Queens Home Inspection

Solid City Home Inspection is offering discounts on all home inspections performed this month. With every home inspection receive free thermal imaging, a free termite report, and a free mold and asbestos inspection. We are licensed and insured with the state of New York to provide superior service. Call 516-350-9200 or visit http://www.MyLongIslandhomeinspection.com to schedule your inspection 

Queens Home Inspection

Long Island Home inspection by Solid City Home Inspection. 

Solid City Home Inspection is offering discounts this holiday season on every home inspection performed. All home inspections come with two home inspectors, Free thermal imaging, and a free termite report. We are licensed and insured with the state of New York and members of the International Home Inspection Association. Call us today to schedule your appointment. 

516-350-9200 or Visit http://www.MyLongIslandHomeInspection.com

Queens Roof Inspection

Solid City ROOF INSPECTION

Several situations precipitate the need for a roof inspection by a professionally licensed New York State Home Inspection Company. All too often, performance of the roof is taken for granted and forgotten about until it starts to fail. But if you are not evaluating your roof at least once a year, you risk prematurely devaluing one of your biggest assets. Ask us to perform a roof evaluation if you:

• Suspect or confirm leaks
• Need hard numbers to plan for future roof repairs or replacement
• Want a third party opinion of roof condition
• Need to keep in compliance with an existing warranty
• Want to start a preventative maintenance program

Roof inspections should only be carried out by a licensed professional equipped with a thermal imaging camera . A leak is usually a sign of multiple problems that have existed for a long time time so early detection can save a significant  amount of time and money.

 95-POINT ROOF INSPECTION

The 95- Point Roof Inspection takes industry standards to a new level. We incorporate all facets of every recommended program and take special consideration for the climate and geographical challenges particular to our customers here in New York. Extreme heat and cold present unique challenges that our roofs need to withstand.

Here is the outline of our comprehensive roof inspection:

SUPPORTING STRUCTURE

1. Exterior Walls

2. Interior Walls

3. Expansion/Contraction

4. Settlement Cracks

5. Deterioration

6. Moisture Stains

7. Physical Damage

8. interior Roof Deck

9. Exterior Roof Deck

10. Securement to Supports

11. Expansion/Contraction

12. Structural Deterioration

13. Water Stains

14. Physical Damage

15. Attachment of Felts/Ins.

ROOF CONDITION

1. General Appearance
2. Debris
3. Drainage
4. Physical Damage
5. General Condition
6. New Equipment/Alter.
7. Surface Condition
8. Bare Spots in Gravel
9. Coating Degradation
10. Cracking of Asphalt
11. Slippage
12. Membrane Condition
13. Blistering
14. Splitting
15. Ridging
16. Fish mouthing
17. Loose Laps
18. Punctures
19. Securement of Substrate
20. Fasteners

FLASHING CONDITION

1. Base Flashing
2. Punctures
3. Deterioration
4. Blistering
5. Open Laps
6. Attachment
7. Ridging or Wrinkling
8. Counter flashing
9. Open Laps
10. Punctures
11. Attachment
12. Rusting
13. Fasteners
14. Caulking
15. Coping
16. Open Laps
17. Punctures
18. Attachment
19. Rusting
20. Drainage
21. Fasteners
22. Caulking
23. Wall Separation
24. Mortar Joints
25. Spalling
26. Movement Cracks

ROOF EDGING/FACIA

1. General Appearance
2. Splitting
3. Securement
4. Rusting
5. Felt Deterioration
6. Fasteners
7. Punctures

ROOF PENETRATIONS

1. Equipment Base Flashing
2. Open Laps
3. Punctures
4. Attachment
5. Equipment & Housing
6. Counter flashing
7. Open Seams
8. Physical Damage
9. Caulking
10. Drainage
11. Equipment Operation
12. Discharge of Oil
13. Excessive Traffic Wear
14. Roof Jackets/Vents
15. Attachment
16. Physical Damage
17. Vents Operable

EXPANSION JOINT COVERS

1. General Appearance
2. Open Joints
3. Punctures/Splits
4. Securement
5. Rusting
6. Fasteners

PITCH PANS

1. General Appearance
2. Fill Material
3. Attachment

For More Information Visit http://www.MyLongIslandHomeInspection.com or call 516-350-9200

Queens Home Inspection Generator Safety

Using a generator for hurricane Sandy? Here are some safety tips before you start. 

