John was professional, knowledgeable and courteous. I had…read morenever met John; he was referred by my realtor, but his prompt attention contributed to a very satisfactory home buying experience. The inspection was thorough beyond my expectations and gave as a starting point for tweaking the details of our new home. I would use John again and highly recommend his services. Steve Locke, Pearisburg

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My wife and I recently bought a house in the NRV and needed a home inspector. Our realtor suggested…read moreStraight Point and Mason. We are so glad we selected Straight Point. Mason is knowledgeable, professional and conscientious. He did a thorough job and made us feel much more comfortable and informed about the house we were buying. Straight Point is a straight arrow! We would highly recommend him.

We used Mason Walker as our home inspector in October 2020. The house was in Blacksburg, near…read moreVirginia Tech's campus. He was fantastic. He was super responsive. He was friendly and easy to work with. We had an issue, like a lot of homes, and he helped us work through it. Mostly, he impressed me with his sheer integrity. I would use him again, no question. Brian Detter

As a Realtor in Lynchburg, VA, I've worked with many home inspectors over the years--but Athena…read moreHome Inspection stands out as one of the best in the business. I've partnered with Athena on numerous transactions, and I continue to refer her to my buyers because of her thoroughness, professionalism, and the confidence she instills in my clients. Athena delivers detailed, easy-to-understand home inspection reports that help both buyers and sellers make informed decisions. She's responsive, punctual, and always willing to explain her findings in a way that makes sense--even to first-time homebuyers. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and she never rushes the process, which is exactly what you want when making a major investment. If you're buying or selling a home in the Lynchburg, Forest, or Bedford areas, I highly recommend Athena Home Inspection for your next residential home inspection. She brings peace of mind and true expertise to every home she inspects.

They did an inspection of a home I am purchasing. The report was thorough, and included photos and…read morerecommendations as to what kind of tradesman should repair the issue. Best of all was the telephone review of the report with the inspector. I am buying out of state otherwise the inspector would have gone over it with me at the property.

I highly recommend Quality Pro Home Inspections. Shawn Jones did a super thorough job and went…read moreabove and beyond my expectations. The report provided was 60+ pages of details with photos that described each and every issue clearly. I was expecting it to take 3 to 4 hours, he was here for 6 hours. He even rescheduled his eye appointment so that he could spend more time on the inspection. He was very kind, respectful and professional throughout and gave me loads of tips on how to take care of this home. Shawn thoroughly explained the heating and cooling systems and even gave me safety and energy saving tips. He also told me who I would need to contact for various repairs and inspections that would be needed in order to take care of this house. I now have a map and instruction guide to this house and I feel that it was money well spent. Even after the inspection, he has answered my questions and he gets back to you right away.

I cannot adequately express the depth or breadth of Shawn's inspection, his keen eye for detail and…read moreknowledgeable observations. He's articulate, polite, personable and professional, went above and beyond to accommodate a tight schedule, was responsive to emails, texts and calls, and was quick to ease my "new homebuyer" fears when they were unwarranted. He thoroughly investigated an unusual home, offered free advice on future renovations, and not for one second made me feel like he was rushed or inconvenienced by my multitude of questions. He explained complex systems in a concise, clear manner and his written report was thorough and well-structured. You definitely get MORE than your money's worth. I'm so thankful to have discovered him; he's a true gem in a sea of urchin and judging by my experience, his outstanding reviews are 100% genuine.

David did the most thorough home inspection I have seen. He was quick to respond to all questions…read moreand very knowledgeable. Inspections can be overwhelming to look at but they made it very easy to see what issues are just maintenance vs major hazards.

David was great to work with. Very professional and took my inspection seriously. He went over…read moreeverything he checked out and didn't mind me tagging along... I would definitely recommend David. Chuck T. Martinsville

What a great experience working with Tim! He was super responsive and efficient showed up early and…read morewas very thorough and informative all the way. I enjoyed the experience and learned a lot about my new home. Very highly recommend!!

