Single-family homes, townhouses, condos and co-ops across all five boroughs. Full written report delivered within 24 hours of the walkthrough.
Every residential inspection covers the systems that decide whether a property is a sound purchase or an expensive problem. The walkthrough is hands-on and the report is written in plain language, not checkbox jargon.
Foundation walls, floor framing, load paths and visible settlement. New York's older housing stock hides a lot behind finished basements and fresh paint, and structural movement is the single most expensive category of surprise a buyer can inherit.
Service panel capacity and condition, visible branch wiring, outlet and GFCI function, supply and drain lines, water heater, boiler or furnace, and distribution. Older buildings frequently carry mixed-era systems where one upgraded component hides three original ones.
Roof covering and flashing where safely accessible, gutters and leaders, grading, and evidence of water intrusion. Water is the most common driver of hidden damage in NYC properties and usually leaves a trail before it causes visible failure.
New York State licenses home inspectors, and that license carries standards of practice and continuing education requirements. Sanad Home Inspection is NYS licensed and insured. On a purchase this size, the inspection is the one step that buys you information before the money moves.
You receive a written report within 24 hours of the inspection. It documents what was observed, what it means, and which items are safety concerns versus maintenance versus monitoring. Photographs accompany findings so you can act on them, share them with your attorney or agent, and price out repairs without a second visit.
Most single-family and townhouse inspections take two to four hours on site, depending on size, age and access. Larger or older properties with multiple systems take longer.
Yes, and it is encouraged. Walking the property together is the fastest way to understand the findings and ask questions in context.
Within 24 hours of the inspection, in writing, with photographs.