Property decisions · Hampton Roads, Virginia

Home & commercial inspections across Hampton Roads.
Know what you’re walking into.

Photo-documented observations from a Norfolk team serving buyers, sellers, REALTORS®, investors, property managers, and commercial-property clients.

Since 2009 · 35,000+ inspections · Veteran-owned

4.6 Google rating · shared company profile/BBB Accredited · A+ rated

James Maready, Lead Inspector, explaining visible home inspection observations to a female real estate professional

Your inspection team

James Maready · Lead Inspector

Virginia DPOR #3380-001878 · North Carolina license #5866 · NRS certified

Customer reviews

Hear from the people who trusted us with an important property decision.

Our reports organize inspection findings with color photos and a clear defect summary, making them easy to review after the inspection.

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“The guys were very professional and thorough with the home inspection. I would recommend them for any related service. Thanks Brickkicker”
James G

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“Very thorough and very professional”
Janet Haddaway

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“Sean and Michael performed a Home Inspection for us as part of a home purchase. They were professional and personable. They were extremely thorough and took the time to fully explain their findings and answer all the questions we had.”
Robert Harvey

What we help you understand

Built around real questions, not boilerplate.

Every property tells a story. Our job is to look closely, document what matters, and help you understand your next step without unnecessary noise.

BrickKicker and DeTect are two brands of the same local, veteran-owned company. One call books your home inspection, termite/WDI letter, and Sewer Scope.

Sewer Scope available through BrickKicker or DeTect - one call to our office.

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The BrickKicker of Hampton Roads

Home Inspections

A practical, visual review of the home’s accessible systems and components before you make a major decision.

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The BrickKicker of Hampton Roads

Commercial Inspections

Commercial-property observations that help owners, investors, tenants, and professionals understand accessible building conditions.

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The BrickKicker of Hampton Roads

Sewer Scope

A closer look at accessible buried sewer lines, so an important part of the property is not left to guesswork.

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The BrickKicker of Hampton Roads

Indoor Air Quality & VOC Testing (lab-analyzed)

Indoor-air and VOC samples collected for PRO-LAB analysis. Lab-analyzed mold swab and air sampling is also available; call or request scope and pricing.

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Provided by DeTect Termite & Services

Termite & Moisture Letters

DeTect termite and moisture / WDI documentation can be coordinated with your home inspection through one office. Scope, timing, and access are confirmed by the office.

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The BrickKicker of Hampton Roads

Property Management Inspections

Clear property-condition observations and inspection reporting for rental homes, portfolios, and managed properties.

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For homeowners preparing to sell

Before you list, find what could cost you the sale.

Have your home inspected before putting it on the market. Understand accessible roof, structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and crawl-space conditions—with color photos and a clear defect summary—so you have time to plan next steps with your REALTOR before buyers start asking questions.

Choose a standalone BrickKicker pre-listing home inspection, or ask our office to coordinate a DeTect Termite & Moisture / WDI letter. Service scope, access, and timing are confirmed by the office.

BrickKicker homeowner pre-listing savings

Double the services. Save even more.

Combine your pre-listing home inspection with a termite and moisture inspection / WDI letter. Our office will confirm the combined-service savings and schedule.

Homeowner pre-listing preparation only—not buyer inspections or termite/WDI letters ordered for a buyer’s purchase or closing. The office confirms offer details and service scope. No additional discounts may be added.

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Documented for the follow-up

A report that is built to be useful after inspection day.

Color report · clear next questions

High-quality pictures. Organized findings. A simpler way to prepare for what is next.

Your BrickKicker report documents readily observable conditions with color photos and a clear defect summary. It helps clients and REALTORS® understand the findings and organize follow-up questions, including questions for a PICRA discussion.

Have a PICRA question about an inspection finding? We welcome your questions and can explain the report and documented observations.

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Color, picture-organized report

Photos, location context, and plain-language observations make the property easier to revisit after the walkthrough.

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Clear defect summary

A focused summary helps clients and REALTORS® see the observations they may want to discuss next.

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Report turnaround

Same-day delivery is our standard for qualifying home inspections, confirmed at scheduling.

BrickKicker can help you organize inspection questions. Your REALTOR® or attorney selects the current form, verifies deadlines and terms, and handles completion, negotiation, and advice on any Property Inspection Contingency Removal Addendum (PICRA). BrickKicker does not complete or negotiate addenda or provide legal advice.

Open the PICRA preparation guide

Meet your local team

A real team behind every call.

Locally owned by Mark Martin, Certified Master Inspector. From the office to the inspection, we believe clear communication is part of the service. Angela Branch, Office Manager, supports client care, scheduling, and coordination before inspection day.

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Office Manager

Angela Branch

Client care, scheduling, and service coordination for BrickKicker and DeTect.

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President & Owner

Mark Martin

PICRA & Termite Reports · REALTOR training

Certified Master Inspector · Virginia DPOR #3380-000465 · InterNACHI #13103003 · Residential Building Contractor (RBC) · NRS certified.

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Lead Inspector

James Maready

Virginia DPOR #3380-001878 · North Carolina license #5866 · NRS certified.

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Certified Home Inspector

Sean Loftis

Virginia DPOR #3380-001401 · NRS certified · practical field observations from the roofline to interior systems.

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Assistant Home Inspector

Mike Martin

Field documentation and accessible-system observations during the inspection process.

Mark Martin Certified Master Inspector credentialOfficial Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation logo: License Lookup

Verify Mark, James, and Sean’s Virginia license numbers shown with their names through the official DPOR License Lookup. NRS means New Residential Structure, a qualification for new-construction inspections—not a separate service. Agency logos do not imply endorsement.

Service to community

Because you serve or have served, we honor your service.

Eligible military members, veterans, first responders, and school teachers receive an additional discount off a qualifying Home or Commercial Inspection.

Ask about the service discount

Military & community appreciation

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Navy

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Marine Corps

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Army

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Air Force

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Space Force

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Coast Guard

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EMT / EMS

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Police

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Firefighters

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School Teachers

“Because you serve or have served, we honor your service with an additional discount off your Home or Commercial Inspection.”

Please mention eligibility when scheduling. Discount details and applicable services are confirmed by the office. Cannot be combined with pre-listing savings; no additional discounts may be added to that offer.

Serving Hampton Roads

Right here when the property is.

Based in Norfolk and serving our twelve regular Hampton Roads areas. Additional territories are available by office-confirmed appointment. Find local utility contacts and ask the team about your property.

Explore Hampton Roads resources
01Norfolk
02Chesapeake
03Virginia Beach
04Portsmouth
05Suffolk
06Hampton
07Poquoson
08York County
09Newport News
10Isle of Wight County
11Smithfield
12Gloucester County

Additional territories · Office-confirmed appointments

  • Northeast North Carolina (Elizabeth City to the Outer Banks)
  • Virginia’s Eastern Shore
  • Williamsburg

Contact the office to confirm scope, access, and timing before scheduling. Hayes remains available through office scheduling.

Contact our office

Let’s look at the property together.

Call, text, or send a request. We will help you decide which inspection services make sense for the property and your next step.

Office: 757-583-4444, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Text photos 24/7: 757-285-5788. The text channel is available anytime; an immediate response is not guaranteed. Email questions or requests to admin@detecttermite.com. The office reviews every request and confirms the right next step.