The individual who answers the phone is Hulbert's wife who multiple times has answered very…read morestand-offish and unprofessionally even when I came about a concern about the inspection. It seems like the inspector is more for the seller rather then the buyer who is hiring them for contingencies. I have done construction management and commissioning before so I dont know how in my case where a window latch on an exterior window thats UPSTAIRS is considered a low priority where there is a fall risk, wind/gust that goes through since it cannot fully latch and would need a potential replacement - which in hand did not help our case with settling on the deal to get this resolved. Literally handed us a paper and not even a follow up call to discuss the contingencies on the home. All I got told was that they only look visually and even when I looked you could see it is a bigger issue than what it was marked as. Waste of $475 that I could've done myself, oh and when I email the owner Hulbert, same half response of excusing the poor inspection that was done. I do not recommend this inspector company whatsoever. I forgot to mention - his wife when I told her the situation told me "This happens when you get a home" like what kind of response is that, don't know but this family business is beyond disappointing and a let down to put it nicely. This establishment lacks the actual foundation of what and who they're doing this for. Also the inspection was 30 minutes for a 3 bedroom and 3 bathroom house.... I've seen people thoroughly inspect homes smaller and take longer.

Tim was VERY detailed about the inspection and what needs to be fixed. Provided time for questions…read moreand concerns as well as welcoming us to see things while he was inspecting. Great pricing and awesome customer service

We've worked with this home inspection company across a wide range of transactions across Northern…read moreVirginia, and they consistently deliver at a high level. If you're looking for a reliable, thorough, and professional home inspection company in Northern VA, this is the team you want on your side. They're incredibly informative for both first-time home buyers and experienced buyers. They take the time to walk clients through every part of the inspection, answer questions in real time, and make sure buyers truly understand the condition of the home before moving forward. That level of education and transparency is rare and extremely valuable in today's market. Brittanie is fantastic on the scheduling side, responsive, organized, and always doing her best to squeeze us in, even on tight timelines. Mike and Jim have handled inspections for many of our clients, and they are consistently thorough, detail-oriented, and great at communicating findings in a clear, practical way. Garry has also spent time working directly with our team, which shows how invested they are in building long-term relationships and supporting both agents and clients. They service all of Northern Virginia and have built a strong reputation for being honest, friendly, and dependable. They also operate as a true one-stop shop, which makes the process even smoother for our clients. One thing that stands out right away is that everyone on their team genuinely seems to love what they do, and it shows in how they interact with clients and how much care they put into each inspection. Another major differentiator is that the owner, Jim, is still actively inspecting homes. It's clear he genuinely loves what he does, and that passion shows in the quality of work and the standard his entire team holds. Overall, this is a go-to home inspection company in Northern VA that we trust with our clients time and time again.

Efficient and professional inspectors. However, they made several serious errors and then refused…read moreto acknowledge that they were corrected. Unresponsive to multiple requests. Not recommended.

Heard about them through word of mouth, Jiri was personable and did a thorough job checking…read moreeverything. We would contact again

It has been some time since Jiri and Co. did a home inspection at our residence. So, what sparked…read morethis review? a). Jiri was the inspector. He was recommended by our realtor (we will never trust that again). Arrived and "I know it all" attitude was impossible to miss. b). Inspected our home but never really gave an honest review. It all seemed like his only goal was to ensure the sale for our realtor. He refused to go into our crawl space because of "moisture" that later revealed 35K water damage left by the previous owner. Bad luck, we think not! When we encountered a major sewer issue at the same area he refused to inspect his "insurance" did not cover it. He automatically became impossible to deal with. Another major expense. This was all within the "90 day warrantee". Its all total BS. The roof that he "cleared" had to be replace only a few years later. Again, the warrantee they promised did not cover this even if it clearly stated that it would. Read "water leak damage". Con job if I have ever seen one. I know he is going to reply. I cant wait. Lets compare notes Jiri:)

Marc came inside first and drilled me with questions about why I wanted an inspection. Only…read moreafterward did he say someone else was coming, and the assistant arrived after he was already in my home. When I asked who would be doing the inspection, Marc became defensive and walked off the job. The assistant slammed my door on the way out. This was unprofessional, disrespectful, and a waste of my time.

Getting my first home soon and Marc gave me peace of mind when he inspected my place. Though there…read morewas nothing major wrong, he caught every little discrepancy which I'm grateful for!

Great company, very responsive and easy to schedule. The home inspector was very thorough and…read moretalked me through everything as we went, and the report was detailed. I also got a sewer line scope with them that showed some areas of root incursion, I got a report and video that helped me get quotes from plumbers.

