We are a sole propriety company covering the Capital District region of New York and surrounding regions. We offer expertise, personal service and thoroughness that only thirty years of experience can offer you. We can help find potential problems before they arise for a potential sale or find problems in a potential purchase that could cost you thousands of dollars after you purchase your home. If you are thinking of selling or buying your home do yourself a favor and call us. Alleviate potential headaches and lost dollars from conditions other, less experienced inspectors might miss. Our inspection will help you to: Survey the home's condition Identify potential problems Consider possible repairs and upgrades Evaluate your investment decision Experience confidence and peace of mind about your investment or perspective home purchase
Business highlights
52 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Complete home inspection, Blower Door energy auditing, Thermal Imaging by Level 3 thermographer, radon, mold, pest, water flow gpm, water quality, septic dye, moisture meter testing, co2, indoor air quality testing, VOCs, formaldehyde testing and remediation planning Licensed NYSDOL Mold Assessments
Services we don't offer
We do not request leads from real estate agents. We do not put our selves into any 'conflict of interest' with any 3rd party We do not any recommend products that we sell and install without full disclosure to the customer. We do not share your report with any persons that you don't explicitly request
Description of Work: Through and professional inspection; patiently explained everything from the start of the process through the printed report.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$875
Elizabeth F.
02/2016
3.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
While Chris and Allen are very nice people, we were overall disappointed with their service. They were punctual and thorough on the day of inspection, however, it took over a week to get our complete inspection report from them. We were put in a position where we had to bump back our inspection objection deadline, frustrate our sellers (not to mention ourselves), and prolong the buying process for everyone due to their lack of urgency. The report they provided was clear, and was accompanied by excellent pictures, though they did leave out some details that they discussed with us at the inspection. Again, really great people, but not who I would choose if looking for a timely inspection report.
Description of Work: Performed home inspection for us as prospective buyers. Completed well, water, and radon tests along with structural inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
$700
Response from Capital District Home Inspectors
Initial Structural Report went out in several days but we had a delay in getting back lab results. We realize that agents don't like our thoroughness, narrative report and taking the effort and time necessary to address all the potential issues that may hold up a closing. Our final goal is to assure the buyer that we only represent them and want to assure that no issues or items are missed by us.
Anthony M.
01/2016
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$340
Thurmon M.
12/2015
4.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Arrived on time as scheduled. Conducted a through inspection with suggestions as well as recommendations.
Description of Work: Home inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Jillian C.
09/2015
4.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
I called and scheduled our home inspection with Allen, and then received a call from his assistant, Chris, to provide additional information. It was a smooth hand-off from Allen to the assistant, and I was impressed by how they clearly had this process down pat. On the day of the inspection, Allen and his assistant, Chris, had arrived before me and my real estate agent, and had already begun working to inspect the exterior of the home, taking photos as they went. As I introduced myself, there was a bizarre interaction between Allen and the assistant, Chris, as he chastised her for something about the way she greeted me. Throughout the inspection, Allen carefully explained things to me in a way I could understand them, which I very much appreciated. He also, however, quizzed Chris from time to time, which was awkward because it didn't seem he was doing it as an opportunity to mentor her, but rather seemingly trying to trip her up and embarrass her. He frequently reminded her to get photos of things, or check outlets, but his manner was demanding and rude. A few days later, I received a thorough report, full of great pictures and clear comments about all aspects of the home. It was really excellent. Allen and Chris had placed radon canisters as well, but unfortunately, Chris contacted me later to explain that the canisters had been damaged in the mail and needed to be done again. They graciously ate the cost, and Chris made arrangements with the sellers to drop off and pick up the canisters again. I appreciated Chris' professionalism and responsibility as she followed through, taking care of remedying the situation without any inconvenience to me. Overall, it was really one of the most bizarre things I've ever experienced. Allen was thorough in his inspection and report, and professional and polite in his interactions with me, but his bickering with Chris through the entire inspection was just absurd. It made me wonder if they were siblings who have been fighting like this for decades. Though the final outcome of the inspection was everything I could have asked, I would never hire this company again, simply because I found the experience to be so unpleasant.
