Home Inspections in NYC
Know what you’re buying. Before you close.
Pre-purchase home inspections for buyers and real estate agents in all five NYC boroughs. Understand accessible building systems, visible conditions and follow-up priorities before your next purchase decision.
Pre-purchase inspections for buyers and real estate agents
For the homebuyer
Share the address, property type, seller disclosures and the concerns you want reviewed. The inspection documents accessible conditions within scope and identifies questions that may need a qualified specialist.
For the buyer’s agent
Coordinate access and the buyer’s timeline early. Confirm the inspector, inspection scope and report delivery timeframe before scheduling. Reports can be shared with an agent with the buyer’s permission.
Environmental testing is a separate decision
Mold, lead, radon and water testing are not automatically part of a general home inspection. Discuss any specific concerns before the visit so the included services are clear.
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See the home.
Understand the details.
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ILLUSTRATIVE HOME / ACCESSIBLE AREAS ONLY01Roof & exterior+
Start outside. Look at the whole property.
Review accessible roof coverings, exterior surfaces and visible drainage conditions within the agreed scope. Access and weather can limit observations.
02Interior & visible structure+
Look beyond the finishes.
Review accessible interior surfaces and visible structural components. Document apparent concerns and areas that could not be inspected.
03Plumbing, electrical & heating+
Understand the systems you’ll rely on.
Review accessible plumbing, electrical and heating or cooling components within scope. Note visible concerns and systems that could not be evaluated.
A report you can use in the next conversation.
Bring observations, access limitations and follow-up questions to your agent. Confirm the inspection deadline and report delivery timing before booking.
The showing tells one story. The inspection adds the details.
A home can look right and still leave important questions. Review accessible roof, exterior, interior and building systems within the agreed scope. Use the findings to discuss further evaluation, repair priorities and questions for the seller with your agent before moving forward.
How the work unfolds.
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Coordinate the visit
Share the address, property type, transaction timeline and agent’s contact details. Confirm availability, access and the inspection scope.
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Inspect and document
Review accessible components and systems within scope. Document visible concerns, photographs where included, and areas that require further evaluation.
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Review before moving forward
Discuss the report and follow-up priorities. Bring documented questions to your agent, seller or appropriate specialist before your next decision.
View the detailed scope
- Coordinate the property details, buyer’s timeline and access with the buyer or their agent.
- Observe accessible building components and systems within the agreed inspection scope.
- Document visible concerns, access limitations and items needing a specialist’s review.
- Discuss practical follow-up priorities in a clear written report.
Understand the home before it becomes yours.
A property-specific inspection report with observations, photographs where included, limitations and recommended follow-up. The engagement identifies the inspector and agreed standards before the visit.
Know what is included.
A home inspection is not a structural engineering opinion, municipal code approval or a guarantee against hidden defects. Pest, mold, lead, radon and other environmental tests are separate unless expressly included. The engagement must identify the inspector and their applicable New York State authorization, with current status verified. This listing does not establish that Global Environmental or its contact person holds a home-inspector license.
NYS home inspection guidanceWorth knowing before you book.
How should a real estate agent coordinate the inspection?
Share the property details, buyer’s inspection deadline, seller access arrangements and available disclosures. Confirm the inspection scope and report delivery timing before booking. Agree with the buyer on how the report and follow-up questions will be shared.
What affects the scope and price of a home inspection?
Property type, approximate size, accessible systems and any requested additional services help define the scope. Provide those details when requesting a quote. Confirm environmental testing and specialist evaluations separately rather than assume they are part of the general inspection.
Does a home inspection include environmental testing?
Only when it is separately specified. We help distinguish the home inspection from mold, lead, water, radon and other testing so the scope is clear.
Does the inspection guarantee there are no hidden defects?
No. It documents conditions within the accessible, agreed scope at the time of inspection. Concealed defects, future performance and issues requiring engineering or destructive investigation are outside a general inspection unless separately agreed.
Let’s discuss
home inspections.
Share the property address and what prompted your enquiry. We’ll discuss the scope and next step.