1) Never use a generator indoors or inside a attached garage.

A portable generator is a gasoline engine that exhausts a deadly gas called carbon monoxide it is odorless and colorless. You can be overcome by these fumes if the generator is indoors and it will kill you.

Make sure you place the generator outside where exhaust fumes will not enter into the house. There has to be a minimum of ten feet between the generator and any windows or doors. Only operate a generator outdoors in a well-ventilated, dry area, away from air intakes to the home. The generator should be protected from direct exposure to rain and snow.

2) Don’t connect your generator directly to your home’s wiring.

Connecting a portable electric generator directly to your household wiring can be deadly. A generator that is directly connected to your home’s wiring can ‘back feed’ into the power lines connected to your home.

Utility transformers can then increase this lower electrical voltage to thousands of volts. That’s more than enough to kill a utility lineman making outage repairs many miles away. You could also cause expensive damage to utility equipment and your generator.

If you wish to hard-wire a generator to your home, it should be installed by a licensed electrician with an approved transfer switch that will disconnect the home from the power grid when the generator is being used.

3) Don’t overload the generator.

All generators have a power rating. they should be used only when necessary and only to power a limited number of appliances or equipment.

The total wattage used by the appliances should be less than the output rating of the generator. If you put too many appliances on the generator, it could seriously damage the appliances and electronics. Overloading the generator could also cause fires in the power cord

4) Do not store gasoline for the generator indoors. Keep Away

Gasoline should be stored in approved safety containers.

Don’t store gasoline in a garage if there’s a water heater or other fuel-burning appliance in the garage. Vapor from gasoline is heavier than air and can travel along the floor. It could be ignited by a pilot light or other source of flame, such as an electric spark.

Shut off the generator before refueling and turn off all equipment powered by the generator before shutting it down.

Always have a fully charged, approved fire extinguisher located near the generator.

5) Keep Away

Many generator parts are hot enough to burn you during operation. Stay away from the muffler and other hot areas.

Keep children away from portable electric generators at all times.

For more information visit http://www.MyLongIslandHomeInspection.com

Prepare for Hurricane Sandy

Long Island should cast a cautious eye towards Hurricane Sandy and we can’t say it enough do not wait till the last-minute to prepare your family and your house for a Hurricane. If you do wait until the last-minute you will find yourself with all the other people who waited to prepare themselves for the storm as well. Frightened and disorganized people are not nice to be around. Do you really want to get into a fight over the last pack of batteries or sheet of plywood?

Here are some suggestions on how to better prepare yourself for the hurricane.

1) Have cash on hand If the power goes out so will the ATM machines

2) Board up windows and doors with 5/8 inch plywood

3)  Secure outside lawn furniture and children’s toys if they can be picked up by the wind

4) Clean the gutters of leaves and debris to prevent leaks inside your home

5) Turn your refrigerator to the coldest setting possible in case the power goes off this will keep the food fresher longer.

6) Fill large pots and your bathtub with water in case city water is affected from the storm

7) Put a full tank of gas in your car

8) Plan an evacuation route with your family and learn alternate routes to safety

9) The location of the nearest shelter if you have pets make sure the shelter you are going to is pet friendly

10) If you’re ordered to evacuate please leave immediately stick to marked evacuation routes if possible.

11) Store your important documents like passports, social security card, birth certificates, and deeds in a watertight container

Here is a list of supplies you should have on hand before the  storm

1) At least a three day water supply one gallon per person per day

2) Three days worth of food. Some items include canned meats, canned or dried fruits, canned vegetables, canned juice, peanut butter, jelly, salt free crackers, energy or protein bars, trail mix, and dry cereal

3) A manual can opener

4) Flashlights

5) A battery-powered radio preferably a weather radio

6) Extra batteries

7) A first aid kit including latex gloves, sterile dressings, a cleaning agent, antibiotic ointment, burn ointment, Band-Aids in small medium and large sizes, eye wash, a thermometer, aspirin pain reliever, antacids, and any other prescribed medication.

