four-unit buildings and rental portfolios, unit by unit.
Roof Inspection
Dedicated roof evaluation with photo documentation. Storm, aging, pre-listing.
Commercial Inspections
Multifamily, mixed-use, office, retail, restaurant, warehouse, and self-storage. ASTM E2018 framework.
How to choose the right inspection
Most buyers need one thing: a full home inspection, scheduled inside the inspection contingency, plus the add-on tests that fit the house. Everything else on this page is either a test you add to that visit or a separate service for sellers, owners and investors.
Every price is listed on its service page and in the cost calculator, so you never have to call for a number. If you’re not sure what a house needs, call or text and we’ll tell you honestly, including when an add-on isn’t worth it.
Bundles save $50–$200 when you need more than one add-on. Buyer's Peace of Mind adds radon and termite to the inspection, Complete Home adds mold and air quality testing too, and Rural & Eastern Shore pairs it with a septic scope, a water test and radon for homes on a well. The cost calculator suggests a bundle as you build your quote.
Buying a home
The full home inspection (from $395) is a 3–4 hour evaluation of the roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, foundation, exterior and interior, with a same-day digital report. Walk & Talk ($299) is a 60–90 minute verbal walkthrough, with no written report, for buyers deciding whether to make an offer. New construction inspections check a builder’s work before the drywall goes up, before the final walkthrough and before the 11-month warranty runs out.
Tests to add
Add-on tests run during the same visit. Radon ($199) is the one we recommend most, because much of the DMV is EPA Zone 1 or 2. A termite (WDI) inspection is required for most VA loans, and ours includes a one-year pest warranty. A sewer scope is worth it for homes 25+ years old or under mature trees, water testing for any private well, and mold and air quality testing when there are signs of past moisture.
Focused inspections
When one system is the question, a focused inspection answers it: a foundation inspection for cracks and settlement that tells you whether you need a structural engineer, a dedicated roof inspection with photo documentation, or a four-point inspection of the roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC in the format insurers ask for.
Sellers, owners and investors
Sellers use a pre-listing inspection to find problems before the buyer’s inspector does. Maryland landlords need a rental inspection with a signed certification for their county rental license. Two-to-four-unit buildings and rental portfolios are inspected unit by unit, and larger commercial properties follow the ASTM E2018 framework; both are quoted per property.
Where we do these inspections
Every service is available across Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, within 75 miles of DC or Baltimore. Your county’s guide shows which add-ons local buyers choose most and why, from radon zones to well water.
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