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Dogwood Home Inspection is owned and operated by Matt Shiff. Previous to starting a career in Home Inspection, Matt was a working mason for his own company, Hearthstone Chimney & Masonry. For the past 20 years, he’s been helping homeowners in Northern Virginia repair and maintain their homes. He brings a wealth of experience and attention to detail to every Home Inspection, and prides himself on being honest and approachable.
A Home Inspection is one of the most important tools you have to help navigate a real estate transaction and to understand your Home. Our inspection process is detailed and thorough. We take our time to go over every detail and provide actionable information to our clients.
It's good to have an inspector that worked in the field and understands construction.
Questions don't end when the inspection does. I provide support after the inspection.
A quality photo-rich digital report delivered within 24 hours, often same day.
Competitive rates for the quality of service. A home purchase is too important to just go with the cheapest inspector.
Dogwood Home Inspection is committed to serving you, our customer. Our business is built on trust, integrity, and ensuring you have the information you need about one of the largest investments you will make. Choosing the right inspector can help ease your stress and give you peace of mind.
Our certified Home Inspector conducts a thorough analysis of the property and renders a detailed and informative report outlining the condition of the home and offers trusted recommendations for next steps.
The more you know about your home, the better prepared you’ll be for listing. We’ll help you determine how serious any problems are, which should be immediately addressed, and which can wait.
Whether as part of a home inspection or as a stand alone service, a chimney inspection is a necessary step to ensure that your fireplace can operate safely and that the chimney is structurally sound.
In a competitive market, sometimes a full home inspection with report is not an option. In such cases, having a licensed home inspector tour the house with you and your realtor can be a great asset.
Performed just before your new home warranty expires ensuring the builder fixes any issues that came up in the first year, and if you didn’t have your home inspected before closing, this inspection is critical.
We love old homes and are big believers in preservation and restoration! If you’re buying or renovating an older or historic home you need an inspector who is familiar with this type of property and older construction methods.