8) Cell phones and chargers

9) Contact information for your family and friends

10) Baby supplies

11) Pet supplies

It’s important not to panic during the preparation of a hurricane but keep in mind that a hurricane should not be taken lightly either.

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Queens Home Inspection with thermal imaging

A Certified home inspection company that is equipped with thermal imaging cameras and properly trained and certified home inspectors can find problems with a home that a normal home inspection company can not .  Some of these problems are

- Moisture penetration through the homes exterior covering, whether the home has brick, stucco or vinyl siding this can be a major issue.

- Improperly installed or deteriorated insulation.

- Water leaks and air leaks around windows and doors that could lead to mold or high utility bills.

- Plumbing leaks inside the home, including leaking pipes, improperly installed toilets, leaking shower pans, and bathtubs

-  Uninsulated HVAC ducting that may have not been properly sealed. This can cause condensation dripping in attics and crawlspaces.

- Improperly installed or insufficient insulation in ceilings and walls.

- Leaking roofs, skylights, roof vent piping and roof vents.

With Thermal Imaging Technology Solid City Home Inspection will help protect you against hidden problems or damage. Solid City Home Inspections is able to provide our clients with a more thorough home inspection when buying a home or selling your home. We are also able to save you money by identifying the source of any underlying issues and eliminating any destructive work to find the source. We are also able to determine any areas that could be more energy efficient within your home.

No matter if you’re the seller or the buyer contact Solid City Home Inspections to schedule your home inspection today. http://www.MyLongIslandHomeInspection.com

Here is some examples of thermal imaging in use.

A Plumbing leak in garage ceiling- not visible during typical inspection process.	Plumbing leak indicated by infrared scan (dark blue area).
Interior hallway in a newly constructed home appears to be insulated.	Infrared Scan Indicates Missing Insulation.
Air conditioning duct work during regular visual inspection.	Infrared scan indicates that cold air is leaking from duct work into attic (dark blue area).
Electrical panel during normal inspection process appears to be functioning properly.	Infrared scan of the panel indicates overheated electrical breaker & wire. This is a fire hazard that would have been overlooked during a typical visual inspection.
Plumbing leak at shower liner is not noted during typical visual inspection.	Infrared scan indicates that water is leaking from shower under vinyl flooring.
Insulated windows appear to be functioning properly.	Infrared scan indicates that heat is escaping through failed thermal seal (noted at lower right side window).

Queens Home Inspection Fall Maintenance Checklist 

Long Island Home Inspection - Queens Home Inspection Provided By Solid City Home Inspection 

Fall maintenance checklist for Long Island home owners and Home Buyers.

Fall is officially here on Long Island and Queens. It’s time to get to work on your maintenance chores. It’s much better working on these maintenance issues while it’s still nice outside so don’t put these projects off until the winter.

This fall maintenance checklist was completed by Solid City Home inspection providing Home Inspections throughout Long Island and New York City.

Water 

1. Disconnect any garden hoses to prevent damage to them from the water freezing inside.
2. If your exterior faucets are not frost free turn the water supply off to them and drain the water out
3. If you have a lawn sprinkler system it needs to be drained and blown out with a compressor. The water supply also needs to be turned off to the lawn sprinklers to prevent damage from freezing.

Air

1) Clean the central air unit. Remove leaves and debris and cover for the wintertime. Solid City Home Inspection recommends a HVAC technician come and service the central air unit at least once a year.

2) Clean the clothes dryer duct. The damper on the outside of the home should move freely and close easily. Excessive amounts of dryer lint have been known to cause house fires. 

3) Check the bathroom and kitchen exhaust vents for wasp nest or other debris that might be clogging them. 

Roof

1) Clean the soffit vents. They can get clogged with lint, leaves, paint, and other debris. The soffit vents are located under the roof overhang. 

2) Check the roof and the vents for any birds nest.

