Brad helped us with multiple home inspections in 2023 before we bought our home. He and his wife are an efficient team, and they saved us a lot of trouble with their knowledge and attention to detail. Brad honed in on problems that were critical, and ones I would have missed without him. We couldn't be happier with their services and would recommend Guardian Home Inspections to anyone looking to purchase a home! read more

We had a wonderful experience with Guardian Home Inspections. Brad and Terry were extremely thorough, efficient, and professional. They took time to answer our questions and to provide the 'why' behind the 'what' in anything they identified. Not only are they great at what they do, they're super nice to boot. Highly recommended. read more

Brian Dressler was fantastic. We've moved around quite a bit and so I have some experience with home inspectors and Brian was the most professional, helpful and detail-oriented inspector that I have worked with. It's a crazy sellers market right now in Fairfax county and a lot of folks are waiving inspections in order to get contracts (which I regard as insane) but I wasn't comfortable putting in an offer without having a very good idea about what I was getting in to. They were able to schedule us within a very tight timeframe so we could get an inspection before offers were due. Brian was very transparent about pricing--he offered to do more of a walk and talk if we wanted to save some money (it was on a house that we hadn't even put an offer on yet) and let me know how much it would cost to do a complete inspection (which I chose to do as I was very serious about the house). Brian was very methodical and practical with regard to recommendations and explained features of the house that I was not familiar with. He was receptive to questions and was not at all condescending even though some of my questions were fairly basic and I'm not familiar with some contract terminology. He checked everything and got very dirty going into the crawl space and attic rather than just popping his head in and looking around with a flashlight. Written report was complete and returned within the day. I was able to make decisions about bidding on a very expensive home with a lot more insight and information about what would be recommended to keep this older home safe and healthy. I highly recommend Guardian Home Inspections based on my experience with Brian Dressler. I will absolutely call him for the next inspection. read more

Homebuying is probably one of the most challenging things I've ever done as an adult. There are so many things to consider, so much paperwork involved, so many "fine print" details that could cost you a lot, and technical aspects of home structures that are basically Greek to me. Brad Strange of Guardian Home Inspections, owner and sole inspector, made the process a little less daunting for noob me and my fiance. And thanks to him we we discovered what a mess we almost bought and demanded what was deserved from the seller. Cheapo did not oblige and we were on our merry way. His loss, but I digress... Per a recommendation, we went with Brad for a home inspection prior to buying a house. And thanks to Brad's thorough review and easy explanations, we decided that our beautiful prospective house was not as desirable as we thought. Brad did a two-hour inspection, which involved checking everything from the dryer to the dryer vent to the cabinets under our sink to the attic to the door hinges to the electric outlets. He looked at everything! And he explained to us why certain things were non-commonsensical or downright troubling. He documented all his findings and later gave us those findings in a descriptive and picture-filled report. Even though we were new to the home inspection arena, we could tell that Brad definitely didn't skimp on anything. He gave every aspect of the house great attention. His breadth of knowledge was quite impressive to us, considering that he didn't start out as a home inspection specialist. He was also very pleasant overall and fun to talk to. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy a house and wanting to know what they are getting themselves into. read more

Having never done a home inspection, we were very impressed with GHI. Brian Dressler was our inspector and he kindly walked us through the property, explained everything he was noticing, and thoroughly answered all of our questions. He was professional, kind, and honest with us. His report was well documented, also. Would certainly recommend his services. read more

Complete newb to the whole buying a house thing, but Brad Strange at Guardian Home came highly recommended...excellent service and value for the money. Brad spent a couple hours going through our "potential" home from top to bottom, which i wanted, since buying a home in the DMW ain't exactly a cheap undertaking. I wanted to KNOW what I was getting into. Understanding that I know less than nothing about DIY and home ownership, he took the time to explain safety and maintenance and what I should expect as we went thru the property. I received the final and complete report just hours later, including photos of potential concerns. It can't get any better than this. 100% satisfied customer. read more

Brad was absolutely great! He was extremely informative and very patient. He not only spotted several issues, but he explained everything throughly and provided ample background information on each issue. Just from a brief conversation with him, I could tell that he was passionate about his job and extremely knowledgeable. This gave me the utmost confidence that he would do a exceptional job. He showed up early to the site and also provided an extensive report within the same day. I would recommend Brad for a home inspection without a doubt! read more

Brad is an amazing home inspector! We used him yesterday and he was fantastic. Took the time to walk us thru and explained everything. He also gave us great tips for the home and went way above his duties. I highly recommend Brad, you won't be disappointed. read more

