Ridge To Foundation Home Inspection Services, LLC

One of the coolest surprises ever! My best friend Ryan Ellis surprised me by putting RTF's logo on his race car! I am beyond ecstatic and words cannot describe this feeling. Ryan Ellis has been racing for the majority of his life, please give him your support and watch one of his NASCAR Xfinity Series races. He is one of the hardest working drivers in the sport!

We're both living our life dreams and we couldn't thank you all enough for your support!

Did you know it's Radon Awareness Month? Check the post below for more information.

Have radon questions or need testing, give us a call at (571) 207-8519a

Can anyone tell us what's wrong here??? This is why you hire a home inspector to inspect the house no matter the age! This house was built in 2019.

Give us a call or text for your home inspection needs!
571.207.8519

Tell me how dangerous your house is without telling me.

This gas water heater exhaust is venting into the house, so the house was filling up with carbon monoxide. Just another good reason to not advise your clients to waive home inspection.

**Safety tip: Always make sure you have working carbon monoxide detectors and make sure its installed at the correct height.

Could you spot what is wrong in this photo? We would love to hear your comments!

This is a great reason to not skip a home inspection!

Always get a Home Inspection or you might be looking like this water outlet! Give us a call today!

Beautiful day but very hot! Thanks for trusting RTF for your Home Inspection needs!

It's a beautiful day for a home inspection in McLean VA!

It is always interesting and fun inspecting older homes. Does anyone else know what this was used for?

The weather is starting to turn for the better! Thanks for trusting RTF for your home inspection!

Beautiful day for an inspection of a unique home in Wi******er, VA.

We offer more than just home inspections, today we were in leesburg doing a well inspection.

Another rainy day for inspections in Ashburn VA and Capital Heights MD. Luckily we didn't find any leaks again!

Great day for a home inspection in the rain because it makes it easier to find water leaks. Luckily we didn't find any today in Arlington.

This morning was a little chilly, but still a beautiful day for a Home Inspection. I am looking forward to the days I can test the A/C. Bring on the nice weather!

Quick story: While I was inspecting the attic moving from truss to truss, I heard a weird noise and just thought it was the wind. Further investigating, there was a bird in the bathroom vent! With these high winds, double check your bathroom vents and make sure they have a screen to prevent birds from nesting in your vent! Nesting in bathroom/dryer vents can cause all sorts of issues.

Comment below if you have had this experience!

Thanks for trusting RTF for your home inspection needs!

Beautiful house in Shepherdstown, WV. Thanks for trusting RTF for your home inspection needs!!

Enjoyed the sun today while inspecting in Alexandria VA, and Temple Hilld MD. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Theres no better time to do an Home Inspection than after a tornado!

Here's some Home Inspection humor!

Pefect weather today for a home inspection!

It's a great day for an inspection in Ranson, WV!

We have the best clients around and we always appreciate getting great reviews! Here’s one that came through our website recently that really made us feel good!



“I just wanted to say what a pleasure it was to meet you both and how very impressed my wife and I are with your thoroughness, technical knowledge, and professionalism! We would rate your services at "5 STARS".”



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If your house had a “check engine” light, it would probably be turned on right now! It’s time to do a Spring check-in with your house. Plus, it’s HOA Inspection time too! .

Spring check list: .✔️ clean your gutters
✔️ fireplace and wood stove care
✔️ clean your dryer lint vent
✔️ check your roof for damage
✔️ clean your refrigerator coils
✔️ clean algae/leaching off of brick
✔️ change all filters
✔️ maintain your sump pump


Get busy!

What is THAT?!?


That nasty heap of stuff is dryer lint! More often than not, we see dryer vents that need cleaned when we are doing inspections.



There’s plenty of people you could pay to do the job, but a quick YouTube search can give you good DIY instructions as well. Whichever way you choose, you’ll be saving your family of the major fire risk that a dirty dryer vent presents! Clean your vent!

We’re not sure if you’ve noticed, but it’s reallllllly cold! If you are brave enough to go outside, you may have seen some frost on your heat pump- totally normal for winter! However, ICE on a heat pump is a sign that something may be wrong. First check for a dirty filter- if that’s not the culprit, there may be a bigger problem that needs diagnosed!


Check our last post for other cold weather tips for your home!



