Tony Abate Quality Inspections Today

Tony Abate has more than two decades of experience providing high quality residential and commercial inspection services. I offer competitive prices, and excellent customer service. Inspections are more detailed and thorough. As my motto states "I take the time to inspect it right" Providing the highest quality home inspections since 1995. Services offered: * Home and Residential * Manufactured Homes * Modular Homes * Septic systems * Annual Home Maintenance * Home Safety * Single Components and Systems * Commercial Building * Commercial Fire Door * Accessibility Reports * Green Home Certification * Pool and Spa * Pre-listing The Home Inspection As an expert certified inspector I will perform a detailed check of all of the major home components, exploration of all accessible areas of the house, testing built in appliances, heating & air conditioning, garage vehicle doors, GFCI / AFCI receptacles and breakers, electrical outlets, switches, lighting fixtures, exhaust fans, plumbing fixtures, faucets, drains, hose bibs, hot water heating tanks, and any other devices and systems that may be installed at the house. The house roof coverings, roof structure, building structure, foundation, grading and drainage, is examined and checked for any observable flaws, defects, or failures. Special attention is given to fire door function, fire wall status and garage vehicle door safety features and other safety items. The following is an abbreviated list of items covered by the home inspection: * Roof, vents, flashing and trim * Rain gutters and downspouts * Skylights, chimney and roof penetrations * Decks, porches, walkways and railings * Eaves, sofit and fascia * Grading and drainage * Foundation, crawlspace and basement, if present * Water Penetration and foundation movement * Cooling system * Heating system * Water-shut-off valves * Water-heating system * Interior and exterior plumbing fixtures, faucets and hose bibs * Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats * Electrical service drop, entrance cable, main branch circuit panel, and sub-panels * Main electrical disconnect, service amperage rating, breakers, and fuses * Electrical grounding, bonding and polarity * GFCI's (Ground-fault circuit interrupter) and AFCIs (arc-fault circuit interrupter) * Fireplace, wood stove damper, door, hearth, function and clearances * Insulation and ventilation * Garage vehicle doors, safety sensors, openers, and remote controls * Many more items are also checked or observed that are not listed here The Exclusive Home Inspection Report The exclusive report format used for your home inspection report has been developed using the best attributes of the leading report formats available combined in a user friendly, customized, detailed PDF report document. The report contains more of the highest quality digital photos and illustrations that make a report easy to understand. The report has been crafted to provide you with one the most complete and clear descriptions of the condition of your prospective home purchase available. The report in compact PDF is easily transferable, sent to your email and to whomever you request with your authorization. The Home Inspector is always available for consultation. The home inspector will become familiar with your house during the course of the inspection. The inspector will remain available for consultation, questions and advice concerning your house long after the inspection is finished.. How much should a home inspection cost? Because many home inspectors compete for business by focusing attention to their advertised low fees or free promotions, most people think fees are the only differentiating factor among inspectors. What if someone answered the phone and said: "I'm the newest, least experienced inspector, I provide a hard to read, hand written checklist with no photos and the only way I can get business is by charging less than the other inspectors. "Okay, you won't hear that actual statement, but what is an inspector really saying when he states: "My $155 home inspection fee is lower than any other home inspector"? Do professionals in the top of their field try to attract clients with low fees OR superior value? Who would YOU want performing the home inspection? You've spent months searching for the place you will call home, but how much time have you spent checking out the home inspector that you will place your trust in? What are the inspector's qualifications and inspection experience? Be aware: Some inspectors claim years of experience in home related services, but past related experience as a carpenter, plumber, electrician, real estate agent or builder alone doesn't qualify someone to be a home inspector. Proper training is essential in order for a future inspector to understand how each home component works together. Furthermore, the ability to qualify the home's condition in an organized manner is critical. Have you viewed a sample report? Does it include photo documentation? Do you understand the findings and where your decisions must be focused on? Can you completely understand the home inspection report? When asking about home inspection fees, bear in mind one price should not fit all houses. The size, style and age of the property should all be part of the fee determination (old, large houses should take longer to inspect than small newer ones.) Be aware: Some home inspection companies state their fees "one price for all inspections" however, these "low" fees are based on the inspector completing an on the-spot checklist type report. This type of report may enable the inspection process to be completed quickly but may be confusing and usually contains a minimum amount of useful information. What kind of inspection report do you get from a low cost home inspector who utilizes a handwritten report sheet with barely legible comments? Do you think you can gather the same detailed conclusions from a report that lacked inspection photos? Does the finished report that you receive depict a true visual inspection of the readily accessible areas that must be inspected? Attention to health and safety, staying up to date with continuing education is my standard.