About Us

About Us

We offer reliable, professional and thorough home inspections to Maryland, Virginia and DC agents, home buyers and home owners.

Our inspectors are certified by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), and are licensed and insured.

Our comprehensive and user-friendly reporting system offers clients a simple, easy-to-read inspection report, along with useful insights. This reporting system allows us to:

  • Put your property into perspective by comparing it with its peers.
  • Summarize major areas of concern and significant qualities of the property.
  • Identify potential remodeling problems.
  • Note amateur workmanship or substandard maintenance.
  • Detail the maintenance for all components of the house.
  • List problems in major and minor groupings (generally, major problems are defined as constituting a safety hazard or that cost $500 or more to repair).

Our Team

  • Trained and Certified

    Our home inspectors are trained and tested by the American Society for Home Inspectors, of which they are also members. We are also insured and certified to conduct inspections in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. Specifically, we service the following counties: Howard, Prince Georges, Frederick, Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Washington D.C., Loudoun, Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William and Alexandria.

  • Chris Lee—Founder and Lead Home Inspector

    Chris Lee, lead home inspector and founder of Sprout Home Inspections, has over 10 years of combined experience in the real estate and home improvement industry, giving him a unique and well-rounded perspective on the condition of any home. Chris is a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and is licensed and insured in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. He conducts every home assessment with professionalism and his clients trust him.

Where We Service

We are proud to offer residential home inspection services for Washington D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland, including all areas in and around both the Washington and Baltimore Beltways. If you have a home inspection need outside of our immediate service area, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Testimonials

  • Chris is an exceptional home inspector. This is not our first time purchasing a property so we’ve met lots of inspectors— he is by far the most thorough and knowledgeable yet also quite efficient. Would not hesitate to recommend him to others. He stands far above the rest and takes pride in his work. Had the report within several hours as well with detailed photos and video. A true professional.

    Jane An Avatar Jane An
    April 30, 2024
  • Professional and thorough, Chris knew exactly what to look for and where. His inspection was crucial to our home buying experience.

    William Fritzlen Avatar William Fritzlen
    November 30, 2024
  • As a first time home owner, I was nervous about the purchase of a home and what a home inspection would uncover. Chris Lee let me follow him throughout the entire inspection (2.5 hours!) and was extremely patient and thorough and answered all of my questions! He pointed out things that would be in the report and additional tips that wouldn’t be on the report but something I should consider (like anti-tip safety on an oven and where the emergency gas/electric/water shut off is). He gave me the confidence I needed in purchasing a house and helpful advice on how to maintain it. I couldn’t have been more grateful for such fantastic service and helpful education and background on the house for a much more affordable option than other businesses out there! If you need an inspection, I highly recommend going through Sprout! Their level of experience and attention to detail is unmatched!

    MichElle Colpo Avatar MichElle Colpo
    December 30, 2024
  • I had the pleasure of having Chris do a home inspection. He is extremely professional, thorough, and knowledgeable. He was early to our appointment, and stayed to answer any and all questions, giving thoughtful answers to each, even though it prolonged his time with us. We never felt rushed throughout the inspection, though he had mentioned he had a few more appointments once we were finished. He is a fantastic home inspector and an all around great guy! Highly recommended!

    Rachel Barnard Avatar Rachel Barnard
    April 28, 2019
  • Highly recommend Chris from Sprout Home Inspections! As a first time buyer, I really appreciated the time and patience he showed as he walked through everything and entertained my questions. I learned a lot through the inspection process - both about my new place, and home maintenance suggestions in general!

    Elizabeth Bontrager Avatar Elizabeth Bontrager
    October 30, 2024
  • Chris was very knowledgeable, thorough, and professional. No notes!

    Steven Parker Avatar Steven Parker
    June 30, 2024
  • We just bought a house, and we could not have had a better home inspector than Chris Lee at Sprout. High attention to detail, available at times that suited us (and at short notice), and full of helpful advice to keep our new home safe and sound. Would definitely call on him again!

    Alexander Adams Avatar Alexander Adams
    September 23, 2019
  • Chris is very attentive, knowledgeable, kind, and dedicated. Outstanding work. As a real estate agent, I can say that my clients interests and investments were well attended to and protected.

    Anna Ganev Avatar Anna Ganev
    February 23, 2019
  • Chris provided a very thorough inspection. He was punctual, polite, and easy to communicate with. We're extremely satisfied with the job he did and would happily recommend him to others. Thank you!

    Michael Giammetta Avatar Michael Giammetta
    July 30, 2024
  • Chris was awesome to work with! He was very thorough and explained everything. He answered any questions we may have had and was also very quick on sending the report. Definitely recommend using Sprout Home Inspections!!

    Alyssa Shouse Avatar Alyssa Shouse
    August 1, 2019