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What Exactly is a Home Inspection,
and Why Would I Need One?


A home inspection is a visible inspection of the home you are about to purchase from top to bottom. The primary purpose is to discover major defects prior to closing.

The inspection includes all or more of the following: Structure and foundation, insulation, ventilation, heating, cooling, electrical, roofing, gutters, walls, floors, windows, ceilings, basement, attic, chimneys, appliances, washer, dryer, drainage and grading, and the quality, condition and life expectancy of all systems.

Jim Salmon is duly licensed under NY State Law to perform Home Inspections.

Click the picture for a larger view of Jim's License.


Is it important that the inspector be licensed?
Yes. It is New York State law that every home inspector be licensed to perform home inspections.

Jim will address safety issues.
You will be given a 15-20 page inspection report at the end of the inspection. Included in this report are maintenance tips and cost estimates for needed repairs. The home inspection can take anywhere from 2-3 hours and Jim Salmon will go over the whole report with you at the end.

It is extremely beneficial for our client to attend the inspection. Any questions can be addressed at that time. The report will be given that day.

Inspections are available 7 days a week and evenings.

Jim Salmon is this area's most recognized Home Inspector. When you call to schedule your home inspection you will be speaking with an actual person, not a call center.

We provide service to all of Western New York including: Monroe, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Wayne, Niagara, Erie, Allegany, Seneca, Steuben and Yates County. Some prices may be subject to additional county charges.

Inspection Prices
GENERAL HOME INSPECTION PRICES
**ALL prices subject to additional county charges**
call our office for details 585-589-5650
0 to 2000 square feet
2001 to 3000 square feet
3001 to 4000 square feet
4001 to 5000 square feet
$325
$350
$375
$475
For Multi-Family homes add $50 per unit to the basic square foot rate


ADDITIONAL SERVICES
**Prices subject to additional county charges**
call our office for details 585-589-5650
Radon Tests
$150 w/ Inspection
$199 w/o Inspection
Septic Testing
$59 w/ Inspection
Barns and Outbuildings
$50 w/ Inspection
Partial Home Inspections
(single item)
i.e.roof, basement, etc.
$125
Water Testing
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Court Testimony
Call for pricing
Workmanship Investigations
Call for pricing
Large Commercial Buildings and Apartments
Call for pricing
Mold Testing
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Please see our home repair library for further information regarding radon, OR enter "Radon" in the search box below.

Some Testimonials

Below is an excerpt from a recent letter we received, (some information is left out for the privacy of our client)

"Jim Salmon,
You recently inspected our home on *** Road. We know so little about remodeling it is reassuring to have someone like you to rely on for guidance. Your advice to write down in detail what we want and give it to contractors was very much appreciated. We have given thought to your suggestions to increase ventilation and it sounds like a great idea to solve the moisture problems.
We listen to the Home Repair Clinic, Saturday mornings. It is packed with information and very entertaining. You don't "look" at all like you do over the radio.
Thank you for your evaluation of our project.
Sincerely,
P.H."

Another letter:
"Thank you. We enjoyed talking with you & finding out how we can make our home more energy efficient and comfortable." Dick & Judy

Also,
Mr. Salmon, I wanted to take a moment to thank you again for the very thorough and professional inspection you performed at #640 C...... Your insights and recommendations are greatly appreciated, and I especially valued the extra time you took to point out concern, provide clear explanations, and provide me with suggestions.
Thank you very much for an excellent job and you can be sure that I will recommend you and your company to anyone interested in a home inspection., Sincerely, David G.

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