Fire Safety

Here at NY Finest Home Inspections we like to stress the importance of FIRE SAFETY!

Here are some helpful tips to ensure that your home is safe:

  • Smoke detectors should be placed on every level of your home. It is also ideal to place them outside of bedrooms for added security.
  • Smoke detectors should be checked monthly and replaced every 8-10 years.
  • If a smoke detector is beeping, CHANGE THE BATTERY!
  • It is also a good idea to purchase a collapsible ladder or rope.
  • Make an escape plan with your family.

 

Spring is in the Air!

Spring is in the air!

Here are some tips from NY Finest Home Inspections LLC?to help get your home Spring ready:

  • It’s a good idea to walk the exterior of your property and look for any damage caused during the winter.
  • Make sure all drains ?are clear of debris. This allows for ground water to properly drain.
  • Frequently check your basement for any unwanted water intrusion during the first signs of ground thaw.

Winter is fast approaching…

Some tips to remember as winter approaches:

1. Shut off water leading to hose bibs and drain to prevent freezing.

2. Have gutters free from leaves and debris.

3. If your home has a fireplace, it is a good idea to have it inspected and cleaned before use.

Just some friendly reminders from NYFHI!

Remember, if you are unable to do these tasks, we at NY Finest Home Inspections offer yearly home maintenance inspections to help keep your home ready for all seasons!

Areas you may find NYFHI conducting inspections!

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Areas you may find NYFHI conducting inspections;

Westchester

Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Rye, White Plains, Yonkers

Bedford, Cortlandt, Eastchester, Greenburgh, Harrison, Lewisboro, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, Mount Pleasant, New Castle, North Castle, North Salem, Ossining, Pelham, Pound Ridge, Rye, Scarsdale, Somers, Yorktown?Armonk, Bedford, Bedford Hills, Chappaqua, Crompond, Crugers, Eastchester, Fairview, Golden’s Bridge, Greenville, Hartsdale, Hawthorne, Heritage Hills, Jefferson Valley?Yorktown, Katonah, Lake Mohegan, Lincolndale, Montrose, Peach Lake, Scotts Corners, Shenorock, Shrub Oak, Thornwood, Valhalla, Verplanck, Yorktown Heights, Banksville, Bedford, Corners, Cortlandt Manor, Eastview, Granite Springs, Millwood, Pocantico Hills, Purchase, Scarborough, South Salem, Sparta, Waccabuc?

Ardsley, Briarcliff Manor, Bronxville, Buchanan, Croton-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Harrison, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, Ossining, Pelham, Pelham Manor, Pleasantville, Port Chester, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown, Tuckahoe

Putnam County

Carmel, Kent, Patterson, Philipstown, Southeast, Putnam Valley, Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Brewster

Dutchess County

Beacon, Poughkeepsie

Amenia, Beekman, Clinton, Dover, East Fishkill, Fishkill, Hyde Park, La Grange, Milan, North East, Pawling,Pine Plain,Fishkill, Millbrook, Millerton, Pawling, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, Tivoli, Wappingers Falls

Rockland County

Ramapo, Stony Point, Clarkstown, Orangtown, Haverstraw,?Airmont, Chestnut Ridge Grand View-on-Hudson, Haverstraw Hillburn , Kaser , Montebello, New Hempstead, New Square , Nyack , Piermont , Pomona , Sloatsburg South Nyack, Spring Valley Suffern, Upper Nyack , Wesley Hills , West Haverstraw,?Bardonia, Blauvelt, Centenary , Central Nyack , Congers , Garnerville , Grassy Point, Hillcrest , Jones Point, Ladentown, Monsey, Mount Ivy, Nanuet, Nauraushaun, New City, Orangeburg, Palisades, Pearl River, Rockland Lake, Sparkill, Stony Point, Tappan, Thiells, Tomkins Cove, Valley Cottage, Viola, West Nyack

