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Exterior Home Inspections

Pre-Purchase Inspections

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

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Anything that has been added to a house or building can affect both the site and the building, so it is important that the exterior improvements be evaluated. A serious problem like rotted wood or termite damage may be costly to repair.

Depending on the extent of damage, some exterior defects can be very expensive to repair. Retaining walls can fail, decks can have serious rotted wood or termite damage, or steps may be improperly built and unsafe. A charming old porch may have a lot of rotted wood or lack safe handrails. Fencing may be old and hazardous. A path may be a tripping hazard. There may also be building code or certificate of occupancy issues with an exterior improvement.

In some cases, an exterior improvement may affect the structure of the building. For example, a retaining wall may be supporting earth that is supporting the foundation of the building. If repairs are needed you are provided an expense analysis in the inspection report.

Exterior Siding

There are many different types of siding including aluminum, asbestos shingle, asphalt shingle, brick, brownstone, cedar shingle, fieldstone, clapboard, cut stone, Drivit, stone, stucco, and vinyl. If the siding is made from good material and has been properly maintained, you can expect few problems. Fortunately, the siding on many of the homes, condos, co-ops, and buildings in the Metro New York area is in good condition.

Some buildings were constructed with poor siding materials or have not received proper siding maintenance. Some types of siding also deteriorate with time. There are many different types of siding including aluminum, asbestos shingle, asphalt shingle, brick, brownstone, cedar shingle, fieldstone, clapboard, cut stone, Drivit, stone, stucco, and vinyl. The Licensed Engineers of Heimer Engineering assess the siding, and provides an expense analysis in the engineering report to help you understand the future replacement costs.

Exterior Trim

Exterior trim serves both a decorative and protective function. Trim is usually made of aluminum, wood, or vinyl. Trim along the edges of a building can improve its appearance. The trim also helps keep rain and wind out of a building.

Wood trim also requires periodic painting and repairs. If the trim is made of wood, there may be rotted wood. Heimer Engineering's Engineers evaluate the extent of any damage to the trim and provide you with an expense analysis of any needed repairs.

Aluminum and vinyl trim do not require frequent painting, and require less maintenance than wood trim. Aluminum or vinyl trim is often placed over wood trim to cover underlying damage and reduce maintenance. The wood soffits in a home are often covered with vinyl trim.

Pre-Purchase
Inspections

During the inspection, the Heimer Engineering℠ examines, analyzes, and/or reports on (as appropriate based on the building):

Structural
System Foundation
Inspections Heating
System Electrical
System Plumbing
System Hot Water
System Roofing
System Leaders &
Gutters Siding
Inspections Termite
Inspections Carpenter
Ants Exterior
Trim Basement
Water Rotted
Wood Appliance
Inspections Air
Conditioning Windows
And Doors Interior
Inspections Carbon
Monoxide Mold
Inspections Asbestos
Inspections Bad
Choices Report
Info Thermal
Imaging Building
Codes Inspection
Basics Home
Inspections Condo
Inspections New Condo
Punch List Co-op
Inspections Sample
Report

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Call for a Home Inspection Heimer Engineering℠ is happy to help you. Senior Staff members are available Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. After 5 PM, please leave a message. Messages are checked during the day on Sunday, and Sunday evening through Thursday evening. Inspections are performed seven days a week.

Heimer Engineering's℠ inspection fees are competitive with non-Engineer's inspection fees, especially when you consider that many non-Engineers charge extra for a termite inspection, swimming pools, etc.

Inspection orders are taken by senior staff members. A real estate purchase is complex, and you should be able to speak with someone who can give you real answers to your inspection questions.

Heimer Engineering New York pre-purchase home, building, condo, and co‑op inspections To set up an appointment for a pre-purchase inspection or to find out about Engineering services or expert court testimony send Heimer Engineering℠ an email at WebInfoRequest@heimer.com, send Heimer Engineering℠ a text at 888.769.6910, or call Heimer Engineering℠ at 800.605.1500. If no staff member is in the office, leave a message.

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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 to Heimer Engineering℠.

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.

Heimer Engineering℠
Standards of Practice
and Code of Ethics

The Licensed Engineers of Heimer Engineering℠ substantially adhere to the InterNACHI® Code of Ethics, to Subpart 197-4 of the State of New York Code of Ethics and Regulations for Home Inspectors, the ASHI® Standards of Practice, and the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE®) Code of Ethics. In the event of a conflict, the Licensed Engineer uses Engineering judgment to decide what standard or Engineering principle takes precedence. All State of New York Licensed Engineers are bound by New York State Education Law Article 145.

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Heimer Engineering℠ performs home inspections, building inspections, condominium inspections, and co-op inspections in 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

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