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A to Z Inspection Services
Complete Home Inspection, Toxic Lead Testing, Toxic Lead - Abatement,
About us
A to Z Inspection Services provides home inspection services by a certified and licensed professional. It is our job to work with you and help you to understand everything about the structure. The BEST inspection takes time, experience, and having the right tools for the job. An inspection is non-invasive. Inspectors do not tear down walls to see what is behind them. Tools like the moisture meters and a thermal imaging camera help to recognize what the eye can't see.
Business highlights
18 years of experience
Services we offer
Home inspections, radon testing.
Reviews
4.742 Reviews
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Showing 1-25 of 42 reviews
Manuel B.
Feb 2017
amazing! A to Z was fantastic
Catherine D.
Dec 2016
At the recommendation of my realtor, we used A to Z Inspection Services to perform the home inspection of a condo I was purchasing in Grosvenor Park. Werner Kanitz came out to do the inspection. He was polite and knowledgeable. I asked him to make sure that all of the wall receptacles were working properly, checking both top and bottom plugs. He insisted that if the one was good, then they were both fine. He proceeded to only check one of the two plugs on each receptacle. The inspection report said that “The majority of grounded receptacles , were tested and found to be wired correctly.” How much more time does it take to check the remaining grounded receptacles in a two-bedroom condo? Upon moving in, I found that on many plugs, the top and bottom receptacles were wired differently (because the light switches can turn off the top plug and the bottom can be used for something else). A couple of the plugs were loose, and unusable, and one had a ground fault (confirmed by two receptacle testers). It will cost me much more to have an electrician fix the problems that could have been resolved when the sellers had to replace a couple electrical outlets in the kitchen as a result of the inspection. I'm upset that the inspector didn't want to spend a few extra seconds to save me several hundred dollars. I would not recommend A to Z Inspection Services.
Joseph J.
Nov 2016
Steven was punctual and very thorough in his ispection. This was my first home purchase and Steven was very patient and walked me through the entire inspection and explained everything about this home in a very easy to understand manner. He answered every one of my questions and at no point was I hesitant as Steve had a very easy going persona to help ease the obvious anxiety I had at purchasing my first home.
William S.
Oct 2016
Steven Boie was incredibly thorough and identified issues large and small that enabled me to assess whether the price we offered for the house was fair. Based on what Steven found, we negotiated a lower price with the seller. Steven also urged us to do the radon test ($149) and we are glad we did since radon was found and the seller had to fix the problem before settlement.
Steven and his associate were very prompt, professional and provide me with a very detailed report on all aspects of his inspection and findings.
Steven and his associate were very prompt, professional and provide me with a very detailed report on all aspects of his inspection and findings.
Mike S.
Oct 2016
The inspection was thorough and professional. Steve, the owner, conducted the inspection. He provided photos of issues he identified (such as leaks) and explained what was wrong, what was causing the issues and what needed to be done to remedy them.
Carolyn G.
Oct 2016
I am a first time home buyer, and I could not have asked for a better inspector going into that scary situation. He was confident but not arrogant, thorough, and forthright but not a doomsday bringer, which I needed badly when we found bowing basement walls with signs of water leakage and mold.
He gave suggestions where appropriate but was careful not to overstep the scope of his work.
I kept notes about things he told me for future reference.
If I had to buy another home tomorrow, I would want the A to Z team on my side again.
Shannon O.
Oct 2016
Excellent service, Steven was prompt and very detailed. We called and needed a home inspection within 2 days and had no problem scheduling one online. He did a great job with the inspection and my boyfriend loved that he was very good at looking at things and showing him how everything worked, what different elements of the house meant and wanted him involved in the entire process. The report was delivered to us and good time.
Rachel W.
