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

In my 7 years experience as a real estate agent, Joseph has been the best home inspector I had ever…read moreworked with. Very easy going and fun. He takes his time to go over the details of the inspection, how serious of an issue each is, and best course of action to take. His inspection makes me and my clients confident in what they are purchasing. Will recommend to all my future clients!

At the outset, the situation was a bit unusual. We are renting this home with an option to…read morepurchase. So we wanted an inspection to know if there was any pressing issues with the home before we made a decision on the option. So we didn't want a typical home sale inspection, nor is this review reflective of that type of service. Let's start with the good. This company is very easy to communicate with. They are responsive and easy to reach out to. Joseph (who conducted the inspection) is also very personable. He did a thorough review of the home and even gave us some thoughts on how we might re-design, paint or structure the rooms in our house. Finally, the price was great, He understood the unique needs of my situation and adjusted it to a reasonable rate. My big issue came after the inspection. I negotiated the receipt of a report prior to the inspection as the landlord would need a copy. I had to continuously follow up on this after the inspection and then ask him to add issues he identified that I had written in my own notes but were not included in the report. Although I finally got a report, it took a lot of effort on my end to receive it (and it was a bit less comprehensive than I hoped for).

Very thorough inspection and covered everything I needed. Well done would use them again!read more

We hired ATLAS for a home inspection to help us identify problem areas for repair and maintenance…read morein our older home. Ed Snope came highly rated, and he surpassed my expectations. He was so thorough in his review, and patient in his explanations. I learned so much about our home that we've lived in for over a decade. The inspection was reasonably priced and the report was detailed and very timely. I only wish I had hired him sooner.

We've worked with this home inspection company across a wide range of transactions across Northern…read moreVirginia, and they consistently deliver at a high level. If you're looking for a reliable, thorough, and professional home inspection company in Northern VA, this is the team you want on your side. They're incredibly informative for both first-time home buyers and experienced buyers. They take the time to walk clients through every part of the inspection, answer questions in real time, and make sure buyers truly understand the condition of the home before moving forward. That level of education and transparency is rare and extremely valuable in today's market. Brittanie is fantastic on the scheduling side, responsive, organized, and always doing her best to squeeze us in, even on tight timelines. Mike and Jim have handled inspections for many of our clients, and they are consistently thorough, detail-oriented, and great at communicating findings in a clear, practical way. Garry has also spent time working directly with our team, which shows how invested they are in building long-term relationships and supporting both agents and clients. They service all of Northern Virginia and have built a strong reputation for being honest, friendly, and dependable. They also operate as a true one-stop shop, which makes the process even smoother for our clients. One thing that stands out right away is that everyone on their team genuinely seems to love what they do, and it shows in how they interact with clients and how much care they put into each inspection. Another major differentiator is that the owner, Jim, is still actively inspecting homes. It's clear he genuinely loves what he does, and that passion shows in the quality of work and the standard his entire team holds. Overall, this is a go-to home inspection company in Northern VA that we trust with our clients time and time again.

Efficient and professional inspectors. However, they made several serious errors and then refused…read moreto acknowledge that they were corrected. Unresponsive to multiple requests. Not recommended.

Worked with Greg to inspect our townhouse. He was very thorough, very knowledgeable and patiently…read moreanswered any questions or concerns that we had. I could definitely tell that he'd done this for years, and I really appreciated his evaluation. I felt comforted knowing that he had done a detailed inspection, taking pictures and also ran a check on all of our appliances in the house. Would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a home inspection.

Greg Caudill was excellent inspector. explained systems, personable and knowledgeable. Have used…read morehim before.

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.

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.

Dennis inspected the home my wife and I were thinking about purchasing (didn't end up happening)…read more He was extremely thorough, extremely detailed, and looked at things I didnt even think about/realize, etc. I would recommend him to anyone. I dont really know the pricing for inspections in this area, but hes worth every penny. I was given a full detailed list about the issues with pictures, what needed to be fixed, etc. Highly recommend him and his business.

Dennis' inspection found several major and many minor issues on my property. The inspection and…read moreresulting report were very thorough. He explained each issue to me during the inspection and answered all my questions. Check out their website and view a sample inspection report.

I highly recommend hiring Mike as your home inspector! I found out about Mike's home inspection…read morebusiness through a local Facebook group and decided to contact him because the reviews were so favorable. My spouse and I had recently purchased first townhouse and hired Mike to do our inspection. Mike showed up on time as promised and went over the details of the inspection. Throughout the process, Mike provided us with really useful information about maintaining a home. The inspection report was delivered on time and it contained detailed explanations and recommendations for maintaining, repairing, or replacing items in the home. We are really grateful for Mike's frankness about the issues with the townhouse that came up during the inspection. Mike literally saved our lives since he discovered a leaking carbon monoxide pipe attached to our water heater. Given the location and configuration of the pipe, water heater, and furnace, we wouldn't have known about it if Mike hadn't taken a second look at the water heater. We appreciate Mike's services and will be recommending him to our friends and family.

Mike is exactly the guy you want to be inspecting your home. He's prompt, he's incredibly…read morethorough, he tells it like it is while giving suggestions, he sends a comprehensive final report day-of, and he's funny too. Would recommend him to anyone and everyone in the northern Virginia area.