Meet Your Inspector
Two Decades on Real Job Sites
Before Matt Shiff ever wrote an inspection report, he spent 20 years with his hands on Northern Virginia homes. As the owner of Hearthstone Chimney & Masonry, he repaired, rebuilt, and maintained houses across the region — learning how buildings actually behave, not just how they’re supposed to.
That’s the difference you get with Dogwood. When Matt walks a home, he’s reading it like the tradesman he is: how the foundation has settled, how the roof has weathered our seasons, what a chimney is quietly trying to tell you. He brings that depth of experience and a sharp eye for detail to every inspection — and he’s honest and approachable about everything he finds.
When you have a question after the inspection, you reach the same person who did the walk-through. Matt picks up.
What We Stand For
Trust & Integrity — This business runs on honest answers, even the inconvenient ones. You’ll always get the straight story about your home.
Real Relationships — Matt builds lasting relationships with clients and real estate partners, not one-and-done transactions.
A True Consultant — More than a report, Matt is a resource for buyers and sellers — before, during, and long after the inspection.
Credentials & Specialties
InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector® · First-Time Homebuyer Friendly · Chimney & Masonry Specialist · Residential Inspections · Exterior & Masonry · Moisture & Water Intrusion
Call (540) 270-2501 to schedule with Matt directly.
Open Daily, 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM · Serving Fauquier, Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William, Culpeper, Orange, Madison & Rappahannock counties.