Oct 2016
Jeff was my inspector and he was amazing. He took his time to make sure I understood everything, despite there being an underestimation with the sq. footage of the home being inspected. As a single first time home buyer, the idea of owning a home was intimidating. Jeff was able to walk me through the house and provided me with a detailed report afterward. Jeff treated me as if I were his own daughter and gave me recommendations based on what he would tell his own daughter. I highly recommend!
Stephen K.
Oct 2016
We were extremely pleased with the two guys from A to Z who came to inspect the house. They did a three hour walk through of the entire house and encouraged us to follow along and ask questions, which we did. They were both full of really useful information and explained things in simple language. As a part of the inspection, they took many photos and wrote up a very thorough and useful summary report of the condition of the house, pointing out both the good and bad. Even after the report was drafted, they quickly responded to some follow up questions that we had. I highly recommend A to Z.
Lia K.
Oct 2016
Great! Very thorough inspection- clearly documented any concerns or issues with the condo and walked us through how major the issues were.
Joshua B.
Oct 2016
We were competing against several other offers on a house, and the seller said that to stay in the running we needed to drop our inspection clause. A to Z managed to get out to the house with just an hour's notice and perform a thorough inspection to allow us to drop the clause and we went under contract that night. Basically, they're one big reason we have somewhere to live right now.
Nancy T.
Oct 2016
They did a great job. They were very responsive and fit in the work within a day or so.
Response from A to Z Inspection Services
"[Member Name Removed] thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are very glad that you were happy with the services we provided. Please let us know if we can help in anyway in the future."
Eric T.
Oct 2016
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Inspector was punctual and courteous. Inspected outside & inside of home. Answered all questions thoroughly and let me walk around with him during the inspection, which was very helpful.
Provided a complete and thorough 61-page inspection report within 1 day of the inspection. Organized inspected items by room, with easy to understand language and accompanying photos throughout. Each item was given a code which was explained at the beginning of the report. This made it easier to pick out and organize the items we wanted to list for repair and/or replacement by the seller.
Overall, very pleased with the service - I would definitely pick them again!
Provided a complete and thorough 61-page inspection report within 1 day of the inspection. Organized inspected items by room, with easy to understand language and accompanying photos throughout. Each item was given a code which was explained at the beginning of the report. This made it easier to pick out and organize the items we wanted to list for repair and/or replacement by the seller.
Overall, very pleased with the service - I would definitely pick them again!
Frank D.
Oct 2016
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I enjoyed the narrative Steve provides as he inspects the house. He provides an educated opinion on the state of your residence. The report he provides is in two sections. It lists the discrepancies and page numbers. I made copies of the discrepancies and gave it to the contractors I hired; some I fixed myself. Some I chose not to fix at all.-not so smart, if you don't lubricate the window slides how will the little old lady wash the Windows on the outsides. How will she open the Windows.
The second part of the report is an explanation in a page or paragraph on the why it needs repair or replacement.
I received the e-mail report Monday morning. The inspection was done on a Friday.
Steve takes pictures: if he says your missing a fire detector you get a picture of the empty socket. Doctor says I can't climb ladders. Up on the top floor in the master bathroom there is a stain on the ceiling over the bathtub. It kept getting bigger. I wondered if it was from the roof. Maybe from a snow dam or a torn piece of shingle. Steve stuck a moisture detector in it. It was ok.
Steve climbed a ladder to inspect the attic. I have a light switch that goes no where in the laundry room on the top floor of our town house. I don't know what it's connected to. Steve said, " You got a light in the attic". Really said I. I made a beeline to the laundry room and threw the switch. Steve snapped a picture of the light lit. I never went up in the attic in the ten years I lived there. Not even to see that the dryer vent was connected properly.- Got a picture to prove it. I also saw pictures of inside the roof -no water stains. No leaking roof.
Later that day, Steve pulled a visual with binoculars and I needed a shingle replaced. -$150
He used his moisture detector on the discolored wood floor under the toilet. Failed. It wasn't a question of bad marksmanship it was a broken flange.
