01 · Our approach
See the home beyond the surface.
Practical inspection observations, documented in a way that helps people understand what they are looking at and what questions come next.
The BrickKicker of Hampton Roads · reviews
The real test is what people say after the inspection.
Start with the customer experience—professional, thorough, clear—and then see the people, expertise, and inspection options behind it.
What reviews tell us
A clear reason to choose the right inspection partner.
Customers describe the experience first. Here is what sits behind those words: the team, the process, and the inspection options that can be coordinated in one discussion.
02 · Customer reviews
Experience people can hear in the explanation.
More than 35,000 inspections since 2009, backed by selected public customer feedback centered on thoroughness, professionalism, and clear communication.
03 · What we look at
The facts that make the next question easier.
Accessible systems, documented observations, and relevant specialty-service requests give visitors a clearer starting point before they decide what happens next.
04 · Local team
A local team for properties in motion.
Support for buyers, sellers, agents, property managers, investors, and commercial-property decision makers across Hampton Roads.
05 · Inspection options
More property questions answered.
Home and commercial inspections, Sewer Scope, lab-analyzed indoor air quality and VOC testing, mold sampling, termite and moisture inspection letters, and more.
Your inspection team
James Maready · Lead Inspector
Virginia DPOR #3380-001878 · North Carolina license #5866 · NRS certified
People make the difference
The person explaining the report should be as clear as the report itself.
James helps clients and real estate professionals understand home inspection findings.
Lead Inspector · Virginia DPOR #3380-001878 · North Carolina license #5866 · NRS certified
Selected reviews
What our inspection customers say.
These are attributed excerpts from publicly displayed Google reviews. The company profile is shared by DeTect and BrickKicker; the excerpts below describe home-inspection experiences.
“The guys were very professional and thorough with the home inspection. I would recommend them for any related service. Thanks Brickkicker”
“Very thorough and very professional”
“Professional, on time, efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. Explained everything in an easy understandable way. Great job and would recommend to anyone needing this type of work”
“The BrickKicker Home Inspection company was very easy to work with throughout the entire process. They performed an extremely thorough inspection of my home and identified several major issues that needed to be addressed before closing.”
“I’ve had James Maready and Michael Martin do home inspections on 2 homes, and I couldn’t be more satisfied!”
“The house inspection report comes out very quickly and provides a detailed record of which areas need repair and attention.”
“Great job James and his team. The inspection was very detailed and since we aren't local he called to walk us through our many questions about the inspection findings.”
“Extremely professional and customer oriented. Thoroughly inspected the entire house from top to bottom with recommendations for Any deficiencies that were detected during the inspection. Highly recommended.”
“I highly recommend The BrickKicker Home Inspection! James Maready was incredibly professional and thorough throughout the entire process.”
“I ended up having to use Brickkicker twice for home inspections. I was very happy with the services for both inspections. They use a team to do the home inspections and they are very thorough.”
Start with your situation
The right inspection starts with the reason you need it.
Choose the guide that sounds most like your property need. Find a guide for the decision in front of you.
Buying your next home
Get a practical view of the property’s accessible systems before a major decision becomes a major surprise.
Plan your home inspectionGuiding clients as a REALTOR® or broker
Give your clients clear findings, plain-language explanations, and a team that understands reports, PICRA, and transaction questions.
Support a client transactionSelling, listing, or preparing a property
Understand visible conditions before the listing, negotiation, repair discussion, or buyer inspection stage.
Prepare for the next stepManaging rentals or commercial property
Bring structure to accessible-condition questions across rental homes, portfolios, offices, retail spaces, and other properties.
Discuss property managementInvesting, renovating, or building new
Use detailed property observations to understand systems, maintenance, punch-list questions, and the work ahead.
Review an investment propertyInspection options for the property
One call can answer more than one property question.
Explore services for the property, from accessible home systems to specialty sampling and Sewer Scope.
View all inspection servicesInspect the property
Home inspections, commercial inspections, property-management inspections, new-construction and punch-list observations, and maintenance or warranty reviews.
Look closer where it matters
Sewer Scope, drone observations, thermal imaging context, lab-analyzed indoor air quality and VOC testing, and mold sampling.
Add termite & moisture letters
When appropriate to the property and transaction, request termite and moisture inspection letters as part of the inspection.
Ready when the property matters
Bring us the question. We will help you understand the visible conditions.
Home, commercial, Sewer Scope, lab-analyzed indoor air quality and VOC testing, mold sampling, termite-and-moisture letters, and other inspections begin with a call, text, or request to the office.
Scan or leave a Google review on the shared DeTect and BrickKicker company profile.