Upper Darby Township sits right on the Philadelphia line in eastern Delaware County, centered on the 69th Street Terminal and taking in neighborhoods like Highland Park, Stonehurst, Bywood, Kirklyn and Primos, in the Upper Darby School District. Most of its homes were built between the 1920s and 1940s: stone and brick rowhomes, porch-front twins, Dutch colonials, Tudors and center-hall colonials, plus some post-war homes and apartments. Homes of this age share common inspection priorities: stone and brick masonry, shared party walls and rooflines, older wiring and plumbing, aging boilers and chimneys, basement water, decades-old sewer laterals, and EPA Zone 1 radon. ValueGuard’s ASHI-certified home inspectors in Upper Darby have been inspecting these homes since 1997 — whether you need a full pre-purchase home inspection, a house inspection of a rowhome, or a twin inspection, you get findings you can negotiate from.
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i. Why these homes are different
Pre-war homes, predictable weak spots.
Most Upper Darby homes are 80 to 100 years old. Here’s what a thorough home inspection in Upper Darby focuses on:
Rowhomes & Twins
Shared party walls and rooflines mean we look closely at shared flashing, attic fire separation, foundations, porch roofs and whether utilities are fully separated.
Stone & Brick Masonry
Stone fronts, brick walls, mortar joints, lintels and chimneys all wear with age. Repointing needs and masonry cracks are common findings.
Radon Zone 1
Delaware County, including Upper Darby, is EPA Zone 1 — the highest radon-risk classification. Testing is essential on every purchase.
Boilers, Wiring & Plumbing
Steam and hot-water boilers, older electrical service, and galvanized or cast-iron plumbing are common here and affect cost, safety and insurance.
Flat Roofs & Porch Roofs
Rowhomes and twins often have low-slope rear roofs and porch roofs. Their membranes, flashing and drainage are frequent sources of leaks.
Aging Sewer Laterals
Clay and cast-iron laterals nearly a century old are prone to root intrusion and offsets. A camera scope documents the full line before you close.
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The Upper Darby rowhome standard
Upper Darby offers some of the best-value homes on the Philadelphia line — and their masonry, flat roofs, boilers and sewer laterals are where both the character and the repair costs live. Our Delaware County inspectors focus on what matters most in homes of this age and explain which findings are normal and which are worth negotiating. Pre-1978 homes can also be tested for lead. And because Delaware County is EPA Zone 1, every Upper Darby inspection should include radon testing.
From our recent caseload
Recently inspected in Upper Darby.
Three homes from recent ValueGuard inspections in Upper Darby — a stone-and-shingle Dutch colonial, a stone-front rowhome, and a row of porch-front twins. One township, three different home inspections. Swipe or use the arrows to see all three.
No. 01
Stone & Shingle Dutch Colonial
A Dutch colonial with a stone first floor, shingled upper story and front porch under mature trees. Gambrel roofs, stone walls and porches all need an experienced eye.
No. 02
Stone-Front Rowhome
A rowhome with a fieldstone front and landscaped entry — classic Upper Darby. Party walls, rear flat roofs and stone masonry are the focus on homes like this.
No. 03
Porch-Front Twin
A row of twins with front porches, dormers and mixed siding. Porch roofs, shared walls and decades of updates are where the findings usually are.
Photos from recent ValueGuard inspections in Upper Darby.
ii. The services that matter most
What to inspect in Upper Darby.
Home Inspection
A comprehensive evaluation of structure, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and major systems — calibrated to Upper Darby’s rowhomes, twins, Dutch colonials and Tudors — delivered as a photo-rich report the next business day. Condos from $329.
Sewer Scope Inspection
Strongly recommended for nearly every Upper Darby home, where clay and cast-iron laterals have been underground for 80 to 100 years. Our camera travels the full lateral from cleanout to main and documents what it finds.
Radon Testing
Delaware County is EPA Zone 1, the highest radon-risk tier. Our PA DEP-certified technicians use tamper-resistant electronic monitors with 48-hour turnaround. Mitigation, if needed, typically runs $800 to $2,500.
Termite / WDI & Mold Testing
Termite and wood-destroying-insect inspections are required by most lenders, and mold testing is key for older basements and any home with signs of moisture. Both can be added in a single visit.
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iii. Your local inspection team
Meet your Upper Darby home inspectors.
When you book ValueGuard in Upper Darby, you get ASHI-certified home inspectors with deep expertise in Delaware County’s housing stock — from pre-war rowhomes and twins to Dutch colonials and Tudors. Swipe or use the arrows to meet all 10 inspectors serving Upper Darby and Delaware County.
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iv. Services & pricing
Upper Darby inspection pricing.
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| Value Package · $829 · save $149 | Value + Sewer Scope · $1,108 · save $199 | Full Protection · $1,457 · save $249 |
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v. What Upper Darby buyers say
From recent buyers.
★★★★★
James was incredibly knowledgeable and patient. He has great attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Would highly recommend.
Lindsey Kuhl
Google · Inspector: James Royer
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Cory and Michael were amazing! So glad ValueGuard was recommended to me. Scheduling was smooth and the inspections were thorough.
Kaity Quay
Google · Inspectors: Cory Shalaway & Michael Kelley
★★★★★
Michael did an excellent job. He arrived early, was thorough in every area, and took the time to explain each finding clearly. Completely understand why our agent recommended this company.
Dayna Marie
Google · Inspector: Michael Kelley
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vi. Common questions
Upper Darby home inspection FAQs.
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vii. Serving all of Delaware County
Also inspecting nearby communities.
Wherever you’re buying in Delaware County, ValueGuard is your local home inspector.
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