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
11 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Se Habla Español
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.
Services we don't offer
I do not do mold remediation and can therefore offer unbiased mold clean-up advice. Often I visit homes where the source of the mold has not been found and it has just come back after expensive remediation. My home inspection experience really helps with looking at moisture problems as part of a whole-house system.
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.
Description of Work: A pre-offer inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Tsion A.
02/2021
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Condo inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from No Surprises Home Inspection NOVA-DC, LLC
The fee was $300
Christopher M.
01/2021
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Home Inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from No Surprises Home Inspection NOVA-DC, LLC
The $425 fee was paid by the client's real estate agent
David C.
12/2020
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Home inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Collene L.
12/2020
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
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.
Description of Work: A home inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Greg K.
10/2020
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
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!
Description of Work: Pre-purchase home inspection for a Townhome
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Imran G.
10/2020
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Excellent 100 % satisfactory!
Description of Work: Home Inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Marietta J.
10/2020
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
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!
Description of Work: Home inspection, radon inspection, mold inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Simone S.
10/2020
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Home inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael R.
10/2020
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Home inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Connor C.
09/2020
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
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.
Description of Work: Pre-sale home inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Garrison C.
09/2020
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
It was a success. Paul was prompt, thorough, and gave sound information on the problems he saw.
Description of Work: Paul performed a home inspection on our recently purchased home
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Brenda F.
02/2016
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
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.
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FAQ
No Surprises Home Inspection NOVA-DC, LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
No Surprises Home Inspection NOVA-DC, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
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.
No Surprises Home Inspection NOVA-DC, LLC offers the following services: 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.
I do not do mold remediation and can therefore offer unbiased mold clean-up advice. Often I visit homes where the source of the mold has not been found and it has just come back after expensive remediation. My home inspection experience really helps with looking at moisture problems as part of a whole-house system.