The inspection can only be described as Excellent and Comprehensive. Dave our inspector allowed to shadow him throughput the inspection and explained every finding. The digital report was well organized and thorough. read more

From the first phone call, the RHS team has proved absolutely top-notch. I've used a number of inspectors over the years, and David is head and shoulders above them. Kris, the office manager, runs everything smoothly, communicating clearly and efficiently both before and after the appointment. The inspection itself was thorough and unhurried. My particular situation is a little unclear, and David was fantastic at laying out my options across the different directions my project might take - along with the pros, cons, and likelihoods of each. His knowledge is genuinely impressive -- every stage in the life of a structure, the technical details, local code and infrastructure -- and while he shares a ton of information, he keeps it interesting and even fun. So grateful I stumbled onto the RHS crew, and I recommend them without reservation! read more

Highly recommend David Goldberg for home inspections! He is knowledgeable, thorough, & professional. He took the time to explain all his findings & recommendations so that I was well-informed about big & small issues. read more

We had an Excellent experience working with David Goldberg . He was thorough professional and patient throughout the entire home inspection.I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a reliable honest and comprehensive home inspection. Piching Banda read more

David was incredibly valuable to this process. He was very quick to respond, was able to do an inspection within days, provided the report within 48 hours, and gave me a ton of useful information. Would definitely use again. read more

David is a very knowledgeable home inspector with a depth of experience in both home inspection and construction. He was an excellent communicator during our Walk and Talk in Gaithersburg this week. He found things in the home that I had missed. I say this as a former ASHI home inspector in Chicago from 2005 to 2007, who switched careers during the housing bust of 2007-2008. read more

David and team are consummate professionals and do fantastic work. You'll know the house inside and out once you're done with David's inspection. If you really want to know, RHS is the way to go. read more

RHS is extremely responsive and friendly. David is incredibly experienced, knowledgeable but most importantly, he is patient and willing to explain everything in detail. His Home Inspection report is very detailed, easy to read/understand and highlights all issues and potential concerns. This is my second time using RHS and I strong recommend my friends, family and anyone else. read more

I worked in various construction fields for 42 years. In that time I encountered many, many inspectors for various trades. So, of course, I made my own assessment of the issues in our house before asking RHS to inspect it. Mr. David Goldberg not only found those items; he found several I had missed. His distinct expertise and experience were evident throughout the inspection. He is easy to work with, communicates everything clearly, and, best of all, remains objective about the findings. His report was detailed, well written, and easy to understand. This was easily the best experience I've ever had with an inspector. I highly recommend RHS and Mr. Goldberg. read more

This is our second time using Dave to buy a home and we only have great things to say. We will always use Dave in the future!

Look no further!!! David Goldberg is exceptional. He is reliable, very knowledgeable, and will not miss a single corner. He will discover anything that needs attention. We are so happy with his inspection services. We really appreciated him walking us through every single step and teaching us so much about the house we had inspected. He is passionate and it truly shows in his work. He is worth every single dollar and will help you make the right decision about your next property. We couldn't recommend him more! read more

We used Dave for both our pre-drywall inspection and final walkthrough inspection. When the builder received the pre-drywall report before that walkthrough, he had all the items fixed for our appointment. He said Dave made his job easy! The final inspection took about 2 1/2 hours and Dave was very thorough--showing us how to look at the wall with a flashlight to see imperfections. He inspected every door, appliance, attic, basement, HVAC, as well as the exterior. We were extremely pleased with his work. read more

Dave is very experienced and knowledgeable. This is the second time I've called Dave for help. The first time, I got water in my basement during the early pandemic and I needed help to find out why and what to do about it. Dave identified the problem, told me what to do to prevent this. Recently, I was trying to get my old wooden floors fixed so they would stop squeaking. He told me what caused the problem and what to do about it. He's thorough and very helpful. I am grateful for his assistance and won't hesitate to call him again. read more

