Fantastic and highly attentive to detail, Sentinel inspected our home years ago and still is available to us when we have questions. Jamal is a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and patient person who is a strong communicator. A great firm to work with! read more

Thorough inspection of a single family home, with clear guidance about areas for remediation and a clear sense of the order of importance for addressing them. The written report was clear and included many photos. We had a first rate experience. read more

Responded quickly, very professional, knowledgeable and thorough. Nothing else to say because those were my expectations and they met them. This is a business I recommend and trust. read more

I needed to complete a pre-drywall inspection for my new home in Maryland but I currently live on the others side of the country. I setup an appointment on their website and Jamal called me right away to verify my requested services. When it came time for the inspection, he was extremely thorough and took his time to answer all of my questions. No doubt that Sentinel Inspection saved me thousands to tens of thousands of dollars on potential repairs had I not done the inspection. I will be calling them back for any other home inspections in the future. read more

The team was great! The inspection was very thorough and worth the price. I was able to have all my questions answered while I was there. Great service, would highly recommend this company. read more

Your response to my review does not indicate your understanding of the misrepresentation of your inspectors report and the lack of integrity of the work You should be held accountable for the loss of a sale of a home due to the poor quality and dishonesty of your report A certified termite inspector came to the property and saw no evidence of the supposed termites cited in the report See the attached photo which clearly disputes the inspectors citing of a lack of a drip leg on the water heater These are just two examples of the lack of expertise and honesty of your work read more

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I used another inspector to inspect my first home and thought they did a good job; Sentinel Inspections, however, did an outstanding job. The level of detail they go through in their inspections is unmatched and provides the peace of mind needed to have near-full clarity on what you are buying with minimal surprises. With their inspection, I could tell our builders areas that were not built to code that needed to be fixed. I would highly recommend them. read more

Update: warning to first time homebuyers. Wanted to update, it has been a while but had to update, while the inspectors were super professional and friendly the inspection was sub-par at best. Within 2 months after inspection I had to fix a multitude of items which should have been caught. All the items below were caught within 1-2 months of inspection that should havebeen known to a potential buyer as this cost me 5 figures in repairs easily. *there was no air filter in the HVAC (simple catch) *eletrical panel was not in code with DC standards, this had to be moved and replaced to be in code (thousands of dollars in repair) *While the drone is great to look at a roof... you literally need someone on the roof to check, the first rainfall after inspection the roof was leaky, which the roof needed repairs immediately. The roof contractor went on the roof (70 year old man) and showed the holes in the roof which were present for some time. (Thousands in repair) *beams in the crawl space where bent.... again another expensive repair. For older homes I would not recommend at all. read more

I'm new to the home buying process and was completely unfamiliar with what a home inspection was. However, Jonathan not only did a thorough job inspecting the home he informed me of everything that he was doing. I walked away knowing so much about homes and what to look for when considering to purchase one; every nook and cranny of the home was inspected. I left telling other people about how thorough he was and things they should look for when on their home buying journey. I only worked with Jonathan but I hear the home Sentinel team is phenomenal. read more

The top of the top! Sentinel NEVER ceases to produce and show up! The service, the performance, the knowledge and efficiency. This is business done RIGHT! Shanika always keeps things running smoothly and Jamal and the fellas keep the wheels moving! From gorgeous Prince George's to Baltimore City- no job is too big or too small and they ALWAYS go the extra mile. Thank y'all SOOOOO very much. Customer for life read more

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Jamal and his team did a very thorough job with my home inspection. They broke things down to me in a way that I could understand exactly what any issues were and how I can correct them. They showed up on time and had my report finished the same day! Highly recommended their services if you're looking for a home inspection read more

I'm a first-time homebuyer and I was afforded the opportunity to work with Jonathan. He was very knowledgeable and explained things in "laymen's terms" so that I could not only understand but learn in the process as well. Jonathan was very thorough in his inspection and found things that I could have never found on my own to be submitted to the seller for repair before closing! The home inspection report was ready and available to me shortly after the inspection was complete and Jonathan constantly followed up to ask if I had any questions and made himself available when needed to follow up and clarify some things. Jonathan was extremely personable and a pleasure to work with! I highly recommend! read more

Jamal did an incredible job! Thorough communication throughout the process and after. The reporting was extremely detailed with plenty of photos. Everything was completed in a timely manner and kept me on schedule for closing. Would definitely recommend! read more

