What is your background?

• Electrical Engineer for 15 years
   

• Local 3 - Electrician's Union experience
   

• 25 years of general contracting experience

Are you incorporated?

• Yes

Do you have Errors and Omissions insurance?

• Yes I do.
   

• Any reputable company will have this type of insurance.
   

• Many fly-by-night companies will not carry this insurance.

Do you have Liability insurance?

• Yes I do.

Are you affiliated with any National Home Inspection Organizations?

• I am a member of Long Island Chapter of ASHI
  [American Society of Home Inspectors].
   

• I am a member of ASHI national.

What EXACTLY is inspected?

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

• Roofs

• Gutters/Drains

• Chimneys

• Fireplaces

• Attics

• Basements

• Crawl Spaces

• Ventilation

• ....and more

Do you inspect for termites?

• No, I am not certified, nor insured, to perform Termite Inspections.

If not, can you recommend a termite inspector?

• Yes I can recommend a qualified termite inspector.
   

•  I suggest waiting for the home inspection to be complete before scheduling a termite inspector.
   

•  Following the home inspection, if the findings are acceptable with you,  and you still want to continue with the purchase, at that point I recommend scheduling the termite inspection.

How long does an inspection take?

• It will typically take 2 to 3 hours to complete a home inspection.
   

• Some inspectors will take 45 minutes to 1-1/2 hours to perform an inspection that SHOULD take 2 to 3 times longer.
   

• In this case, more is absolutely better.

Do you issue a comprehensive type-written report or a simple checklist?

• A checklist report is only issued upon special request.
   

•  I don’t believe that checklist reports can explain the deficiencies as well as a written report.

[If report] What does your report consist of?

• Your customized type-written inspection report will include a fully comprehensive 15-20 pages of explanation of findings.
  
  It is broken into 3 sections:
  [1]  Repair Items – items requiring immediate maintenance/repair, attention in the near future, or periodic attention as part of the normal course of home maintenance.  It is always advisable to use experienced trades-people, or a qualified handyperson, when contracting for work that may not be within the scope of your capabilities.
  [2]  Attention-Worthy items – items simply worth mentioning [i.e. a recommendation to service a heating system yearly, etc.]
  [3]  The Inspection Checklist, with results indicated, so you can see exactly that which was inspected.

How long does it take to get the FINAL report?

• Within 48 hours you will be provided with the type-written report.

How much does the inspection cost?

•  Please contact me for rates.