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Cost Segregation Studies in Virginia — Save 20–40% on Taxes

Virginia property owners and real estate investors are leaving significant tax savings on the table every year. Seneca Cost Segregation's engineering-based studies reclassify your property assets to unlock accelerated depreciation — turning 20–40% of your property cost into immediate tax savings. With studies completed in as little as 2–4 weeks and an average first-year deduction of $171,243, the numbers speak for themselves.

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Our Cost Segregation Services

Comprehensive engineering-based cost segregation solutions for Virginia real estate investors and property owners of all property types.

Cost Segregation Study

A full engineering-based analysis that reclassifies property assets into 5-, 7-, or 15-year depreciation schedules — dramatically accelerating deductions and delivering first-year savings averaging $171,243.

Lookback Study

Claim missed depreciation on properties purchased up to 15 years ago — without amending prior returns. Uses IRS Form 3115 to unlock all missed deductions in a single tax year.

Virtual Property Tours

A convenient 30–45 minute video-call inspection that replaces costly on-site visits, enabling faster study turnaround of 2–3 weeks while keeping overall study costs lower.

CPA Coordination & Support

Seamless post-study coordination with your accountant to implement depreciation schedules into current or prior-year tax returns, included at no additional charge with every study.

IRS Audit Defense

Seneca AuditDefense covers every study for as long as you own the property — including IRS correspondence, supporting documentation, and a potential study-cost refund if a material issue arises.

Rush Service

Need your study fast? Expedited delivery in as little as one week is available for clients facing tax deadlines or urgent timing requirements, with transparent rush pricing based on complexity.

Engineered for Savings

Virginia's Most Reliable Engineering-Based Cost Segregation

Virginia's diverse real estate market — from Northern Virginia's dense commercial corridors to Richmond's multifamily developments and the Shenandoah Valley's agricultural properties — demands a cost segregation partner who understands varied property types and local investment realities. Seneca Cost Segregation delivers IRS-compliant, engineering-based studies backed by proprietary technology, a 95% client referral rate, and over 10,200 completed studies nationwide. Every engagement includes free preliminary analysis, full documentation, and lifetime audit defense.

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Client Success Stories

See how Virginia property owners are unlocking six-figure tax savings through Seneca's engineering-based cost segregation studies.

"The tax savings achieved with Seneca Cost Segregation made a major impact on my bottom line. I wasn't aware it was a possibility until they brought the opportunity to me. Their insight and expertise are invaluable."

Robert Riskin

"We contacted Seneca for a Cost Seg Study and they went above and beyond. Their eagerness to help and province of info will blow you away."

Brayant Rivera

"I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with. I achieved a highly favorable tax situation and recommend Seneca to anyone looking to maximize their tax benefits."

Trent H

"Dylan and his team at Seneca Cost Segregation are extremely knowledgeable. When I explored their website, it was clear they knew their stuff. It offered a very professional approach to cost segregation, backed by years of experience."

Steven Schneider
Steven Schneider

"We contacted Dylan for a cost seg study and he went above and beyond Not only will their pricing be the best price you will find, his eagerness to help and province info will blow you away"

Jayce Parks
Jayce Parks

"I've referred multiple clients to Seneca, and each time they uncovered significant tax savings. Their team is fast, professional, and easy to work with. They've become a trusted extension of our tax strategy."

Eliot Varnum
Eliot Varnum

"Extremely professional and efficient in their cost set analysis. Great communication and transparency. Will be using them going forward on all my properties."

Jacob Basch
Jacob Basch

"Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with."

Trent Hanson

"Seamless experience with great results. Highly recommend!"

Kim Giardino
Kim Giardino

"The tax savings achieved with Seneca Cost Segregation made a major impact on my bottom line. I wasn't aware it was a possibility until they brought the opportunity to me. Their insight and expertise are invaluable."

Robert Riskin

"We contacted Seneca for a Cost Seg Study and they went above and beyond. Their eagerness to help and province of info will blow you away."

Brayant Rivera

"I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with. I achieved a highly favorable tax situation and recommend Seneca to anyone looking to maximize their tax benefits."

Trent H

"Dylan and his team at Seneca Cost Segregation are extremely knowledgeable. When I explored their website, it was clear they knew their stuff. It offered a very professional approach to cost segregation, backed by years of experience."

Steven Schneider
Steven Schneider

"We contacted Dylan for a cost seg study and he went above and beyond Not only will their pricing be the best price you will find, his eagerness to help and province info will blow you away"

Jayce Parks
Jayce Parks

"I've referred multiple clients to Seneca, and each time they uncovered significant tax savings. Their team is fast, professional, and easy to work with. They've become a trusted extension of our tax strategy."

Eliot Varnum
Eliot Varnum

"Extremely professional and efficient in their cost set analysis. Great communication and transparency. Will be using them going forward on all my properties."

Jacob Basch
Jacob Basch

"Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with."

Trent Hanson

"Seamless experience with great results. Highly recommend!"