3) Check and clean all the gutters after all the leaves have fallen off the trees. 

General Exterior

1. Seal any holes around the house. Also check for loose or dried calking around vent pipes, exterior faucets, Central air lines etc. 
2. Replace or repair any damage caulking or weather stripping around windows and doors. 

Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

1) Smoke Detectors should be installed in every bedroom and in every common area on every level of the house. 

2) CO Detectors should be located 10 feet from every bedroom 

1. Check the ages of your detectors. Smoke detectors are good for up to 7 years and CO detectors up to 5 years. Make sure the batteries are fresh and do not need replacing. 

Furnace

1. Have a professional inspect and tune up your furnace.
2. Replace the batteries in your thermostats. If your thermostats fail while you are away you may come home to burst pipes and massive property damage. 
3. Replace your furnace filter this should be done every two to three months depending on the filter you use. The arrow on the filter should be pointed toward the furnace. 

Fireplaces and Wood burning Stoves

1) Have the flues and chimneys professionally cleaned every year to prevent any chimney fires. 

2) Do not burn any woods that are not hard woods (Oak, Maple, etc.) Burning woods such as pine can cause a chimney fire. 

3) Clean the dust and debris out of the bottom of any gas or wood fireplace inserts. 

Call 516-350-9200 or Visit http://www.MyLongIslandHomeInspection to schedule your Long Island Home Inspection or Queens Home Inspection 

Queens Home Inspection By Solid City Home Inspection

Solid City Home Inspection is licensed and insured by the state of New York. We follow the strict guidelines and regulations set forth by the State of New York. 

We are proud members and in good standing with InterNachi ( The International Association of Home Inspectors) as well as the United States Chamber of Commerce.

Solid City Home Inspections encourages all of our clients to accompany the home inspector during the home inspection process. You should always feel free to ask any of our home inspectors any questions that may arise during the home inspection process. A good home inspector will point out and explain any problems to you that you may be concerned about. Our goal is to explain what problems need to be addressed before you purchase the house as well as routine maintenance that is necessary to keep the house in proper operating condition. When you hire a Solid City Home Inspector it helps you to get the most benefit from the home inspection process and gain the most understanding of the numerous systems that make up the home that you are about to buy and how to maintain the home most efficiently.

Solid City Home Inspections Provides a complimentary termite inspection as well as thermal imaging on every home inspection. We also send two home inspectors to every home inspection to minimize the chance of something getting missed during the home inspection.

Customers will get a comprehensive report, including photographs,that is easy to read and understand. Everything identified during the inspection will be included in the report. Your home inspection report will usually be on its way to you within 24 to 48 hours of the home inspection.

Here at Solid City home inspections we specialize in Long Island Home Inspection.  We also work hard to prove ourselves to be the very best Long Island Home Inspection experts in the market.  Our Long Island Home Inspectors will be sure to give you the most accurate inspection at the best possible price.  Trust nobody but our Long Island Home Inspectors with your investment.  We welcome you to browse our pages to view the services we perform.  

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516-350-9200

We service the following locations in New York:

Nassau County:

Albertson - 11507

Alden Manor - 11003

Atlantic Beach - 11509

Baldwin - 11510

Bayville - 11709

Bellmore - 11710

Bethpage - 11714

Carle Place - 11514

Cedarhurst - 11516

East Meadow - 11554

East Norwich - 11732

East Rockaway - 11518

Elmont - 11003

Farmingdale - 11735, 11736, 11737, 11774

Floral Park - 11001, 11002

Franklin Square - 11010

Freeport - 11520

Garden City - 11530, 11531, 11535, 11536, 11599

Glen Cove - 11542

Glen Head - 11545

Glenwood Landing - 11547

Great Neck - 11020, 11021, 11022, 11023, 11024, 11025, 11026, 11027

Greenvale - 11548

Hempstead - 11549, 11550, 11551

Hewlett - 11557

Hicksville - 11801, 11802, 11815, 11819, 11854, 11855

Inwood - 11096, 11696

Island Park - 11558

Jericho - 11753, 11853

Lawrence - 11559

Levittown - 11756

Locust Valley - 11560

Long Beach - 11561

Lynbrook - 11563, 11564

Malverne - 11565

Manhasset - 11030

Massapequa - 11758

Massapequa Park - 11762

Merrick - 11566

Mill Neck - 11765

Mineola - 11501

New Hyde Park - 11040, 11041, 11042, 11043, 11044, 11099

Oceanside - 11572

Old Bethpage - 11804

Old Westbury - 11568

Oyster Bay - 11771

Plainview - 11803

Point Lookout - 11569

Port Washington - 11050, 11051, 11052, 11053, 11054, 11055

Rockville Centre - 11570, 11571, 11592

Roosevelt - 11575

Roslyn - 11576

Roslyn Heights - 11577

Sea Cliff - 11579

Seaford - 11783

Syosset - 11773, 11791

Uniondale - 11553, 11555, 11556, 11588

Valley Stream - 11580, 11581, 11582, 11583

Wantagh - 11793

West Hempstead - 11552

Westbury - 11590, 11593, 11594, 11595, 11597

Williston Park - 11596

Woodbury - 11797

Woodmere - 11598

Suffolk County: 

Amagansett - 11930

Amityville - 11701, 11708

Aquebogue - 11931

Babylon - 11702

Baiting Hollow - 11933

Bay Shore - 11706

Bayport - 11705

Bellport - 11713

Blue Point - 11715

Bohemia - 11716

Brentwood - 11717

Bridgehampton - 11932

Brightwaters - 11718

Brookhaven - 11719

Calverton - 11933

Center Moriches - 11934

Centereach - 11720

Centerport - 11721

Central Islip - 11722

Cold Spring Harbor - 11724

Commack - 11725

Copiague - 11726

Coram - 11727

Cutchogue - 11935

Deer Park - 11729

East Hampton - 11937

East Islip - 11730

East Marion - 11939

East Moriches - 11940

East Northport - 11731

East Quogue - 11942

East Setauket - 11733

Eastport - 11941

Farmingville - 11738

Fishers Island - 06390

Great River - 11739

Greenlawn - 11740

Greenport - 11944

Hampton Bays - 11946

Hauppauge - 11760, 11788

Holbrook - 11741

Holtsville - 00501, 00544, 11742

Huntington - 11743

Huntington Station - 11746, 11750

Islandia - 11749

Islip - 11751

Islip Terrace - 11752

Jamesport - 11947

Kings Park - 11754

Lake Grove - 11755

Laurel - 11948

Lindenhurst - 11757

Manorville - 11949

Mastic - 11950

Mastic Beach - 11951

Mattituck - 11952

Medford - 11763

Melville - 11747, 11775

Mid Island - 11805

Middle Island - 11953

Miller Place - 11764

Montauk - 11954

Moriches - 11955

Mount Sinai - 11766

Nesconset - 11767

New Suffolk - 11956

North Babylon - 11703

Northport - 11768

Oakdale - 11769

Ocean Beach - 11770

Orient - 11957

Patchogue - 11772

Peconic - 11958

Port Jefferson - 11777

Port Jefferson Station - 11776

Quogue - 11959

Remsenburg - 11960

Ridge - 11961

Riverhead - 11901

Rocky Point - 11778

Ronkonkoma - 11779

Sag Harbor - 11963

Sagaponack - 11962

Saint James - 11780

Sayville - 11782

Selden - 11784

Shelter Island - 11964

Shelter Island Heights - 11965

Shirley - 11967

Shoreham - 11786

Smithtown - 11745, 11787

Sound Beach - 11789

South Jamesport - 11970

Southampton - 11968, 11969

Southold - 11971

Speonk - 11972

Stony Brook - 11790, 11794

Upton - 11973

Wading River - 11792

Wainscott - 11975

Water Mill - 11976

West Babylon - 11704, 11707

West Islip - 11795

West Sayville - 11796

Westhampton - 11977

Westhampton Beach - 11978

Wyandanch - 11798

Yaphank - 11980

Queens:

