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Randall Seifried
NYS Home Inspector
License #16000019077
Oswego Home Inspection
ABITCO Graduate
American Building Inspection
and Training Co. Inc.
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MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE INSPECTION
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following visible and readily accessible components and systems are included in
the inspection*:
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Foundation, siding, walkways, driveways, patios, perimeter grading and
drainage |
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Roof systems including condition, material, eaves, soffits, fascias,
flashing, skylights, chimneys, penetrations, rain gutters &
downspouts |
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Exterior including walls, siding, doors, decks, windows, porches, steps &
railings |
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Interior including floors, walls, ceilings, windows, stairways, railings,
garage doors, openers and associated safety devices, countertops & cabinets |
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Plumbing system interior supply and distribution; drain, waste & vent
systems; water heating equipment; vents & supply systems; flues &
chimneys; fuel storage and distribution; sumps & sump pumps; functional
supply and waste water flow |
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Heating and Cooling systems |
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Electrical system including service drop; service entrance conductor &
cables; service and subpanels for condition, proper over current
protection & grounding; sampling of switches, receptacles and ground fault
protective devices |
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Basement & accessible attics and crawl spaces |
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Insulation and ventilation |
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Much more |
HOME INSPECTION FEES
Effective May 1, 2008
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Residential Inspections: |
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Single family to 2500 sq ft |
$300 |
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Each additional 500 sq ft
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$50+ |
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100 years or older single family
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$50+ |
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Multi-family per additional unit
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$50+ |
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Single family rates are based on one heating system, one AC system, one
kitchen. Each additional heating system, AC system and/or kitchen will
be $25+ |
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Partial home inspections are available for specific items such as
plumbing, heating or electrical systems; roofs and various other systems
& components. The minimum fee is $150 which includes travel and 45
minutes at the site with additional time at $75/hr. |
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Our inspection rates are based upon properties located within 25 miles
of Oswego. Please contact us for charges for more distant locations. |
Related Services
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Well flow test: |
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With Home Inspection
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$50 |
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Well test only
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$140 |
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Septic dye test: |
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With Home Inspection
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$80 |
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Dye test only
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$140 |
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Radon Testing: |
Please call for information and pricing. |
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Air-conditioning systems will only be inspected when the outside air
temperatures have been above 65˚F for at least 12 hours. We will return to
inspect the system at no additional charge when conditions permit if the client
requests. |
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Roofs, walkways, decks and patios cannot be inspected if snow
covered at the time of the house inspection. We will return to
inspect these items at no additional charge when conditions permit
if requested by the client. |
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*Please see the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors Standards of
Practice at: www.nachi.org/sop.htm and the NYS Standards of Practice for Home
Inspectors (Draft) at
www.dos.state.ny.us/lcns/homemain.htm. |
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Notes:
Air-conditioning systems will only be inspected when
Notes:
Roofs, walkways, decks andbe inspected
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