First time home buyer, Brian did your inspection and was great. Friendly and took the time to answer any and all questions we had, showed us how things we weren't familiar with worked and was generally a pleasure to work with. He turned around a large inspection report quickly which included pictures and lots of notes on things we wanted to negotiate or have a record of for repair down the road, will recommend without hesitation. read more

Brian was excellent. The home inspection lasted 2 hours & Brian walked me through every corner of the home while keeping his explanation of potential issues in laymen's terms. He sent the inspection document via email on the same day & it included pictures with all the details that were discussed earlier that day. I used the website to request assistance & everything was scheduled from that point on. read more

My wife and I were first-time home buyers, and neither of us knew much about the home inspection process. We hired Guardian Home Inspections and I could not have been more pleased. Brad and his wife Terry did a lengthy inspection of the entire house. He explained in detail the features of the home, the life of various equipment, potential items needing repair, and more. All of my questions were answered, and at the end of the inspection we were given a how-to maintenance guide. I would certainly recommend Guardian without reservation to a friend or relative read more

Brian did our home inspection last month. He was very courteous and professional. He spent at least 2 hrs to inspect our little house as he took time to check everything and came up with a very detailed report. He also took time to explain all the issues he found and gave recommendations on what to fix. I'll definitely choose him next time. read more

Our home inspection with Brian Dressler was exceptional! He was very thorough and explained everything in detailed as he went along. Within 24hrs, we received a very detailed report with lots of pictures. Guardian Home Inspection was referred to us by a friend, and we are very happy we decided to go with them. We definitely recommend Guardian Home Inspections. read more

Brad was extremely thorough and we very much appreciated that nothing felt rushed. You can tell he actually enjoys what he's doing and is not at all trying to get in and out. While our home will need lots of cosmetic changes we were thrilled to learn of no major safety issues. I would highly recommend Brad if you are looking for a detailed inspection. Terry was also delightful to work with on scheduling. They are a great team! Highly recommend. read more

Guardian Home Inspections is top notch. This is the third home I have had inspected, and this home inspection experience was far superior to the others. Brad found and documented anything that is a problem or could turn into a problem down the road. Not only that, he explained the issues and thoroughly answered all of my questions (and I had many). I will be recommending Guardian Home Inspections to my friends. read more

We are soon to be new homeowners and had been comparing home inspection companies for a while now. We plan on closing very soon and when we called GHI they told us they could come out within 2 days! The inspector arrived 45 minutes before I did to my own appointment! Upon arrival to my surprise I met Brad the owner himself(the guy in the pictures). He was friendly, efficient, equipped, and very knowledgeable. My entire family came to do their own "home inspection" and Brad was kind enough to address any and every concern they had. Brad took multiple pictures, voice notes, and pulled the report together within 24 hours! I really appreciate him for taking the time to actually walk me through everything and explaining things I can do to protect my investment in the future. He went above and beyond to do his job finding issues with the underside of the deck to a loose toilet. I am very confident in his service and I would definitely recommend giving them a call as they are also $100 less than any other quote we received. Thanks Brad, you were awesome! read more

I am glad we called Brad to do the inspection on a house we were planning to buy. He found issues in the house that had gotten past contractors who had looked at the property just days before. Brad (and his colleague) were extremely thorough and generated a huge report for us under tight deadlines. Scheduling was easy - called on a Monday and he was there on Wednesday. This is probably the biggest single purchase you'll ever make. Go with someone who will make sure you aren't set up for a $20K surprise. Can't recommend Guardian enough for that job. read more

Brad is absolutely wonderful. Last year, before we bought a newly constructed home, a friend referred us to GHI since they used Brad for their own inspection. My husband and I are not handy people and this was our first home, so we were reliant on Brad to be able to identify all possible issues. We were so pleased with his professionalism, genuine passion for what he does, and care he has for his clients, we not only hired him to do our pre-dry wall inspection but also our post-dry wall final inspection and a third time before our 1-year warranty was up! He showed up on time, did an extremely thorough job throughout all of the inspections (each taking about 3-3.5 hours for a 2000 sq ft townhouse), and provided us with detailed reports with pictures. These reports added up to about 30-40 pages each, and we received them within a day of the inspection! He recorded both major and minor items for our reference, and also provided guidance on how to best maintain our house. Brad identified crucial issues such as: 1) Broken wall studs 2) Weak wood trusses holding up our roof 3) Studs holding too much weight load in our garage (holding up the rest of the house) 4) Torn air supply ducks throughout the house 5) Uneven garage door We got more than our money's worth with Brad. He was able to identify so many more issues that we would have overlooked or had no idea to even look for. He saved us thousands of dollars in repairs as we were able to get the builder to fix basically all of the items identified. Even the builder was impressed by all of the items Brad identified. If you are purchasing a newly constructed home, I strongly recommend having Brad perform a pre-dry wall inspection at a minimum! Once the dry wall gets put up, you won't be able to see how the builder has completed the foundation of the house. We have also referred Brad to our 2 brothers who have been equally as pleased with Brad's work. We would undoubtedly use Brad to inspect any of our future homes. He has earned our trust and business as loyal customers. read more

