Long Island Roof Inspection

Solid City ROOF INSPECTION

Several situations precipitate the need for a roof inspection by a professionally licensed New York State Home Inspection Company. All too often, performance of the roof is taken for granted and forgotten about until it starts to fail. But if you are not evaluating your roof at least once a year, you risk prematurely devaluing one of your biggest assets. Ask us to perform a roof evaluation if you:

• Suspect or confirm leaks
• Need hard numbers to plan for future roof repairs or replacement
• Want a third party opinion of roof condition
• Need to keep in compliance with an existing warranty
• Want to start a preventative maintenance program

Roof inspections should only be carried out by a licensed professional equipped with a thermal imaging camera . A leak is usually a sign of multiple problems that have existed for a long time time so early detection can save a significant  amount of time and money.

 95-POINT ROOF INSPECTION

The 95- Point Roof Inspection takes industry standards to a new level. We incorporate all facets of every recommended program and take special consideration for the climate and geographical challenges particular to our customers here in New York. Extreme heat and cold present unique challenges that our roofs need to withstand.

Here is the outline of our comprehensive roof inspection:

SUPPORTING STRUCTURE

1. Exterior Walls

2. Interior Walls

3. Expansion/Contraction

4. Settlement Cracks

5. Deterioration

6. Moisture Stains

7. Physical Damage

8. interior Roof Deck

9. Exterior Roof Deck

10. Securement to Supports

11. Expansion/Contraction

12. Structural Deterioration

13. Water Stains

14. Physical Damage

15. Attachment of Felts/Ins.

ROOF CONDITION

1. General Appearance
2. Debris
3. Drainage
4. Physical Damage
5. General Condition
6. New Equipment/Alter.
7. Surface Condition
8. Bare Spots in Gravel
9. Coating Degradation
10. Cracking of Asphalt
11. Slippage
12. Membrane Condition
13. Blistering
14. Splitting
15. Ridging
16. Fish mouthing
17. Loose Laps
18. Punctures
19. Securement of Substrate
20. Fasteners

FLASHING CONDITION

1. Base Flashing
2. Punctures
3. Deterioration
4. Blistering
5. Open Laps
6. Attachment
7. Ridging or Wrinkling
8. Counter flashing
9. Open Laps
10. Punctures
11. Attachment
12. Rusting
13. Fasteners
14. Caulking
15. Coping
16. Open Laps
17. Punctures
18. Attachment
19. Rusting
20. Drainage
21. Fasteners
22. Caulking
23. Wall Separation
24. Mortar Joints
25. Spalling
26. Movement Cracks

ROOF EDGING/FACIA

1. General Appearance
2. Splitting
3. Securement
4. Rusting
5. Felt Deterioration
6. Fasteners
7. Punctures

ROOF PENETRATIONS

1. Equipment Base Flashing
2. Open Laps
3. Punctures
4. Attachment
5. Equipment & Housing
6. Counter flashing
7. Open Seams
8. Physical Damage
9. Caulking
10. Drainage
11. Equipment Operation
12. Discharge of Oil
13. Excessive Traffic Wear
14. Roof Jackets/Vents
15. Attachment
16. Physical Damage
17. Vents Operable

EXPANSION JOINT COVERS

1. General Appearance
2. Open Joints
3. Punctures/Splits
4. Securement
5. Rusting
6. Fasteners

PITCH PANS

1. General Appearance
2. Fill Material
3. Attachment

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Long Island - Queens Post Hurricane Home Inspection

Hopefully you and your house made it through Hurricane Sandy unscathed and without much more inconvenience than losing power for a couple of days. But before you try to get back to your normal lives you should take a careful look at your house and hopefully  catch some subtle damage such as a few missing shingles or some missing siding. 

The first thing you should do is perform a visual inspection of the roof and work your way down. If the roof is steep or to high use binoculars to perform your inspection. If it’s shallow and you’re comfortable with heights try and get up there for a closer look. Look carefully at the valleys and where roof planes intersect. Check anything that penetrates through the roof, such as vent pipes and skylights. Look at the chimney cap as well as all the flashings. Look for anything loose or missing. If you do see that some material has blown away roofing cement and other materials can provide a temporary repair to prevent leaks but you’ll need to hire a professional roofer to repair loose or missing shingles before winter comes.

Have a look at the dryer vent. If its plugged with debris that flew in during the storm you must clean it out or this could cause a fire hazard. If it is necessary get on a ladder and look inside the vent with a bright flashlight to see if there's anything that needs to be removed. The louvers on the vent plate should open easily and freely. When the dryer is running there should be a steady stream of warm moist air coming out. 

