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I have been a home owner since 1973. Having friends in the construction business, I over many years, learned how to do many repairs and home upgrades, including; window and door replacement, vinyl siding and roof replacement, hardwood floor refinishing, wood floor and ceramic tile replacement. After making two trips through the house, I thought that I knew enough to do my own inspection. For legal and contractual concerns, I was encouraged to hire a Certified Inspector. On the recommendation of our realtor, we hired Scott Stevens to do the inspection. On the inspection day, I was immediately impressed with Mr. Stevens inspection abilities. He was flying drone aircraft with a high pixel camera over the home, inspecting the chimneys, roof and flashing. He found three somewhat concerning problems with the chimneys and roof flashing. I would have never seen these problems from the ground. Other exterior concerns noted were an electric junction box ground, loose garage door trim, needed calking and paint. In the home's interior he found problems with the oven fan, hairline cracks in ceramic tile and transom window, and wine cooler. He inspected; every electric outlet and switch, window (raising and lowering each) , appliance, and basement pump. The heat pumps with gas backup were all turned on and inspected, as well as the attic (for water leaks and air handler operation). Every sink, lavatory, shower and bathtub and faucets were turned on to check for pressure, leaks, and drainage. All accessible water pipes from the main shutoff to ever water outlet were checked. I am so glad our realtor suggested Mr. Stevens. He was so very thorough and professional . He even spent the time to suggest areas of home maintenance for which I should be mindful. As we walked around, I had many questions which he graciously answered. Thank you so much Mr.Stevens. We could never have found a better inspector!!! Respectfully, Fred Wells
- F.W., December 2023

Scott is thorough, knowledgeable and approachable. He takes the time to explain issues to my clients that makes them feel like they are part of the process.
- R.W., Fredericksburg VA, May 2023

Great guy, very thorough and patient with a first time buyer. Competitive pricing, and didn't charge for an (apparently) unnecessary well inspection.
- D.R., February 2023

Scott has been my go-to home inspector for nearly 15 years, and is always my first call. Scott is thorough, yet doesn't scare the client. He educates the buyer as much as the buyer wants to be educated, and is available for questions later. Very reliable.
- D.I., Stafford VA, August 2021

He was on time, skilled, and noticed issue items in detail. His report was thorough and included his prossional recommendations. He patiently answered all my question professionally. He prepared the report in less than 24 hours and used convenient web site for the report.
- Z.E., March 2020

Always thorough and professional!
- D.D., Fredericksburg VA, May 2019

Very knowledgeable. Took the time to thoroughly explain the inspection process and results.
- R.R., April 2019

Scott was polite , prompt, and an excellent communicator. He got my home inspection done quickly and had a good eye for details.
- R.M., December 2018

Scott is very knowledgeable, easy going and approachable. He was willing to answer questions, and provided good advice.
- D.V., September 2018

Scott was incredibly thorough, professional, and personable during our home inspection!
- S.O., August 2018

Thank You
- S.E., July 2018

Very informative and extremely welcoming to all questions
- D.D., King George VA, March 2018

My husband came home and said what a great person Mr. Scott is. He said he was very professional, thorough and kind. My husband is not those type of guys that make compliments to others, so that right there make you AWESOME Mr. Stevens, keep up the good work! Thanks for your help and for your fast response will recommend you to others.
- A.B., March 2018

Thank you so much for your help
- S.H., February 2018

Professional and courteous. Came highly recommended, and I can see why.
- T.H., August 2017

Scott: You provided an outstanding and meticulous inspection while providing detailed feedback/observations during each step of the process. You have my highest recommendation. Thank you.
- T.A., March 2017

Excellent and well appreciated report. Thank you, JRS
- J.S., Fredericksburg VA, February 2017

Scott had great attention to detail. He gave thorough explanations on routine maintenance and repairs. Scott was courteous and friendly. I will definitely refer him to others and use him for all of my future inspections.
- A.J., February 2017

Mr.Stevens was very thorough and knowledgeable. I definitely appreciate the time he took in the inspection and his explanations of the areas of concern. I personally like when I spend my own money that I'm getting what I pay for and Scott is worth every penny , thanks Scott for your time and detailed inspection.
- P.O., December 2016

Scott was great. He explained everything perfectly and help us understand what we have to do if we purchase the home.
- J.L., November 2016

