PRECISION HOME INSPECTION OF AMERICA

He picked up the phone, and came on time. But, there were lots of issues with the inspection. Later, when I asked follow up questions, he took quite a bit of time to respond. I have hired three home inspectors in Long Island area to perform Inspections at various houses. In my opinion, Precision Home Inspection of America is the third best among the three!

Eric was fantastic. We needed our home inspection done ASAP and he not only accommodated but sent our report less than 24 hours later. He was knowledgeable and shared information with us throughout the inspection. I would highly recommend Precision to home buyers!

It was easy to get an appointment quickly to have our inspection done.Our inspector was early for the inspection. He was detail oriented. We were given many tips and suggestions along the way. We were confident at the end of the inspection to know all the details and workings of the home. A bonus feature which not other inspectors do is, they give approximate costs for correcting or fixing any issues they find. The report came promptly and was detailed and specific. We were very happy with this company. I would definitely use them in the future and suggest them to others. Well worth using.

Eric was punctual and professional. The report was comprehensive, straightforward and easy to understand. The use of photographs with the report will make it easier to do the needed repairs. Eric's turnaround time was great, we received the completed report the first thing the following morning (less than 24hrs after the inspection.) Would recommend anyone getting ready to sell their home to invest in a home inspection. Well worth the cost.

it went extremely well I was very happy with him

Like the other reviews have mentioned, I found Eric to be a pleasure to work with. Prompt, courteous and professional. Very easy to discuss things with and doesn't mind being asked MANY questions! I have what I consider an above average knowledge of construction, home improvement & repair, so I wasn't expecting to learn a great deal more about the house we're thinking of purchasing since I'd looked it over once/twice. However, Eric uncovered quite a few things I hadn't considered & that will need some major consideration before we decide to go to contract. Word of advice: Do NOT even consider going to contract on a house unless you get a Full Inspection prior to, or as a 'contingent'. Literally can save you $$$ thousands in unexpected costs and / or be used to agree on a more reasonable selling price ! Thank you Eric / Precision.. will def recommend to friends n family. GG

PRECISION HOME INSPECTION OF America was a very professional service that left my wife and I extremely comfortable in purchasing our home. The inspector, Hank, was extremely knowledgeable and explained everything to us. The report that he worked up for us was thoroughly prepared and was done the same day. It helped me in my negotiations with the seller.

On time, professional, knowledgable, went above and beyond.

The inspecter pointed out numerous issues explained what had to be done and supplied a list of estimated costs. After consideration I decided not to purchase the house. I will be using Precision Home Inspection of America if I find another house to purchase.

Precision really makes life easy. They perform a thorough inspection and explain everything as you are walking through with them. They find things other inspectors won't. After the walk through within 1 day you have a full professional report detailing everything discussed at the walk through with pictures and solutions for fixing items. They are pleasant and respectful and seem to have an honest care in making sure they find everything they can so when you do buy your home, you know everything. This is the 4th time (2 of the houses they inspected I walked away on because they found major hidden problems) I have used Precision and I would not use anyone else.

The inspection was thorough and all my questions were answered. The inspector was so efficient, professional and kind. I have moved several times and used several companies for this service. This was by far the best inspection I have ever had. I would only use this company in the future!!

Hank and Eric of Precision Home Inspection are The Best. They are knowledgeable, thorough, welcome questions during and after the inspection--very accommodating. And they check Everything. This is actually our second inspection with them. They detected an actively leaking roof and poor attempt to hide an actively leaking skylight (owner had freshly painted over), and identified other red flags--we walked away from that house. They saved us a headache; they gave us a discount for the second (successful) home inspection. We absolutely recommend these guys--honest and looking out for their customers. Services include lifetime appliance recall list (if any of the inspected appliances are recalled in the future, you are notified). Termite inspection is included as well. You won't go wrong with Hank and Eric.

I am in contract to purchase a home built in 1910, so it was important for me to hire a knowledgable home inspector with a solid reputation. Hank (the owner) was referred to me by a colleague, and I was so happy with his initial inspection that I hired him back to assist with the final walk-through. Hank was extremely thorough, and his meticulousness at the final walk-through probably saved me thousands.