Prompt service, attention to detail, nice inspector, and thorough illustrated report the very next…read moreday. Would definitely use again!

These guys absolutely Rock!!! I'm an engineer and I ask A LOT of questions. Bill was there to walk…read moreme through them all and answer all my concerns. As I have been learning about my new homes I have had very few surprises. The report was available quick and very detailed. They have taken the time before during and after to provide me information. Giving advice on the property even before showing up for the home inspection. Now that I have received the keys to my home they have provided me with several quality recommendations from plumbers to electricians. Would reccommend to anyone!

Bill Walker knows a lot about houses and the history of technology adoption. Firmly recommend his…read morefirm and wife Helene.

Very thorough inspection and covered everything I needed. Well done would use them again!read more

We hired ATLAS for a home inspection to help us identify problem areas for repair and maintenance…read morein our older home. Ed Snope came highly rated, and he surpassed my expectations. He was so thorough in his review, and patient in his explanations. I learned so much about our home that we've lived in for over a decade. The inspection was reasonably priced and the report was detailed and very timely. I only wish I had hired him sooner.

On July 13, 2013, one of the inspectors from Home Inspections Inc., Steve Messerschmidt, completed…read morean inspection which was to help my husband and I have a clear understanding of a property which we were considering to purchase and ultimately ended up closing on. We trusted Steve to do a good job with inspection and identify any major repairs before closing to minimize unpleasant surprises and difficulties after move-in. Within hours of being in the house (we closed on August 30, 2013) several major problems were identified that Steve completely missed. Our home has several structural issues that are apparent to an untrained eye to include: a warped wood floor, rotted and molded subfloor, door, door frame which all come from years of water leaking into our home, rotten wood on the two main pillars (and around the front of our home) on our front porch which hold up our widows walk, broken fans in the upstairs and ground level, and all windows are lacking caulk to prevent water leakage, etc. Steve was ill when arriving at the house and wouldn't even shake our hands--we don't know if this illness caused his negligence or if he is just a bad inspector. We are absolutely outraged by the errors on Steve's part. We have had another inspector, that is also a contractor, come to our house--he was completely appalled that the damage was missed. He provided us with an unofficial quote for the damages (approximately $3500). Instead of immediately filing complaints, we offered Home Inspections Inc. the opportunity to make it right. I sent an email to the owner of the company, Bob Rust, on September 3, 2013, whom didn't return my messages or calls for days. Later we learned that he forwarded my messages straight to Steve, his employee. After 9:00 pm a few days after emailing complaints and leaving voicemails, Steve called my husband's cellphone. It should be common sense that a call after 9:00 pm is unprofessional and inconsiderate. However, that is neither here nor there. The real issue is that we were expecting a call from the owner, not Steve, the employee we had the grievance with. Waiting days for a return phone call after a major complaint is unacceptable in virtually any profession, yet not surprising given our experience with Home Inspections Inc. In the return call and email messages, we were led to believe a contractor was coming to examine and fix the damages overlooked by Steve. We have several dated emails from Steve Messerschmidt explaining the details of the contractor. Nonetheless, the contractor (SURPRISE!?!) never showed and we were provided excuses multiple times to as why. A full month later and several cancelled appointments later, we were told by Steve that he was no longer handling the issue, but the owner of the company was going to take over and that he might have a contractor to refer to us for repair. The owner showed up at our home after cancelling two appointments to tell us that he could offer us our money back for the inspection. Why after a month of waiting for answers did it take that long to come to that decision? Why lead us to believe it was going to get fixed? DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY FOR YOUR HOME INSPECTION. I wish I could give them negative stars. :-/

I have found Steve Messerschmidt to be of the highest caliber of home inspectors. I thank him for…read morehis Naval Service to this country. I have done no less than 20 inspections with him for different clients ranging from under 600 sq ft condo to 6,000 sq ft new home, from Alexandria to Hamilton and everything inbetween. If asked he will explain to you the workings of any in home appliance including all types of HVAC systems. He is a savant when it comes to all home things. He explained to me the proper way to adhere Hardiplank to the exterior of a home so as not to void the warranty. He found a structural issue in the sale of a Realtor / Contractor couple's house that was sold to my client. He found an improperly installed new Carrier system in a new home. His reports are more thorough than any I have seen. I once did a 6 hour inspection with him in a Great Falls home. I do not care for the company for which he works. This week my clients are opting for a $515 priced company which includes a structural engineer if an issue is found for free while Home Inspections Inc charges $700 for the same home. Additionally the report given by Steve is all text, there are photos attached in an email but one concise report is best for explaining issues to a listing agent. The remainder of the book beyond the 5 page report is a worthless pile of kindling.