Virginia City & Storey County Home Inspections: Historic Homes Need Expert Eyes

Virginia City and Gold Hill homes carry more than a century of Comstock history, and the quirks that come with it. If you are buying a historic or mountain property in Storey County, a general inspection is only the start.

Common Issues in Historic Comstock Homes

• Aging or non-original electrical, including knob-and-tube remnants

• Foundation movement and stone or brick masonry settling

• Old galvanized or mixed-material plumbing

• Roof and chimney wear after harsh winters

• Limited or inadequate insulation and heating

Wells, Septic and Radon

Many Storey County properties are on private wells and septic systems rather than city services. We can help you plan water testing, and our sewer scope inspections camera-check accessible lines where applicable. Radon and mold and air quality testing are also worth considering in older, tightly built or poorly ventilated structures.

What to Expect

Our inspector walks the property from roof to foundation, documents findings with photos, and delivers a clear report the same day. Historic homes are not held to new-build standards, but you deserve to know what repairs may be coming.

Also see our Reno home inspection page for the wider area we serve.

Ready to schedule? Call 775.842.5916, or book your inspection online. Same-day reports, veteran-owned, InterNACHI-certified.