Able Building Inspection founder and principal, Dave Rushton, is a 40 year veteran of the residential construction and home inspection industry. He is a long-time certified member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), and a Past President of the Northern Virginia chapter. Dave is now retired from residential home inspections, but is still performing commercial building inspections.
- B.S.A.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 1976
- President, ABLE Building Inspection, Inc. since 1993
- Virginia Licensed Home Inspector #3380 000161 with New Residential Structures (NRS) Designation
- Maryland Home Inspector License #30236
- American Society of Home Inspectors Certified Member #109688
- Virginia Association of Real Estate Inspectors Past President
- NOVA ASHI Past President and Education Committee Chair Person
- Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors, Governor Appointed Member
- Historic Building Inspectors Association Member
- Virginia Class A Commercial, Residential, and Electrical Contractor #2705056859
- Virginia Licensed Master Electrician #2710036456

“Hi Dave, Just wanted to say thanks again for doing such a great job on the home inspection in Front Royal. We’ve had an estimate and are planning to have the asbestos (yep, that’s what it was) removed. The guy who came out for the estimate said it was a good catch, he never would have seen it. Thanks again!”
Win
“David, Thanks very much for your time. Your work is impeccable and quite thorough! I appreciate all of your time and the assistance and guidance you’ve given me.”
Lisa
Dear Dave,
Can I tell you how much you blessed us yesterday? Your thoroughness and time and attention to detail was incredible. And you gave us such peace of mind it was worth every penny!! Thanks for your patience with my mom and the grandchildren. I can’t describe to you how much everything meant to us! Thanks again and we will refer you to our friends and family.”