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Turn Key Home Inspections
4.9(
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Serving Olean, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bill was very professional and helpful. He showed up early, walked through the inspection and provided tons of useful information for us. As first-time home buyers, we really appreciate the thoroughness. Report available in the same day. Would definitely recommend."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Turn Key Mold Inspections
4.8(
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Serving Olean, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My home inspection with Bill was a very good experience. He was very knowledgeable and explaining everything he found as we walked around and through the house. He was both professional and friendly, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to others. Many thanks, Bill!"
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Response time6 hrs
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Qualtek Testing Group, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Olean, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

At our company, your satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to completing every job to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and service. Discover our range of services and reach out today to book your free estimate. Let us show you the difference our dedication can make!

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Highlander Waterproofing Inc
5.0(
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Serving Olean, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!

Hydro-Solutions, Inc.
3.2(
3
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Serving Olean, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hydro-Solutions, Inc., are experts in Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair. We are a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals, have many years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Altra Home Inspection
4.7(
21
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Serving Olean, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very satisfied with pricing and the inspection report. We had sort of a last minute type of deal and needed a home inspector the same day. Derek was able to accommodate us and squeeze us in later that day ! Very professional and personable"
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Harmony Homes
5.0(
2
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Serving Olean, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Harmony Homes is the local home inspector that can handle all your home inspection needs. No home too big, or too small, to take advantage of an inspection to see how you could save money or make sure your home is up to code. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call Mike of Harmony Homes today!

Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Craig Thomas Pest Control
4.6(
115
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Serving Olean, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Credit card accepted

"We have had them for about three years and we have also been very satisfied. They have been responsive to us. Once we had a snake in the basement and I did not want to deal with it, I called them. They could not help me, but they referred me to somebody else who did."
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Home Inspection questions, answered by experts

Most lenders and homeowner’s insurance companies don’t mandate a structural engineer’s inspection, so in most cases, it’s not required. However, it’s a good idea to have one done anyway to ensure you know what you’re buying. You can use the report to carry out repairs after closing or even to negotiate the sale price before closing.

There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.

  • Lintels: Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion

  • Mortar: Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.

  • Walls: Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.

  • Cracks: If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.

The person who requests the inspection should select the inspector themselves. This way, there are no conflicts of interest, and the inspection report offers an objective, unbiased look into the condition of the property.

Asbestos can be found in many building materials, especially if the materials were installed more than 20 years ago. Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) can include:

  • Acoustic ceiling tiles

  • Furnace insulation

  • Home appliances

  • Fire-retardant clothing

  • Cement pipe

  • Pipe insulation

  • Wall and ceiling insulation

  • Vehicle brake pads

  • Vinyl flooring

  • Sprayed acoustic ceilings

  • Stove insulation

  • Patching compounds

  • Textured paints

  • Roofing shingles

  • Siding

Closing out an open building permit requires that you have your professional schedule a final inspection of the work they completed. In some cases, like a roof replacement or solar installation, a building inspector from your local municipality may just carry out a drive-by inspection. In other cases, like new construction or a change to interior plumbing or electrical work, the inspector might need to gain access to your home to confirm that the work was done in accordance with the local building code.

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