Having used Inspecx for home inspections, mold inspection and remediation, and odor removal…read more(cigarette smoke), I am pleased to offer this review. I've found them to be responsive, prompt, and attentive to my needs. They go above and beyond and have exceeded my every expectation. Without reservation, I highly recommend this company. Ernie Lefebvre Project Manager, MBP

We have a dumbwaiter to help out with carrying groceries and laundry and garbage upstairs or…read moredownstairs. It sometimes stops between floors. Our usual company was busy so we tried Danny's Electric from Christiansburg. The first day 2 guys came and one didn't even know what it was. After a couple hours he said we needed a new switch which I ordered per his recommendation. I paid $210 plus $69 for overnight delivery The electric guys charged $261. Next day one of them came back and had another guy and they worked on the switch for several more hours and put on the new switch. They did something and the dumbwaiter went up. We all got excited and I went up to make sure and pushed the down button and it worked. They charged another $819 and left. Next day I tried to send something upstairs and when I pushed the button-nothing happened. It only works from the switch we have upstairs. The new one doesn't work at all. I texted the guy and he said he would get back to me but didn't. I texted again next day and he said he did research and was sure the motherboard had gone bad and I should contact someone who installs them. I texted the owner of the company and he never responded. I feel like we were robbed or at least way overcharged. I asked him for half of the money refunded which I don't think is asking too much. I would not recommend this company.

Called Danny yesterday because we were having some issues, after explaining the problems Danny made…read moresome suggestions with our power company, which he ended up being right which saved us some $$$. It's few and far between that you call someone for help, they listen and instead of trying to just take your money they help you!!! Danny knew what the problem was and didn't charge us a dime- he was patient and took the time to explain everything to me. We were able to get everything fixed, this is the second time we've called Danny's- the first time the guys came out made some repairs, they were quick, professional and was priced appropriately. This second time Danny was great to deal with, and even followed up to make sure everything was taken care of without a dime! Highly recommend Danny's- he will be out go to from here on out for all our electrical needs.

Sadly, this is not a positive review. First let me say that the first time I used pillar to post it…read morewas a really great experience. I purchased a home a little over a year ago and it's been kind of like the money pit. The inspector missed all the leaks in sinks, the incorrect installation of the toilet and toilet pump in the basement that has now been discovered to be leaking behind the wall for a year and I have a mold issue, the dangerous electrical issues, the fact the HVAc was not working properly and was not even wired correctly. The bathroom tub drain was so corroded that the drain plug couldn't be pulled up. The flooring is completely uneven. The gutters were done wrong. And the list goes on. I have had to put more money into this home to fix all of the things that were missed. Make sure you research other companies as well.

My agent was highly focused on finding a house for me, but had NO interest at all in helping me…read morefind the RIGHT house which would be my home. He offered persuasive financial advice on price range (Pay cash in full! No mortgage! Live free and clear!) BUT then showed and glowed over a house built by a notoriously shoddy local builder (other agents have said they do not even show Poff built money pits to their clients). He then engaged on my behalf a an inspector whose company is owned by the shoddy builder's family so of course he didn't identify the problems. Seller knew of house's problems, likely the seller's agent too as they were obvious to a pro. In retrospect Long & Foster agent and HIS inspector had to have known too, it was all expedited to who's benefit? Not mine. My agent was very friendly, but provided no guidance as to where in the area to live, providing no useful guidance for relocation based on his supposed knowledge of the area. His goal was get this small annoyance of a sale over and done with. Having lived in the home for almost a year, I am unhappy with the area and the lies of omission in working with me. If you are under $500,000 don't choose...we're an annoyance to this "highly educated" real estate sales man who literally told me dozens of times how highly educated is is, yet there he is, no different than a used car salesman drooling for commission at any cost. DO NOT USE.

Ryan McCollum was our agent and we cannot say enough about all the great services he provided to…read moreus. He is extremely professional and patient. He took the time and assisted us with finding a home. When he was not available, he had Kerry Gillespie cover for him. Kerry was also great and very helpful. It is always difficult when you have to tour, review and plan to buy a home, but Ryan covered all our needs. We highly recommend working with this wonderful, dedicated young man.