Arverne zip code: 11692
Astoria Heights zip code: 11370 *
Astoria zip code: 11102, 11103, 11105
Auburndale zip code: 11358 *
Bay Terrace zip code: 11360 *
Bayside zip code: 11359, 11360, 11361

Bayswater zip code: 11691 *
Beechhurst zip code: 11357
Bellaire zip code: 11427, 11428, 11429 *
Belle Harbor zip code: 11694
Bellerose zip code: 11426
Blissville zip code: 11101 

Breezy Point zip code: 11697
Briarwood zip code: 11435
Broad Channel zip code: 11693
Cambria Heights zip code: 11411
College Point zip code: 11356
Corona zip code: 11368

Ditmars zip code: 11005, 11370 *
Douglaston zip code: 11362, 11363
Dutch Kills zip code: 11101 *
East Elmhurst zip code: 11369, 11370, 11371
Edgemere zip code: 11690 *
Elmhurst zip code: 11373

Far Rockaway zip code: 11096, 11690, 11691, 11692, 11693, 11694, 11695, 11697
Floral Park zip code: 11001, 11002, 11003, 11004, 11005
Flushing zip code: 11351, 11352, 11354, 11355, 11356, 11357, 11358, 11359, 11360, 11361, 11362, 11363, 11364, 11365, 11366, 11367, 11368, 11369, 11370, 11371, 11372, 11373, 11374, 11375, 11377, 11378, 11379, 11380, 11381, 11385, 11386, 11390
Forest Hills Gardens zip code: 11375 *
Forest Hills zip code: 11375
Fresh Meadows zip code: 11365, 11366

Fresh Pond zip code: 11385 *
Glen Oaks zip code: 11004
Glendale zip code: 11385
Hammels zip code: 11693 *
Hillcrest zip code: 11365, 11366 *
Hollis Hills zip code: 11427

Hollis zip code: 11423
Holliswood zip code: 11423 *
Howard Beach zip code: 11414

Hunters Point zip code: 11101 *
Jackson Heights zip code: 11372, 11370
Jamaica zip code: 11405, 11411, 11412, 11413, 11414, 11415, 11416, 11417, 11418, 11419, 11420, 11421, 11422, 11423, 11424, 11425, 11426, 11427, 11428, 11429, 11430, 11431, 11432, 11433, 11434, 11435, 11436, 11439, 11451, 11499

Jamaica Estates zip code: 11423, 11432 *
Jamaica Hills zip code: 11432 *
Kew Gardens Hills zip code: 11367
Kew Gardens zip code: 11415, 11418, 11424
Laurelton zip code: 11413
LeFrak City zip code: 11368 *

Linden Hill zip code: 11354
Lindenwood zip code: 11414 *
Long Island City zip code: 11101, 11102, 11103, 11104, 11105, 11106, 11109
Little Neck zip code: 11362, 11363
Malba zip code: 11357
Maspeth zip code: 11378

Meadowmere zip code: 11422 *
Middle Village zip code: 11379
Murray Hill zip code: 11358
Neponsit zip code: 11694
New Hyde Park zip code: 11040, 11042
North Shore Towers zip code: 11005 *

Oakland Gardens zip code: 11364
Ozone Park zip code: 11416, 11417
Pomonok zip code: 11365
Queens Village zip code: 11427, 11428, 11429
Queensboro Hill · zip code: 11355
Queensbridge zip code: 11101 *

Ravenswood zip code: 11106 *
Rego Park zip code: 11374
Richmond Hill zip code: 11418
Ridgewood zip code: 11385, 11386
Rochdale Village zip code: 11434
Rockaway Beach zip code: 11693
Rockaway Park zip code: 11694

Rosedale zip code: 11422
Roxbury zip code: 11697 *
Saint Albans zip code: 11412
South Jamaica zip code: 11435, 11433, 11436, 11434 *
South Ozone Park zip code: 11420, 11436
Springfield Gardens zip code: 11413

Sunnyside Gardens zip code: 11104 *
Sunnyside zip code: 11104
Tudor Village zip code: 11417 *
Whitestone zip code: 11357
Willets Point zip code: 11368 *
Woodhaven zip code: 11421
Woodside zip code: 11377