FAQs

Yes, as a home inspector I would highly recommend that my clients attend the inspection. I would also recommend that clients ask questions during the process and address any concerns that they may have.

Yes, we use a narrative style report that will include numerous pictures of the defects and/or items that need maintenance. We also utilize a drone to take pictures of areas that are not accessible with a ladder (i.e. steep roofs and tops of chimneys).

We recommend that all clients test for radon during the time of the home inspection. We are a NYS Laboratory for Radon (NYS ELAP 11989) and use a continuous monitor which provides more data than a charcoal cannister.

A highly concentrated dye is inserted into the waste system and approximately 50-70 gallons of water per bedroom is ran into the septic system. Upon completion of running the water into the septic system, the leach field and septic area is inspected to see if there is any visible signs of dye surfacing. If dye is visible, it would be considered a failing septic dye test. However, other defects may show issues within the septic system. We are also registered with Broome County Environmental Health to install septic systems.

Home inspections vary from 2.5-4.5 hours depending on size of structures, defects found, and any questions or concerns that a client may have. Bottom line, we are under no time limit and are working for our clients. We realize that this is a large financial decision and would like to address any of our client’s concerns as they arise during the inspection.

This would be determined by an appraiser. Our job as the home inspector is to make sure that our clients have a full understanding of the condition of the home, not the value.