The same goes for your home’s furnace or boiler vents if they run directly through the wall make sure they are not clogged. Check the vents opening for damage and look inside to make sure it's not plugged by debris, especially leaves that have been blown  into it by hurricane force winds. 

Look at your home’s electrical service entrance. It should look like it did before the hurricane. If it’s sagging or leaning it could be a serious safety hazard. Contact LIPA immediately! 

Check  the gutters and downspouts they may have come loose in the wind. If you can, have a look from a ladder. A gutter that has been loosened by high wind will eventually swing loose. It can do some real damage when it finally breaks free, such as breaking a window or flying off the house and onto a car parked in your driveway. If you think you have loose gutters call a roofing and gutter company immediately. 

Fences commonly get damaged from storm force winds. Take a walk down your fence and push against it to check for weakened areas. Also  check house-mounted flag pole brackets, which could be hanging by a thread after the storm. 

Finally, if you’ve got large trees on your property this may be the time to reconsider them. The bigger they are the harder they fall. Think twice about whether you even want those big trees anymore. In the post-Sandy world, big trees are as likely to devalue your property as they were to contribute to it. 

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Long Island and Queens Home Inspection Fall Maintenance Checklist 

Long Island Home Inspection - Queens Home Inspection Provided By Solid City Home Inspection 

Fall maintenance checklist for Long Island home owners and Home Buyers.

Fall is officially here on Long Island and Queens. It’s time to get to work on your maintenance chores. It’s much better working on these maintenance issues while it’s still nice outside so don’t put these projects off until the winter.

This fall maintenance checklist was completed by Solid City Home inspection providing Home Inspections throughout Long Island and New York City.

Water 

1. Disconnect any garden hoses to prevent damage to them from the water freezing inside.
2. If your exterior faucets are not frost free turn the water supply off to them and drain the water out
3. If you have a lawn sprinkler system it needs to be drained and blown out with a compressor. The water supply also needs to be turned off to the lawn sprinklers to prevent damage from freezing.

Air

1) Clean the central air unit. Remove leaves and debris and cover for the wintertime. Solid City Home Inspection recommends a HVAC technician come and service the central air unit at least once a year.

2) Clean the clothes dryer duct. The damper on the outside of the home should move freely and close easily. Excessive amounts of dryer lint have been known to cause house fires. 

3) Check the bathroom and kitchen exhaust vents for wasp nest or other debris that might be clogging them. 

Roof

1) Clean the soffit vents. They can get clogged with lint, leaves, paint, and other debris. The soffit vents are located under the roof overhang. 

2) Check the roof and the vents for any birds nest.

3) Check and clean all the gutters after all the leaves have fallen off the trees. 

General Exterior

1. Seal any holes around the house. Also check for loose or dried calking around vent pipes, exterior faucets, Central air lines etc. 
2. Replace or repair any damage caulking or weather stripping around windows and doors. 

Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

1) Smoke Detectors should be installed in every bedroom and in every common area on every level of the house. 

2) CO Detectors should be located 10 feet from every bedroom 

1. Check the ages of your detectors. Smoke detectors are good for up to 7 years and CO detectors up to 5 years. Make sure the batteries are fresh and do not need replacing. 

Furnace

1. Have a professional inspect and tune up your furnace.
2. Replace the batteries in your thermostats. If your thermostats fail while you are away you may come home to burst pipes and massive property damage. 
3. Replace your furnace filter this should be done every two to three months depending on the filter you use. The arrow on the filter should be pointed toward the furnace. 

Fireplaces and Wood burning Stoves

1) Have the flues and chimneys professionally cleaned every year to prevent any chimney fires. 

2) Do not burn any woods that are not hard woods (Oak, Maple, etc.) Burning woods such as pine can cause a chimney fire. 

3) Clean the dust and debris out of the bottom of any gas or wood fireplace inserts. 

Call 516-350-9200 or Visit http://www.MyLongIslandHomeInspection to schedule your Long Island Home Inspection or Queens Home Inspection 

Long Island Home Inspection Queens Home Inspection

When you hire a licensed home inspector to perform your home inspection it can provide you with big savings at the closing table. The first thing you need to be sure of is that you hire a qualified Licensed home inspector who can identify subtle defects as well as larger defects that are not readily visible to the common home buyer. Buyers who perform there own home inspection are not usually qualified to perform a home inspection and even if they have a good knowledge of home construction they are too emotionally involved in the purchase and are usually blinded by the cosmetic issues of the home.

