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Advantage Home Inspections

About us

Buying a home is the most important purchase a person can make. With such an important investment, you can rely on the experts at Advantage Home Inspections of New Windsor, New York. Your Home Inspector will perform a close examination of the property and will give you a firm understanding of the condition of all the components of the home. This will significantly reduce your risk and make the decision making process easier. We genuinely enjoy helping our clients in this process. Customer service is our highest priority! We carefully inspect the structure and all the major systems of the house and then provide a comprehensive, narrative inspection report with photos that is easy to understand. Also, as we walk through the house, your Home Inspector will give maintenance tips to help keep your investment in the best condition. We will help insure the investment you make in your new home is a safe and educated decision. The Professional Home Inspection report you receive is extensive and highly detailed, yet easy to understand. The summary page highlights any problems discovered during the inspection and recommendations. Pictures are included. We welcome your presence and your questions at the property inspection. We won’t leave the house or property until all your property inspection questions have been answered.

Business highlights

28 years of experience

Services we offer

& Garage Inspection. Pest inspection (WDI), Attic, Basement, Decks, Electrical System, Foundation, Heating & Cooling, Plumbing, Radon Test & Septic Dye Test, Roof, Structure, Water Heater, Water Test

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.69 Reviews
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Johanna S.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$480
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Anni P.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Randy was polite, punctual, and informative. He did a thorough check of all areas and systems and even returned to check the central air when it was warm enough (too cold the day of the inspection). He made sure we went into each area with him and invited all our questions, and believe me I have many. He provided us with additional professional recommendations. When setteling up, i forgot about the Angie's List coupon, and he reminded me. Imagine that, he could have got away with an extra couple of bucks but didn't. Without hesitation, I would use and recommend Randy again.

Alice W.
Jul 2014
1.0
A potential buyer for our home hired Advantage, and Randy came out to do the inspection.  We are on a well with a septic.  At the start of the inspection he opened EVERY SPIGOT IN THE HOUSE, and started the dishwasher and washing machine for good measure.  After running them for the entire inspection (over an hour), and then leaving, we discovered that our well was dry.  After several hours, it recharged, and, fortunately, our pump was not damaged. 
Our realtor contacted several other inspectors and confirmed that you do not abuse a well the way he abused ours -- ever.  The guy who drilled the well can document that it has plenty of water to run at 10 gal/min -- what you would expect from a well.
The potential buyer knew that previous owners had "had problems with the well".  In fact, it was the equipment they didn't maintain, not the well itself, and since we repaired the equipment we have had no problem drawing from the well in a normal way (including showering while doing dishes, etc.).  
Of course, after this "inspection"  the potential buyer came in with a ridiculous offer for the house "because there are problems with the well".  Yeah, if your inspector abuses it, there are problems.  But, not if you treat it properly.
My husband has now forbidden Randy from coming onto our property, so any other potential buyer will not be able to use Advantage Home Inspections.

Dov F.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$470
Very professional. We couldn't have been more pleased.

Steve B.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Top notch inspector |Very detailed, very knowledgable, took the time to make sure I understood everything.

Glenn C.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Randy was a very polite and considerate He got right to work and took alot of good pics that were all noted in his report. The Report came in a timely fashion, nice Hard binder easy to read and pics

Allan R.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
I can't say enough good things about this guy. He's very open to questions and reviewed everything. He gave me a report that reads like a book. He's first rate and very personable.

Kathlyn M.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$460
Randy took his time, almost 3 hours to thoroughly inspect the house.

Karina F.
Feb 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$490
Having the home inspection performed by the individual who assisted us was a wonderful and easy going experience. He was extremely professional but easy going and willing to answer quesions. He was clear in explaining things that we were not clear on or had no idea about and he was on time each time.  This is the second time we have used the services of Advantage Home Inspection and are very pleased to say that we do not have any negative thoughts and would definitely  use them again and recommend them.

Licensing

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FAQ

Advantage Home Inspections is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Yes, Advantage Home Inspections offers free project estimates.

No, Advantage Home Inspections does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Advantage Home Inspections does not offer a senior discount.

No, Advantage Home Inspections does not offer emergency services.

No, Advantage Home Inspections does not offer warranties.