"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."
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.
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."
Licensed, certified, and continually trained
Licensed Home Inspector
New York State
16000009862Certified Member
International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI)
NACHI07060404Residential Inspection Course approved by NY and CT state regulatory entities
ITA (Connecticut)
REG1112366CTResidential Building Analyst Professional and Building Envelope training
Building Performance Institute
BPI
Professional diagnostics on every inspection
We bring advanced diagnostic tools to every property to look for moisture, electrical hazards, and HVAC defects.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Over 6,000 homes inspected
More than 6,000 inspections completed across NYC and Long Island by the owner-inspector himself.
Experience
Over 20 years of experience and thousands of satisfied home inspection customers.
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"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."
"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!"
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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