"There is no substitute for experience!"
Purchasing a home is typically one of the largest single investments we make in a lifetime. It only makes sense then to choose a home inspection team with exceptional experience and an impeccable reputation. Mike Bryan and Martha McClerkin provide over sixty years of collective experience in the real estate and home inspection professions and twenty-two years of ‘hands on’ building construction experience. Expect a thorough inspection resulting in a detailed, concise yet easy to understand building inspection report – all intended to assist you in making a well-informed real estate purchasing decision. Professionalism throughout the process is our goal.
Mike has been inspecting homes and light commercial buildings since 1993. He also offers the experience of a twenty-two year construction background, which includes fifteen years as a journeyman mason followed by years of residential and commercial Design/Build and disaster restoration contracting.
Martha (Mike's wife) was trained by Mike and has been working with him since 2015. She has been a Realtor since 1993 and still has her license.
Mike (Michael Bryan) and Martha (Martha McClerkin) are licensed home inspectors in the Commonwealth of Virginia. They both have the NRS (New Residential Structure) certification as well.
Michael's VA Lic. #3380000608-NRS (Expiration 1/27)
Martha's VA Lic. #3380001798-NRS (Expiration 2/27)
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Martha and I work together as a team to thoroughly inspect residential and light commercial buildings. The resulting report is concise and detail oriented yet easy to understand. Our inspection reports conform to the Regulations of The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) and both the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics of National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) and the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) to the best of their ability.
We strive to enhance your real estate purchasing decision through our twenty-two years of 'hands on' construction experience, which includes fifteen years in the masonry profession as a journeyman mason and six years in disaster restroration and Design/Build construction (Mike) and decades of building inspections (30+ for Mike and 10 for Martha).
If you have concerns about your foundation, Mike is well qualified to address your concerns. He puts his experience to work offering insight into the severity of adverse foundation conditions along with the most likely contributing factors and best probable solutions. An engineer's report regarding such conditions, according to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), does not meet the standards required to be considered 'engineering' but is rather simply a professional 'opinion'. MIke's foundation inspection and report is based upon his extensive masonry and reinforced concrete experience enhanced by his years in disaster restoration and over thirty years of building inspections.
Inspection Services of Central Virginia has proudly inspected over 18,000 residential and light commercial buildings since 1993 while enjoying a solid reputation including an uninterrupted A+ rating during the twenty years it was a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB). No one in Richmond has a more extensive fully related 'hands on' background. But, don't take our word for it. Take the time to get to know us better by exploring our web site including Mike and Martha's resume to recognize that professionalism throughout the process is our goal and...
There is no substitute for experience!
The Bottom Line:
Inspection Services of Central Virginia is proud to be known as one of the oldest and most trusted real estate inspection service providers in the Richmond Metropolitan area. Mike is a graduate of The Professional Home Inspection Institute, and Martha is a graduate of Virginia Home Inspector Training. They each earn more than the required hours of continuing education annually through: InterNACHI®—the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (www.NACHI.org); the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI at www.ashi.org); and the Virginia Association of Real Estate Inspectors (VAREI at varei.org). InterNACHI® - as the world's largest nonprofit association for property inspectors, and ASHI as the oldest nonprofit association together set the standards for education, training, and certification in the field.
Mike is currently an active member of InterNACHI and VAREI. He believes it is paramount to be a member of professional associations to fellowship with other professional inspectors thereby sharing information and education, promoting professional standards and keeping informed regarding the most recent requirements for the profession in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
What You Can Expect
Some home inspectors divide their time between inspecting a building while sharing their findings and offering educational and maintenance tips. You might think this is great, but it's a bad practice because distraction is often the mother of errors and omissions. Buying real estate is one of the biggest decisions you will make during your lifetime. You can count on us to be completely focused on the task at hand - inspecting, testing, and evaluating the condition of the building systems, materials and equipment, and documenting visible or apparent major defects and deficiencies present on the day of the inspection. That is what you are paying us to do.
At the conclusion of the inspection, we verbally discuss our findings, answer any questions you have and offer maintenance and energy saving tips - all of which is followed by a detailed report. Please click on the link below to view a sample of our work.
Our inspections conform to the best of our ability to the Standards of Practice of The Internation Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACH) and The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) - most importantly The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Minimum Standards for Conducting Home Inspections.
I Educate My Clients
I’ll show you how everything works, how to maintain it, and how to save energy. You’ll also get a 100-page home maintenance book with your inspection report, packed with tips on keeping your home in top shape. The condition of your home can impact your health, so I make it a priority to check for anything that might affect your living environment.
Maintaining your home means taking simple, proactive steps to avoid bigger problems down the road. I’ll share easy maintenance tips and ways to save on energy costs, like optimizing your HVAC and insulation, to help you keep things running efficiently and sustainably. At (Company Name), I’m here to help you make smart decisions about your home and keep it in great condition.
How It Works
I'll show you how your home's systems operate so you can manage them effectively.
How to Maintain It
Learn practical tips to prevent costly repairs and keep your home in solid condition.
How to Save Energy
I'll provide straightforward ways to improve efficiency, like optimizing your HVAC and insulation.
What We Inspect
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Roof: Inspect for damage, missing materials, drainage, flashing, and overall condition.
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Exterior: Inspect siding, windows, doors, and foundation for structural integrity and weatherproofing.
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Foundation & Structure: Inspect for moisture, structural issues, and ventilation.
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Heating & Cooling Systems: Inspect components for safety, efficiency, age, and condition.
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Plumbing: Inspect pipes, fixtures, and water heater for leaks, pressure, and functionality.
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Electrical: Inspect service panel, wiring, outlets, and safety devices.
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Fireplace: Inspect chimney and fireplace for safety and operation.
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Attic & Insulation: Inspect insulation, ventilation, and signs of moisture.
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Interior: Inspect doors, windows, walls, floors, ceilings, and safety features.