LBI Home & Building Inspection

Great job, outstanding and professional. Really took time to walk thru each portion of inspection. Well worth the money if you lack knowledge on basic home construction and maintenance. Having come from a construction background, I was still picking up things that I had not considered for preventive care. Mark gives you tons of information that you can use readily for your purchase and ongoing maintenance of home. Price was higher than others, but it's worth the extra for peace of mind on your biggest investment.

That was great. I would recommend them.

Excellent. Mark did a fantastic job inspecting our house. Not only did he spend time going through every "nook and cranny", but he also gave us a walk through and explained details that we weren't aware of in the 11 years we've lived here. Along the way he gave us tips on maintaining our house -- something definitely needed for any home owner. I definitely recommend Mark for new construction buyers, existing construction buyers, and those who just want to get an idea of the current state of their house.

Mark was very thorough and detailed in the inspection of our new construction home. We are relocating from out of state and he was very cooperative with our limited time frame that we had to work with. He performed the 4 hour inspection in the morning and that evening met with us for approx another 3 hours to discuss the findings. His report was detailed, contained pictures and was easy to understand and follow. He went over the critical points with us and we were able to bring those to the attention of our builder during our final walk through the following day. He also went over things to look for to maintain as well as explained how some of the systems in in our new house worked. We appreciated his timeliness, attention to detail and flexibility. We definitely would recommend Mark for your home inspection needs!

Phenomenal! Mark went way beyond a typical inspection and taught me about the house and the mechanical systems - how to use it effectively, how to maintain it, etc. I thought I was a pretty savvy homeowner but I learned a few things from Mark. He is highly professional, exceptionally knowledgable & and thoroughly likable. I can highly recommend him.

Mark was extremely professional, knowledgeable and personable. He was a delight to spend time with as he inspected my house and pointed out problems etc. I highly recommend him for similar services.

very through also explained how things worked, what to have concern about, what was good, report very professional and thorough. the whole inspec tion took about 5 hours

The service went very well, but it did take a very long time. He is extremely thorough.

We were sent a proposal for services including the scope of the work. At a pre-arranged time a pre-drywall inspection was done. The approximate duration of the inspection was 3 hours. We were sent a detailed report along with pictures. Two or more specific issues were revealed in the inspection that I later brought to the attention of the builder. Approximately two months later a final inspection was done. The duration of this inspection was approximately four hours. I was instructed with regards to the operation of the heating, plumbing systems plus appliances. Approximately 15 specific issues related to the construction of the house were identified. A detailed report along with pictures was sent the same day as the final inspection. I used the final inspection summary to inform the builder of specific issues that needed to be addressed prior to settlement.

They were a little pricey. They had put in some recommendations to make the house sell-able which I really appreciated. They gave me both options and they were flexible and they gave me the option to say if I wanted to do the driveway which parking is an essential in Washington DC and would make the house more marketable. They still do follow up with me and they try to really accommodate me to take the furniture out or they provided me information of where to go to so they are very resourceful and very helpful.

Mark was incredibly helpful, thorough and professional. His inspection was very detailed, and he taught us a lot about the home. My husband and I were very pleased and would not hesitate to recommend Mark's services. It is very obvious that he takes pride in the high quality of I his work. Angela Goelzer

Mark has a wealth of experience and was both personable and professional. He arrived early and began to work immediately. When we arrived, he sat us down and went over the process, then took us through the entire property and looked in detail at everything. He made sure we understood what he was looking at and why, gave us maintenance and service tips, as well as recommendations on possible future issues. Finally presented a very professional inspection document for us and the seller, with pictures, highlights, issues and recommendations. Great job. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the area.

Most people probably would not see the need to get a newly constructed home inspected but we did it anyway. Aren?t we glad that we did and that we picked Mark for the job! We were impressed by his systematic, educational and thorough inspection process. We learned a lot about our new home and how to take care of our investment. We appreciated the practical tips and advice that he gave us on maintaining the home so we can avoid and minimize major/premature repairs. I am not sure if all home inspectors take the time and effort to educate their clients the way Mark did. Mark is definitely wired to be an excellent educator. He enjoys teaching others. He even gave us a ?How to Operate Your Home? manual (by Tom Feiza) at no additional cost. He documented his findings with nicely taken photographs and put together an awesome inspection report that will definitely be useful to us when we do the pre-settlement walkthrough.

We received a 4 hour guided tour inspection of our new home by Mark London. He went over all the details with us and pointed out things we had overlooked. Even though we had been in the house before, Mark was able to pick up on things we had overlooked and he put on the inspection report. We had overlooked a broken seal in a window, and from Mark's inspection report, we were able to get the sellers to repair it. Also, he discovered the safety feature on the garage door opener was faulty and again, it was put on our inspection report for the seller to repair. There were some other repairs needed, but Mark gave us the confidence to move forward with the purchase of our home as they were minor but definitely needed to be addressed. He arrived with a new homes manual that he gave us to read full of homeowner maintenance tips. We are not first time home owners; however, it was helpful to have an expert review and encourage us about good maintenance of owning a home.

My husband talked with them and he felt they were excellent. He was extremely thorough and he really seemed to understand what to look for, where the obvious leaks were, where the problems were, and he suggested solutions to it. He thought they might be the flashings so I had somebody out to fix that.

