Westchester Home Inspections

OH MY GOD I HAVE RADON IN MY HOUSE!!!   If you've been in real estate in the past hundred years I am sure you've heard that one once or twice...   What is Radon??? Radon is a noble radioactive gas caused by uranium in soils and mainly granite. It releases Alpha decay in the air through the radioa...

Vinyl Asbestos Tile  (picture taken in a basement in Mt.Vernon NY)   VAT (vinyl asbestos tile)  9''x9'' tiles are typical of vinyl flooring tile prior to 1978. In 1978 the EPA deemed building material greater then 1% Asbestos content could not be used. However there were several building products...

I wanted to reblog this great post on bamboo flooring from my friend Debbie Gartner at Floor Coverings International.  I didn't realized the diversity of bamboo flooring types.  I hope you enjoy. Of course, this is not a simple answer.  While bamboo is technically a grass, It's usually classifie...

 Hiring a qualified home inspector in Westchester NY is key in you or your clients' home buying purchase. Here are some common questions to ask when looking for a Home Inspector:   1. Is this your full time career? Lots of people over look this key question.  Many inspectors are not full time ins...