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HouseAbout Home Inspections, LLC

Home inspection, Pest Control, Radon Detection & Reduction

About us

Residential and light commercial inspection company. Inspections are thorough, most lasting 3 hours or more. Included in inspections are roof, exterior siding and foundation, interior, heating & cooling, electrical service, plumbing, attic and basement. Over 500+ items are inspected during the inspection. My clients are provided with an extremely thorough and independent home inspection followed by a detailed web based Inspection Report complete with photographs and important links. My inspection reports can be easily sent by email to interested parties such as Realtors, real estate attorneys, mortgage brokers, contractors or family members for review. Just like homes, not all inspectors are alike. Before hiring an inspector, talk to him/her, interview them, ask questions. How long have you been inspecting homes? How long will the inspection take? What kind of inspection report will I receive and when? These are just some of the questions that should be asked before hiring an inspector. Part of a home inspector’s job is to manage the expectations of their clients. This is especially true for first time home buyers or when my clients have never dealt with a home inspector before. Explaining the limitations of a home inspection to my clients will help them develop realistic expectations concerning what to expect from a home inspection report, and what lies beyond the scope of the inspection. Creating realistic expectations in my client’s mind will help prevent misunderstandings and promote smooth real estate transactions. My inspection area covers the entire Capital Region from Saratoga to Hudson and Amsterdam to the Massachusetts boarder. I am a NYS licensed and InterNACHI certified home inspector. I currently hold the office of Vice-President of the Capital Region Chapter of InterNACHI. For a thorough, independent and honest assessment of the property, please give me a call. View sample Residential Inspection Reports here: http://www.houseabouthome.com/sample-home-inspection-reports/

Business highlights

16 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

I offer the following services: Pre sale and Pre listing inspections. Builders 11 month warranty inspections, WDI , pest inspections, Radon gas testing, well water flow and water quality testing .

Services we don't offer

Although I have knowledge in these subjects, I do not preform testing or inspections on the following items: Mold, lead testing, asbestos testing and septic inspections. I have made a conscious choice to restrict my services so I can provide the best possible home inspection service to you. If you are in the need for any of these services, I recommend you contact a qualified professional/specialist in these fields.

Amenities

Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.936 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
3%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 36 reviews

Steve A.
01/2023
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Dave was on-site early and ready to go. He very thorough and explained what he was looking for and it’s importance. He generated detailed reports for the properties the next day. I’d highly recommend Dave to anyone needing a home inspection.
Description of Work: Dave performed a home inspection for two properties I’m considering buying for investment purposes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,065

Tanya B.
09/2021
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
David is extremely professional, and most importantly thorough. He is fairly priced and his accuracy is work every penny. You can tell he wants what is best for you. His reports came with his stated time frame. I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$545

Jodi L.
08/2021
5.0
pest control, home inspection
  + 0 more
Completely Professional and thorough. David does a great job with all of my buyer clients and even pre-listing inspections. I would highly recommend
Description of Work: Structural inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Siuchun Y.
08/2021
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Was Excellent! Highly recommend it to anyone I Tiffani to hire him again for myself
Description of Work: House inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Haleigh R.
07/2021
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
very thorough, immense detail in the report making it very easy to understand and know what is the priorities to focus on
Description of Work: house inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

leanna F.
06/2021
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
It went definitely well, David went above and beyond and was very puntual and detailed about everything. I recommend David 100%
Description of Work: Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Emily H.
05/2021
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Dave is extremely thorough and professional. I've used his service for two properties and he is punctual and provided the written report within one day with photos videos and lots of detail including appliance serial #s. Highly recommend!
Description of Work: Home inspection before purchase

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$530

Christopher R.
05/2021
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
David from HouseAbout did a fabulous job with the home inspection. He was very thorough and the report he created was exceptional, beyond what I thought was a good report from prior inspections. Everything was very detailed and all items were photographed for easy reference. He's obviously very experienced and did a great job pointing out items during the inspection. He also was very flexible when our original appointment was delayed due to our delay with the realtors and contract signing. Couldn't have asked for anything more, highly recommended!
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Benjamin P.
04/2021
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
David was professional and thorough in his work. He provides a detailed inspection report that is very valuable. I would definitely hire again.
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Brian F.
03/2021
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Dave was very through and explained what he was doing during the inspection ans answered any questions ans made recommendations.
Description of Work: Inspection of our home prior to putting on the market.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

P Susan J.
12/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Timely availability to have inspection done, on time at site. Courteous, professional, respectful of home and homeowners while doing the inspection during the pandemic. Answered all questions, provided overview of findings while onsite, followed by written report with photos in a timely manner.
Description of Work: complete home inspection with radon testing prior to buying

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$530

Arshad M.
09/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
David was on time and was able accommodate us over the weekend. His report was very detailed and gave us input on preventive maintenance as well. This was through and professional in his work. We would recommend him to anyone who wishes to do a home inspection.
Description of Work: Home inspection for buyer

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

John L.
06/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
David O'Keefe was prompt and professional during his four hours present at my house.
Description of Work: Standard Residential Visual Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$455

brigid O.
06/2020
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Very thorough, pleasant. Beautiful, detailed report Reasonable price.
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

F L.
07/2019
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
The service went well. Inspector was detailed and very thorough with his job, Would definitely recommend.
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

jeremy P.
06/2019
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
David completed two home inspections for us this year on two different homes I was looking to buy. He also did a pre-inspection on my own home before I put it up for sale. David is very through and explains major and minor issues well during the inspection. His inspection reports are very detailed and well explained with photographs documenting all issues. These reports were important in our decision making on which house to move forward with and buy. I highly recommend David’s home inspection work.
Description of Work: Home Inspections

