Certified Home Inspector
Our Home Inspection Services
What to Expect during our Home Inspections
Hamlet Home Inspections will professionally and thoroughly walk the property with you, educating you about areas of concern, potential repairs, or safety issues found during the inspection.
We Follow State and Federal Standards:
We follow the standards of practice for home inspectors mandated and outlined by the State of New York. All health & safety measures are followed during the inspection, as outlined by the InterNACHI & CDC (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors and the Centers for Disease Control).
You Get a Detailed Report:
After the home inspection has been completed you will be given a detailed report that contains valuable information on the property inspected. Our report includes digital pictures with every home inspection making your home inspection report easy to read and understand.
Areas we Service:
Hamlet Home Inspections serves Long Island, including all of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, as well as the five boroughs of NYC.
Our Inspection Reports
View a Sample Home Inspection Report
Our detailed reports provide valuable information on a wide range of areas in your home or future home. Reports include many photos with detailed descriptions of areas of concern or items requiring attention. This 70-page sample report is very typical of what we will provide to you after your home inspection.
ThermALimaging for Infrared inspections
Infrared View of Circuit Breaker Box
Thermalimaging of AC Unit and Dryer Vent
Thermalimaging of AC Unit and Dryer Vent
Thermalimaging or Infrared inspection can provide valuable information regarding moisture, energy loss, electrical overloads, and even wood-destroying organisms in homes and buildings.
These images of the same circuit breaker with normal and thermalimaging cameras show the heat emanating from the circuits which have a load.
Thermalimaging of AC Unit and Dryer Vent
Thermalimaging of AC Unit and Dryer Vent
Thermalimaging of AC Unit and Dryer Vent
The infrared image on the left shows an outside Central Air Conditioning unit while it's running. The thermalgraphic image confirms that there are no leaks.
In the image on the right, a dryer vent seal is inspected to determine if the unit is venting properly, or if the fan is exhausting into the house.
Home Inspection Services
Inspection Services
- Home Inspection
- Condo Inspection
- Rental Inspection
- Pre Listing Inspection
- Wood Destroying Organisms Inspection
- Move in Certified - Homes Pre-Inspected and Ready
- First Time Home Buyer Friendly
A STANDARD HOME INSPECTION INCLUDES:
Structural System
Foundation, wall structure, floor structure, ceiling structure, and roof structure.
Exterior
Wallcovering, flashing and trim, exterior doors, attached decks, balconies, steps, porches, and their associated railings. Eaves, soffits and fascias. Grading, surface drainage, vegetation, and retaining walls on the property if any of these may adversely affect the building.
Roof System
Roof covering, roof drainage system, flashing, skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations.
Plumbing System
Interior water supply and distribution system, including all fixtures and faucets. Drain, waste, and vent systems. Water heater. Vent systems. Flues and chimneys. Drainage sumps, sump pumps, and related piping. The functional flow of all fixtures and drainage of all fixtures.
Electrical Systems
The service drop, entrance conductors, cables, and raceways. Service equipment and main disconnects. Service grounding. Interior components of the service panels. Overcurrent protection devices and a representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles. Amperage and voltage rating of service. Location of the main disconnect. Wiring methods. Absence of smoke detectors.
Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
Firebox and accessible dampers, vent systems, flues, and chimneys.
Heating System
Installed heating equipment, vent systems, flues, and chimneys. Heating distribution, energy source, and heating methods.
Air Conditioning
Energy sources and cooling methods. Including means of distribution
Interior
Walls, ceilings, floors. Steps and railings. A representative number of windows and interior doors. Garage doors and garage door operations. Countertops and a representative number of cabinets.
Insulation and ventilation
Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces. Ventilation of attics and foundation areas. Mechanical ventilation systems.
Our Certifications