I did a lot of research before hiring an inspector for my new home. I chose Precision because I was impressed by Hank’s background and reviews, and I liked the idea of having two inspectors They were not the cheapest, but I knew how important it was to have a good inspection. I called and spoke with Hank to schedule my inspection and explained to him that I’m a single mom with little house knowledge and was really depending on him to tell me if I was making a good investment or if the house would need significant repairs—which I couldn’t afford. On the day of the inspection, Hank was not there. Lee was there with a woman named Isobel, and I asked who she was. He said she was a newly-licensed inspector. I said I didn’t like that idea—I wanted someone with 10 years of experience. “Well, you’re not getting that with me, either!” he said. That didn’t make me feel better! The inspection lasted one hour and 45 minutes, which might have been enough if two inspectors had actually been inspecting, but the woman acted more as an apprentice, just following Hank around and writing things down for him. Hank spoke to the homeowners, asking them questions and speaking frankly in front of them. One of the issues was that the garage roof was all warped. I asked for the owners to fix it, but they refused because MY OWN INSPECTOR said I should just “fix it when it starts leaking!” My inspector is not supposed to work against me. At one point, he told me to get it inspected for termites every year and said that he does it and it costs about $100. Why on earth would the man who is inspecting my house for termites need to hire a termite inspector? The only significant problem he raised was a structural issue that he gave some wrongful advice about, which turned out to be fine. But aside from that, he told me about a number of little things and then said it was in good shape. He never got on a ladder, never pulled out a level until *I* mentioned how the floor was completely slanted, never went out of his way in any way. Afterwards, I wrote to Hank to say I felt I’d been given a bait and switch and didn’t understand why he didn’t mention that he wouldn’t be there. He said they only promise that two licensed contractors will be there—not that it will be the two of them—but that he’d come back and inspect if I wanted him to. I did, but didn’t know how I would now explain to the homeowners that I needed another inspection. So I waited until I was ready to do the final walk-through and asked him to come then, but he never responded. I hoped for the best… and instead, every fear I had came true. This house is a money pit. Let me tell you just some of the problems I had upon moving in: -No heat. The circulator pump and some kind of valve were broken, and when the plumber tried to fix it, two other valves broke. They also said the whole thing is piped wrong and they can’t believe an inspector didn’t point this out to me. So far I've spent $900 on it. -The kitchen was filled with mold. The insides and backs of the cabinets and the sheetrock behind them were covered in mold, meaning I had to buy all new cabinets immediately. -A cricket infestation. I killed 35 of them on my second day. -The boiler chimney is deteriorated and missing a liner. -There was no hot water in the shower. -An electrical problem on the first floor means I get constant power surges that often knock my Internet and phone out. I’m often not even aware that I have no phone until I pick it up and there’s no dial tone. -The washing machine was malfunctioning and full of mildew, to the point where it was smelling up the whole house. I had to buy a new one immediately. -Asbestos tiles under the floating vinyl floor all over the main floor. This is just a start. I wrote to them to ask how they would live up to their guarantee, and got an answer from Lee that boiled down to “Not my problem.” Actually, it is. I hope they find that out quickly. The whole point in having an inspector is to avoid surprises like this—and in my case, these “surprises” could mean I can’t afford to live in the house I just bought after saving up for 6 years. Nice guys. I depended on reviews when I was hiring, so I hope someone else will see mine and make a better decision.

A friend of mine recommended Precision Home Inspection to me when she found out that we were looking for a house. The company was very responsive and quick with their correspondence. They showed up at the house on time and inspected the house and property thoroughly. The report was produced within 24 hours and included price estimates for items that they listed as potential issues in the house. During the inspection, the inspectors were receptive to questions and were patient with the questions we had during the walk thru. I would recommend them to my family and friends and would use them again.

