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NOVAhi - Northern Virginia Home Inspection


NOVA home inspection LLC- NOVAhi - focuses on providing the very best home consultations and inspections in Northern Virginia. Sergio “Serge” DelHoyo is the owner and principal inspector. Serge is an ASHI® Inspector (#248788) — A member in good standing of The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI®) and an active member of the local Northern Virginia ASHI® Chapter - NOVA ASHI.  ASHI®, founded in 1976, is the oldest and leading non-profit professional association of home inspectors in the United States and Canada.  ASHI® has the most industry-stringent requirements for membership.  In addition to initially requiring members to have a minimum level of experience, there are tests and yearly educational credit requirements which ASHI® inspectors must meet.  ASHI® is the only home inspector association recognized as a certifying body by The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). As a NOVA ASHI chapter member, Serge attends monthly meetings and bi-annual seminars which provide the best opportunity to learn about structural and mechanical systems as well as remain current on residential building practices, procedures, and real estate issues affecting the local Northern Virginia real estate and housing market.

Serge is also an active member of VAREI, The Virginia Association of Real Estate Inspectors. VAREI is the voice for Virginia home inspectors and consumers in statewide issues. Members that span the Commonwealth protect the standards that regulate professional inspectors and the interest of the public.

Serge is a National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) Certified Radon Inspector and a Radon Measurement Specialist. This is a higher qualification than others, who only can place radon testers and must send them to outside laboratories for reading and results.  Serge is certified to place, test, evaluate and interpret the results. Our own NOVAhi accredited radon laboratory means you receive quick results—directly from us. Certifications: RMS #9SS0016, E0339, RE3957, RE4026.
  

NOVAhi inspections may take longer than most—on average, 2½-3 hours—because we are very thorough. We not only try to detect and report all the significant major deficiencies, we point out issues or concerns that may avoid future expense and repairs, and also recommend possible upgrades to improve safety and function. Serge clearly explains all findings to you, answers your questions, and makes recommendations on how deficiencies can be repaired. Your home inspection is a home education! 

We may be referred by your agent, but you hire us, we work FOR YOU and only you, it's that simple.  ASHI® inspectors are prohibited from receiving compensation (in any form) for referrals from realtors or builders, and performing paid repairs on houses they inspect. We’ll attempt to find every significant deficiency and report it accurately, objectively, without bias.

NOVAhi demonstrates and fulfills our professional obligation to you by promoting and proclaiming these ASHI® Client Bill of Rights.
Our inspections are compliant with Virginia State Certified Home Inspections and the ASHI® Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. 
 
NOVAhi provides one of the most professional and comprehensive home inspection reports.  Our reports are site-specific—jammed pack with important information about the property and complete with lots of high quality color photos.
Serge DelHoyo holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mechanical Engineering and an Executive MBA degree.  Serge is a graduate of the Home Inspector Training Academy (HITA), and continues to pursue home inspection continuing education in excess of requirements set forth by ASHI® and the State of Virginia.
Serge is highly qualified with 32 years of home remodeling—in all of the trades, and proven experience in technical real estate construction matters, defective materials, mechanical systems, and home inspections.  Serge has a unique combination of qualifications and communications skills that enable him to not only provide a comprehensive home inspection—but also educate his clients on how to effectively and safely operate and maintain their home.