When it came time to purchase a new home in Maryland I was so glad I went with David at Reliable Home Services, Inc for my inspection. David has an astoundingly surreal knowledge of home structures & systems, and presented the most detailed assessment of housing code that I've ever seen from an inspector. The proof is in the result - through David's analysis I discovered a previous property I was interested in purchasing had poor construction work, leading to discover an area of the home which was unpermitted. What I like about David is his invitation to ask questions and stay in touch with you about the property even after inspection. But even more valuable is his advice on what you can do to maintain the longevity of the home. Think about that - an inspector that not only reveals what's wrong or needs fixing in the current status of your home, but someone that helps you plan ahead to avoid issues down the line. I highly recommend David for his expertise and attention to detail. Just like Maryland crabs go with Old Bay, every home inspection in Maryland should come with David! You will be happy you hired him. read more

Dave was personable, prepared and thorough. The true value I received from his inspection was my own personal learning experience. Dave is an excellent communicator and takes the time to explain things carefully and clearly to the homeowner. read more

David from Reliable Home Services (RHS) Inc. was an incredibly knowledgeable and professional home inspector who readily answered all of our questions without condescension.  As for my review, where do I even start? How about the receptionist? I judge a business very harshly by their front desk desk staff because they are the FACE of the company. Why would I do business with someone who can't even be bothered to hire a pleasant person for my first impression of that company? I was pleased that the receptionist was friendly, knowledgeable, and scheduled our appointment with no hassle.  When it came to the inspection itself, David came 15 minutes early and we spent the next almost three hours scouring our home. We appreciated all the additional home ownership tidbits and advice that he offered throughout the inspection and we felt that he did an excellent job.  The thing that I was most impressed with was the quality of the home inspection report sent after the walkthrough. Not only was it sent in a timely manner, it was incredibly detailed and thorough with photographs and FIVE levels of condition so we could easily prioritize maintenance and repairs. The condition levels were acceptable, marginal, defective, not present, and not inspected. Our report was 22 pages long and will be referenced for years to come. We recommend this company without hesitation and we have shared their info with all our friends. The homebuying process is stressful, but working with David is easy and educational. We felt confident moving forward with our home purchase with his expert advice. read more

We used RHS to inspect our bathroom after we had a contractor do a horrible job and claim that it was fine. David was professional, detail-oriented, and told us the truth not just what we wanted to hear. He also listened to our concerns and spent as much time as needed to go over every item on our list. He followed up after our appointment and made sure to let us know he was available if we had any further questions. After the stress of this botched remodel, I feel so much better knowing I received a solid inspection, reliable advice and insight into the best path to resolve my contractor issues. We will be using David again when the opportunity arises. read more

RHS inc, Home Inspections is by far the best Home inspection company I've ever dealt with. Their team was very responsive and accommodating. We used David as our inspector during our pre drywall and final inspection for our New Build home. He was very thorough and informative on every item that was of concern. He showed a lot of knowledge and experience working in the industry, so it made us feel comfortable that he was working on our behalf. This is the 4th home we've purchased and we plan to use RHS from here on out with any and every inspection. Highly recommended! -S.E. read more

While purchasing a home, it makes a huge difference when you have organized and educated professionals in your corner guiding you through the process and offering their expert advice. We couldn't ask for better professionals than the RHS team or a better expert and teacher than David Goldberg. Scheduling: We were able to schedule an appointment fairly quickly, and when we had to reschedule TWICE, RHS was flexible and understanding. Inspection: David arrived early and spent the afternoon with us at the house. As we walked around the house and made our way through each room, he displayed and shared his deep understanding of the house, positives and negatives, and we appreciated how he went above and beyond with the time he spent with us, answering our questions, and educating us about our new home. After our inspection, my wife and I walked around our house with a completely different perspective, appreciation, and order of priorities. Report and follow up: We were amazed to see that David sent us the inspection report the same day as the inspection, and it was thorough and organized. After sending the report, he offered his time to answer any additional questions we had. From planning through the final report, RHS and David made the process easy, educational, and incredibly helpful, and we can't thank them enough. read more

Dave Goldberg at RHS conducted our home inspection on March 25, 2022 and was a total professional. He made us feel very at ease throughout the inspection and provided not just in-depth and expert knowledge about all areas of our prospective home, but offered important advice for how to maintain the home and make improvements. He was very straightforward and upfront about what he could and could not asses as well as how serious certain findings were - and bow they might be addressed (either by us or the seller). Dave provided a very thorough and clear report. Most importantly,  Dave told us we could call him or email him anytime with questions we had. Overall, our experience was excellent and we'd definitely refer Dave to anyone in need of a home inspection prior to purchase. read more

