Our main website is www.longisland.housemaster.com for the latest info.

We encourage you to attend the inspection, if possible,  and will work around your availability, including weekends.  If you’re not going to be present, please let our office know in advance to make sure you receive a verbal summary from your inspector.  The full report is generated  on a laptop as the inspection is performed and uploaded to our website.  You will receive a password to login and view your report and forward it to your attorney if desired.   

The inspection, which takes  2 to 3 hours for the average residence in

East Rockaway,NY, includes a 4 month repair guarantee on all items we rate as satisfactory.  This is the only guarantee I know of here on Long Island. Your inspector is an employee of Housemaster with experience of 10 years or better. They are experts in their field but will explain information to you in laymen’s terms. You will receive a complete education of the home, showing you how things operate and where shut off switches and valves are located.  You’ll receive design life ranges for items in the home.  The immediate concerns and maintenance items will be addressed. Our job is to reduce your risk and protect your investment.

What’s checked?

1. Structure

          A. Roofing/Attic Framing

          B. Foundation

          C. Water Damage

          D. Siding/Gutters/Downspouts

          E. Interior Structure/Ceilings/Walls/Floors

          F. Windows/Doors

          G. Basement/Crawl Space/Floor Framing

          H. Slab areas

          I. Chimney/Fireplace structure only

2. Systems

          A. Heating System

          B. Cooling System (if applicable)

          C. Bathrooms

          D. Water Heater

          E. Built in Kitchen Appliances

          F. Insulation/Ventilation

          G. Plumbing –leaks/water pressure

          H. Electrical Panel and Electric Service Line

3. On site Elements

          A. Grading of Property

          B. Driveway/Patio/Walkway

          C. Retaining Walls (if applicable)

          D. Pool (extra service)

          E. Cesspool Certification (extra service)

          F. Wood Destoying insects

What’s not inspected?

1. sprinkler system- need to pressure test the lines underground. No destructive testing is performed since the potential buyer does not own the home.

2. Washer/Dryer- Only the connection is checked. Most of these appliances are not left with the home.

What about extra services?

1. Cesspool Certification

2. Pool Inspection

3. Radon-not a major concern on Long Island

4. Termite Inspection

5. Flood Analysis

6. Well Mechanics

We have a website for built in kitchen appliance recalls at www.registrycentral.com. 

Housemaster is a national firm for 30yrs. with 12 professionals serving the Long Island area.  We wrote “The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Home Inspections” recently. Our training facility gives us an edge over the competition, informing our staff of the latest material defects and systems prone to failure. They’re only 3 home inspection firms on Long Island that are members of the Better Business Bureau, with Housemaster being one of them. Our inspection is fully insured, carrying E&O insurance, not a NYS requirement. We have a testimonial website, along with a home inspection video presentation and can be viewed at www.longisland.housemaster.com.

On site, you’ll receive a resource binder,including a home repair DVD video,pre-closing checklist and preventative maintenance form.

The other free benefits by choosing Housemaster is the Slomins free boiler protection for oil heat customers, free alarm system getting an extra piece of equipment and heating oil wholesale pricing.

You also have an opportunity in 3 yrs to get a preventative maintenance inspection at a reduced rate. 

If you want to reduce your electric/heating bills, contact us and we’ll tell you how to save up to 40%.

Please contact our office staff at 800-805-1122 for a East Rockaway home inspection  if you have any questions or email Matt Kaplan mkaplan@housemaster.com.

Our licensed home inspection staff below:

Mike L, Jamie S., Jim O, Jim D. Mike B., Dennis D, Jeff D. , Charles H., Rudy S., William V., Ivan K., Mitch C. , Paul M.