Jonathan was prompt, thorough, and incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of the property. They took the time to explain everything they found, answered all of my questions, and provided detailed reports with photos that were easy to understand. Jonathan went above and beyond to ensure that I had a complete understanding of the home's condition. Overall, I would highly recommend Jonathan to anyone in need of a home inspection. read more

Jonathan did a great job not only inspection our future home's nooks & crannies, but explaining to us in clear terms what was standard, what needs to be monitored, and what we need to take care of urgently. He went above and beyond the stated contract to ensure we felt comfortable with his services and recommendations, and the report he generated for us made it extremely easy to secure concessions from the seller. On top of all of this, his prices are extremely reasonable. read more

Jonathan was amazing. He was very detailed and efficient. As a first-time home buyer, I was unsure what to expect. Jonathan explained his process and helped me understand the findings. I strongly recommend Sentinel Inspections for your next house inspections. read more

Jamal and his team were on-time (even beat me), efficient and thorough in the condominium inspection my client requested. The report was extremely detailed and while conducting the inspection they were sure to answer every question asked or opinion sought. All precautions for COVID were taken, including booties, full body suit and masks. Since our appointment they have followed up with contact information ensuring us that they can be counted on a resource. I would HIGHLY recommend Sentinel and do plan to use them again. read more

Jamal was outstanding! He was on time ( I wasn't smh) and very very thorough. He answered all of my questions and pointed out everything he found, explained everything in great detail. He took very detailed phots and generated a report which helped us make an informed decision during our house buying process. Without his knowledge and expertise, we would have purchased a home that would have generated significant, costly issues in the very near future. I highly recommend Jamal and wouldn't hesitate to use him again. read more

This team was great. Extremely thorough, explained everything patiently and in detail. The report was well put together and made it easy to communicate what I needed done to my realtor. I have had inspections done in the past and this was the most complete by far. read more

I am a first time Homebuyer and I was fortunate to have Mr. Jamal Hampton inspect my property professionally. Mr. Jamal Hampton was extremely thorough and was able to answer all of my questions in detail. Jamal Hampton was highly professional; courteous; respectful during his inspection. I also liked the way the inspection report was written; it was put together well and very detailed easy to understand for my realtor and I. read more

Jamal was prompt, polite, and professional. He was accommodating and worked with my schedule. He came to the DC HPAP seminar I was attending and gave a great presentation. I wanted a mold and air quality test done in my newly renovated home. The home was built in 1909 and renovated in 2019. He made sure I understood the results of the test and clarified all my questions. I recommend him highly to anyone purchasing a pre-existing property in the DC MD and Virginia area. It is important to me to support black and family owned businesses and I made the right choice. Just reading through the captions of his photos I know he is thorough, i.e. checking that crawl spaces are clear of debris and have vapor barriers installed. Make sure you see him before you submit your punch list to the seller. It is quite common for contracting teams to cut corners. I have seen glass, nails and screws, rusty razors, etc in a lawn/yard of a home that has just been finished. Before you sign on the line, call Jamal. Sentinel Inspections give homeowners peace of mind. read more

Excellent service. I was able to schedule online for the next day. Everything was explained in detail. The team was very knowledgeable. Clear photos were provided with the report. read more

I used Sentinel Inspections to inspect my new home. Jonathan was a pleasure to work with. He explained everything he checked and why he was checking it, and explained everything in terms I could understand. He gave advice on which thing were most urgent, what could be DIY and what needed to be done by a professional, and even followed up after the inspection to see if I had any more questions (I did). Would absolutely recommend. read more

Extremely Professional and thorough Inspection team. They found 45 issues during an inspection that aided me in making the right decision that saved me money! The team welcomed all questions during the inspection and were patient to explain all issues found. They then promptly provided the report. read more

The representatives from Sentinel were very professional, timely, knowledgeable and thorough. I would highly recommend this inspection service to anyone; especially first-time homebuyers! read more

Did my home inspections for a potential house I was buying. They were able to schedule very quickly and helped me avoid buying a house will a lot of problems. Report was completed within 24 hours and VERY detailed with pictures and videos. Would use them again and recommend to anyone read more

I don't typically leave reviews, but Sentibel had absolutely amazing service and gave us a super thorough inspection so I wanted to! They answered every question we had with so much detail. Results were so quick and comprehensive. For a first time home buyer who is paranoid about everything, they made me feel super at ease and confident about what was important to fix and what could wait. I would definitely recommend them to others. read more

I experienced excellent service and extremely knowledgeable! Prompt, Professional, and takes his time!