GHI was great to work with and Brian Dressler was A+ across the board. The appointment was made, home inspected and report back all in less than 24 hours. Brian's homeside manner was fantastic. I had to bring my 2 year old along and he was great to her and was not upset that I brought a child. He was very careful and looked at everything. read more

I don't think I could have asked for a better inspector than Brian Dressler. He was amusing, personable, informative, and thorough. He was already at the property ahead of the scheduled time to start looking over the exterior and lay of the land. He took the time to answer any questions and to explain the function and purpose of everything in the home from the A/C & Furnace to washer and dryer. Everything that he uncovered was clearly detailed in his report, that we received later the same evening, and we were able to take to the sellers and have corrected. Because of the timeliness of the inspection, everything got lined up, done, and ready three weeks before closing. All we have now is to wait and pack. Thanks Guardian Home Inspections! read more

Excellent experience. Very responsive, very thorough, very knowledgeable, fair prices, would definitely recommend!

Brad was wonderful! Very thorough! He took the time to walk us through everything. The report was extensive and well layed out.

Recently bought a home, these guys are legit. Took their time to go through everything...even things you don't think of. Took the time explaining as we went along. I was impressed with how quickly we received the report. Will use them again once we sell/ buy again. And will refer them to friends! read more

Brian Dressler performed our home inspection. Key descriptors of our home inspection--thorough, patient, honest, friendly, and communicative. Zero complaints; full recommendation. Brian gave a clear and detailed report, specifying what was good, what was not so good, and what needed immediate attention. We now have a clear road map for things to fix and things to keep an eye on. read more

We had an inspection in August 2016 for a home we ended up voiding because of the issues discovered in the inspection. Although I appreciated the inspectors' efforts, he was a little difficult to interact with when we had follow up questions and was slower than I would have liked in getting us the report. read more

I am so glad we found Guardian Home Inspections! Brad is a wonderful person and the service he provided was excellent. He explained every step of the inspection in detail and did a phenomenal job! Highly recommend him and the company. read more

Brad Strange conducted our home inspection on two separate prospective homes and each time he was very professional, thorough and demonstrated in-depth knowledge of residential construction, structural, electrical, HVAC and even on unique features such as hot tubs and fish ponds. During the inspections he would point out what is required by code and then add why sometimes in might be in the prospective buyer's best interest to take corrective action. He also provides possible mitigation for issues that arise during home inspections. We highly recommend Guardian Home Inspection for those who are purchasing a home. The reports provided are comprehensive and we will use them after closing as reference documenting major features and as a tool to correct minor issues not contingent for closing. read more

This guy is the most dishonest and least qualified home inspector I have ever used. He checked OK in the inspection report on the gas furnaces (there are two) without actually testing and seeing the flames in the attic unit (I have his report and picture in his report as proof). This was a re-inspection with a sole purpose of checking out the gas heating systems since the gas was not turned on the first time it was inspected. He/his company got paid twice for both the initial inspection and the re-inspection. The system does not work the first time I tried to turn it on a week ago. He came after my repeated phone calls. He first put the blame on the other person who came the first time. I had to correct him that other person had nothing to do with the heating units since the gas was not on during the initial inspection. He was the one who came out to check the heating systems. Clearly he had no idea what was wrong with the non-working furnace unit. He just told me "It shouldn't cost a lot of money to hire a HVAC person to check it out." Of course, I know fixing the system now is well beyond his competency. He was paid to check out the system. If he had just run the furnace and noted the flame not coming up, as simple as that. He did not do his job. When I mentioned "We might have missed this one," he turned defensive and very angry. He had the chutzpah to challenge me to go to the court when he was the one who did not do a thorough check and identify the problem with the unit. I would give this person a zero or negative star if available. This guy should be avoided unless you don't mind wasting your money and time, and risking of missing costly system problems in your property transactions. read more