Key Differentiators
You have a choice
Our goal is to serve our clients with integrity, and provide a quality service. Here’s how we feel we’re different.
1. Vintage/Antique Home Specialist
I specialize in old/vintage/antique homes. In fact, I’m in the process of restoring a 200-year old post & beam farm house right now. In 2015 I restored a 300-year old Pennsylvania home which had Revolutionary War history that even included George Washington!
It’s a fact that many home inspectors can find inspecting antique homes challenging and often report very common conditions as major defects.
Having an in-depth knowledge of old building practices from post & beam (timber frame), pier & beam, to balloon framing gives me a unique advantage in the area since many of the old farmhouses here are antiques. I know these houses like the back of my hand and I can explain my observations clearly.
2. We encourage you to attend your inspection and ask questions.
In a field where many inspectors ask their clients not attend the inspection, or just to arrive at the end, we’re the exact opposite. We want you to join in and ask questions. When we find defects or concerns, we love to explain how they’re typically repaired or remediated and what the severity of the issue is. This can often be the difference between something appearing catastrophic and something manageable or fixable.
We don’t just consider ourselves inspectors, but professional consultants.
Your home inspection is your best opportunity to learn about the home. Go ahead, just take a look at our reviews, and you’ll see many clients commenting on this aspect of our service. You deserve to get your money’s worth and deserve to be present during your inspection.
3. I always perform a roof-level inspection.
Many home inspectors in our area will merely look at your roof with binoculars from the ground.
We’ll either walk the roof, use a high resolution drone or we’ll use our Docapole camera system if the first two options aren’t possible.
The roof is too important to skip being thorough.
4. I use thermal imaging on EVERY inspection.
My visual inspections are thorough, but the truth is, there is only so much the human eye can see. Thermal imaging (thermography) is one of the only ways we can detect things the human senses can’t.
A thermal imaging camera is an extremely sensitive device that can see in the infrared spectrum and detect thermal signatures. This can help identify leaks, inadequate insulation, or even to check functionality and effectiveness of HVAC equipment.
We include:
- A thorough, qualified inspection.
- An easy-to-read, cloud-based report that includes photos and video.
- Downloadable PDF version of the report.
- We won’t dilly-dally. (we won’t take longer than necessary)
What we won’t do:
- We won’t be alarmists. There’s no reason to make small issues seem big and scary, even if there’s many. Small issues are easy to remedy.
- We won’t make you wait for your report. Most reports are delivered same day.
What we’ll do:
- Inspect everything from the ground to the rooftop, inside and out.
- Look for hidden defects, or issues that may be imminent.
- We’ll carefully connect dots. Some cracks and defects begin to tell a story of a more significant structural issue.
- Make clear and concise recommendations on issues we find.
- Report on the positives too.
Only the best.
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.
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If you’re looking for a certified home inspector in Syracuse, Ithaca, Oneonta, Norwich, Binghamton, Cortland, Hamilton, Sidney, Unadilla, or any surrounding areas, we’re ready to work for you.
(607) 441-6031