Mark Londner with LBI Home Inspection did our home inspection about a year ago. Mark pays meticulous attention to detail and focuses on educating you on the home you are about to buy. As a first-time home buyer, I was apprehensive about the duties of home maintenance, but Mark took the time to explain all the complexities of the home in a straight forward and easy-to-understand way that anyone can relate to; even a veteran homeowner can learn a lot from Mark. During the home inspection, I learned invaluable information about the home itself, all the systems in the home, how to conserve energy and save money, and how to maintain the home to avoid costly repairs. Mark even took the time to write down the maintenance items we discussed that would improve the energy efficiency of the home and at the conclusion of the home inspection he handed me a notebook with the home inspection report along with a book about how to operate the home. Now that I have been living in my home for a year, I can?t tell you how much I?ve benefited from what I?ve learned from Mark?s home inspection (I still refer to his notes for all the little meticulous things I can?t remember). After Mark?s in-depth and informative home inspection, if I ever buy another home, I know exactly whom to call; I will never settle for less. Thank-you, Mark!

He arrived at the agreed time and checked the exterior of the roof and inside the attic and confirmed it was minor and probably due to an aged seal around a vent. He provided advice on how to have that fixed but also found another more serious structural problem that was probably caused by the Snowmeggdon a few years ago. He advised me how that should be fixed and also looked at a few other items in the house. He spent a lot more time with me than expected and gave me a lot of good advise. Very kowledgable and if I need the services of a home inspector in the future, or even just advise on home repairs I will definitely use him again.

He didn't do the work but the amount of time he spent with me answering my questions and helping me, was appreciated. I just decided to go with another company.

Mark takes his home inspections seriously. He was at the site 30 minutes before scheduled, canvassing the exterior of the home we were having inspected by him. He is thorough and took as much time as needed to answer all our questions and describe any existing or potential problems with the home. The whole inspection was an educational experience and my wife and I are very grateful to Mark for having provided such a thorough and deliberate inspection. Yes, he does not provideelectronic/computer generated reports (as another have mentioned) but this is only a plus as he writes a very complete report in your presence and also includes other useful information that any potential homeowner would find extremely beneficial. The report reflects clear technical writing and is extremely legible for future reference. In this age of cookie cutter, copy and pasted, computer-generated nonsense, Mark's report was refreshing to see as it was personalized and comprehensible, thorough and deliberate - matching his inspection style and excellent work ethic. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone needing a home inspection in the Northern Virginia area.

We spoke by phone and also by email before the appointment. Mr Londer was very professional and detailed. He arrived at the house before I did. He found several things that could be easily fixed but that I would have probably never seen. One was that the microwave was venting to the inside of the house even though it was constructed to vent outside. (This was really important to me) He pointed out several things that I could do for maintenance of the house. He explained how the electrical circuits were set up. This made me realize that I probably need to install another outlet or 2 in the garage if I plan to keep a freezer or 2nd fridge out there. Even though I closed on the house the following day, there were several things that were still not finished on the house at the time of the inspection. But I learned what to look for and was left with a completed notebook for later reference.

Mark does not provide electronic inspection report nor does he provide photos of the issues found, both of which are the standard industry practice now. Fortunately for me, there were no issues in the home. If the home you are considering has any issues, good luck negotiating with the seller based on hand written report only. When asked about the photos, Mark claims that he provides photos when he cannot adequately describe the problem in words, client does not understand or client asks photos of specific items. Knowledgeable home inspector but a prisoner of old school.

Mark is a very good home inspector. We were brand new to home buying and quite apprehensive but felt a lot better after having an inspection with him. He was patient with us and guided us through the whole process. It was clear from the beginning that he knew what he was talking about and he was a good teacher too, explaining things intelligently in a way we could understand. He pointed out the biggest flaws in the house as well as minor issues that would need attention in the future. As a result of his inspection we were able to save thousands of dollars by having the seller fix the biggest problems. He left us with a full report and a very useful binder with 'instructions' for the house. We bought the house and have used this binder numerous times for fixing the garbage disposal, diagnosing mysterious sounds, etc. Five years later we called him for a possible inspection of a new roof repair and he was just as helpful with guidance over the telephone. (The only suggestion we would give to someone who is considering a home inspection for a home purchase is to make sure to pay a roofer for an additional roof inspection - if we had done that we would have been able to use it in our negotiations when buying the house. Instead, we did not get a full roof inspection done and had to pay more than 7 thousand dollars for the new roof this year!) Mark is highly recommended by us. We got a great value for the inspection and continued customer support from him!

At the beginning of the inspection, Mark gave me an initial overview of the inspection process, the rules for a home inspection, and what he can/can not do, say, or recommend. As a first time home buyer, this was incredibly informative and helpful. Throughout the inspection Mark was very thorough and took the time to explain everything he was doing. He also explained the operation and maintenance of all the appliances and equipment in the house. Mark does talk a lot, but I feel that I greatly benefited from everything he said. I feel that Mark not only did a good job of answering all the questions I had, but that he also went out of his way to answer questions that I didn't even know I had (i.e. things that I would have wondered about months after we closed on the house). At the end of the inspection, Mark summarized all of his findings and answered questions. He then provided me with the report and an informative book on how to operate everything in our home. Lastly, Mark invited further questions via the phone, even after closing, at no charge. Since I've never done a home inspection before, I can't compare the price to other home inspectors. I do, however, feel that I received a very good value for my money based on the service and expertise that Mark provided. Without hesitation I would recommend Mark to anyone I know who is looking at buying a home.

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The roof had a leaking problem that he did not catch. He did not test all electrics.