Questions
Everything buyers ask us before booking.
How long it takes, what's included, when the report lands, and what happens if we find something serious.
Questions, answered
Everything buyers ask us.
Still unsure? Call and talk to an actual inspector — not a call center.
(301) 781-7800Same day, every time. Your photo-rich digital report lands in your inbox before the end of the day we inspect — usually within a few hours — so your agent can start negotiating immediately.
Most base inspections run $395–$849 depending on square footage. Our calculator on this page gives you a real number in about 60 seconds — no 'starting at' games, no surprise fees at the door.
We insist on it. You'll follow your inspector through the home, see everything we see, and leave knowing how your house actually works — where the shutoffs are, what to watch, what can wait.
Yes. Polaris is fully licensed in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC, ASHI and InterNACHI certified, and fully insured — for your protection and ours.
Never. We don't sell repairs, which means we have zero incentive to over-flag anything. You get honest findings and nothing else.
Yes — pay-at-closing is available on most transactions. Ask when you book and we'll arrange it with your title company.
Most Polaris inspections book 2–3 business days out, but we work seven days a week and can often accommodate rush and same-week requests. Call us and we'll make it work.
Our team spent 10+ years building homes in the DMV. We do pre-drywall, final walkthrough and 11-month warranty inspections — and we know exactly where local builders cut corners.
How it works
From quote to report in one day.
No phone tag, no “we'll email it next week.” Here's exactly what happens.
Get your price in 60 seconds
Use the calculator or call us. Real numbers up front — the quote you see is the quote you pay.
Lock your date
Most inspections book 2–3 business days out. Rush and weekend slots are available.
Walk the home with your inspector
2–4 hours on site. Ask everything. You'll leave understanding how the house actually works.
Same-day report, ready to negotiate
Photos, plain-English findings, priority levels. In your inbox before the day ends.
The Polaris promise
Why DMV buyers keep choosing Polaris
You inspect it with us
Walk the entire inspection alongside your inspector and learn the home first-hand — not from a PDF.
Licensed & fully insured
Licensed in Maryland, Virginia and DC. ASHI and InterNACHI certified. Insured for your protection.
Same-day plain-English report
Your photo-rich digital report the same day — clear answers your agent can negotiate with tonight.
No repairs, no upsells
We don't sell repairs, so we never over-flag. Just honest findings and straight answers.
Built by a builder
10+ years building DMV homes means we know exactly where they fail — and where to look first.
Open 7 days a week
Evenings, weekends and rush requests. Contracts don't wait for business hours and neither do we.
Ready when you are
Your offer is on the clock.
Book your inspection today.
Most Polaris inspections book within 2–3 business days — and we answer the phone seven days a week.