Alexandria's trusted home inspector & handyman — 610 five-star reviews.
Charming Del Ray bungalows and craftsman homes — Marc inspects and repairs the details that matter in this beloved Alexandria neighborhood. Marc Leon Home Services is your trusted home inspector and handyman serving Del Ray and the surrounding area.
Full home inspection and handyman services for Del Ray homeowners — licensed, insured, and available same-day.
Clear, thorough inspection report so you can negotiate with confidence
Everything on your list handled in one visit — professionally and on time
Know your home's condition before listing — fix issues on your terms, not under deadline
Regular maintenance handled so your property stays in top condition year-round
Mold identified, safely removed, and documented — source addressed so it doesn't return
Del Ray runs along Mount Vernon Avenue from Braddock Road south toward Four Mile Run. It's a neighborhood of Craftsman bungalows from the 1920s and 1930s, post-war Cape Cods, and newer infill townhomes. The older homes have charm and age-related issues in equal measure: aging electrical panels, original plumbing fixtures, and wood-framed windows that need regular maintenance. The newer infill construction is newer — but newer doesn't mean problem-free. Marc inspects across the Del Ray price range and knows how each era of construction fails.
Del Ray's mix of Craftsman bungalows and newer infill construction means inspection scope varies property to property. Marc knows the neighborhood and brings the right lens to each home.
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Musty basement odor in Del Ray's Craftsman homes usually points to one of three things: inadequate grading pulling water toward the foundation, original stone or block foundation walls that wick moisture in wet seasons, or a crawlspace with vapor barrier issues. Marc traces the source, not just the symptom, so you know what you're buying.
Between tenants is the best time to handle deferred maintenance — while the unit is empty and accessible. Marc can walk the property, complete repairs, and document the pre-tenancy condition in a single visit. Landlords in Del Ray use this service to stay ahead of maintenance issues rather than react to tenant complaints.
Del Ray's newer infill construction tends to concentrate near the commercial corridor and south toward Potomac Yard. These properties are newer but not exempt from inspection: builder-grade HVAC systems, installation shortcuts on exterior flashing, and drainage issues at the property line are common in infill builds. Marc's inspection covers new construction just as thoroughly as historic homes.
Amateur repairs are common in Del Ray's older housing stock — added circuits without permits, plumbing modifications that don't meet code, drywall work that hides what's behind it. Marc's home inspection looks behind the finishes at what's actually been done, and his handyman repairs fix problems correctly the first time.
In Del Ray's Craftsman-era homes, the most frequent findings are aging electrical panels, galvanized or original plumbing, basement moisture from grading issues, and deferred exterior maintenance like failing caulk and roof edge flashing.
Yes — Marc inspects across Del Ray's full range of housing stock, from 1920s bungalows to 2010s infill townhomes. Newer construction has different failure modes but inspection is equally important.
Yes — Marc provides handyman services for Del Ray landlords between tenants. He can walk the unit, complete the punch list, and document the pre-tenancy condition in a single visit.
4.9 average rating across 610 verified reviews. Licensed & insured in Alexandria, VA.
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North Ridge mid-century homes often have deferred maintenance and aging systems. Marc's inspections help buyers understand exactly what they're purchasing.
Newer Potomac Yard construction — Marc inspects townhomes and condos to ensure builder-era systems are performing as expected.
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