Services

Home inspections for buyers, sellers, owners, and lenders

Every major structural and mechanical system, evaluated top to bottom, photo-documented and reported in plain English.

What we inspect

Eight inspection types

Pre-Purchase Inspection

Evaluation of every major structural and mechanical system before you buy, with over 1,700 points of inspection, inside and out.

Condo Inspection

Unit-level evaluation available across all seven service regions.

Co-Op Inspection

Detailed co-op assessments for boards, buyers and attorneys.

Pre-Listing / Seller

Discover and resolve unknown issues before you list to protect your sale.

Commercial Property

Structural and systems evaluations for commercial buyers and investors.

Real Estate Investor

Due diligence for single- and multi-family investment properties.

Bank Inspection

Institutional and lender-required property inspections.

Termite / WDO

Wood-destroying-organism inspection by a qualified licensed termite inspector.

WHAT'S INSPECTED

Over 1,700 items, inside and out

A comprehensive evaluation of every major structural and mechanical system, presented in plain English, explained on site, and yours to keep the next day.

HomeStar 1,700+ Point Home Inspection Systems Cross-Section Diagram

NYS Standards of Practice • InterNACHI Certified

Exterior

Foundation, roof, siding, grading & drainage

Interior

Walls, ceilings, floors, windows & outlets

Attic

Insulation, ventilation, rafters & leaks

Basement / Crawl

Foundation, supports & water intrusion

Plumbing

Supply, waste, fixtures & shutoff valves

Water Heater

Capacity, energy source & safety controls

Heating

Equipment, zones, ductwork & room heat

Air Conditioning

Equipment, zones & ductwork

Electrical

Service, panel, circuits & grounding

Garage & Driveway

Doors, safety controls & surfaces

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WHAT WE FIND

Costly defects we uncover before you buy

Sellers don't always disclose problems, and flipped homes often hide serious hazards behind fresh paint. Here are the critical issues HomeStar detects in the field:

Subterranean termite damage and wood rot

STRUCTURAL RISK • TERMITES

Subterranean Termites & Wood Rot

Active termite mud shelter tubes eating into foundation sill plates and structural floor joists. Every inspection includes a free official NPMA-33 bank termite report.

Avg. Repair: $5,000 – $25,000+

Electrical panel double taps and fire hazards

FIRE HAZARD • ELECTRICAL

Panel Double-Taps & Outdated Wiring

Dangerous double-tapped circuit breakers, ungrounded branch circuits, melted wire insulation, and obsolete 60-amp services unable to safely handle modern home loads.

Avg. Panel Upgrade: $3,000 – $8,000

SAFETY • CARBON MONOXIDE

Corroded Boilers & Cracked Flues

Cracked heat exchangers leaking carbon monoxide gases, heavy cast-iron boiler corrosion, failing expansion tanks, and seized emergency shutoff valves.

Avg. Replacement: $7,000 – $16,000

Roof flashing failures and shingle damage

EXTERIOR • ROOF LEAKS

Failing Roof Membranes & Flashing

Granule depletion on asphalt shingles, missing step flashing around chimneys, clogged parapet scuppers, and ponding water causing active ceiling rot.

Avg. Roof Repair: $6,000 – $22,000

PLUMBING • LEAKS

Corroded Stacks & Plumbing Leaks

Cracked cast-iron main drain stacks, pinhole leaks in copper supply lines, low functional water pressure, and failing water heater temperature relief valves.

Avg. Pipe Repair: $3,500 – $12,000