Description of Work: Home inspection and radon testing of a house we were considering purchasing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$475
Response from Capital District Home Inspectors
Thank you for the honest review and feed back I apologize for any unprofessional image I may have portrayed that day I have reviewed this with Chris Cohen and we will deal with our lack of communication between each other
Michael F.
07/2015
1.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Hired Allen to do my home inspection even though he charges more than most. He missed key items such as the leaking fuel oil tank in the basement, could not fully explain the extent of the dampness problem in the basement (just reported "60% humidity via detector", this is not a lot of help to a Southerner), missed that the graywater was run to a ditch outside (in his defense he thought it went to a "dry well", although he was referring to the old well in the basement and did not actually know what a dry well was), needed my help to assess the electrical. Most unprofessional man I have ever met. Myself, the buyer's agent, and a friend were embarrassed by how poorly he treated his assistant. His reports look like they will be professional, but were so inaccurate (recommending CFL lighting when there was LED lighting installed, Recommending security lights when higher end security lights were already installed, etc.) that I was laughed at by the seller when the issues that were found were brought up. The first thing you see on his website is a picture of man using an inspection camera and I doubt he even owns one, he used a stick and his assistant's personal camera and berated her for 20 minutes in front of me for not knowing how to set the time on her shutter. His website also shows pictures of a man inspecting the inside of an HVAC system, which he doesn't do. (this is stated more or less in the pre-inspection agreement) In short, I've learned more in 2 weeks being in a house than this guy knows from his entire "professional career." Don't waste your money on this bozo.
Description of Work: Home Inspection, Radon Test, Water flow and Quality
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
5.0
$650
Response from Capital District Home Inspectors
Please check our site www.nyinfraredscan.com and see that we are very well educated and experienced in the construct and inspection business. Many 'boiler plate' items recommend energy saving guidelines for all our clients and to pass on to loved ones. If there was any 'misunderstanding' of what a home inspection entails; please ask this question prior to contracting a home inspector. We only represent our buyer, never disclose report items with out the buyers consent and always try for feed back on every inspection. We typically schedule 3 hours for an inspection but will take as long as necessary to fully address items or offer explanations and additional probing as necessary.
Joshua K.
04/2015
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Very thorough, report was very detailed. The base price just covers the home inspection, water tests and radon tests were extra. A little more expensive than other home inspectors, but you pay for what you get. The report was very timely and very detailed - over 30 pages.
Description of Work: Home inspection, water test, radon test
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Kelly L.
04/2015
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Allen and Chris spent 3+ hours at the home detailing everything from good to bad on the home we are trying to purchase. We walked around the interior and exterior of the home inspecting every last inch.
Description of Work: We had a home inspection completed by Allen and Chris. Both spent a lot of time going through all rooms in the house as well as the exterior, explaining along the way. My husband and I received so much information we were tired at the end. Chris takes photos and in the report, those photos are used to help explain the issue found. Report is extremely detailed. I received a call as Chris sent the email with the report attached.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Wanda T.
03/2015
5.0
energy audit, home inspection, insulation
+ 1 more
Allen came out quickly after my house suffered water damage due to an ice dam. He went through my house and looked for air leaks and deficiencies in the insulation. We came up with a plan to improve the insulation and seal off the air leaks. He advised me on how to do some of the work myself to save money. He will do the other work for me at a very reasonable cost. He was very honest and did not try to sell me on work that was not cost effective. We have used this company for home inspections before and have found Allen to be extremely reliable, honest and knowledgeable. That is why we called him to look at our home when we had this problem. I only wish we had an energy audit done sooner.
Description of Work: Energy audit, inspected for insulation issues which may have contributed to an ice dam.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Capital S.
02/2015
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Great
Description of Work: Inspected
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Albert H.
12/2014
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Went great One area tested negative for mold and an area in kitchen tested positive Both areas were treated and I am very satisfied
Description of Work: Full inspection Determined that mold existed. Lab tested mold sample Did mold remediation Added foam insulation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Gary L.