WARNING: These guys are not experts in how houses work, are not knowledgable engineers and cost much more than any other home inspector. They try to justify their higher price to first time customers who call them but trust me, do not fall for it you will be extremely dissappointed and if like me, p***** off at the end of their 'inspection'. Here are the details of my experience with them on 2/23/13. First, the last reviewer was pretty much spot on when he mentioned the 2 inspectors walked around the house making jokes about various items around the house which they thought were in poor condition or not working. I.e. Haha look at this railing, they only painted the top half and tried to get away without painting underneath! Or, 'the bottom of this deck is plywood, haha its chipping since the paint is old' What became very frustrating with me is that they began making jokes about various items inside the house, but then began arguing with each other about the correct function of whatever item they were joking about. I.e. they had no idea what the h*** they were talking about. For example, 'Haha Lee this sub pump in the basement goes into the ceiling but I have no idea why since theres no bathroom down here. Oh it must be for the washer/dryer.' and quot;no thats not for the washer/dryer its for the sink' and back and forth. What was even worse, the house they inspected was out in the Hamptons and has well water vs. city water. Very common for houses out there. THESE GUYS SPENT 30 MINUTES TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO TURN THE WATER ON, AND COULD NOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO DO IT!! As a result, they could not test any of the plumbing or pipes for leaks, none of the faucets, etc. A big part of the inspection and these guys are supposed to know homes inside and out, remember this is 'the home of the 2 man inspection', and neither of these guys had any idea how to turn on the water. Additionally, I previously had 2 contractors to the home in the morning to address a sag in the main floor. They identified the problem as the previous owner removing a support beam in the basement several years back for whatever reason, and said the beam would need to be replaced to fix the sag on the main floor which was not a big deal. THESE INSPECTORS SAID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT THE SAG! I was waiting for them to address it, but when they didnt, at the end I pointed it out and specifically asked them about it. They had no idea what they were talking about and said 'the spacing between the joists in between the floors may be off. you should open up the floors and check the joists which may be what is going on'. I already knew the answer to the issue since the contractors that were there that morning identified it in 2 seconds, I just wanted to test these guys to be sure they were really the idiots they appeared to be. Another issue, I specifically told these guys that I had paid license electricians to perform extensive electrical work, and the Town of East Hampton electrical inspector had inspected the electrical systems just the day before and given us a certificate saying it was up to code and properly installed and working. Despite my telling them this and telling them to not worry about or spend any time on looking at the electrical work, these guys proceeds with dismantling the electrical panel to look inside, which I had to come down and yell at them almost for doing. I honestly think they were just trying to buy time so they weren't in and out in 30 minutes There were a number of other things that just led me to believe these guys are idiots and have no business claiming to be engineers and 'the best in the business'. They are more expensive and a total waste of money. I am considering having another new inspection performed all over again by someone who actually knows what their doing and can turn on the water. Will never use these guys again and encourage anyone else to stay away from them due to their high price and lack of professionalism for cracking jokes and not knowing what the h*** they are doing.

Two inspectors at the same time form this company came to the house and bascilly walked arround and told jokes most the time, they did find few issues but some major issues like my windows that dont open and termte damage in one of the windows which they didnt open to see if it evenworked (it dosent) also a hole in the foundation in the basement that leaks water based on the water stains on the floor they didnt see, also also cracked window panes which they didnt itemize in their report because they didnt check them. they spent about 45 minutes and, they did not do a complete inspection for what was expected for the security they offered of two inspectors. i called them about these issues to get my money back, because the owner told me if i didnt like their work ill get a refund, they made excuses that they dont really check windows its not part of the scope of work. They did a horrible job. i found things that they should of found in plain sight if they just looked.

He arrived on time. He was intelligent and fair. Had extensive knowledge of problems and extent of damage and therefore repair. He answered all questions and was straitforward.

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The home of the two inspectors home inspection. Hank did a great job along with his son. I followed them thruout the house if i had questions they answered them. They gave me suggestions along the way of the inspection. They were very professional. They sent the report to my email the next day with pictures and outline of what need to be fixed. They also gave a book that Hank wrote. It was a very good book very informative.