Home inspector · Atlanta, GA · reviewed since 2015
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 98Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#39 of 98 home inspectorsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 61%
5.0★★★★★266 Google reviews · 18 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Marion Hodges Home Inspection Services at a glance
Google reviewers rate Marion Hodges Home Inspection Services five stars based on 266 reviews, noting the owner replies to 83% of feedback. Customers frequently highlight thorough inspections, detailed photo reports, punctual arrivals, and clear explanations of findings during home purchases. While most praise the communication and responsiveness, two low-star reviews criticize late arrivals and missed plumbing issues, suggesting occasional inconsistencies in scheduling or detection accuracy.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 266 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 266 Google reviews (225 with written comments, 1 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 83% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
Service: Home Inspector serving Atlanta, Georgia.
Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.
Score profile vs other home inspectors
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: craft & service.
This companyHome Inspectors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Marion Hodges Home Inspection Services: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
99
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Marion Hodges Home Inspection Services: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
98
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Marion Hodges Home Inspection Services: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
92
ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Marion Hodges Home Inspection Services: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Marion Hodges Home Inspection Services: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 88.–
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Star ratings
266 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars26499%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star21%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 225 written reviews
99%praise
Praise53199%
Complaints61%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price1646%
Reasonable1954%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results14828%
Staff & attitude11421%
Would recommend9718%
Speed & response7013%
Communication6111%
Honesty & trust306%
Price & value173%
What customers talk about
We read 225 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Not this time, Marion and his son did a very thorough job looking over our house.”
“Buying a home can be stressful, but his professionalism, knowledge, and willingness to go above and beyond gave us a lot of peace of mind.”
“We highly recommend them to anyone, especially if you are buying an older home.”
“I would not recommend this person or company to anyone.”
“Before they left, they quickly reviewed their findings and answered any questions we had.”
“He spent a significant amount of time on the phone with us answering our questions and explaining his recommendations.”
“We really appreciated his attention to detail and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and thorough home inspector.”
“I called to get an estimate and found it to be really reasonable.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Marion Hodges Home Inspection Services for 4 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
TTroyLocal Guide · 11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★
Purchasing an older home and wanted to do our due diligence. We've done this before and had lukewarm luck with inspections. Not this time, Marion and his son did a very thorough job looking over our house. Before they left, they quickly reviewed their findings and answered any questions we had. Then the next day a…
Reasonable priceService not listed
GGeorgia1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
We had a great experience with our Marion Hodges! He was extremely thorough, detail-oriented, and took the time to walk us through all of his findings to make sure we fully understood everything. He spent a significant amount of time on the phone with us answering our questions and explaining his recommendations. He…
Reasonable priceSewer line scopeService not listed
AArash9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
The most thorough and detailed home inspection we could have ever asked for!
Thank you so much, Will, for the outstanding job you did and for providing us with such a comprehensive inspection and clear, detailed explanations.
I truly wish everyone could have you as their home inspector so they could purchase their…
Great pricePre-listing inspections
PPierce2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Will was fantastic. Helped me save a bunch of money on a home purchase and was a pleasure to work with. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.
AAndres5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Marion and Will provided exceptional and thorough work and pointed out everything that required our attention ahead of our closing. Cannot recommend enough.
Reasonable priceSewer line scopeNew construction inspections
JJonathan13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Thorough inspection, scheduled quickly, arrived on time, thorough and professional.
Purchasing an older home and wanted to do our due diligence. We've done this before and had lukewarm luck with inspections. Not this time, Marion and his son did a very thorough job looking over our house. Before they left, they quickly reviewed their findings and answered any questions we had. Then the next day a full report with photos (even drone shots) was received. Their fee, which also included testing for mold, wasn't cheap but neither was their work. We highly recommend them to anyone, especially if you are buying an older home.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 2 days ago
Troy, Thanks for sharing your inspection experience with others. We are thankful for your business.
