Home inspections in southern Westchester

Houses on hills

Much of southern Westchester is built on slopes. That makes grading, drainage, retaining walls and basement water some of our most important checks here. We look at where the water goes during a storm and whether the house is set up to handle it.

Co-ops and multi-families

Yonkers and Mount Vernon have a large stock of co-op apartments and two- to three-family homes. Inside the unit we focus on electrical, plumbing, heat and windows. For multi-families, we also inspect the shared systems.

Older colonials and Tudors

In Pelham, Bronxville and New Rochelle, homes from the 1920s and 30s often have slate or tile roofs, plaster walls, old wiring and steam heat. They're beautiful, and they need an inspector who knows what to look for.

Permits and certificates of occupancy

In Westchester, building permits are handled by the local city, town or village, not the county. When we see a finished basement, an addition, a newer deck or an extra kitchen that looks like it may have needed a permit, we note it so your attorney can check that municipality's records before closing.

Neighborhoods we cover in Westchester

Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Pelham, Pelham Manor, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Bronxville, Scarsdale, Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry and White Plains. Don't see yours? We almost certainly cover it. Call and ask.

Questions from Westchester buyers