Scott was awesome! He was professional and made this a learning process for me. I am a first time homeowner and appreciate Scott taking time to explain everything to me as he went along. He also gave me recommendations on how to keep issues from occurring. I will highly recommend Scott for inspections.
- M.P., August 2016

Scott was awesome! I have heard so many horror stories about home inspectors. I am happy to say that Scott was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and very thorough. He inspected every inch of the house, inside and out. This was to be my first home purchase. However, I am walking away from the house because of the things that Scott uncovered. Scott, I hope you see this survey. I cannot thank you enough for caring. I will definitely contact you when I find the next house. Be blessed. Renee
- S.M., April 2016

Scott is extremely knowledgeable, informative, and a pleasure to work with. He made a potentially overwhelming experience simple and walked us through every step of the process. We appreciated his level of expertise and attention to detail...and therefore highly recommend his services.
- M.M., March 2016

Another job well done, Scott. You found things that we wouldn't have thought about until we had a problem after we purchased and moved in the home. Thank You Bernice and Gene Hedges
- B.H., March 2016

We are very pleased with Scott's thoroughness and knowledge when inspecting homes. We have had the pleasure of working with Scott on 2 houses. He has pointed out a lot of things that we would not have questioned and later been sorry about accepting in our home. He also advised my husband how to get me to do the mowing,,,,,HaHa. Scott is a pleasure to work with. Bernice and Gene Hedges
- B.H., February 2016

From a layman's perspective, Scott was very thorough and proficient in his inspection process. He was very helpful with his explanation of issues and suggested actions. My wife and I were most impressed with Scott.
- S.K., June 2015

Always a pleasure to work with Scott. He is very thorough and patient with my buyers.
- G.S., June 2015

Professional, courteous, on time with a fantastic turn around on the report!
- D.C., May 2015

Excellent work!!! Highly recommend. Did an excellent job and the report was great!
- S.Z., May 2015

Scott is very knowledgeable of his trade. He was extremely thorough during our inspection. He returned our phone call promptly and was on time for our inspection. We are very pleased with Scott's efforts. We highly recommend that you choose Scott for any of your Home Inspection needs! Thank you Scott for a job well done. Hugh and Sarah
- H.S., May 2015

great job
- A.B., April 2015

Very thorough inspection. Inspector answered all of my questions. Inspector is very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. Highly recommended.
- A.R., March 2015

Mr. Stevens was a true professional. He did a thorough job and was very knowledgeable. Plus, he was a joy to be around.
- K.T., March 2015

Scott was the second home inspector we worked with. He was prompt, knowledgeable and very informative based on our knowledge level. I would not only hire him again, I would want to work with him if I was qualified.
- B.P., January 2015

I found Scott to be very knowledgeable and professional. I will recommend him for home inspections in the future.
- C.N., December 2014

Great Job Scottie. Mohammad Yousofi
- M.Y., Woodbridge VA, December 2014

Very professional approach. Good to business with. I recommend his services to everyone interested in home inspection.
- P.M., December 2014

Friendly and reliable. Good communicator through out the process from scheduling/booking to explanation of the findings.
- C.W., October 2014

Awesome person to work with! When I grow up I want to be a home inspector like Scott!! :-)
- E.T., October 2014

Outstanding job!
- J.K., August 2014

Thanks Scott!!
- L.M., July 2014

Scott was thorough, friendly knowledgeable and honest with his inspection. Thank you.
- E.T., June 2014

This is the second time we have used Scott for our home inspection and he does outstanding work. He is very professional and personable and makes the process go as smooth as possible. We appreciate his attention to detail and his willingness to explain his findings in person. Scott is terrific and we cant thank him enough.
- B.L., April 2014

Scott was great! He answered all of our questions and gave his honest opinion throughout the house. Very personable and a pleasure to work with. Thank you!
- R.P., April 2014

Scott is just outstanding at his job. Very knowledgeable and informative. If everybody did their job like Scott. The world would be a great place. Thanks
- M.R., March 2014

Your report was detailed and comprehensive. We were fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and focused professional. You obviously take your job seriously and take pride in doing your job well. Thanks for saving us from falling into a money pit. We will call you for the next house we hope to buy and will recommend you to anyone and everyone.
- D.J., February 2014

Very professional yet friendly and approachable. We felt comfortable asking any and all questions. Scott was very thorough and we had a high degree of confidence in our report.
- M.H., January 2014

Awesome guy! Will work with again and recommend to friends and family :)
- I.P., January 2014

