ITTE ASSOCIATES INC

Chuck Itte performed a home inspection for us for our most recent home purchase (as well as for a home where our offer was not accepted). Chuck is thorough, professional, and honest with his clients about the quality of the home being purchased -- the positives and the negatives. When he found out it was our first home, throughout the inspection, he mentored us on various preventative maintenance tasks we should do over the years to keep our home in good condition. The day after the inspection, we received a comprehensive digital report. Weeks after the inspection, when we had questions about an item Chuck found, he was more than happy to spend the extra time over the phone helping us talk through our various options. 
Check has an extensive knowledge of building materials and construction techniques and how they have changed over time. His knowledge is so extensive that he was even able to explain to us, in simple terms, the science behind some of the discoloration of bricks in the basement of one of the houses he inspected for us. Chuck's prices are a marginally higher than other inspectors, but you really do get what you pay for and the extra couple bucks was money well spent. If you're looking for a top quality home inspector in the DC area, Chuck Itte is the way to go. 

Chuck did a great job explaining everything he found in his inspectiion. He talked with me about how old something was and how long he thinks it will last past closing. He went over the pro's and con's and completely ignored the pushy real estate agent trying to get us out the door. As a first time home buyer I was extremely lucky to have gotten this company for my inspection. Since then I have called them about electrical and mechanical recommendations. I have been very pleased with both of there recommendations as well. I highly recommend these guys!spent m

Went very well. Everything he found wrong the sellers fixed. Nothing has gone wronging the 3 months since closing.

He supposedly showed up 30 min early and I was on time, so I missed the first quarter of the inspection. That is unprofessional to not wait when the client has expressed interest in being present. At the time I felt he was very brief and not thorough at all. And I was right.
After we settled on the house and took possession, we immediately discovered a massive leak under the kitchen sink. It turned out that the garbage disposal had a 1and quot; hole in the side. Pretty basic to see whether the sink leaks underneath. Apparently he didn't check. He also didn't mention the incredibly slow drain in the bathtub.
He mentioned that there was evidence of past water leakage into the foundation but stated that it did not seem to be ongoing. He did not give a reason for why he thought it was not ongoing. Funny, every contractor I've had in there immediately comments on it (and the exterior evidence of it) and states that it is definitely ongoing.
Most importantly, there is a significant plumbing leak in the basement, which was hidden by the seller by stapling Tyvek to the overhead floor joists from the level above. I didn't expect him to rip down the Tyvek, but he should have at least mentioned what everyone else has told me: there is no reason to have Tyvek up there, it would only be to hide something.