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Nassau, Suffolk & Queens home inspections. Know exactly what you're buying before you sign.

Lou spent thirty years building and renovating before he started inspecting. He walks the property with you — in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Brooklyn or Westchester — and when you point at something he tells you whether it's a weekend job, a job for a trade, or a reason to walk away.

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NY License #16000039568 InterNACHI #09120509 Long Island · NYC · Westchester
  • NY LicensedState license #16000039568
  • InterNACHIMember #09120509
  • 30+ YearsResidential & commercial building
  • U.S. ArmyVeteran owned
Reviews

What he found, in their words

5.0

Google
87 reviewsFive in the last six months
Angi
332 reviews330 of 332 five-star
Listed
PropertyNestOne of 9 best in New York, 2024

Above and beyond for a first-time buyer

“Being a first time home buyer, Louie and his son went above and beyond to look into every single thing and explained everything in a way that we would understand.”
Lisa GortonGoogle · June 2026

Every detail, clear and easy to understand

“He was extremely thorough and took the time to walk us through every detail of the inspection in a way that was clear and easy to understand.”
Robin FrohardtGoogle · April 2026

Thorough, detail-oriented, professional

“Lou is an excellent home inspector — very thorough, detail-oriented, and professional.”
Marjolein JonkerGoogle · April 2026

Several condo inspections, on a tight schedule

“Lou has done several condo inspections for us and I would strongly recommend him. He can work with a tight schedule and does a very thorough inspection.”
Bill ChurneyGoogle · April 2026

Boilers and drainage, explained to new owners

“He was incredibly thorough and patient, explaining all the things that we, as first time homeowners, need to know about the minutiae of boilers and drainage.”
Treena BhattacharyaGoogle · March 2026

Professional, knowledgeable, honest, meticulous

“Working with Lou was great, I could not recommend him enough! Very professional, knowledgeable, honest and meticulous.”
Bia de la RosaGoogle · November 2025

Attention to detail, and what to do next

“Really appreciate how thorough he is and knowledgeable on all aspects of home maintenance. His attention to detail is unmatched. He was a great resource on getting advice for next steps as well.”
Shawn AdhyaGoogle · 2025

The whole house, start to finish

“Lou is excellent! I am so glad I decided to go with the whole house inspection. He is meticulous! I can rest easy knowing everything there is to know about my home.”
Mary PelliconeGoogle · 2025

Thorough, methodical, detail oriented

“Lou is a thorough, methodical, and detail oriented professional. Will recommend.”
Alex V.Angi · August 2024

Structural issues in a builder’s own home

“The sellers belong to a family of builders and they custom built the property for themselves. Louis was able to find structural issues even in this scenario. Hats off to his expertise.”
Coll K.Angi · September 2023

A Brooklyn brownstone, on very short notice

“We needed a home inspection on very short notice, and he made himself available for a 3-hour inspection to keep us within our timeline. Lou possesses a deep wealth of knowledge about Brooklyn brownstones and townhouses.”
Daniel L.Angi · May 2021

A lead service line the owners didn’t know about

“Alerted me to a lead service line that the previous owners must not have known about. I don’t think there is a better home inspector out there.”
Colin M.Angi · October 2021

Enough detail to renegotiate the deal

“His feedback provided me the information I needed to re-negotiate my deal and budget for impending fixes… Lou made me feel very comfortable asking questions about things I didn’t understand.”
Elena Case R.Angi · April 2021
The inspection

The systems of the house, checked in person

Pick a system to see exactly what Lou looks at — and what he finds when it goes wrong. Or read what a home inspector looks for, in plain English.

Roof and attic

Where the most expensive surprises live, and the hardest place for a buyer to check for themselves.

  • Covering condition, age and visible wear
  • Flashing, valleys and penetrations
  • Chimney condition and clearances
  • Attic insulation depth and coverage
  • Ventilation — the cause of most attic moisture
  • Evidence of past or active leaks

Exterior and siding

Including hardcoat and synthetic stucco (EIFS), which hides water damage better than any other cladding.