Kim Giardino
Kim Giardino

"The tax savings achieved with Seneca Cost Segregation made a major impact on my bottom line. I wasn't aware it was a possibility until they brought the opportunity to me. Their insight and expertise are invaluable."

Robert Riskin

"We contacted Seneca for a Cost Seg Study and they went above and beyond. Their eagerness to help and province of info will blow you away."

Brayant Rivera

"I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with. I achieved a highly favorable tax situation and recommend Seneca to anyone looking to maximize their tax benefits."

Trent H

"Dylan and his team at Seneca Cost Segregation are extremely knowledgeable. When I explored their website, it was clear they knew their stuff. It offered a very professional approach to cost segregation, backed by years of experience."

Steven Schneider
Steven Schneider

"We contacted Dylan for a cost seg study and he went above and beyond Not only will their pricing be the best price you will find, his eagerness to help and province info will blow you away"

Jayce Parks
Jayce Parks

"I've referred multiple clients to Seneca, and each time they uncovered significant tax savings. Their team is fast, professional, and easy to work with. They've become a trusted extension of our tax strategy."

Eliot Varnum
Eliot Varnum

"Extremely professional and efficient in their cost set analysis. Great communication and transparency. Will be using them going forward on all my properties."

Jacob Basch
Jacob Basch

"Their team was incredibly professional, prompt, and easy to work with."

Trent Hanson

"Seamless experience with great results. Highly recommend!"

Kim Giardino
Kim Giardino
The Seneca Difference

Why Choose Seneca Cost Segregation?

We combine engineering precision, investor-first values, and industry-leading speed to deliver maximum tax savings for Virginia property owners.

10,200+ Studies

Over 10,200 completed studies nationwide give our engineers unmatched expertise across every Virginia property type and market.

Lifetime Audit Defense

Every study includes our iron-clad AuditDefense guarantee — protecting Virginia clients from IRS inquiries for as long as they own the property.

2–4 Week Delivery

Our proprietary technology and virtual tour process deliver completed studies in 2–4 weeks — well ahead of the 4–8 week industry standard.

Veteran-Owned & Investor-Led

Founded by a Marine veteran and active real estate investors who built Seneca to deliver the same cost segregation edge to every Virginia investor.

Meet the Seneca Team

Real estate investors and engineers who built this firm for investors like you.

Dylan Scandalios, Co-Founder and CEO of Seneca Cost Segregation

Dylan Scandalios

Co-Founder and CEO

Dylan Scandalios brings a powerful combination of real estate investment experience and cost segregation expertise to every client engagement. As an active investor in multi-family properties in the Pacific Northwest, Dylan understands firsthand how strategic depreciation accelerates portfolio growth. Before founding Seneca Cost Segregation, he closed millions of dollars in business for both public and private companies along the West Coast. As a Certified Cost Segregation Professional and owner of Seneca, Dylan has helped real estate investors across Virginia and the nation save millions on their taxes. His investor-first mindset shapes every aspect of Seneca's client experience — from the free preliminary analysis to lifetime audit defense.

Paul Spies, Co-Founder of Seneca Cost Segregation

Paul Spies

Co-Founder

Paul Spies is a Marine Corps Sergeant turned real estate powerhouse, bringing over 8 years of hands-on construction and real estate investment experience to Seneca Cost Segregation. As a Principal Broker and Licensed Contractor, Paul successfully flipped over 150 homes in just four years and led ground-up multi-family development projects. Having personally leveraged cost segregation since 2018 to maximize his own investment returns, Paul co-founded Seneca to make the same powerful tax advantage available to real estate investors across Virginia and the country — at an affordable price, delivered on time. His operational discipline and deep construction knowledge give Seneca's engineering studies an unmatched level of precision and credibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a cost segregation study and how does it work?

A cost segregation study is an engineering-based tax strategy that reclassifies components of a real estate property from the standard 27.5- or 39-year depreciation schedule into shorter 5-, 7-, or 15-year categories. This accelerates your depreciation deductions, significantly reducing taxable income in the early years of ownership. The result is improved cash flow and a powerful tool for reinvesting in additional properties.

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Still Have Questions About Cost Segregation?

Speak with a Seneca cost segregation expert for a free consultation and savings estimate tailored to your Virginia property.

Serving Virginia Property Owners

Seneca Cost Segregation serves real estate investors and property owners across all of Virginia and all 50 states nationwide.

All 50 States

Service Coverage

10,200+

Studies Completed

95%

Client Referral Rate

Do We Service Your Virginia Area?

We serve property owners across all of Virginia — get your free savings estimate today.

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Awards and Recognition

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ASCSP Member

American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals membership.

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CCSP Designation

Certified Cost Segregation Professional designation.

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Perfect rating from satisfied clients nationwide.

Get Your Free Virginia Cost Segregation Estimate

Tell us about your property and we'll provide a no-obligation preliminary analysis showing your estimated first-year tax savings and ROI — typically within 24 hours.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 530-797-6539 You can also send us a quick email at info@senecacostseg.com