NYS Home Inspector License #16000009862 NYS Lic. #16000009862
All 5 boroughs of NYC + Nassau & Suffolk counties 718-208-7092

The inspector behind every report

No franchise. No call center. The inspector who checks your home is the one who answers the phone, every time.

HomeStar Lead Inspector
Owner & Lead Inspector
Daren Koniuk

You get the owner, every time

HomeStar is an independent professional home inspection service serving Queens and Long Island that employs only New York state licensed Home Inspectors, and members of the leading national industry organizations. This ensures that all inspections are performed within state guidelines and follow the highest standards of practice and code of ethics in the industry.

Our written and oral reports are presented and explained by the inspector in simple English making them easy to read and understand.

Your active participation is strongly encouraged during the inspection. This gives you an excellent opportunity to see and understand the home "up close and personal".

All report details are confidential and will not be given to anyone without your permission.

"When you call us, you speak to the owner and inspector every time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year."

20+
Years of experience inspecting homes across NYC and Long Island
1,700+
Individual items checked inside and outside the home
24/7
Hours a day you can reach the owner by phone
7
NYC boroughs and Long Island counties served

Licensed, certified, and continually trained

Licensed Home Inspector

New York State

16000009862

Certified Member

International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)

NACHI07060404

Residential Inspection Course approved by NY and CT state regulatory entities

ITA (Connecticut)

REG1112366CT

Residential Building Analyst Professional and Building Envelope training

Building Performance Institute

BPI
ITA, InterNACHI and BPI certification seals InterNACHI Certified seal
See the full qualifications

Professional diagnostics on every inspection

We bring advanced diagnostic tools to every property to look for moisture, electrical hazards, and HVAC defects.

Electrical Panel and Thermal Diagnostics

Infrared Thermal Imaging

Detects missing insulation, hot breakers, and hidden water leaks behind finished drywall.

Plumbing and Moisture Detection

Digital Moisture Meters

Pinless and invasive moisture detection for subflooring, basements, and shower surrounds.

HVAC and Gas Detection

Combustible Gas Detectors

Calibrated sniffing sensors for natural gas lines, boiler connections, and carbon monoxide leaks.

Roof and Exterior Diagnostics

High-Resolution Optics

Telescopic inspection masts and 4K optical zoom for steep roofs, flashing, and high chimneys.

How we work with you

Plain-English reports

Written and oral reports are presented and explained by the inspector in simple English, easy to read and understand.

Report the next day

The comprehensive photo-documented report is delivered digitally the next day, with no waiting days for it to arrive in the mail.

Walk the home with the inspector

Your active participation is strongly encouraged during the inspection, providing an excellent opportunity to see and understand the home up close and personal.

Honest about defects

Problems and apparent major deficiencies are pointed out so you know the true condition of the home.

No report, no payment

If you are not completely satisfied at the completion of your home inspection, no report will be issued and you do not pay for the inspection.

Confidential reporting

All report details are confidential and will not be given to anyone without your permission.

Top reasons to choose HomeStar

01

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

If you are not completely satisfied at the completion of your home inspection, no report will be issued and you do not pay for the inspection.

02

Personal service

We are not one of the big national companies with impersonal corporate service. No red tape and no layers of corporate headquarters. When you call, you speak to the owner and inspector every time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

03

Free termite inspection

A free termite inspection and report by a qualified licensed termite inspector is included with every paid single- and multi-family home inspection (not included with condo, co-op, and townhouse units managed by a board or association). This report is required by your bank when purchasing a home.

04

Next-day digital reports

You receive the photo-documented home inspection report digitally the next day. No waiting days for the report to arrive in the mail.

05

Over 6,000 homes inspected

More than 6,000 inspections completed across NYC and Long Island by the owner-inspector himself.

06

Experience

Over 20 years of experience and thousands of satisfied home inspection customers.

Verified Client Feedback

Rated 4.9 Stars Across NYC & Long Island

Real reviews from home buyers, co-op purchasers, real estate investors, and tradesmen across all five NYC boroughs and Nassau/Suffolk counties.

Queens Home Inspector / HomeStar Professional Home Inspections

Google Verified
4.9
★★★★★
(150+ Google Reviews)
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Kuei Fan
1 review
6 months ago
★★★★★
Condo Inspection

"It was great working with Daren. We were able to setup a time for an inspection on a condo with less than a week's notice. He does a thorough job, very patient and honest."

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Joanne Lin
9 reviews • 1 photo
7 months ago
★★★★★
Meticulous & Knowledgeable

"Highly recommend working with Daren. We were able to schedule an inspection on a Saturday morning with no issues. He is meticulous and knowledgeable. We knew we were in good hands. His walkthrough of the property, exterior and interior, was comprehensive."

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Michelle Lee
8 reviews • 1 photo
2 months ago
★★★★★
Reasonable price

"Reasonable price. Daren was great! Professional, knowledgeable and nice. This was our first home inspection and he took his time to thoroughly inspect the house and to give us a breakdown of Home 101. Thank you Daren!"

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Aswini Ramesh
2 reviews
7 months ago
★★★★★
Fast Report Delivery

"Fantastic experience with Daren. He was incredibly thorough, making sure I understood the condition of the home. On top of the great communication, the service was very fast. I had my report back much sooner than expected. Highly recommend!"

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Alex
Local Guide • 105 reviews
6 months ago
★★★★★
Condo Inspection

"Wanted an inspection on a condo and was recommended Daren. He was very communicative and thorough in explanations throughout the whole process. Scheduling was easy and flexible. The report came promptly the day after. Highly recommended."

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Samantha Anderson
4 reviews
9 months ago
★★★★★
Reasonable price

"Reasonable price. Daren was a pleasure to work with from the very first call. He was respectful and professional. The entire process was explained to me on the first call and there were no surprises. After completing a thorough inspection, he walked me through all findings."

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Ka Shek Lee
1 review
7 months ago
★★★★★
Prompt & Courteous

"Working with Daren was a smooth and easy experience. He arrived promptly, was professional and courteous, and took the time to explain what he was inspecting and any issues he found. He was very responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommended."

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Charmaine Rice
Local Guide • 13 reviews
11 months ago
★★★★★
Co-Op Inspection

"Reasonable price. Daren was able to accommodate my co-op inspection on fairly short notice. He arrived early and demonstrated professionalism and expertise throughout the entire process. After completing a thorough inspection, he walked me through the entire property."

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Daniel Kang
2 reviews
8 months ago
★★★★★
First-Time Buyer

"Reasonable price. Daren has made our home purchasing process much smoother with his professionalism and skill. He answered our many questions thoughtfully and helped us navigate the process. We would definitely work with him again in the future!"

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