  • Siding, trim and cladding condition
  • Hardcoat and synthetic stucco (EIFS)
  • Grading and drainage away from the house
  • Decks, porches and railings
  • Garages and driveways
  • Walkways, steps and retaining walls

Foundation and structure

Settlement that has been there eighty years and settlement that started last winter — and the difference between them.

  • Slab, block wall and poured concrete foundations
  • Cracking: pattern, width and movement
  • Basement and crawlspace moisture
  • Framing, beams, columns and joists
  • Sill plates and evidence of rot

Electrical

Pre-war housing hides knob-and-tube behind newer renovation work. Finding it is a safety issue, not a note in an appendix.

  • Service size, panel and breakers
  • Aluminum branch wiring and knob-and-tube
  • Grounding and bonding
  • GFCI and AFCI protection where required
  • Outlets, switches and visible wiring
  • Overheating connections, found on the thermal scan

Plumbing

A century-old cast iron stack and a modern renovation can sit in the same wall. Both get checked.

  • Supply piping material and condition
  • Drain, waste and vent systems
  • Water heater age, capacity and venting
  • Functional flow and drainage
  • Visible leaks and prior repairs
  • Fixtures throughout the property

Heating and cooling

Age and condition matter more than brand. A system at the end of its life is a number you should know before closing.

  • Heating equipment, age and operation
  • Cooling equipment and performance
  • Venting, flues and combustion air
  • Distribution — ductwork or piping
  • Filters, controls and safety devices

Interior

Walls, ceilings, windows, doors and appliances — the parts you will see every day.

  • Walls, ceilings and floors
  • Windows and doors, operation and seals
  • Stairs, railings and guards
  • Appliances
  • Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
  • Signs of moisture behind finishes

Thermal scan

An infrared camera sees what a flashlight cannot — and it is included in the standard inspection, not sold to you as an upgrade.

  • Moisture hidden behind finished surfaces
  • Overheating electrical connections
  • Missing or displaced insulation
  • Air leakage at the building envelope
  • Radiant heat and pipe runs under floors
The deliverable

See a real report before you hire anyone

The report is the thing you actually pay for — it is what your attorney negotiates from, and what you live with for the next ten years. The report is organized by system, photographed throughout, and written so a person can read it.

Ask and Lou will send you a full report from a real job, so you can see the depth of the work before you book anything.

How to get a sample report Read the specimen report
  • NarrativeWritten so a person can read it, not a checklist
  • By systemRoof, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC
  • PhotographsThroughout, with the defect shown
  • Same dayWalked with you, questions answered on the spot
Town by town

Where Lou has worked, with the real numbers

Every place in his own records has a page: the count, the years, his photographs from those jobs. Scroll the row, or see all 250 towns.

By county

Nassau County · Massapequa · Bellmore · Wantagh · Oceanside · Port Washington · East Meadow · Freeport · Merrick · Valley Stream · Bayville · Floral Park · Long Beach · Baldwin · Lynbrook · Rockville Centre · Westbury · Bethpage · Garden City · Hicksville · Syosset · Glen Cove · Great Neck · Jericho · Locust Valley · Mineola · Franklin Square · Glen Head · Hewlett Harbor · Island Park · Levittown · Seaford · Uniondale · Hewlett · Manhasset · Old Bethpage · Brookville · East Norwich · Elmont · Kensington (Nassau) · Malverne · Oyster Bay · Plainview · Roslyn · Roslyn Heights · Upper Brookville · West Hempstead · Woodbury · Woodmere · Woodsburgh · Carle Place · Cedarhurst · Garden City South · Inwood · Lake Success · Lawrence · Lido Beach · Manhasset Hills · North Merrick · Point Lookout · Saddle Rock Estates · Stewart Manor · Williston Park

Suffolk County · West Islip · Dix Hills · Patchogue · Lindenhurst · Huntington · Melville · Amagansett · Bay Shore · East Setauket · Huntington Station · North Babylon · Northport · Setauket · Smithtown · Wading River · West Babylon · Bayport · Commack · Deer Park · East Islip · Fire Island Pines · Hampton Bays · Hauppauge · Holbrook · Kings Park · Medford · Nesconset · Riverhead · Babylon · Blue Point · Centerport · Central Islip · Cold Spring Harbor · East Hampton · East Moriches · East Quogue · Farmingville · Islip Terrace · Lake Grove · Manorville · Montauk · Remsenburg · Ridge · Saint James · Shirley · Shoreham · South Setauket · Speonk · Stony Brook · West Sayville · Westhampton Beach · Wyandanch