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

William E.
10/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
David did a great job during our home inspection. He was very detailed oriented and provided a high quality explanation of his findings during the inspection and an easy to understand report the following day. The quality of his work was definitely worth the investment.
Description of Work: Home Inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Deb L.
08/2018
5.0
pest control, home inspection
  + 0 more
Dave performed a comprehensive inspection on our prospective home. He was very thorough and informative. He provided a detailed report with photos and recommendations. I would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: House inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

CAROLYN S.
07/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
David was waiting for us at 8:30 am after we had contacted him the day before, already impressive. He went to work going through every room, turning on every switch, tap, flushing every toilet, photographing and diagnosing. His meticulous work, documented in a comprehensive online report complete with photos, was used by us to help contractors provide estimates for remediation. More immediately, the fact that he provided documentation of mold in the attic, due to improper venting, plus radon in the basement, meant we were able to force the seller to fix these prior to contract, saving us well over 3X his fee. His work is so thorough it can be used as a scope of work for making your house new again.
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Chris C.
04/2018
5.0
pest control, home inspection
  + 0 more
David was affordable, thorough, knowledgeable, and very helpful in finding defects in what will be our largest investment to date. This is our second time using him and we couldn't recommend him more. He's worth every dime and his services are a solid investment.
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mark P.
03/2018
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
Dave showed up on very short notice, as we found a property 48 hrs before getting back on a plane. He was the first person on the site at 7:30 am, and took 4 hrs to inspect a 4BR 4B home with outbuildings and a pool. He submitted an online report with 80+ photos in a well-organized shapter-style format that could be seperated out for reuse in sending to approrpriate service providers. Since I shadowed Dave, he gave me a running commentary and basically showed me every room at an X-ray level. He is a master of the craft.
Description of Work: Complete home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Judith P.
06/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
David was there before our scheduled meeting time, already examining and taking photos of the exterior of the property. He spent several hours in a relatively small townhouse, thoroughly examining every inch of it and documenting his findings with notes and photos. There were a few findings he found important enough to bring to my immediate attention, so I was already getting some much needed information about a transaction which ultimately would have been a mistake. David's report was more than a dozen pages long with quality photographs and diagrams and arrows to ensure the report was easily understandable. I did feel that his price was just a bit higher than some of his competitors, but in my mind it was certainly worth it.
Description of Work: I needed a thorough inspection of a property which had been foreclosed upon and was being "flipped" for resale.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$490

Rusty W.
05/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
David was great. He came out on a Saturday morning to do the inspection on short notice. He was prompt and super thorough, I followed him around and he explained everything and answered my questions. He sent the complete report the next morning. He provided an excellent service.
Description of Work: I needed a home inspection for a home purchase in Colonie. First time home buyer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$470

JOANN M.
03/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
March 2017. I have found David O’Keefe’s work to be extremely thorough. He takes his time going over the entire house and is always willing to answer questions. He highlights questionable areas which would require other opinions His report is very professional and informative – I will use it as a guide for planning future repairs or improvements. The first house Mr. O’Keefe inspected for me had multiple issues and the sale did not go through saving me from a large mistake. This house also has an issue where Mr. O’Keefe suggested I contact a structural engineer, which I did. I mention this because the engineer had very complementary comments to make regarding Mr. O’Keefe’s work and assessment of the situation.
Description of Work: Home inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from HouseAbout Home Inspections, LLC
[Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I strive to provide the best home inspection and it means a lot that you are happy with me! Good luck with your new home and don't hesitate to call me with any questions, even after you move in to your new home.

JOANN M.
03/2017
5.0
home inspection
  + -1 more
I have used David for two house purchases and would recommend him to everyone. His inspection is very thorough and his report has a lot of photographs, comments, explanations and links for further information. It will become my reference for future repairs and improvements. David is very calm, professional and thoroughly explains all the positive and negative items he reports.
Description of Work: House inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
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Contact information

3 Maple Terrace, Delmar, NY 12054

houseabouthome.com

Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number
T4865884
Trade License Locale
New York State
Trade License Authority
NYS DEC
Trade License Expiration
09/07/2016
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Service Categories

Home inspection,
Pest Control,
Radon Detection & Reduction

FAQ

HouseAbout Home Inspections, LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
HouseAbout Home Inspections, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
No, HouseAbout Home Inspections, LLC does not offer free project estimates.
No, HouseAbout Home Inspections, LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, HouseAbout Home Inspections, LLC offers a 10% senior discount.
No, HouseAbout Home Inspections, LLC does not offer emergency services.
No, HouseAbout Home Inspections, LLC does not offer warranties.
HouseAbout Home Inspections, LLC offers the following services: I offer the following services: Pre sale and Pre listing inspections. Builders 11 month warranty inspections, WDI , pest inspections, Radon gas testing, well water flow and water quality testing .
Although I have knowledge in these subjects, I do not preform testing or inspections on the following items: Mold, lead testing, asbestos testing and septic inspections. I have made a conscious choice to restrict my services so I can provide the best possible home inspection service to you. If you are in the need for any of these services, I recommend you contact a qualified professional/specialist in these fields.

Contact information

3 Maple Terrace, Delmar, NY 12054

houseabouthome.com