I recently required a home inspector for a real estate transaction, and after some research settled on Reliable Home Services. As someone who has gone through the home transfer process a few times I have learned the importance of a quality home inspector. David of RHS is a quality home inspector. I could not be more pleased with the thoroughness and informativeness of his inspection. Also the quickness of providing a report. Home Inspection is one of those fields where it pays to do your research, and pay for a quality, experienced inspector. David of RHS is a quality, experienced inspector and if you are in the tri-state area, comes highly recommended. read more

We needed a home inspection of a property that we were about to buy; our real estate agent who has been in the business for decades recommended David Goldberg of RHS. She said he was an expert in the area of older homes; the home we were planning to buy was built in 1915. David came to inspect the home in the afternoon; we followed him around as he inspected and pointed out potential problems to us. He also knew the average cost to correct different issues. By the time he had completed his work, we were fairly sure that we would not be buying that home. He was knowledgeable, thorough, forthright and willing to patiently explain things to us. By the next morning, we had David's complete inspection report. We highly recommend David Goldberg and in fact he us going to inspect another home for us very soon. read more

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We've worked with RHS on 4 different home sales over 5 years, and each one has been worth the time and money. It's important to go into a home sale knowing whether the price you're offering for the home is fair or not. In our most recent home purchase, David pointed out the things we'd need to attend to soon after we closed on the house. He also had several good pieces of advice about improvements. read more

My husband and I have used Dave 3 times. Just read through all of these 5 star reviews and you will see why he is worth every penny. He is so thorough with his inspection and report. He also gives really great advice, which was really good for us as first time home buyers. He's probably more expensive than a lot of other inspectors but it's a lot cheaper to pay for his services than a house that has a ton of problems that you weren't aware of. Thanks so much, Dave!! read more

I recently scheduled David to visit a condo in DC for a home inspection and was very pleased with the inspection. I'm the type of person who wants to know every detail, and I had a laundry list of questions for him about the property. He allowed me to walk with him through the inspection and ask questions along the way, which I really appreciated. Of course, he had a job to do, so I stayed out of the way so he could do his thing at times, but he didn't mind me being there to learn from his decades of experience as a home inspector. He answered all my questions and sent the report within 24 hours. I really appreciated his approach and eye for catching issues I didn't even realize were present. Thank you, David! read more

I am a first time home buyer and a family friend recommended David from RHI to me. David was fantastic. He was very thorough and took the time to explain everything to me very well. By the end of the inspection I felt like I had a really good understanding of everything that needed to be repaired and how to take care of things in the house. This was really important to me because I knew very little about any of this as I have only lived in apartments before. I would highly recommend David and his company to any home buyers. read more

Dave has now done 2 inspections for me and he's the best inspector I have had for the multiple homes I have bought. He identified 23 deficiencies, some hugely major, in a house I rejected. He is thorough and answers any questions. The next house he inspected had only minor findings. He spends about 3-4 hours inside and outside. He is prompt in responding and is there for you as needed after providing a detailed report within less than 24 hours. I hope this is my last home purchase, but if there is another in the future, I will definitely call RHS! read more

We used David Goldberg from Reliable Home Services for our home inspection, and the whole experience was wonderful. He was highly recommended by our realtor who has worked with him several times before, and I couldn't be happier. The two of them together make a great team, and I'm so glad I was able to experience how things SHOULD work on my first go-around as a home-buyer. David was hugely helpful and knowledgeable about everything in the house. He was thorough and methodical, which I appreciated, and after each room, he asked if we had any questions. He made the whole process educational, and I feel like a more responsible homeowner because of it. He even offered to answer questions after our inspection. I would recommend RHS, specifically David Goldberg, to any realtor or homeowner. read more

David and the team at Reliable Home Services is as good as home inspections get in my opinion. My wife and I have used them twice, and have been very happy with the results. He doesn't just inspect a home - he teaches you what would be involved in OWNING the home. We deeply appreciate his expertise and strongly recommend him. read more