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Georgia Abdallah1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Georgia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had a great experience with our Marion Hodges! He was extremely thorough, detail-oriented, and took the time to walk us through all of his findings to make sure we fully understood everything. He spent a significant amount of time on the phone with us answering our questions and explaining his recommendations. He was also incredibly responsive and always quick to answer our calls. Buying a home can be stressful, but his professionalism, knowledge, and willingness to go above and beyond gave us a lot of peace of mind. We really appreciated his attention to detail and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and thorough home inspector.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Sewer line scope, Service not listed
Response from the owner · a week ago
Georgia,
Thank you so much for sharing your inspection experience with others. I am so thankful for your business.
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Arash I9 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Arash has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The most thorough and detailed home inspection we could have ever asked for!
Thank you so much, Will, for the outstanding job you did and for providing us with such a comprehensive inspection and clear, detailed explanations.
I truly wish everyone could have you as their home inspector so they could purchase their new home with complete confidence and peace of mind!
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Pre-listing inspections
Response from the owner · a week ago
Arash,
Thank you for sharing your inspection experience with others. We are thankful for your business.
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Carl Marwitz2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Carl has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had a great experience working with Marion and Will for our home inspection! Both were incredibly thorough, very professional, and responsive throughout the entire process. They took the time to walk us through their findings, clearly explain any areas of concern, and answer all of our questions. As new homebuyers, we really appreciated their attention to detail and willingness to make sure we understood everything.
The inspection report was extremely detailed, well-organized, and easy to follow, which made it a valuable resource as we navigated the next steps in our home purchase. They were very timely with communications - we received a detailed walkthrough of the report in person on the day of the inspection, and received prompt follow-ups on the additional air quality, radon and plumbing inspections conducted. We felt confident that we had a comprehensive understanding of the property's condition thanks to their work. Would highly recommend Will and Marion to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable home inspection team!
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Carl, Thanks so much for sharing your inspection experience with others. We are thankful for your business.
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Pierce Gascoigne2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Pierce has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Marion and Will provided exceptional and thorough work and pointed out everything that required our attention ahead of our closing. Cannot recommend enough.
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Sewer line scope, New construction inspections
Response from the owner · a month ago
Andres, Thanks for sharing your Inspection experience with others. We are thankful for your business.
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Jonathan Clay13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jonathan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Marion Hodges home Inspection was referred to me by a friend, and from the very first conversation, I understood why. I have had several home inspections over the years, but this experience was truly exceptional and stood out above the rest. It began with Marion’s professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine willingness to answer my questions. He created a sense of confidence and trust right away with his positive attitude, knowledge, and attention to detail.
Throughout the entire process, Marion demonstrated a high level of expertise and customer care that exceeded my expectations. He took the time to thoroughly explain his findings in a detailed report, ensuring I understood every aspect of the inspection. His dedication, thoroughness, and commitment to excellence were evident from start to finish.
What impressed me most was not only the quality of the inspection itself but also the outstanding customer experience he provided. Marion’s professionalism, integrity, and friendly demeanor made what can often be a stressful process feel smooth and reassuring. I would highly recommend Marion to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and detail-oriented home inspector. He truly sets the standard for excellence in his field.
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thanks so much for sharing your inspection experience experience with others.
I am thankful for your business. Best wishes in your new home.
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Rachel Blanton11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rachel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Will did our home inspection and was incredibly thorough and was able to answer all of my questions! He put together a very detailed report so we have the knowledge of what needs to be fixed for our new home. It was a great experience and I highly recommend their services!
Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Hi Rachel,
Thanks for sharing your inspection experience with Will. We are thankful for the opportunity to work with you.
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Arthur Spence III7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Arthur has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can’t recommend Marion and Will Hodges enough! Our home inspection was extremely thorough, and they were prompt, punctual, and professional from start to finish.
What really stood out was the time they took to actually walk us through the inspection and their findings, rather than simply sending over a report and leaving us to decipher it ourselves. They explained everything clearly, answered our questions, and made sure we understood what was important and what to keep an eye on moving forward.
They also have an expansive network of trusted professionals they can recommend for home maintenance and repairs, many of whom they use for their own homes. That added another level of confidence and value to the entire experience.
As first-time homebuyers, we really appreciated how informative, patient, and thorough they were. We walked away feeling much more knowledgeable about the home we’re purchasing. Highly recommend Marion and Will!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Arthur,
Thanks so much for sharing your home inspection experience with others. We are thankful for the opportunity to work with you and Beca.