The second part of the report is an explanation in a page or paragraph on the why it needs repair or replacement.
I received the e-mail report Monday morning. The inspection was done on a Friday.
Steve takes pictures: if he says your missing a fire detector you get a picture of the empty socket. Doctor says I can't climb ladders. Up on the top floor in the master bathroom there is a stain on the ceiling over the bathtub. It kept getting bigger. I wondered if it was from the roof. Maybe from a snow dam or a torn piece of shingle. Steve stuck a moisture detector in it. It was ok.
Steve climbed a ladder to inspect the attic. I have a light switch that goes no where in the laundry room on the top floor of our town house. I don't know what it's connected to. Steve said, " You got a light in the attic". Really said I. I made a beeline to the laundry room and threw the switch. Steve snapped a picture of the light lit. I never went up in the attic in the ten years I lived there. Not even to see that the dryer vent was connected properly.- Got a picture to prove it. I also saw pictures of inside the roof -no water stains. No leaking roof.
Later that day, Steve pulled a visual with binoculars and I needed a shingle replaced. -$150
He used his moisture detector on the discolored wood floor under the toilet. Failed. It wasn't a question of bad marksmanship it was a broken flange.
Jane K.
Oct 2016
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Excellent! B
Joe M.
Oct 2016
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This is the second time we have used A to Z Inspection Services and I would not use anyone else. They were worth every penny. They inspected our first potential house and found structural issues in the crawl space that caused us to back out of the purchase. The crawl space was very difficult to access and I am not confident that a less qualified inspector would have bothered to make the extra effort to get in the crawl space and discover the issues. The first inspection was on a beautiful custom built home with an asking price over $500K. The structural issues were not something we expected to find on such a nice house.
We used the same company a second time (different inspector) on a different house and received the same thorough, high quality inspection as the first time. Both of our inspectors had a tremendous amount of general contractor experience and knew how to thoroughly go through every inch of the house.
We used the same company a second time (different inspector) on a different house and received the same thorough, high quality inspection as the first time. Both of our inspectors had a tremendous amount of general contractor experience and knew how to thoroughly go through every inch of the house.
Maggie T.
Oct 2016
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Dwight was our home inspector and he did an amazing job- he was incredibly thorough and didn't miss anything. He also explained everything he was doing as he did it, and provided explanations when we had questions. He was very friendly and professional, would highly highly recommend him and his company to anyone!
Javon B.
Oct 2016
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Very professional and thorough.
Daniel D.
Oct 2016
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The inspector noticed obvious things (all new toilets were loose, lack of GFCI outlets in kitchen, some non-working outlets). He said he was not going to open doors to crawl spaces or the A/C unit, as they had been painted over. When I said I would like him to as we are purchasing the unit, he only opened one with the air conditioner; he started on another but then gave up. We discovered mold inside the AC unit that required a separate inspection and treatment. As soon as we moved in, we noticed that the refrigerator freezer does not work due to large gaps between the ill-fitted freezer liner and the freezer wall, and a bathroom shower fixture leaks constantly. I understand inspectors will miss some things but to miss such an obvious major appliance issue as a freezer that doesn't shut and one that might have earned us a credit and saved us weeks without a working freezer, as well as the pricing discussion and crawl space issue, all seems sloppy to me.
To his credit, the inspector checked the attic.
I was originally quoted the condo price but then was told when he arrived that I would be charged the price for townhomes because the condo was two floors. There is no basement and he did not inspect a roof, but did look at the outdoor A/C unit. When I inquired about this pricing change, I was told it was because of the square footage. When I looked up the square footage clause on the website, I was then told I would be charged the originally quoted condo fee.
To his credit, the inspector checked the attic.
I was originally quoted the condo price but then was told when he arrived that I would be charged the price for townhomes because the condo was two floors. There is no basement and he did not inspect a roof, but did look at the outdoor A/C unit. When I inquired about this pricing change, I was told it was because of the square footage. When I looked up the square footage clause on the website, I was then told I would be charged the originally quoted condo fee.
