I highly recommend Robert. We had a really fast turnaround for the townhome condo we were looking…read moreat, and he was available the next day. He called beforehand to speak with me directly to make sure I felt comfortable with what he was planning to do. He also sent documents the night before that helped me prepare. The pre-inspection was extremely thorough and lasted 1.5 hrs, and he shared so many wonderful tips about how to care for a home and what gadgets to buy when I become a new homeowner. Every minute and cent was worth it and I am glad my agent recommended him to me!

I wholeheartedly feel comfortable in recommending Robert for your inspection needs. He's quite…read morepersonable & provides detailed explanations of what he is inspecting. He provided me info on how to improve various aspects of my home. He seems to be quite knowledgeable & was open with sharing the information. Robert spent a lot of time with his inspection and I felt he really had a genuine concern for my home's well being. I could tell that Robert enjoys what he does. Robert provided me product links & information to items that will improve the quality of my home. I have already referred him out to someone. This was money well spent!

Larry inspected my 1bd condo in SW DC and was extremely thorough and went above and beyond to…read moreexplain everything to ensure I had a good grasp on the problems he found. I have no doubt the thoroughly detailed inspection report he provided was crucial in getting the seller to fix some less obvious (and expensive) plumbing issues. Several days after the inspection, he even followed up with me and answered all of my questions (I had a lot). We probably talked on the phone for 30-45 minutes. Yes, he's more expensive than other inspectors in the area, but he takes his time and is extremely knowledgable!

Is there a button for more stars? Larry Wasson of Affiliated Inspectors inspected the renovated…read morehouse I was buying and found major defects and unsafe conditions missed by both the Builder and the City Inspectors. He documented faulty, incomplete, and unsafe work and materials at exterior walls, front and rear porches, exterior doors, foundations, and at electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. Most inspectors don't inspect to code but Larry did and his detailed report made it easy to understand both good and bad conditions and to request remedies. With many decades of experience, including training hundreds of government and private inspectors, Larry's expertize was invaluable through-out the home buying process. After the inspection, Larry provided excellent advice every time I called him. I highly recommend Larry for his inspection skills, in-depth construction and repair knowledge, and customer service. I'm greatly appreciative and will always remember him for showing me the gold standard of home inspections all the while making my first home buying experience a pleasure. Thank you!

It's been a year since I used Enlighten for my home inspection and after $30,000 worth of repairs…read morethat keep pilling up, I finally decided that I needed to warn people and write a public review. I trusted Enlighten as a first time home buyer and they missed extremely expensive and costly repairs. First, there was clear evidence of a mice infestation with poop and rat poison everywhere in places I know Enlighten checked and we quickly realized this after moving in and needing to call an exterminator. Our dryer was broken and didn't actually dry and our washing machine was so full of mold if you truly looked that we had to replace both in the first month. Our subfloor has very prominent soft spots and may have water damage but the only way to confirm is to rip up all our beautiful flooring and pay thousands. Our water heater's expansion tank is 12 years expired, 30 lbs full of sediment and in an extremely dangerous free hanging position on pvc pipe. Our dishwasher had been pouring steam into the wood cabinets and leaking through the wood floors for years that the wood is breaking apart and extremely water damaged in the kitchen. Light switches were sparking and plugs aren't secure to the wall. Our bathroom shower head is leaking behind the plate and into the wall - we noticed because if you turn on the shower you can see water pushing through the plate. This is just some of the items they've missed and the $30,000 doesn't even include all of the fixes for all of this! The items they did point out they grossly underestimated the going rate of repairs so items we were told could be a quick $50 fix from a handy man, no one would do for less than $250, IF THAT. I feel like I've officially bought into a massive money pit thanks to Enlighten. I negotiated hard with the sellers for inspection rights to ensure I didn't end up in this predicament given how expensive homes are in the DMV and here I am, where all my additional funds are going to fixing up this place. I knew being a homeowner would come with maintenance costs but these are costly repairs that could have been easily avoided if Enlighten cared to actually inspect. DO NOT USE THEM.

These folks were amazing…read more Enlighten did our home inspection for our first home in DC and they were not only professional and communicative but extremely gracious with explaining every detail to us. Zach was a standout guy who was patient and down-to-earth. He essentially showed us how to use our new appliances as he checked everything lol. He even gave us tips on some common issues to look out for and some ways to mitigate those issues ahead of time. Of course, sometimes the advice was to call a licensed professional within that specialty re: things like the chimney's working condition. All in all, we had a super smooth experience with them and would definitely recommend Enlighten to anyone who needs a fair and thorough home inspection.

Home inspection. Was very rude to agent. Wouldn't even shake his hand. Cannot recommend.read more

I cannot recommend Jim enough. His inspection vas incredibly thorough and informative, which was…read moreimportant to me as a first time home buyer. He spent several hours not only providing feedback on the state of the various systems in the home, but explaining why certain things should be a certain way. When anything was not as it should be, he helped me understand the path forward. The home was not in perfect condition and several major components needed work, but Jim's feedback gave me the information and reassurance I needed to move forward.

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

I've used Camelot twice now. Once for a house that we walked away from and once for a place we just…read morebought. Both times Bob diagnosed every little problem in our house. It definitely helps to know what's wrong or right with a house before you buy it. As he did the inspection, he let me walk along side him and he pointed out every little issue. He even gave suggestions for how I could DIY fix them. I'll definitely use Bob and Camelot in the future if I need to buy another house. The price was great and the service was worth twice as much.

Bob's inspection knowledge was hugely helpful as I bought an older home that was sold in as-is…read morecondition. This was crucial as I made the decision if I wanted to buy this house and what I wanted to try to negotiate on. He thoroughly documented issues big and small and put everything together in an easy-to-follow report that included photos of all the issues. He checked for all the safety areas (gas, electric outlets, structural issues, fire alarms, etc) so I feel like my family is safe. Because of Bob's inspection report, I've been able to start working on the high priority areas of my house. The issues he identified have been confirmed by other professionals (like roofers), so I feel like I was well-informed when I bought the house and I haven't had any surprises. I highly recommend Bob for anyone buying a home!

The inspector arrived on time, introduced himself, and clearly explained what he would be doing. He…read morestarted with the exterior inspection before coming inside. He was thorough, professional, and answered all of my questions. I highly recommend Zac and ProTec Inspection Services! I also received my report within three hours after the inspection was completed. Scheduling was easy, and they were able to accommodate a time that worked best for me.

My realtor recommended them and Erik was fantastic. He was very knowledgable, friendly, and patient…read morewith my questions.

Tony is the best. He was incredibly thorough at our home inspection early this year, providing…read moreextra insight and recommendations on things to look out for in the future. Very knowledgeable, helpful and responsive to email after the fact as well. We had our first home issue this month and were unsure what the cause of the problem was as first time homebuyers. I emailed Tony asking for his advice and he came in-person to check out the issue, figured out the source of the problem and give recommendations on next steps to solve it. Huge peace of mind for us and absolutely above & beyond. Would absolutely recommend!

Quality inspection, friendly service, timely scheduling, had great advice. I would recommend!read more