We had a home inspection from David at RHS in 2015. He had been referred to us by our realtor. The report he gave us was so valuable. It resulted in the home seller fixing a number of important house issues before we completed the purchase. We ended up referring to the report for years afterward when we planned needed maintenance. In 2023, eight years later, we reached out again and asked if David could come do an inspection for the purpose of helping us prioritize needed maintenance. The one hour we spent with him saved us $15,000 in planned spending that we apparently didn't need to do just yet. We had several contractors told us we needed some specific things done, but it appears that was not the case. It's so helpful to have an independent and objective person with broad expertise that can help you know work needs to be done on your home when. At the end of meeting with him, we had a list of items we absolutely had to do (get new smoke detectors) and others that could wait a few years (getting a new roof). We were so happy with RHS and highly recommend this company. read more

RHS inc, is the best! We got the most thorough home inspection that I could have hoped for. David took the time to explain everything to us it was such a positive experience. We decided to purchase the home and use the list we got as a road map of repairs. The next time we purchase a home there is no doubt we will be using RHS inc. You can not go wrong with David Goldberg Thank you. read more

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value David Goldberg Thanks for the home inspection on are new home You were very explanatory on the inspection and detailed that made it easier to understand and helpful as we did the walk through. it was very appreciated" we will recommend RHS inspection to others read more

Dave was incredibly detail-oriented. He found issues in our home inspection that we didn't expect. He was patient and took the time to explain everything going on in the house we wanted to buy. He's exactly the type of home inspector you want if you are the buyer! He finds all of the problems that can be found during a home inspection. He also went above and beyond by pointing out other issues in the home. We can't thank him enough for equipping us with the knowledge we needed to move forward in our home buying process. read more

Such a great experience! I appreciated the payment method options and digital forms. They followed up with email and text reminders about the appointment. The inspection was thorough and the detailed report was emailed promptly. By the end, I knew what repairs were needed and also had a strong sense what to prioritize. read more

We had a home inspection from Reliable Home inspections, since our friend's inspector was unavailable. I was looking for an inspector that belonged to ASHI, NIBI, or InterNACHI. We paid $475 for the inspection and than an additional amount for an add-on radon test. We received a 19 page report. While he didn't go on the roof, he was able to determine that the roof was in good condition but to have a roofer check the flashing. He highlighted issues that the home had with the plumbing, electrical, and environmental. Based on his recommendation, we brought in a separate mold inspector who confirmed the presence of mold. We were really happy with David's thoroughness, explanations, and approximately 20 page report. We than prioritized the issues and were able to reach an agreement with the seller on repairs and concessions and are really happy that David was part of our buyer due diligence. I think it's important to realize that a home inspector has general knowledge and that it is up to the buyer to bring in specialists to further diagnose the problem if necessary. read more

After David's inspection, we have went ahead and made the purchase. Within a short time afterwards, we have discovered major / medium / minor problems after problems. This home inspection service is not "reliable" at all!!!! Roof: last, he does not have a ladder to inspect the roof which is needed. I understand not all inspection does this. Not recommend and not use in the future. read more

I'll make this short and sweet: These guys know their stuff. Predicted 3 different issues I'd have within the first year in my new home.

Dave was EXTREMELY thorough. He's a buyer's dream, not only extremely knowledgable, but truly a straight shooter--no BS and no salesmanship, which I truly appreciate. He will walk through each and every concern and explain potential fixes, let you know whether it's urgent or not, and document everything fully so you really know what you are getting into. I am certain he has saved us tens of thousands of dollars just based on the level of detail he provided to us. He truly takes his time to make sure the job is done properly. I've bought a home before, and I have to say that he was a MAJOR improvement over my first inspector (and I shopped around). read more

David was prompt, courteous, and thorough. He talked me through not only the problems, but how to remediate and maintain the home. He also turned around the inspection report quickly, which worked fabulously for my short deadline. I got to know him a bit and he mentioned that he stays up to speed with new construction methods by attending many trainings throughout the year. I wanted someone who was knowledgeable and thorough and I got exactly that with David. I highly recommend him and have already recommended him to my friends in the area. Worth the price for some peace of mind. read more

David of Reliable Home Services was fantastic - in his communication with us, in the speed with which his appraisal was completed, in the way it was formatted ad delivered...it took a huge amount of stress out of the house buying process. Everything was checked and noted, down to a garage door that did not reverse properly! He was thorough in his measurements and recommendations, both in what needed attending to immediately and what should be monitored. My wife and I could not be happier with his services, and we can go ahead with our house purchase with complete confidence given David's obvious expertise. read more