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.

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.

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

This was the second time I used Home Review Inspection Services to inspect a home I was considering…read morebuying. I appreciate how thoroughly Greg goes through every room and that he takes plenty of time to point out and explain what he's seeing. The first time, he alerted me to issues that were deal-breakers for me. The second time, he identified some issues that, though not major, needed to be dealt with. Highly recommend!

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.

We used ACS Home Inspections (John Spinello) to perform an inspection on a fixer upper we were…read morebuying. He was highly recommended by our real estate agent, and I'm so glad we went with him. He is the BEST home inspector we've ever had throughout all of our past home-purchasing experiences. He is super thorough, detail-oriented, and incredibly fast with the turnaround of his written report - all the things you look for in a home inspector. The inspection lasted a little over 3 hours - it is a fixer upper! John is very meticulous and he was able to highlight so many issues - not just ones that needed to be fixed, but also ones that we may want to keep an eye on or fix in the future. He covered absolutely EVERY inch of the home. During the walkthrough, he was also very helpful in explaining to us each of the items he noted, as well as answering our multitude of questions. He also left us with a binder (size of a mini textbook) listing out all the different areas that are covered in the inspection and the things that they look for. This is so empowering because my husband and I can use this reference binder in the future ourselves to help identify and diagnose any problems we may have, for any home we live in/rent out in the future. John also had an incredibly fast turnaround. We finished the walkthrough on Tuesday at around 7:15 pm, and he was able to send us the written report by 6:40 am the next day on Wednesday (did he sleep!?). This was so critical for us because we had to make a decision based on the inspection report before Wednesday, 9 pm tin order to not forfeit our home deposit. That gave us enough time to review the report and make an informed decision on our counteroffer. John is incredible and we would definitely use him again if we purchase another home in VA.

John is an amazing inspector and spent over four hours inspecting our Capitol Hill Rowhouse that…read morewas built in 1880. He took the time to really inspect everything. My husband and I followed him around asking questions, and he was extremely patient about explaining everything as he noted it down for repair. He came highly recommended from another friend whose Woodbridge townhome he inspected. Can't recommend him highly enough. http://www.acshomeinspections.com

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.

Dennis was very thorough. Dennis explained things he saw and what he felt needed attention. Would…read morehighly recommend.

Do not recommend. Was not thorough with inspection and neglected to find multiple basic things that…read moreanother home inspector found. For example, did not even look under a rug where the owner had hidden chipped tiles and wood rot by a door. Was rude and said he could "see the roof" without even needing to go up onto the roof. Multiple issues discovered by a separate inspector after we got a bad feeling from him.

Needed a home inspection on my new construction townhome within 24 hours and Patrick came through…read morefor me at a reasonable price! He was very prompt, prepared, and knowledgeable. He even taught me things about my home that the builder hasn't. I highly recommend Patrick home inspections for your inspection needs!

Judy is one serious inspector and is very knowledgeable and thorough in her report. She is very…read moreupfront on what she can assess or not and documents and notated items with attention to detail. She provides the report in a PDF format with photos and an easy to read categorization of informational, warning, and must-fix items. After the earthquake we hired her again to do a reassessment on the property before we closed. She's more responsive on phone than email and was able to accommodate last minute appointments for us. We will use her again and recommend her

Judy is the best home inspector I have ever used. I highly recommend her!…read moreVicki Shoemaker Cloud Exit Heritage Realty Haymarket

We are coming up on 1 year since our home inspection and I was reminded I need to write this review…read morewhen we pulled out our inspection report to see what it had to say about our sump pump (since we are in the midst of a tropical storm). The report we received from this company was so thorough and articulate (with photos)... it is so valuable. I just said to my husband "this inspection was MONEY WELL SPENT." (He agreed, obviously). I'm well aware there are cheaper home inspectors out there (we've used them)... but you are missing out if you don't use this one. Trust me... saving a few hundred dollars on a cheaper inspection right now will cost you several thousand dollars in the long-run. Not only do I recommend this inspection service, I pity you if you choose someone else.

He has no confidence in his inspection abilities. Dodged a bullet…read more I'm a home owner owner. I had a list of things to inspect to get an opinion on. He wanted to see the list and start on those. I said no. This was also a test to see if he could identify these simple issues. He said he was not here to be tested. He wanted to see the list again. I told him to treat the inspection as if none of use knew anything about the home. He refused to inspect and left. The qoute was $500.