Stay warm everybody 🥶

With the impressive snowfall our area saw this week and with the potential for more snow on the way, we wanted to remind you of a few important tips for your home:

⛄️ Clear the area around your downspouts! As the snow melts on your roof, it will start to run through your downspout to the ground. But if the bottom of the downspout is blocked with snow, the water will back up and cause runoff issues elsewhere.

❄️ Clear your basement stairwell and drain! If your drain is covered with leaves or too much snow, the water won’t drain fast enough and could cause basement flooding.

🌨 If you have a sump pump, clear that too! It’s important to clear a path through the snow (away from your house!) so that it has somewhere to expel water to.

☃️ Finally, for YOUR own safety, clear your driveways and sidewalks! See our recent post about a homemade ice melt that won’t deteriorate your cement.

We are loving that the winter weather has arrived! Comment below and let us know how many inches you got in your area! We’d love to see pictures too!

Ok, we couldn’t resist getting in on the Bird Box craze when we saw this. Have you watched it yet?! Let us know in the comments!



Also just a reminder that we are offering $99 pre-listing inspections that include an inspection of the attic, roof, and major systems! This is a good way to know what the state of your home is prior to putting it on the market. Don’t go on the market with your blindfold on!

New year, new home?!


Happy New Year, everyone! We hope you think of us for your home inspection when you buy your new home in 2019!


Be safe tonight!

Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you enjoy this time with your family and friends. Remember to relax- the home repairs can wait a day!

As we round the corner into the big day, your Christmas trees are getting more dry and brittle by the day.

As a home safety tip, we wanted to remind everyone to check your tree and make sure it is kept away from any and all heat sources as it dries out.

A dry Christmas tree mixed with a heat source can be a major fire risk. Keep your families safe and then properly dispose of your trees! Check out these safety recommendations from the National Fire Protection Agency.

Welcome to Ridge to Foundation Home Inspection Services, LLC At Ridge to Foundation, we promise to act kindly and fairly to provide an informative, objective, honest and unbiased report. We do not offer repairs, maintenance work, or sell products. We avoid any conflict of interest, and will not recommend specific contractors or other professionals to perform....

Ok everyone, this is BIG NEWS!


We are pleased to announce that we can now offer Drone Video Inspection Service and Drone Video Listing Service!


Why is this a big deal? Because it eliminates several barriers to getting a thorough roof inspection!


We want the opportunity to show you what we can do! So, we are announcing DISCOUNTED pricing for these two new services through the end of the year!


With any paid home inspection, we will provide a Drone Video Inspection for an additional $99. Drone Video Listing Service jwill be 50% off within a 15 mile radius of Ashburn, VA (subject to FAA requirements for commercial drone operators).


Contact us for more information at [email protected] or at our website ridgetofoundation.com

Welcome to Ridge to Foundation Home Inspection Services, LLC At Ridge to Foundation, we promise to act kindly and fairly to provide an informative, objective, honest and unbiased report. We do not offer repairs, maintenance work, or sell products. We avoid any conflict of interest, and will not recommend specific contractors or other professionals to perform....

On this “What We’re Looking For” Wednesday, we thought we would help you prepare your home for winter weather!

As part of our inspection, we will check the safety and health of the concrete outside your home. We are primarily looking for cracks and places where it’s been chipped off or degraded.

The salt that is often used to melt ice will eat away at your concrete. When things gets icy, try the homemade recipe in the picture to melt it away! It’s a great alternative to salt and won’t re-freeze!

Happy Thanksgiving from our Ridge To Foundation family to yours! We are so grateful for all of our clients! Enjoy your day with family and friends!

Happy Halloween home owners!! Witches, ghosts, and horror movies are definitely scary... but we’ve seen scarier! Have you ever thought about the creepy crawlers that can destroy the structure of your home?

One service we offer is a Wood Destroying Organisms Inspection where we check for termites, wood destroying Beetles, and wood decaying fungi.

Call us to avoid your home becoming a Halloween nightmare 👀!

Hey Middleburg and Wi******er realtors- we’re heading your way today! We are going to be stopping in and bringing some RTF swag to your offices.

Want to see a sample report or hear about how we use Spectora to complete inspections?

Would you like to schedule a time for us to come give a presentation to the agents in your office?

These are all things we do!