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- Is a Home Inspector in the State of New York
required to be licensed?
Yes. As of January 1, 2006 licensing is
required.
Article 12-B Real Property Law
Home Inspection Professional Licensing
- Are you licensed by New York State?
Yes.
My state ID# is 16000001528.
This can be verified by going to the
Department of State's website.
- Am I required to get a home inspection in order
to purchase a home?
=> No. It is up to you.
- Why should I get a home inspection?
=> Finding out everything you can about a
potential home is the smartest thing you can do.
=> Title searches are done, liens are researched, taxes are
determined, etc.
=> A HOME INSPECTION ranks right up there with the importance
of the items mentioned above .
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How long does an inspection
take?
It will typically take
me
3 hours to complete a home inspection
on a Colonial or Victorian style house.
Some inspectors will take
45 minutes to
1-1/2 hours to perform an inspection that SHOULD take 2
to 3 times longer.
More
is absolutely better, in this case.
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How much does the inspection
cost?
Please
contact me for
a price quote.
- What does a home inspection consist of?
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All major systems and
structural components are inspected:
Electrical
Plumbing
Heating Systems
Cooling Systems – i.e.
Central Air
Structural Components –
foundation, main structure supports
Interior of Structure –
rooms, kitchens, baths, attic, basement, etc.
Exterior of Structure
Sidewalks
Walkways
Patios/Decks
Garages
Exterior Grading
Water Drainage
Retaining Walls
Surrounding Grounds
Roof(s)
Gutters/Drains
Chimneys
Fireplaces
Attics
Basements
Crawl Spaces
Ventilation
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I inspect every home as
if I
am buying it !