A to Z Home Inspections
A to Z Home Inspections
Serving all Parts of Long Island, NY
In a word, Great!. Very responsive office; booked inspection and set date very quickly. Inspection was extensive. Provided on-site explanations I could understand! Beautiful detailed report. Invaluable service very satisfied. Have since recommended A to Z Home Inspections to several friends and family. Simply, an excellent experience. Thank you.
E.C., Farmingdale
Conducting Professional Home Inspections
Conducting Professional Home Inspections
Our goal is to give you the information needed to make an informed decision on the home purchase. We focus on finding defects, unprofessional past repairs and safety issues before you buy!
We feel first-time homeowners should know the various systems of their home and its maintenance, to preserve its value. This is where we want to provide the utmost value to you. We take the time to make sure you are comfortable. We provide home inspection services across Long Island.
How We Started
How We Started
It all began with word of mouth and then people continued to recommend and refer us to their friends. Since then, we’ve been focusing on efficiency and on providing high-quality services.
Beware of these important red flags in home inspections
Beware of these important red flags in home inspections
Don't skimp on inspections, qualified advice and repair estimates
By Ron WynnCreators Syndicate
Real estate watcher: Seeing ‘boom’ in single-family homes
Compass Vice President Mike Aubrey argues even before the coronavirus outbreak, many families were moving out of cities and into the suburbs. Whether it's a $300,000 condo or a $4,000,000 home, stuff happens. If you're buying a piece of real estate, reserve a 10- to 20-day contingency period to do your due diligence, which includes a thorough physical inspection, termite inspection, sewer line inspection, chimney inspection and mold inspection. Even though the fees you will pay to complete all these inspections can come to $1,000 or more, it is well worth it in the long run!
If the news you receive after an inspection is really bad and you are still within your contingency period, you can abandon your purchase completely and receive your full deposit back.
If you choose to move forward with your purchase, you can negotiate repairs with the seller, although the seller is not obligated to say OK to all, or even any, of your requests.
If the deal falls apart, however, the seller is obligated by the laws of disclosure to disclose the content of your inspection to subsequent buyers and forward the inspection reports upon request.
Particularly in today's robust market, you'll usually hear the seller say, "It's an old house, and it's being sold as is." I often hear buyers say, "We're paying top dollar, and we should not have to pay for deferred maintenance and urgent repairs."
If the news you receive after an inspection is really bad and you are still within your contingency period, you can abandon your purchase completely and receive your full
deposit back.
The question then becomes "What is a code violation, a health and safety hazard or an
urgently needed repair versus a cosmetic need, a typical aging system still in operative
condition or a complete upgrade of no urgency?"
For this you need a trained eye to read and understand your inspection reports. A good
realtor will walk you through the process and help identify the most significant issues,
prioritizing issues from urgent to not so significant or urgent.
THE BEST TIME TO BUY YOUR SECOND HOME
If you are without the assistance of a trained realtor or adviser, look first at mold,
water intrusion and drainage issues, as these are the most difficult to remedy and the
most expensive to fix.
Water intrusion can affect foundations, walls and structure, leading to health issues
and impacting resale and future property value.
Next, look for dry rot in the roof, roof eaves, windows, subfloor and door jams, all of
which would be noted in your termite inspection.
Also, take serious note of your sewer inspection and chimney inspections. Depending
on where your sewer ties into the city lines, a sewer replacement could cost $10,000
to $25,000, most often closer to $12,000.
Correcting poor drainage involves diverting water away from the foundation, which
might necessitate French drains and additional rain gutters. These costs totally depend
on how many drains are needed and where they would tie into the city disposal. Costs
might range from $8,000 to $25,000.
A cracked chimney that is deemed a fire hazard will need to be replaced from the
break, usually at costs averaging $10,000, more likely $15,000 in a two-story home.
Hillside properties are another animal completely. They require the opinion and
guidance of a qualified geologist, and perhaps even a structural engineer and a civil
engineer. This is serious stuff, so do not cut corners by going to someone
inexperienced.
Also, be savvy about an overloaded, antiquated, old-style electrical system; the
modern lifestyle puts a lot more pressure on the electrical system than a toaster oven
and a few floor lamps.
The roof is an expensive item to be conscious of, and earthquake retrofitting is
something to look at, too, if it has not been handled previously. After that, most items
are of less of financial consequence but still worth being considered.
Don't skimp on inspections, qualified advice and repair estimates. Pick your battles
based on the significance and urgency of the repairs needed and the costs associated.
Be sure your request for repairs is well written and supported with realistic cost
estimates. And finally, be sure you are in the hands of a competent, qualified and
caring real estate broker who will guide you through the process.
Ron Wynn has been among the top 100 agents in America for over 10 years, as noted
on REAL Trends/Wall Street Journal. Ron has represented over 2,200 sales totaling
over $1.5 billion in sales volume in his 30-plus-year career as a real estate broker in
California.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
A to Z Home Inspections’ mission is to provide extreme quality inspections. We achieve this through the integrity and professionalism of our inspectors and support team. The company is committed to our clients, as shown by our focus on each individual for whom we perform an inspection.
The company was started and continues with the core belief of being respectful and considerate to our customers and each other, always. On going in-house and NY state training assures we are current on the newest innovations and inspection techniques.
A to Z Home Inspections
Licensed and Qualified Home Inspectors
NYS License 16000043158