Home, Water, Pest Reports from one Inspector Saves Time

In a hurry? Click to call using cell phone or text:  631 377 2046
 
Southampton Home Inspections offers timely on-call service throughout Suffolk County. And since we’re local in the Hamptons, last-minute scheduling and re-scheduling is not a problem. We perform home inspections, WDO (pest) inspections, and water testing and reports, among other services. If you would like just our comprehensive pre-purchase home inspection, that’s fine.

Though our sphere of service has widened, we’re still conveniently located for short-notice Hamptons NY home inspections. How do experience, integrity, and value come into play with home inspections?

There are many different home inspectors out there but very few with the experience and knowledge that SHI offers. As the owner, I’m trained in architectural design at the Cooper Union in NYC and I’ve also been trained specifically for home inspection work.

I offer more than just a quick and minimal inspection, I examine the yard and drainage, the heating and cooling systems, the electrical system, plumbing, and per client’s interest SHI also tests for such things as moisture levels in the air and materials as well as EMF radiation levels in microwaves and any nearby major power lines.

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CAD Plans From Existing Building Laser Survey in Hamptons NY

13,000. SF existing building survey plan.

SHI recently completed an existing building survey of a large home in the Hamptons built in the 1970′s. CAD laser survey renderings with dimension lines underscore the level accuracy to which both field measuring and plan drafting have evolved over the years.

The home that was laser-measured was replete with complex wall angles, jutting appendages and a labyrinth of spacial interconnections. The architecture firm project manager that hired our services stated that it was the most difficult building survey project he had ever seen. 

Existing building survey elevation sample.

SHI offers custom laser-measured existing building surveys for both commercial and residential properties, from Montauk to Manhattan. We can be reached at 631 377 2046.

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Why Photos are Critical in a Home Inspection

SHI offers 15-30 photo pages (2 photos per page) with our home inspection reports because there are some pretty good reasons why photos are critical in a professional home inspection report.

Signs of Termites

1. Photos document serious conditions. What does a serious asbestos condition look like in a house? A picture is worth a thousand words.
2. Photos identify technical items. Do you know what a TPR valve extension looks like? One photo does it.
3. Photos convey valuable knowledge. When we recommend a repair, we can choose from a variety of photos and articles to outline what is needed. And, let’s face it, there is a reason why dictionaries, encyclopedias and science books contain lot of images.

Believe it or not, many home inspection companies do not offer photos with their reports. At SHI, we don’t just give cookie-cutter home reports, we give a brief but insightful education on the important aspects of your new house. Your house (whether first, second, or third) is likely one of the largest investments you will ever make. Your home inspection report should be as thorough and detailed as possible. Call SHI today for a comprehensive home inspection that includes referenced photo pages – 631 377 2046.

Asbestos on Pipes

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Home Inspections, Charts Hamptons NY - Most Popular Neighborhoods

It is interesting to see the demographics regarding the locations of properties people are most interested in. This applies to home buyers, investors and real estate sales people. The following link outlines how Southampton median home prices did not fall much after 2006-2007 as did most of the home prices in the United States:

Historical chart of average home prices in the US showing big price bubble in 2006-2007.

According to this chart, Southampton average home prices today are close to 2006-2007 averages.

East Hampton average home prices today hold close to similar averages compared to 2006-2007 levels.

The following list of SHI recent home inspections confirms that there is a strong interest in Southampton real estate, as compared with other areas in the Hamptons and East End in general:

Recent Home Inspection Locations

135 Old Meeting House Rd, Westhampton Beach, NY
235 Roses Grove Rd, Water Mill, NY
80 Denise St, Sag Harbor, NY
17 Dovas Pth, Southampton, NY
27 Cooper St, Southampton, NY
13 Parkway Dr, Sag Harbor, NY
11 St. Andrews Cir, Southampton, NY
20 Phoebe Scoy Rd, East Hampton, NY
650 Old Shipyard Ln, Southold, NY
143 Sebonac Rd, Southampton, NY
292 Little Noyac Pth Southampton, NY
451 Seven Ponds Towd Rd, Southampton, NY
78 Toilsome Ln, East Hampton, NY
165 Springville Rd Hampton Bays, NY
18 Bay View Rd Southampton, NY
52 Hilltop Rd, Southampton, NY
1937 North Sea Rd, Southampton, NY
15 Club Dr, Southampton, NY

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Free Termite Inspections are Usually not Guaranteed!

