Resources
Vendor Resources
Asphalt Paving/Concrete Driveway/Walkways
- Kelly Paving and Concrete – 301-252-0941
Brickwork/Masonry
- Bricklands – 202-544-9301 – pointing, brick cleaning, historical work, lead paint abatement
- GL Barnhart – 202-569-0707 – masonry, roofing, structural
Chimney/Fireplaces
- Rooftop Chimney Sweeps – 703-997-4617
- High’s Chimney – 301-519-3500
- Acme Stove – 703-644-2288 – gas and wood fireplaces
Crawlspace Encapsulation, Vapor, Soil Gas Barriers
- Crawlspace Brothers – 866-272-9548
- Southland Insulators – 703-368-1965
- Valor Mold Removal – 703-897-7121
Decks
- Virginia Deck Builders – 703-214-6600
Drainage, Grading, Wet basements
- Drainage and Erosion Solutions – 703-534-1949
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Deska Services – 703-552-8201 (ask for Brian)
Dryer Ducts and Vents – Cleaning, Repair, Replacement
- Dryer Vent Wizard – duct cleaning – 301-871-2250
- Dryer Vent Parts – exterior damper and rain hood, UL listed transition duct
- Home Vent Experts – cleaning, repair – 202-338-2300, 703-836-2906
Electrician
- Hawkins Electrical – 877-927-0900
- Alexandria Electric – 703-909-6873
Environmental testing and mitigation
- DC Water – Free lead water test in DC
- Boston Environmental – 202-526-4045 – Asbestos, lead, mold abatement
- Lead Inspection Service – 202-438-3586 – Lead paint inspections
- Triangle Legacy – 301-523-9419 – Flood restoration and repair / Mold remediation
- EPA – Asbestos and Lead information
Energy Audit – insulation, ventilation, duct cleaning
- The Home Energy Detective – 866-933-2590
- Energy Efficiency Experts – 202-557-9200
Metalwork/Handrails/Fencing
- Expert Fence – 703-751-3008
- Northeast Ironworks – 202-529-9440
Foundation Crack & Leak Sealing
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Deska Services – 703-552-8201 (ask for Brian)
- Atlas Foundations of Washington – 301-316-5650
HVAC Service and Maintenance
- Cropp Metcalfe – 888-559-6352
- Air Wiz Duct Cleaning – 301-871-2250
- Metro Test Balance – 301-808-4216 – AeroSeal duct sealing
Plumbing
- Magnolia plumbing – 888-829-8510
- Bauer Plumbing – 301-420-3200
- Fry Plumbing – 202-543-4884 – also waste line scoping
Radon Mitigation Systems
- Radon Abatement Services – 301-718-6200
- Benner GeoTech – 301-696-0547
- Radon Control Professionals – 703-471-9459
Recalls
- CPSC Recalls – US Government Recalls
Roofing
- Maggio Roofing – 301-321-7674
- Unicorp – 301-779-0900 – Roofing, windows, doors, siding
Structural Engineers
- BEL Engineering – 240-830-2555
- Norton Consulting Engineers – 240-393-3672
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Deska Services – 703-552-8201 (ask for Brian)
Trees/Arborist
- Adirondack Tree Experts – 301-595-2827
- Lopez Tree Service – 703-419-0890
- Miltons Tree Care – 301-675-8147
Windows
- District Window repair – 202-489-9100 rehanging ropes, weights, freeing upper sash, glazing, glass replacement
- Craftsmen Group – 301-277-3700 historic window restoration
- WindowsCraft – 202-288-6660 historic window replacement
Scott Robertson
District Home Inspection, LLC
139 11th Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003