Janet H.
Oct 2016
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Marvelous service. We used A to Z for two inspections - one for a condo we didn't purchase. He went through everything from top to bottom. What we most appreciated was the thorough explanations of everything. He took the time to graciously explain potential challenges as well as how long things would last from hot water heaters to toilets. He was candid, personable and at all times, professional. He offered solutions and options for possible repairs.
I sign his praises! He was thorough, kind, on-time and extremely responsive. I'd use him again in a heartbeat!
I sign his praises! He was thorough, kind, on-time and extremely responsive. I'd use him again in a heartbeat!
Rand S.
Oct 2016
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Extremely professional service.
Very helpful, very organized, very knowledgeable. We would 100% use again!
Very helpful, very organized, very knowledgeable. We would 100% use again!
Andrew B.
Jul 2016
The inspection process itself was fine and Steven provided a report that was nicely organized. However, shortly after we moved into the house the ceiling began leaking and by simply lifting the suspended ceiling tiles we discovered aluminum baking pans that the previous owner had put up there to catch the leaking water. The previous owner even confessed to this and told us about the leaks but because Virginia is a "buyer beware" state we cannot get the owner to pay for repairs because he did not disclose this and we did not discover it prior to the sale. Steven should have discovered this if he had simply lifted the ceiling tiles. The repairs to the roof are extensive, costing us $42,000. Had we caught this in the inspection we could have included this consideration in the purchase negotiations. Today, we are having some electrical work done and the electrician discovered an extremely overloaded junction box in the attic. It is a fire hazard and not up to code. Again, Steven did not include this in his report. I assume he must not have even looked there as it was obvious to the electrician. The poor quality of this inspection has cost us tens of thousands of dollars and put our family's safety at risk.
Response from A to Z Inspection Services
"Dear Mr. [Member Name Removed], It is my understanding that you were unhappy with the home inspection service provided to you on July 11 2014. I was disappointed to find that you gave A to Z Inspection Services a less than glowing review on Angie's List. Had you brought this matter to my attention immediately after the inspection, I would have taken the time to explain how the inspection report is designed. The 2 items you claimed were missed during the inspection as well as in the inspection report were in fact inspected and addressed in the report. Please take a look at our comments in the Summary Report section at: Page 30, Item 6, Attic Electrical Recessed lights inside attic are not IC lights. If a light fixture is intended for direct contact with isolation, it will require an IC rating (IC stands for Insulation Contact). We recommend that each light is boxed. This will ensure no insulation comes in contact with lights and also increase energy efficiency inside the home. Page 45, item 1, Basement/Crawlspace Walls Moisture intrusion was observed at the rear of the home. Moisture can produce numerous types of damage to a home. Recommend another licensed professional review the area for correct water intrusion at this time. Mr. [Member Name Removed], we take our business and reputation very seriously and strive to make our customers happy with our inspections and customer service. A to Z Inspection Services has had favorable ratings on Angie's list for over 3 years. If you are satisfied with my response above, I would appreciate your contacting Angie's List to retract your review. If you are still not satisfied, give me a call and let's talk about it. Steven Boie Owner A to Z Inspection Services"
ERIC W.
Jun 2014
everything went great. Not pushy, did the job well. no complaints. I will likely hire them for other services in the future.
Mary T.
Mar 2014
very detailed assessment of what needed to be fixed around the house
Anne G.
Jan 2014
They were responsive and very good. He left the radon tester and came back aftward to pick it up. He came back in a timely manner and just one employee came out to do this.
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FAQ
A to Z Inspection Services is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
No, A to Z Inspection Services does not offer free project estimates.
No, A to Z Inspection Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, A to Z Inspection Services does not offer a senior discount.
No, A to Z Inspection Services does not offer emergency services.
No, A to Z Inspection Services does not offer warranties.