A Professional Home Inspection Company Proudly Serving New York City and all of New Jersey.
A Professional Home Inspection Company Proudly Serving New York City and all of New Jersey.
What type of home inspector would I want if I were purchasing a home?
Someone who is a good listener, who is knowledgeable; patient and caring while addressing all of my questions and concerns regarding the property.
I come with over 10 years of combined experience in the NYC Home Inspection, New Jersey Home Inspection, Building Inspection and Fire safety Industry. Whether you are purchasing your first house or your third house, the process can be nerve racking. But the home inspection doesn't have to be. Let me walk you through it. Together we will discover the current condition of the property while we determine what maintainence and repairs it may need in the future. Whether you need a home inspection in New York or New Jersey, I am licensed and fully insured in both states.
If you are purchasing a home or
Co-op, selling a home or having a home built, a professional home inspection can tell you its true condition. We will give you an independent, unbiased view of any problems as well as possible solutions that we find. You will have all the facts you need to make an informed decision. Our consultative approach looks at the entire home as a system with interdependent components. We cover the following
Foundation
Basement, and under-floor areas
Crawlspace, and under-floor areas
Foundation system
Floor framing system
Under-floor ventilation
Foundation anchoring and cripple wall bracing
Wood separation from soil
Insulation
Exterior
Surface grade directly adjacent to the buildings
Doors and windows
Attached decks, porches, patios, balconies, stairways, and their enclosures
Wall cladding and trim
Portions of walkways and driveways that are adjacent to the buildings
Roof
Covering
Drainage
Flashings
Penetrations
Skylights
Attic Areas and Roof Framing
Framing
Ventilation
Insulation
Plumbing
Water supply piping
Drain, waste, and vent piping
Faucets and fixtures
Fuel gas piping
Water heaters
Functional flow and functional drainage
Electrical
Service equipment
Electrical panels
Circuit wiring
Switches, receptacles, outlets, and lighting fixtures
Heating and Cooling
Heating equipment
Central cooling equipment
Energy source and connections
Combustion air and exhaust vent systems
Condensate drainage
Conditioned air distribution systems
Fireplaces and Chimneys
Chimney exterior
Spark arrestor
Firebox
Damper
Hearth extension
Building Interior
Walls, ceilings, and floors
Doors and windows
Stairways, handrails, and guardrails
General condition of kitchens and bathrooms
Permanently installed cabinets
Cook-tops, mechanical range vents, ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, and food waste disposers
Absence of smoke alarms
Vehicle doors and openers
Our clients include, home owners, prospective home buyers, investors, non-profit agencies, condominium and HOA associations, public agencies, attorneys, real estate agents, mortgage brokers and bankers who are acting on behalf home buyers and sellers.
They know that they can always count on us for a reliable and accurate home inspection using todays top methods and technology.
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Firm Guidance Home Inspection.
Whether you would like to schedule your home inspection today or just in need of some free advice, we are here for you.
"People First."
Fully licensed and insured.
In New York (646)-260-3026
In New Jersey (732)-778-8182
mguida@firmguidancehomeinspection.com
Monday - Saturday 8AM-8PM
Sunday: 12PM-5PM