12/2014
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
I went great! Allen and his assistant got there before the appointed time. Got started right away. collected the Radon test, examined the whole place inside and out, every corner and nook. Took pictures and pointing out things along the way and gave recommendations. They tested every thing from the air to electrical, gas, air flow and draft, HVAC, and how to make the house more efficient. They found some structural issues and some mold in the attic. Showed me pictures of issues. Allen is also an expert in mold remediation and in energy audit. Their findings gave me a negotiating advantage to lower the price of the house. I am paying $5000.00 less for the house. Allen and his assistant did an incredible job. Very knowledgeable, courteous, professional. Their inspection was the best part of the whole process of buying a house. I highly recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Inspected a house inside and out. They've done this for me before. I was very pleased with the last experience so I used them again. They examined every nook of the house. From attic to basement, foundation, electrical, gas, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, HVAC, air flow and drafts. Tested the air and for Radon. A real thorough job!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Sharon G.
12/2014
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
They were professional and arrived on time. They went over my house and took about 3 Hrs. Checking pipes, gutters, Attic and Basement, insulation. I would give them 5 STARS and refer them to my friends.
Description of Work: Inspection of my Home
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Sharon G.
12/2014
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
They arrived on time. Spent approximately 3 hrs. going over my entire house checking pipes, furnaces, checking the attic and basement. They followed up with a professional report showing pictures and any inadequacies they had found. I would certainly use them again and would recommend them my friend. I would give them 5 STARS.
Description of Work: Inspection of my house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Gary L.
11/2014
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
IT WAS GREAT! Let me just say that I found Allen through a friend of a friend. I had a few inspections done in the past for other properties and they were nothing like the great experience I had with Allen. He was honest and went above and beyond what I've expected. Allen arrived early and he was very professional. He started right away taking me along with him and his assistant. He took his time going through every part of the property from roof to the basement, every room, inside and outside of the property looking for things that need to be addressed. He took pictures, pointed out everything to me. I felt like I was getting an education on home inspection. He looked for mold, pest, water damage, air draft, electrical and structural issues, tested for air and radon, Insulation etc... He gave me a 15 page complete comprehensive report for my record for each property. He also gave me estimates on what needed fix. I later found out that Allen had over 40 years of experience in home construction and inspection. He also is a certified home energy auditor. He will definitely have repeat business from me. I've also recommended Allen to my friends and family. My brother had already hired him to do some work. I'd recommend Allen to anyone. locations work performed; [Member Addresses]
Description of Work: Allen Inspected a couple of houses for me. He checked for everything from roof to the basement. He checked for things that I did not know to have checked including mold, air draft, pest, radon, electrical, structure, insulation etc... Wrote up a complete, comprehensive report that was like 15 pages thick for me the next day. He also took pictures for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Wanda T.
10/2014
5.0
energy audit
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: energy audit very thorough went through entire house and showed where we could improve heat loss. Gave helpful recommendations that we could implement without great expense.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Wanda T.
06/2014
5.0
home inspection
+ -1 more
Very well. Allen, the inspector, was extremely thorough. He pointed out all the issues and explained all the options to care for the issues. He also pointed out the positive things out about the house, which allowed us to make an informed decision. We highly recommend this company others. We've purchased homes in the past and Allen was, by far, the best inspector we've ever used.
Description of Work: Home inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Levi K.
11/2011
5.0
energy audit
+ -1 more
Very well. He is a busy man, but kept us in the loop. His "B" in responsiveness was due to his workload.
Description of Work: Home Energy Audit, Fan Installation, Storm windows, Insulation of slabbed home, etc
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Service Categories
Home inspection,
Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Insulation,
Property Management,
Lead Testing & Removal,
Mold Testing & Remediation,
Radon Detection & Reduction
FAQ
Capital District Home Inspectors is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Capital District Home Inspectors accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Capital District Home Inspectors does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Capital District Home Inspectors offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Capital District Home Inspectors offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Capital District Home Inspectors offers emergency services.
Yes, Capital District Home Inspectors offers warranties.
Capital District Home Inspectors offers the following services: Complete home inspection, Blower Door energy auditing, Thermal Imaging by Level 3 thermographer, radon, mold, pest, water flow gpm, water quality, septic dye, moisture meter testing, co2, indoor air quality testing, VOCs, formaldehyde testing and remediation planning Licensed NYSDOL Mold Assessments
We do not request leads from real estate agents. We do not put our selves into any 'conflict of interest' with any 3rd party We do not any recommend products that we sell and install without full disclosure to the customer. We do not share your report with any persons that you don't explicitly request