Thanks Scott for making this experience a pleasant and educational one. I really appreciate you taking the time to explain everything in detail. You were quite patient with me and my questions. You had a certain ease about you that made me feel confident in your abilities and also comfortable in this very new experience. Thanks for making me laugh. This helped keep the mood light and not so serious. You made me feel like I was a big part in the inspection and not just on looker of the process. Overall Scott you were a Professional and I would definitely use you again and refer you to my friends and family.
- T.S., November 2013

Scott came highly recommended to us by a friend. We certainly appreciated his level of professionalism and his thoroughness. You can tell immediately that you are in good hands! Thanks Scott for doing your job so well!
- R.H., October 2013

Great and Professional
- G.S., October 2013

Great, Knowledgeable, and very friendly. A+++
- K.O., August 2013

Thank you for answering all our questions.
- C.H., August 2013

Mr. Stevens is efficient and thorough. He explained everything to me as he inspected the property and made honest comments that I know I can trust. His inspection leaves me feeling confident in the property I chose to purchase. Thank you Mr. Stevens!
- J.L., July 2013

Scott was superb! A professional in all respects! I would highly recommend him to any of my friends who want a detailed and honest home inspection!
- A.M., July 2013

Great response and professionalism.
- J.N., Colonial Beach VA, February 2013

Scott was very thorough and explained everything that he observed. He was very friendly and professional and I would highly recommend him to others.
- M.M., February 2013

I recommend Scott Stevens to ALL of my clients, both buyers and sellers. He is able to tell sellers what they should do to put their house at the forefront of market by making needed repairs.
- S.B., February 2013

Scott is the best. I enjoy his level of professionalism, and his scope of knowledge. I know that my clients are going to get a thorough inspection when Scott is involved. He is an A+ Inspector and a true professional.
- C.G., January 2013

Extremely impressed with his knowledge, thoroughness, and timeliness. Additionally, he allowed me (buyer) to ask lots of questions. Not only did he inspect what was there, he even let me know what things to watch out for in the future (like what kind of foundation cracks are causes for concern).
- R.A., January 2013

I am very confident in the condition of the home I am buying. Scott did an in-depth inspection with digital photos. On site he explained issues of concern and why. Two days later I was able to download Scotts full Inspection Report. Thanks Scott.
- L.N., December 2012

Scott, I greatly appreciated your efforts to thoroughly examine the house from top to bottom in the very literal sense. I sincerely believe that your attention to detail definitely saved me tons of frustration and significant amounts of money down the road. Your pleasant attitude and patience during your explanations made the experience exponentially better than we'd anticipated. Sincerely, Patrick Moses
- P.M., November 2012

I was very happy with the inspection and Scott's thorough work. He was very good at describing things and willing to answer all of my questions!
- I.B., October 2012

If you are even thinking about skipping a home inspection because everything "looks" ok, think again and call Scott. Scott is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, easy to talk to and listens to and responds to all of your concerns you may have. He found things during my inspection that I would have never caught or even thought of as an issue. He leaves no stone unturned!! His reports are excellent and included full color photos and detailed explanations, not to mention a professional recommendation on how to fix the issues. The cost of the inspection was minuscule compared to the quality of the inspection and reports!!! You can rest assured that you are in good hands with Scott Stevens.
- B.B., September 2012

Absolutely the Best...thourough and complete. The Virginia Home
- D.P., Fredericksburg VA, September 2012

Scout did an extent job. He is very professional and informative so really helpful. Will refer to friends and co-workers.
- A.W., September 2012

Scott has inspected three properties for me. He gives detailed summarys and is on point with his evauluations.
- A.W., June 2012

Scott was very knowledgable about every aspect of the inspection. He spent a good amount of time explaining the issues and how to fix them. He provided some very helpful information on how to perform routine maintenance. Scott was very nice and did a great job.
- B.P., June 2012

Scott was very thorough and knowledgeable. He was patient when asked questions and provided clear answers about what needs to be done to the house.
- C.H., March 2012

Scott has always done a fair and complete inspection
- B.W., Mineral VA, January 2012

Thanks Scott, you were very thorough and helpful in explaining each area of the home you were inspecting. We feel much more confident about our future purchase and we appreciate you providing us with an understanding of any potential updates and/or fixes in our new home. Highly recommended!
- T.B., October 2011

