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No Surprises Home Inspection NOVA-DC, LLC

4.9(
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Complete Home Inspection, Radon Gas Testing, Radon Gas Abatement,

About us

Being the owner-operator I handle all aspects of your home inspection. My reports include product suggestions and links to my blog covering all areas of home repair and care: https://www.nosurpriseshomeinspection.com/blog In October, 2020, I returned to Angie's List. Find hundreds of top reviews from other platforms on my website: https://www.nosurpriseshomeinspection.com Having been a science teacher for many years, I get excited about new challenges and explaining interesting phenomena related to the home as a system. I teach house science!

Business highlights

Se habla espanol
11 years of experience

Services we offer

My pre-purchase inspections often pay for themselves many times over in terms of finding problems the owners need to fix. However I have also helped many people who have lived in their homes for a long time with a check-up: to find problems that are only going to get worse, like a leaky water main or a failed sump pump. Finally, many sellers have benefited from my work which finds problems that could complicate the sale. I also test for mold and radon.

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
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Jen B.
Apr 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Paul was amazing. I called him at 7am on a Friday and he agreed to meet me at 9am that same day. My client loved his attention to detail and his ability to explain things in an extremely understandable way... especially for a first time homebuyer. Can't wait to use him again.
Tsion A.
Feb 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
As I am a first time home buyer, I have almost zero knowledge about home repairs or what I should be looking for during inspection. Paul is knowledgeable and very thorough in his inspection. Further more, his website is user friendly and provides recommendations with links and additional resources. I am also able to make lists of what I need repairs for and email it to the seller. He is also ASHI certified. Overall, I highly recommend him.
Response from No Surprises Home Inspection NOVA-DC, LLC

"The fee was $300"

Christopher M.
Jan 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Paul was friendly and extremely helpful. During the entire inspection process Paul explained everything he saw in great detail and in terms that were easy to understand. After the inspection was completed we received a copy of the report which included photo's and notes of everything he saw during the inspection. Additionally, along with the notes were links to products and instructions to fix any problems he identified. I would highly recommend him.
Response from No Surprises Home Inspection NOVA-DC, LLC

"The $425 fee was paid by the client's real estate agent"

David C.
Dec 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Fantastic. Paul was super easy to contact, responsive, came early to inspect our home, thorough, professional (he had a pair of shoes he changed into when he came into the house!) and answered any and all questions we had. He was super helpful in giving us advice and his report was equally excellent. Would definitely recommend.
Collene L.
Dec 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Paul Cummins was great. He came early and started evaluating outdoors. He was thorough throughout the home and offered both a professional and personal perspective on each aspect of the home, that I really appreciated. His deep knowledge and love for science was a huge asset — as he is able to provide very detailed mechanistic explanations that allow you to make good predictions about a home’s needs. Would highly, highly recommend him.
Imran G.
Oct 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Excellent 100 % satisfactory!
Greg K.
Oct 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Excellent job. You will not be disappointed. Paul is friendly, professional, and very thorough. His background is former science teacher, so his process is to "teach" the prospective home buyer about the home during the inspection. He finds both issues (problems) and positives, and carefully explains each. I'd give him extra "stars" in this rating if I could!
Marietta J.
Oct 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Paul and No Surprises Home Inspections, has always gone above and beyond for me and my clients for their home inspection needs. Paul is exceptionally timely, provides helpful tips to remedy issues in the home, and always brings a thank you gift. His insight into the nuances of a house and his years of experience are much appreciated by all of my clients when they have their home inspections of their future homes. I do not hesitate to recommend Paul for my friends and real estate clients, Thanks for the continued excellent service, Paul!
Simone S.
Oct 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Paul was fantastic. He was thorough, knowledgeable, and helped me to avoid paying for services I didn’t need. I love how he provides tips and links to products that are helpful for any homeowner.
Michael R.
Oct 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Very good. He uses the science behind his reasoning and gives you resources to find what you need. Unique inspector and he can do my other houses in the future.
Connor C.
Sep 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Excellent. Paul was thorough and professional. He did a thorough examination of a condo unit that I eventually purchased. He looked at things I never considered, like exterior drainage, and pointed out things that clearly show his vast knowledge. I was comfortable buying after Paul gave his stamp of approval; I'm sure you will feel the same.
Garrison C.
Sep 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
It was a success. Paul was prompt, thorough, and gave sound information on the problems he saw.
Brenda F.
Feb 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Paul was excellent and very professional.  He gave our 50 year old house a "check-up" that left us assured there were no major issues in need of immediate attention.  He also had some great suggestions for improvements to our existing plumbing and dryer venting and followed up with links to recommended products.  Overall a great experience.
Robert O.
Feb 2016
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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FAQ

No Surprises Home Inspection NOVA-DC, LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
No Surprises Home Inspection NOVA-DC, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, No Surprises Home Inspection NOVA-DC, LLC does not offer free project estimates.
No, No Surprises Home Inspection NOVA-DC, LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, No Surprises Home Inspection NOVA-DC, LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, No Surprises Home Inspection NOVA-DC, LLC does not offer emergency services.
No, No Surprises Home Inspection NOVA-DC, LLC does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

3423 Ramsgate Terrace, Alexandria, VA 22309

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