Provided me with all the information I needed! Great to work with. Guided me in the right direction if work needed to be completed.

The inspection was mostly sufficient; however, we had two main issues with the inspection. First, even though there were two inspectors who reviewed the home, only one stayed onsite to speak with us. The other guy left without explanation. That may be standard procedure but it was not a good look and did not feel like the best service. Secondly, the inspector who remained was sufficient, but he did not walk through what he (or the other guy) inspected on the third floor. He just said everything was fine but didn't walk through to explain in detail. Our main issue is with the service afterward. We were not able to reach the inspector to ask questions about what was in the report. We left an email and called to leave a voice message-the receptionist said was urgent-but no response. We needed to speak with him about the inspection before our final home orientation, but it has passed. We still have not received an email or call back. Overall, the communication was very poor which is a big deal to us. We would not use their services again. read more

Jamal and his team were great and timely with showing up and sending the report! They definitely found ALOT on the house I won a bid on and identified the major safety and mold problems of the home. Unfortunately, it was too good to where I ended terminating the contract as the amount of repairs I had to do upfront would've been a financial burden. Their inspection was thorough and he made sure I saw the big issues. Highly recommend if in the DMV area! read more

Great inspection. Very detailed and professional. This is our second home-buying process and even with a brand-new house, there are things we would have easily missed. Highly recommend it and would hire it again. read more

I debated whether to leave this review, but I think my experience warrants a warning to first time home buyers. Sentinel did an inspection a few months back. There were lots of issues with the home due to the sellers who did a poor job on their "flip." Now that I've moved into the home, there have been issues that have popped up - some which perhaps couldn't have been caught in the inspection - like my plumbing system being blocked to the point where I couldn't use my showers, sink, dishwasher, etc. But at least one other problem has arisen in my short time in the home that I think should have been identified by Sentinel. There is no access to the outside dryer vent, meaning my dryer can't be installed meaning I can't use the dryer. When my realtor asked about why this wasn't on the inspection report, the response from Sentinel was a dryer wasn't hooked up at the time of the inspection, so they couldn't say that this was an issue. I'm a first time home buyer, so learning about the various systems in a home is pretty new to me. But based on the response of HVAC persons I've talked to about this issue, they've said it was pretty basic that there should have been a dryer vent. I would've preferred Sentinel just state they overlooked this issue rather than now saying it wasn't an issue because no dryer was hooked up at the time....obviously a dryer would have eventually been hooked up. More than anything, it just makes me concerned about what issues may pop up that Sentinel didn't catch or deemed not to be an issue. Now I'm scrambling to find someone who can put a hole in the wall to install a dryer vent, so I can use the washer and dryer. Not to mention the unexpected cost. read more

inspectors were very professional and informative. They were willing to answer any questions and made themselves available for future references. overall a very satisfying experience. read more

Jamal was incredibly thorough! He went beyond the call of duty. His thorough assessment convinced me to not move forward with a purchase. I'm grateful! read more

SUPERIOR attention to detail and OUTSTANDING customer service!! I can't brag enough on Jamal & his colleague. They were prompt, knowledgeable, thorough, friendly, came with cool gadgets such as drones and overall ensured I made the right decision with my first home purchase. I would highly recommend Sentinel to everyone!! read more

Jonathan + Jalen were amazing and so patient! They explained everything from top to bottom walking me thru the house and pointing out causes for concern. The report turnaround time was within minutes if not quicker! We even spoke on the phone afterwards to talk thru questions I had on the report. Amazing customer service! 10 out of 10! Thank you! read more

I appreciate the Sentinel team's prompt reporting and professionalism. I truly believe that they offer some of the most comprehensive reports and I value that they make themselves available if there are any questions about the reports. read more

Although very nice & thorough during inspection I would not recommend this company. MAJOR things were missed. Within 24hrs of moving into my home, the basement flooded, several gas leaks were identified, and stove was also leaking gas. Im almost months into the house now and still baffled that these were missed during my inspection. I thought paying more for the inspection would save me the headache after I moved in, negative. Everyday there seems to be another major issue that is identified. read more

Mr. Hampton and his team were awesome during our home inspection process. Both were knowledgeable and helped to understand findings in the home. Also very responsive! 10/10 experience and would use again in the future. read more