FAQs: My Inspector


What is my inspector's name and can I call him/her?

Yes, you can call your inspector. To obtain his/her name and telephone number, call Inspection Requests and Records at 703-222-0455, TTY 711 during business hours, or the commercial or residential offices:

  • Residential inspections: 703-631-5101, TTY 711, press option #4 or online.
  • Commercial building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections: 703-324-1910, TTY 711


Why didn't my inspector come today?

Inspections will be performed for the day requested. However, some days there are more inspections requested than an inspector can perform. On these occasions, the remaining inspections will be conducted on the following business day. If you have more specific questions, or if you would like to reschedule the inspection, please call your inspector or the Commercial or Residential Division.

Commercial or residential office telephone numbers:

  • Residential Inspections: 703-631-5101, TTY 711, press option #4.
  • Commercial Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Inspections: 703-324-1910, TTY 711.
  • Commercial building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections: 703-324-1910, TTY 711


Can I ask for a particular inspector?

No. We try to maintain consistency and therefore inspectors are assigned territories, which are automatically maintained by our computer system.


My inspector is off today. Who is taking his/her workload?

Check with the commercial or residential offices during business hours:

  • Residential Inspections: 703-631-5101, TTY 711, press option #4.
  • Commercial Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Inspections: 703-324-1910, TTY 711.
  • Commercial building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections: 703-324-1910, TTY 711


More Questions?

Please contact Inspection Requests at 703-324-0455, TTY 711.



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