Purchasing the home of your dreams usually exhausts all of your available funds as well as everything you can borrow. We are sure you don’t want to wake up to a surprise $3,000 repair bill for a new heating system three months after you move into the house you just purchased.

Being able to Identify these defects before you sign the contract to purchase the home can help you obtain a reduced selling price, or repair of the defects uncovered during the course of the home inspection at the sellers expense. You can not be under the impression that the seller is offering the house “as is”, there’s always room for negotiation when you are purchasing a home. 

There may be times when the home inspector recommends further investigation on particular components of the home such as the electrical or plumbing. This usually happens when the home inspector has a major concern with the current conditions of what he is inspecting.  

It is important to follow the home inspector during the home inspection process because there’s a first hand opportunity to learn about the home you are buying. The home inspector will make sure that you are not blinded buy the high emotions that take over during the home buying process and show you the important issues of the home you are buying. 

At Solid City Home Inspections we have our clients needs in mind one hundred percent of the time to make sure they are making the right decision when it comes to purchasing the home of there dreams. 

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a home inspection please call us at 516-350-9200 or visit us at http://www.MyLongIslandHomeInspection.com

Discounts on all Long Island home inspection also all Queens home inspection

It’s the end of the season and Solid City Home Inspection is offering discounts on all home inspection services. Including thermal imaging, termite inspections, EMF surveys, and final walk-through inspections contact us today to find out more information

516-350-9200 or Visit http://www.MyLongIslandHomeInspection.com 

Long Island Home Inspection By Solid City Home Inspection

You just put an offer on a home you are thinking about buying in Long Island, Queens, or New York City. Once you sign the contract the clock starts ticking. Things like appraisals, surveys, and home inspections have to be done within a certain amount of time in order for you to go to closing. At Solid City home inspection our job is to provide you with the best possible home inspection available in Long Island or New York City. Solid City home inspection will alert you to any defects whether large or small that need to be addressed before you go to the closing table. Most problems will be minor maintenance issues but some could be major issues that need immediate attention and could affect the purchase of the home. 

Our home inspection reports will make you aware of issues that need to be investigated  further. The home inspection report helps you in understanding the condition of the home and can also be used to try and negotiate a lower price on the purchase of the home. Also if the seller is not willing to make any concessions on the purchase of the home it will allow you to back out the contract potentially saving yourself thousands of dollars.

Our services include:

Long Island home inspection 

Queens home inspection 

Thermal imaging 

Mold inspection 

Termite inspection 

Roof inspections 

Four-point inspection

Backflow testing

Commercial building inspections

New construction inspections

Solid City home inspections is available seven days a week you can call us at any time and we will answer any questions you might have whether we are your inspectors or not we are here to help you our clients in making the right decision when it comes to buying your perfect new home.

516-350-9200

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How to select a Long Island Home Inspector or Queens Home Inspector

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•Make sure your home inspector is licensed and meets the requirements of all laws and regulations for the state of New York

•Your home inspector should have the proper training. A lot of people have recently been taking classes to become home inspectors in New York but they lack the experience needed to protect you during what could be the biggest investment of your life. If you are thinking of hiring a home inspector make sure you ask them how long they have been doing home inspections and if they have ever gotten any complaints.

•Ask if the inspector is licensed, or a member of a professional home inspection organization like InterNachi. If your state or province does not require a license for home inspectors, it is important that the home inspector belongs to an association that certifies training and that they abide by a set of standard practices and code of ethics that require professionalism in the industry.

•Inspector Qualification: Look up the New York state Department of Licensing services to verify that your home inspector is licensed and in good standing with the state.

•Being true that most inspection companies are one man operations, the best inspectors usually charge more than their local competitors (think about it). Paying more for a better more qualified home inspector with years of experience usually ends up costing less later!

Who is the cheapest? Home Inspectors all look at the same things, right? Wrong!

Every home inspector is different and comes with strong points and weak points. You may save $50 by choosing a cheaper home inspector but he could miss $1,000 in problems. Solid City Home Inspections uses state of the art home inspection equipment such as thermal imaging cameras, combustible gas meters, Moisture meters, and electromagnetic field testers to perform a basic home inspection. Usually, the best home inspectors are not the cheapest. If you want to save money, possibly thousands, then don't choose the cheapest inspector

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a home inspection please call 516-350-9200 or visit http://www.MyLongIslandHomeInspection.com










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