Mark was great! He was thorough, professional and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand :)

Very accommodating to the delays in closing (COVID building supply issues caused repeated delays in the construction of our new home). Once we were able to perform the inspection, he was very thorough and report was detailed and included photos. Very pleased with everything. read more

Truly a thorough and professional home inspector. If you want know everything about the condition of the house, hire Mark.

Mark was absolutely a customer service joy! And then add to that his professionalism and thoroughness and I could not imagine having my perspective home inspected by any one else. read more

Mark was very thorough, professional and reliable. I would highly recommend his services. He inspected my new build and caught things I never would have noticed! read more

I couldn't be more pleased with his services and assistance, and I highly recommend hiring this outstanding professional for his responsiveness, reasonable pricing, timeliness, and attention to detail. I hired Mark to inspect the home I'm purchasing in the Kingsmill community. He was very responsive right from the initial quote request and throughout the inspection. He provided an extremely detailed and comprehensive inspection going above and beyond the required standards of a home inspection and identified key concerns I hadn't noticed. His inspection empowered me to make informed decisions and negotiate with the seller to make repairs before closing. Mark's attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of building/safety codes were obvious from his pre-work interview and detailed report. He gave me more than I could have asked for, and I'm sure some of it will end up on my honey-do list for my husband both before and after we move in. He was very friendly and professional, and he instilled confidence in my purchase going forward as an unbiased outside observer providing a fair evaluation of the home. I almost hired a different inspection company with more Yelp reviews from out of town, but I'm very glad I chose to go with this local inspector. He did a phenomenal job, and it was all at a reasonable price and completed in a very timely manner. Whether you're buying a house like I am, selling, or just need an inspection for other purposes, I strongly recommend hiring APE Home Inspections. They do great work! read more

Rated highly for: Responsiveness, Punctuality, Value, Quality In my opinion, Mark Masengale is a very talented inspector. Here's why. After our experience of having him inspect a property in Ford's Colony that we were very interested in purchasing I feel confident in recommending him. Mark's evaluation saved us from making a very serious, costly mistake. I know a little about caring for a home after years of upkeep on 3 different homes we have owned in the northern VA area. In our inspection Mr. Masengale pointed out things that were not in code and many items that needed to be replacing or repaired. For instance, a porch that had been converted into a sun room he discover had major structural problems. Mark crawled into the space beneath the porch flooring and took pictures of supports that were not only not to code but were a clear safety hazard the way they had been finished. The crawl space beneath the house had been enclosed only 2 years prior. He found the dehumidifier was not working. Some mold forming. Incomplete sealing of the lining to the foundation. (Providing more pictures to help us understand what he saw.) There were a great number of areas with rotten wood. Not something we could even detect. But Mark pointed it out to us. The new exterior paint camouflaged the condition of the wood beneath making the trim look very nice from where we stood. He works at a good even pace moving first on the exterior and then moving indoors. We held our questions for him until the end of his survey so he wouldn't miss anything by us drawing his attention away from the details. There were more things he pointed out in this well built, all brick home of 3,000 sq ft. Things that over time needed to be taken care of which would have mounted up financially on top of the price of the home. We decided that these items were indications that there were definite problems with the property so we cancelled the contract. Mark is a pleasant person to work with and very helpful making thoughtful, even creative recommendations. We hope that you too will be satisfied using him for your survey. He is a great combination of an inspector with sound knowledge of construction, honest as they come, with a pleasant, helpful attitude. He was a delight to work with. We will certainly call upon him again when we find a home we have an interest in purchasing. We will rely on his knowledge to feel confident in making the right choice in the end. read more

Easiest home inspection ever and the most thorough! Mark was professional but easy to work with. We felt we had a clear understanding of the home we were purchasing, knew what required attention and what it would take in the future to maintain the property. For our 16th move, we hit the jackpot!! read more