Often, home inspectors will offer “a free termite inspection” included with their pre-purchase home inspection price. Almost always, home buyers aren’t aware that such termite inspections come with no guarantee whatsoever! When a licensed pest inspector prepares an inspection report, most often the inspection is guaranteed, so that if termites are discovered after the home is purchased, the purchaser is protected against paying for related repairs.

Newsday published an article on this subject and outlined how real estate lawyers will recommend an independent termite inspector:

“The engineer found no termites, but when he wouldn’t give a guarantee, I suggested [the buyers] bring in a licensed pest controller,” Minella said. With a written guarantee, buyers would be protected against paying for repairs in case termites were found after they moved in.”
 
When I offer a bid for a home inspection, I will recommend a choosing a licensed pest inspector who will prepare a separate termite report. These inspections and reports are usually competitively priced because the inspectors anticipate that some of these inspections will lead to work down the road. As a matter of fact, this gives them an incentive to make an extremely thorough inspection in order to find infestation. In one case, a termite inspector found a clean house but found infestation under a log right next to the house. In this situation, treatment was recommended in the report.

In a number of cases, licensed termite inspectors found massive infestation problems and these reports were used as negation tools because the buyers wanted the houses regardless. The slightly higher cost for a separate termite inspection is worth it for a number of reasons.

Termite photo by Scott Bauer from Wikimedia Commons, at this link

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List of Hamptons NY Real Estate Brokers

The following is a list of real estate brokers in the Hamptons NY area. All real estate agents are required to work under licensed real estate brokers, so all professionals in the field are hopefully covered somewhere in this list. If you are a real estate broker in the area and are not on the list, I can add you if you let me know. If you are in need of a local Hamptons home inspector, check out Southampton Home Inspections.

Beau Hulse Realty Group

http://www.hulserealty.com/html/

Corcoran Hamptons, NY
http://www.corcoran.com/hamptons

Douglass Elliman Hamptons
http://www.elliman.com/long-island/hamptons

Halstead Hamptons
http://www.halstead.com/agents/hamptons-office/

The Morely Agency
http://morley.hreo.com/

Nest Seekers Hamptons, NY
http://www.nestseekers.com/Sales/hamptons/

Saunders
http://www.hamptonsrealestate.com/

Sea Shell Real Estate
http://www.seashell-realestate.com/

Sotheby's Hamptons, NY
http://www.sothebyshomes.com/hamptons
 
Southampton Village Real Estate
http://www.southamptonvillagerealestate.com/

South Fork Realty
http://www.southforkrealty.com/


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New Video of East Hampton Home Inspection

I recently completed a home inspection in East Hampton and because it seemed to be a typical Hamptons Style home I thought it would make for a good home inspection video. The house had the Hamptons Martha Stewart-esque decoration style and both the purchaser and owner were easy to work with as we walked through the house. Though I warned both of them that the inspection would likely take two hours, they were both very interested in the inspection process and going through the entire house together. I asked the seller if I could go back to the house to film a couple of key areas and he agreed. As a matter of fact, the owner said he would recommend my services to someone in his family who is looking to buy a house in the Hamptons.

The home purchaser seemed to know a lot about the house buying process and I was impressed when she asked the seller, "Do you know of any buried fuel oil tanks in the yard?"  This is a great question because buried and unused oil tanks are a nightmare to deal with, especially when they are found and documented by the city. The owner seemed to know how to buy a house in the Hamptons and wanted to be as thorough as possible. The seller immediately began addressing and repairing issues that were pointed out. I believe the detailed report helped to save the purchaser thousands of dollars and peace of mind. A home inspection is necessary and wise aspect of buying a house in my opinion and the purchaser seemed to hold the same view.

The following video is a very brief summary of some noted key points in the home inspection. Keep in mind that a two-hour inspection has been reduced down to about five minutes.




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