Home Inspection

Reliable. Thorough. Qualified.

  • We believe in the golden rule, and treat others the way we’d like to be treated.

  • Most reports are completed within 24 hours.

  • We also encourage you to attend the inspection, and ask all the questions you have. We want you to get all the information you need to make an informed decision, and we love interactive inspections.

  • We always do a roof level inspection. That means we’ll use a drone, a Docapole camera system or we’ll walk the roof. We’ll never use binoculars from the ground. We always include the chimney inspection too.

  • You’ll find us to be friendly and easy to work with, and you’ll probably enjoy the inspection with us 🙂

  • We believe in the golden rule, and treat others the way we’d like to be treated.

  • We have a “Same Day Guarantee”. If for any reason we can’t deliver your report within 24 hours, we give you a $100 discount of the inspection fee.

  • We also encourage you to attend the inspection, and ask all the questions you have. We want you to get all the information you need to make an informed decision, and we love interactive inspections.

  • We always do a roof level inspection. That means we’ll use a drone, a Docapole camera system or we’ll walk the roof. We’ll never use binoculars from the ground. We always include the chimney inspection too.

  • You’ll find us to be friendly and easy to work with, and you’ll probably enjoy the inspection with us 🙂

• Home Inspection

• Commercial Inspections

• Radon Testing

• Water Testing

• Septic Dye Testing

• Well Flow Rate Tests

• Roof Inspections

• Chimney Inspections

If you need a home inspector in:

  • Chenango County, NY
  • Otsego County, NY
  • Broome County, NY
  • Delaware County, NY
  • Cortland County, NY
  • Madison County, NY
  • Oneida County, NY

• Home Inspection

• Commercial Inspections

• Radon Testing

• Water Testing

• Septic Dye Testing

• Well Flow Rate Tests

• Roof Inspections

• Chimney Inspections

 Kincaid Services is
a family business

Preston W. Kincaid (dad)
Licensed & Certified Inspector

Trista L. Kincaid (daughter)
Office Manager

Austin Kincaid (son)
Inspector Trainee/Drone Operator

How Am I Different?

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How to Find a Great Home Inspector

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Preston Kincaid’s
Certifications

InterNACHI Certified Master Inspector

InterNACHI Certified Home Inspector

ATI Certified Inspector

InterNACHI Certified Water Tester

InterNACHI Certified Radon Tester

InterNACHI Certified Chimney Specialist

InterNACHI Certified Wood-Destroying Organisms Inspector

InterNACHI Certified Pool & Spa Inspector

InterNACHI Certified Commercial Inspector

InterNACHI Certified Roof Inspector

InterNACHI Certified Septic Inspector

InterNACHI Certified Well Inspector

Insured by InterNACHI

NYS Lic #16000134280    |      InterNACHI #21030164

Call or Text:
(607) 441-6031

Only the best.

Preston Kincaid was accepted as a Board-Certified Master Inspector on April 23, 2024

Certified Master Inspectors (CMIs)® are the best inspectors in the world.  CMI® is a professional designation available to qualifying inspectors who meet the high standards and requirements to become Board-Certified by the Master Inspector Certification Board.

All CMIs® are experienced, dedicated to education, and have a proven record in the inspection industry.

Certified AND Qualified!

NYS Lic #16000134280
InterNACHI #21030164

Fast Delivery, Cloud Convenience

Everyone involved wants the home inspection to happen swiftly and to get a thorough inspection report into your hands ASAP. After all, buying a home is not only a big investment, but the inspection report can be one of your best negotiation tools.

We deliver most inspection reports same day. In the very rare occurrence that a report needs to be delayed for any reason, we offer a $100 discount of the inspection fee. We use state-of-the-art cloud software to generate the inspection report, and it’s delivered electronically by email to view in your browser. This makes it possible to use photos and video. But of course, you can also download or print the PDF.

Our reports are easy to read, have clear, user-friendly graphics and our recommendations are easy to understand.

Going the Extra Mile

Flexible scheduling. We want to get your inspection done quickly, and conveniently for you, so we’ll always accommodate your schedule. For this reason, we never schedule more than two inspections in a day, so we can always find a way to fit someone in last minute if needed.

Home inspectors have legal requirements as to what they must inspect and report on which are outlined in the state Standards of Practice (SOP). But the SOP also lists many things inspectors aren’t required to inspect. Many of those things we feel are important to a home buyer. These can include exhaust hood and flue interiors, appliances, and ensuring there’s safety glass where needed.

We believe in the golden rule, to treat others the way we’d like to be treated. So in that spirit, we will always inspect a home in the manner that we’d want someone to inspect a home we’re buying.

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My Promise

My goal is to earn your business and your positive review. I know you have many options to choose from, but if you choose Kincaid Services, here’s my promise to you:

    • I will not be an alarmist.
      A home inspection can become a scary thing, especially if you see a long list of defects or issues. There’s no such thing as a perfect home, and all defects are fixable. I’ll make sure my report is clear and I’ll be happy to explain how the issues are typically repaired so minor issues don’t become alarming.
    • I’ll respect your time.
      I’ll work quickly, while also being thorough and providing a quality report. No one likes to stand around any longer than they have to.
    • I won’t over-schedule.
      I’ll never let a busy schedule infringe on the quality of my inspections.
    • The golden rule. I’ll treat your inspection as if it’s my own.
      I’ll go the extra mile to ensure I’m giving you all the information you need to make an informed home buying decision and to negotiate effectively.


    Preston W. Kincaid
    Certified Home Inspector
    ATI, NHIE, InterNACHI

    FLEXIBLE AND RESPONSIVE SCHEDULING

    If you’re looking for a certified home inspector in Ithaca, Oneonta, Norwich, Binghamton, Cortland, Hamilton, Sidney, Unadilla, or any surrounding areas, we’re ready to work for you.

    Did we do an inspection for you?
    We would greatly appreciate if you would leave us a review 🙂