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Home, Building, Condo, and Co-op Inspections
in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx,
Staten Island, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland,
Putnam, and Westchester
646.757.4500 • 800.605.1500

An Engineer's inspection, a pre-purchase inspection, and a termite inspection. You receive four reports: an onsite verbal report, an onsite written report, an emailed written report, and a termite report. Call 800.605.1500 or 646.757.4500 if you have questions. We are happy to help you. Smile

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You depend on the pre-purchase inspection to provide you with important information to help you decide on purchasing real estate. You typically have 5 to 10 business days to have a pre-purchase inspection performed. Once the inspector arrives on the site, you have to decide if he or she is capable of performing the inspection.

There are no do-overs if the inspector who performs the inspection does not perform the inspection to your satisfaction. It is important to chose the Inspector wisely. You need to know not only what the inspection costs, but what is included and what limitations exist.

Choosing the wrong inspector may save money now, but the real expense is in the future. The wrong inspector could allow you to buy the proverbial money pit.

We strive to achieve the highest ethical standards. As Licensed Engineers, every effort is made to provide information that allows you to be an informed consumer.

Some inspection firms do not tell you the inspection limitations until the inspector arrives at the site. Heimer Engineering does not deceive clients to get them to make appointments.
All pre-purchase inspections have the same limitations, yet some inspection firms hide these limitations. Heimer Engineering discloses the limitations on our website and in the report, including placing the pre-inspection agreement on our website so you can understand the limitations of any pre-purchase inspection. Limitations are inherent in any pre-purchase inspection.

➜ Pre-Inspection Agreement
Some inspection firms imply that they include an environmental inspection, when all they offer is the same visual inspection Heimer Engineering provides. Heimer Engineering discloses in advance that a pre-purchase inspection is not an environmental inspection.

➜ Environmental Inspections
Some inspectors exaggerate the seriousness of a problem so that you are in a better position to negotiate with the seller. Heimer Engineering does not misrepresent the seriousness of a defect.
Some inspectors claim that they can find hidden defects using thermal imaging. Heimer Engineering does not tell you that thermal imaging will find defects behind walls.

➜ Thermal Imaging
Some inspectors tack on extra charges at the time of the inspection. Heimer Engineering does not raise prices at the inspection site.
Some inspectors imply that their insurance covers you. Insurance covers the policy holder against claims made against the policy holder. A client has to make a claim (which often involves hiring an Attorney to file a law suit) before the insurance is brought in. Heimer Engineering does not tell you the inspection insurance covers you.

Our Licensed Engineers follow the National Society of Professional Engineer's Code of Ethics and are subject to the laws governing Professional Engineers in The State of New York. These guidelines and laws cover topics such as conflicts of interest, general ethical behavior, working on behalf of our client's interests, etc. You can be sure of the highest ethical standards when using Heimer Engineering's Professional Engineers.

➜ National Society Of Professional Engineer's Code Of Ethics

➜ Laws Governing Professional Engineers In The State Of New York

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Cal for a Home Inspection We are happy to help you. To set up an appointment for a pre-purchase inspection, or to find out about Engineering services or expert court testimony, click below for a contact form, send us an email, text us at 888.769.6910, call 646.757.4500, or call 800.605.1500. If no staff member is in the office, leave a message. Remember to ask about a web discount.

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Heimer Engineering serves the Metro New York area, including New York City (Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island), Long Island (Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Upstate New York (Rockland County, Putnam County, and Westchester County).

Heimer Engineering respects your privacy. Some inspection firms share information with insurance, landscaping, home maintenance, moving, cable, mortgage, and other companies. You will not receive phone calls or solicitation emails from third parties as a result of providing personal information.

In the event of a life-threatening emergency call 911. Emergency situations need to be handled by first-responders who can evacuate buildings, shut utilities off, and take other steps necessary to preserve life.

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Inspections are performed only after the client signs a pre-inspection agreement. The use of this website is governed by our Terms of Use. This website is made available for informational purposes and does not represent a professional opinion of your particular situation.

➜ Download A Pre-Inspection Agreement

Heimer Engineering performs home inspections, building inspections, condominium inspections, and co-op inspections in the State of New York. We do not perform inspections or recommend Inspectors or Engineers outside of the State of New York. We provide Licensed Professional Engineer consultation services including hurricane and storm damage and damage from adjoining construction. Expert witness services are provided regarding playground injuries, parking lot, walkway, and stairway slip, trip, and fall.

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Heimer Engineering PC f/k/a Richard L Heimer PE PC
2171 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 230
Commack, New York, USA 11725-2947

• New York Metro Area: 800.605.1500, 646.757.4500
• Bronx, New York: 718.547.2000
• Brooklyn, New York: 718.237.7777
• Manhattan, New York: 212.563.4777
• Long Island, New York: 631.549.2500
• Nassau County, New York: 516.487.2100
• Putnam County, New York: 845.638.4900
• Queens, New York: 718.544.3000
• Staten Island, New York: 718.227.5000
• Suffolk County, New York: 631.858.5500, 631.288.3900
• Westchester County, New York: 914.576.6100
• Fax: 631.858.5599, 646.795.4571
• Text: 888.769.6910
• Coordinates: 40.8439215, -73.2871259
• URL: www.heimer.com
• Email: Info@heimer.com

International Standard of Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) Revision 4 Classification: 71
North American Industry Classification System (SAISC) Classification: 541330, 541350

The Cost Of Choosing TheWrong Home Inspector

Pre-Purchase InspectionsInsight Only An Engineer Offers