Home Inspections in Albany and Schenectady

During a home inspection in Ballston Lake, NY, we check exterior elements like visible siding and trim, windows, doors, garages, porches, decks, stairs, and railings. We assess these elements for proper construction and function, looking for damage, missing components, or other conditions that might lead to infiltration or functional concerns.

For interior elements, we look at the visible areas of all walls, ceilings, stairways, representative windows and doors, and attic areas for signs of leakage, damage, sagging, or other structural concerns. We operate windows to determine their function and inaccessible attics, we also note insulation and ventilation conditions.

A foundation inspection in Ballston Lake, NY and the nearby communities includes a detailed check of visible load-bearing framing components, foundation walls, slabs, piers and columns, and major structural components. Accessible structural components will be assessed for function and the presence of damage, decay, or defects, and we will look for water penetration at below-grade areas.

In the kitchen, we check plumbing fixtures and built-in appliances. We look for water pressure or drainage issues and visible signs of leaks. Additionally, we check the basic operational modes of the appliances and ventilators and examine cabinets and countertops for significant deficiencies.

During a property inspection in Ballston Lake and the surrounding area, the heating system inspection covers visible components of the central AC or heat pump system, including condensers, air handlers, and distribution ductwork. We operate the system to assess the function and condition of accessible indoor and outdoor components. The distribution system will also be evaluated.

We inspect the cooling system by checking visible components of the central AC or heat pump system, including condensers, air handlers, and the distribution ductwork. In Ballston Lake, NY, we operate the system to assess its function and the condition of accessible indoor and outdoor components. The distribution system will also be assessed.

When conducting an electrical inspection in Ballston Lake, NY, we examine visible service panel components, household wiring, and devices. We assess the condition of readily accessible panel components, note the presence of GFCIs, AFCIs, and smoke alarms, and check the operation of representative outlets, switches, fixtures, and other devices.

As part of a home inspection in Ballston Lake, NY, our plumbing inspection looks at visible water supply piping, distribution piping, waste system piping, water heaters, and plumbing fixtures. This includes examining the physical condition of piping, kitchen and bathroom fixtures, tubs, showers, and toilets, and assessing their operation for flow, drainage, and leakage. Water heating components will also be evaluated.