We were absolutely thrilled and impressed with the thoroughness of your inspection and that you took the time you did to make sure we understood the problems you pointed out in your report. Outstanding work and customer service orientation. We have no reservations about recommending your services to anyone... and welcome the opportunity to provide an endorsement if asked.
- W.K., Chantilly VA, September 2011

Scott was very helpful and personable. I would most definitely recommend him to anyone who needs an inspection.
- D.W., Belvidere NJ, September 2011

very professional and personal
- E.C., September 2011

Mr. Stevens conducted an amazing and detailed inspection. I would absolutely recommend him.
- B.M., August 2011

Thank you for your great service and attention to detail, your inspection really gave me a good feeling about this home. Jim Green Fredericksburg Va.
- J.G., May 2011

Enjoyed the education--thanks for taking the time.
- J.F., April 2011

We are extremely pleased with the thoroughness and professionalism exhibited by Mr. Stevens. He was careful in his observations, and explained everything to us at a very high level of detail. All of our questions were answered and recommendations were made where appropriate. We feel much more confident and comfortable after this inspection. I would highly recommend Scott to anyone who needs an inspection.
- C.S., April 2011

Scott, You know the dealio. You were AWESOME and diffinately in my window down the road as my family enjoys this new home. Thank you for everything it was absolutely and pleasure to work with you. Ralph Hill
- H.H., April 2011

A+++
- C.M., Woodbridge VA, March 2011

Thank you for a thorough inspection. I would highly recommened you to others.
- R.M., March 2011

excellent service
- D.S., March 2011

Thank you Scott! You were awesome! Mary-Alice
- M.R., March 2011

you were very informative and fun to work with would definitely recommend thanks
- J.B., March 2011

Thanks for your help and suggestions.
- P.H., February 2011

We felt very comfortable with your competence and thoroughness. Thank you for making the experience as informative and painless as possible!
- M.K., January 2011

Scott was very friendly, professional and informative. He took the time to explain his findings and gave unbiased suggestions for fixes and maintenance.
- C.R., January 2011

Scott was very thorough with inspecting this house. We would definitely recommend him to anyone in the future.
- A.K., January 2011

Hi Scott, Thanks for the home inspection on Woodstock Road for Jim and Elizabeth Hull. We were all impressed with your knowledge and explanation of how things worked and didn't. Have a good week. John
- J.M., King George VA, January 2011

Scott was great! And I have and will continue to recommend his services!!!
- A.M., December 2010

Scott was very personable and did a thorough inspection. He allowed me to tag along during the inspection and answered all of my questions. That was really important to me. I've already recommended him to a coworker that lives in Culpepper. Thank you Scott!!!
- H.H., December 2010

Once again, great job
- S.K., Colonial Beach VA, December 2010

I would highly recommend Scott Stevens.He was very pleasant and extremely thorough in his inspection.We were very satisfied.
- D.A., December 2010

SCOTT STEVENS INSPECTED OUR HOME IN OCT 2010, CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT HOW EXCEPTIONAL HE WAS IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE. HE ARRIVED ON TIME, TOOK THE TIME TO THOROUGHLY INSPECT AND "EXPLAIN" THE WHOLE HOME. HE WAS VERY EDUCATED, PROFESSIONAL, FRIENDLY AND WELL... A TOP NOCH KIND OF GENTLEMAN. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOLKS ONLY IF THEY TRULY DESERVE THE KUDOS. REPORT WAS ALSO ON TARGET AND CLEAR. THANKS SO MUCH SCOTT
- E.K., December 2010

Scott is a true professional and we highly recommend his services. He is thorough, competent, knowledgeable and honest. We are extremely satisfied with his services and his inspection report product.
- L.J., November 2010

Scott, Thank you so much! I love how informative your reports are! It has been great working with you over the years! I look forward to many more!
- R.C., Fredericksburg VA, November 2010

Great work Scott. Thanks for your help.
- T.P., November 2010

Scott was outstanding. Polite, prompt and very communicative when I had questions.
- J.H., November 2010

Scott was very professional, knowledgeable and straight to the point. I would highly suggest that you use him for your next home inspection. JBH
- J.H., November 2010

Scott was very pleasant and seemed concerned about conducting a quality home inspection with my purchase protection in mind. He was thorough and accurate in describing and performing the home inspection. His verbal description of details of the home were both educational and revealing of concerns. The online report with pictures is great. Many thanks.
- J.M., October 2010