Queens · Astoria · Flushing · Bellerose · Cambria Heights · Glendale · East Elmhurst · Forest Hills · Jamaica · Middle Village · Richmond Hill · Far Rockaway · Glen Oaks · Queens Village · Ridgewood · Springfield Gardens · Arverne · Bayside · Little Neck · Long Island City · Maspeth · Ozone Park · Rockaway Park · Saint Albans · Belle Harbor · Douglaston · Howard Beach · Rego Park · Rockaway Beach · South Ozone Park · Whitestone · Woodside · Addesleigh Park · Briarwood · College Point · Jamaica Estates · Laurelton · Woodhaven

Brooklyn · Bedford-Stuyvesant · Park Slope · Crown Heights · Clinton Hill · Bushwick · Prospect Heights · Greenpoint · Prospect Lefferts Gardens · Brooklyn Heights · Carroll Gardens · Sheepshead Bay · Sunset Park · Canarsie · Kensington · Williamsburg · Brownsville · Cobble Hill · Ditmas Park · Flatbush · Greenwood Heights · Prospect Park South · Cypress Hills · East Flatbush · Flatlands · Fort Greene · Red Hook · South Slope · Bay Ridge · Bergen Beach · Broadway Triangle · Gowanus · Parkville

Manhattan · Upper West Side · Upper East Side · Chelsea · Harlem · Lenox Hill · Greenwich Village · Sutton Place · Tribeca · Yorkville · Manhattan Valley · Midtown · Midtown East · Carnegie Hill · Flatiron · Gramercy Park · Lincoln Square · Manhattanville · Washington Heights · West Harlem

Bronx · Riverdale · Throgs Neck · Castle Hill · Fieldston · Harding Park · Melrose · Wakefield · Woodlawn · Bathgate · Clason Point · Crotona Park · East Tremont · Edgewater · Highbridge · Kingsbridge · Morris Heights · Morris Park · Pelham Bay · Schuylerville · Williamsbridge

Staten Island · Arden Heights · Staten Island · Concord · Heartland Village · Meiers Corners · Port Richmond · Shore Acres

Westchester · Yonkers · New Rochelle · White Plains · Briarcliff Manor · Scarsdale · Hastings-on-Hudson · Larchmont · Pelham Manor · Ardsley · Bronxville · Chappaqua · Croton-on-Hudson · Hartsdale · Ossining · Pleasantville · Rye

Rockland County · Congers · New City · Pomona · Suffern

Orange County · Chester

Historic brownstone facades in New York City
Built for New York housing stock

Pre-war buildings don't fail like new builds

Knob-and-tube hiding behind a renovation. A century-old cast iron stack. Settlement that has been there eighty years and settlement that started last winter.

Lou has inspected everything from studio condos to 8,000 square foot homes, with particular experience in the brownstones and townhouses that make up so much of the city's housing.

Brownstones & townhouses Meet Lou What's covered
How it works

From phone call to report

Three steps. You speak to Lou at every one of them — there is no call center and no dispatcher.

  1. The call

    Describe the property — address, rough size, year built, your contingency deadline. You get a time and a price on that call, not a callback.

  2. The inspection

    Come with him. Questions get answered as they come up, in front of the thing you are asking about.

  3. The report

    A full written report with photographs, organized by system — the document your attorney will negotiate from.

Getting ready? Work through the home inspection checklist for buyers, or if you are selling, the checklist for sellers and how to prepare a house for the inspection.

Need the home's value as well as its condition? Lou inspects; for a home appraisal, DMA Appraisers covers Nassau, Suffolk and Queens.

Service area

Home inspections across Long Island, the five boroughs and Westchester

Nassau and Suffolk counties, all five boroughs, and Westchester.

The real Google map of the territory, centred on Wantagh, where Lou is based — or read his Google reviews.

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Don't let your dream home become your nightmare.

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