Bronx NYC

Riverdale, Fieldston, Spuyten Duyvil / South Riverdale, Central Riverdale, North Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Kingsbridge Heights, Van Cortlandt Village, Marble Hill, Norwood, Bedford Park,
Fordham, Belmont , Arthur Avenue, University Heights, Baychester, Bronxdale, Eastchester, Edenwald, Indian Village, Laconia, Olinville, Morris Park, Pelham Gardens, Pelham Parkway, Van Nest, Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Woodlawn, Bronx River, Bruckner, Castle Hill, Clason Point, City Island, Co-op City, Country Club, Edgewater Park, Harding Park, Parkchester, Pelham Bay, Pelham Bay Park and, Orchard Beach, Soundview, Schuylerville, Throggs Neck, Westchester Square

Manhattan?NYC
Uptown, Downtown, Midtown, Westside, Eastside

 

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What a home inspector can spot that you might miss!

It is very important to have a NYS licensed home inspector who is qualified to spot these potentially costly safety issues prior to you the buyer taking ownership of the property. The types of damages listed below are not repair items that you want to find after the home belongs to you! Remember hired a qualified NYS licensed home inspector to find the problems before they belong to you!

 

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Frozen water in toilet

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Moisture/Mold visible under normal light

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Moisture/Mold visible under ultraviolet light

 

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Safety Hazard- Unsafe Railing System

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Termite WDI Damage-

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Termite WDI Damage-

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Termite WDI Damage-

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Retaining Wall- Leaning/loose materials

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Retaining Wall- Leaning/loose materials

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Chimney- Covered in Tar/loose bricks

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Chimney- Covered in Tar/loose bricks

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Chimney- Covered in Tar/loose bricks

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Attic- Unsafe conditions/roofing materials

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Exterior Construction- Incomplete siding

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Termite WDI Damage- Ceiling joists

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Termite WDI Damage- Ceiling joists

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Roof Inspection- During inclement weather

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Roof Inspection- During inclement weather

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Safety Hazard- Large opening in the boiler exhaust flue piping

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Chimney Flue- Draft test- specialized smoke pen

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Potential Structural Issue- Cracked/twisted ceiling joists

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Potential Structural Issue- Cracked/twisted ceiling joists

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Basement Wooden Support- Field log

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Termite WDI Damage- Wooden header/girder with wood rot

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Termite WDI Damage- Wooden header/girder with wood rot

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Termite WDI Damage- Recent repair to damaged stud

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Electrical Issues- Improper wires/connector/missing cover plate

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Electrical concerns- Aluminum branch wiring

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Electrical concerns- Aluminum branch wiring/ Stab-Lock panel box

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Deck Support- Barely resting on the footing

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WDI (Wood Destroying Insects)- Nesting

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Asbestos Basement 9X9 Tiles

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Suspected Mold Growth- Basement walls

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Suspected Mold Growth- Basement walls

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Water Intrusion- Basement walls

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Water Intrusion- Basement walls

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Plumbing- Pipe connection failure/ Electrical- Open junction box

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Safety Hazard- Openings in the furnace exhaust piping

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Electrical- No proper receptacle cover

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Termite WDI Damage-

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Termite WDI Damage-

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Crawl Space Vapor Barrier-

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Crawl Space Vapor Barrier- Termite WDI damage found above

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Electrical- Very old Knob and Tube wiring/ Not powered

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Window- Failed seal/cracked pane

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Termite WDI Damage-

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Termite WDI Damage-

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Well Water Collection- Visible contaminants in sample

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Safety Hazard- Improper materials- Flashing/tape

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Pre 1800’s construction

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Roofing- Temporary repair

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Chimney Flue- Smoke pipe connection not complete

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Roof Plumbing Vent- Spray material applied on the vent roof boot

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Suspected Mold Growth- Roof Leak

 

 

 

 

 

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Roofing- large holes in the roof

 

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Roofing- large holes in the roof

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This image shows evidence of a past fire in the house

 

 

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