A Sound Home Inspection, LLC

Welcome to my website I hope you find the information that I have provided for you useful in your decision to hire me to perform your home inspection.

A home inspection is never about finding the cheapest inspector. It needs to be about finding a quality inspector that will do a thorough job inspecting the property for you so that you know what you are getting when you have submitted an offer on a house.

My reports are prepared to help with your home purchase decision. Your best interests are the basis for all the reports I prepare. I encourage you to attend the inspection, this is the best time for you to ask questions and express any concerns you may have about one of the biggest decisions that you will make, the purchase of a house.

By having me, a professional home inspector, perform your home inspection  you will be in a much better position to make an informed decision about your home purchase. After the inspection you will realize the small investment you made for my services will have been well worth it.

This is what I Inspect for you.

My  Full Inspections include:

• roof, vents, flashing and trim
• gutters and downspouts
• skylight, chimney, and other roof penetrations
• decks, stoops, porches, walkways and railings
• eaves, soffit and fascia
• grading and drainage
• basement, foundation and crawl space
• water penetration and foundation movement
• heating system
• cooling system
• main water shut-off valves
• water heating system
• interior plumbing fixtures and faucets
• drainage sump pump with accessible float
• electrical service line and meter box
• main disconnect and service amperage
• electrical panels, breakers and fuses
• grounding and bonding
• GFCIs and AFCIs
• fireplace damper door and hearth
• insulation and ventilation
• garage doors, safety sensors and openers
• and much more!

All home inspections are performed according to the New York State Code of Ethics and Standard of Practice for Home Inspectors.

I make every effort to email your home inspection report to you within 24 hours.

All of my home inspection reports  are color coded for easy reading and full of photos to help with  your home sale or purchasing decision. I offer full home inspections in Nassau and Suffolk County, Queens and Brooklyn

View a SAMPLE REPORT, The full report is color coded for easy reading and incudes maintenance, repair and significant concern  summary pages, plus other useful information.

Included with every home inspection.

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My Certifications

Licenses,Memberships and Experience

• New York State Home Inspection License # 16000057832

• Member of the Long Island chapter of the American Society of Home Inspector (LIASHI)

• Member NYSAHI

• Assoiciate  Member ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) # 254517

• Long Island University C.W. Post Home Inspection Program

• Merrill Institute Home Inspector Training

• 32 years as Superintendent of Housing for Winthrop University Hospital

• I am required by New York State to earn 24 hours of continuing education credits every 2 years. To provide you with the quality inspection that you deserve I exceed the state minimum requirements by attending training seminars here on Long Island and through the education provided by InterNACHI®, ASHI® and LIASHI®

My promise to you!

Choosing the right home inspector can be difficult. Unlike most professionals you hire, you probably won’t meet me until your inspection appointment--after you've hired me. Furthermore, different inspectors have varying qualifications, equipment, experience, reporting methods, and pricing. One thing that’s certain is that a home inspection requires a lot of work. Ultimately, a thorough inspection depends heavily on the individual inspector’s effort. If you honor me by permitting me to inspect your new home, I guarantee that I will give you my very best effort. This I promise you.

Thank you for visiting my website.  Whether you ask me to perform your home inspection or you choose another home inspector I wish you many years of happiness in your new home.

Sincerely,

Kevin P. Etherson Sr.