# In need of a home inspector please. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [June 1, 2012, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466 "2012-06-01T12:31:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/1 "2012-06-01T12:31:25Z")
Hey guys, as the title states. Ive got five days to get a home inspected. Dont wanna spend much more then $150.00 . Lemme know asap please. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/2 "2012-06-01T12:46:16Z")
Why would you want to get a cheap home inspector? I paid $250 for mine but it was well worth it. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/3 "2012-06-01T12:49:18Z")
I used Gerry McNamara from Aardvark Services (716) 822-6969. I cannot remember what I paid but he did a great job and pointed out a few things I overlooked. Highly recommended. ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/4 "2012-06-01T12:55:11Z")
I paid sub $300 for my last one, $250 for another. I wouldn’t drive to someone’s house, dig through their nasty basement and attic, while having to keep up my lic, insurance, business etc for $150… gotta pay to play. ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/5 "2012-06-01T13:03:59Z")
Ok, seriously. Keep the bull shit to your self. If one of my friends knows someone that can help me out then great. If not ill “pay to play” this isn’t my first rodeo and Iv e already been through the house a couple times myself. Just lookin for a trained set of eyes incase I missed something. If you wanna bash go somewhere else, I dont care how much you spent for your inspection. If you want to feel good about your self go flex in the mirror or reply to the stupid watch thread. Thank you. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 1:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/6 "2012-06-01T13:05:53Z")
Fine. I guess ill go flex in the mirror then. I’ll send you a pic in a few mins. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/7 "2012-06-01T13:06:19Z")
Hmmm I did flex in the mirror today. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/8 "2012-06-01T13:14:22Z")
I just looked at my beer gut that’s slowly fading in the mirror today, no flexing ☹ ---
**Author:** ![gt08vapor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/22d042/32.png) [@gt08vapor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gt08vapor)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/9 "2012-06-01T13:15:04Z")
My buddy does this as a seconded job. I’ll Pm his info ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 1:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/10 "2012-06-01T13:16:22Z")
I find its better to get a few good contractors to come over, I had a plumber and an electrician, on top of a general inspector. My inspector didn’t point out jack to me. ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/11 "2012-06-01T15:14:29Z")
Text me, i’ve got a guy for everything. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/12 "2012-06-01T16:13:31Z")
> [@JustinH](#): > > I find its better to get a few good contractors to come over, I had a plumber and an electrician, on top of a general inspector. My inspector didn’t point out jack to me. this ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 4:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/13 "2012-06-01T16:40:42Z")
Like to help but sounds like you’ve got a plethora. Let me know if I can help. ---
**Author:** ![airhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/airhead/32/7471_2.png) [@airhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/airhead)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/14 "2012-06-01T19:17:10Z")
> [@JustinH](#): > > I find its better to get a few good contractors to come over, I had a plumber and an electrician, on top of a general inspector. My inspector didn’t point out jack to me. Yep. I _thought_ my inspector did a good job until a ton of problems popped up and my contractor pointed out how obvious they should have been to someone who knows what they’re doing (not me). The old guy who owned this place was a fucking hack and did everything himself including wiring. The contractor is getting paid to look at my next house, even if it’s just a supplementary inspection. ---
**Author:** ![slo\_ride](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/49beb7/32.png) [@slo\_ride](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slo_ride)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/15 "2012-06-01T19:31:06Z")
just remember that “a contractor” might not mean anything come closing time…most real estate forms indicate that the inspector has to be just that…a home inspector or an architect or engineer…a seller can just tell you go to fuck off if you bring in anyone else and keep your hand money. ---
**Author:** ![evane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6bbea6/32.png) [@evane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/evane)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/16 "2012-06-01T20:27:07Z")
Mark Kiczewski Prospec Home Inspection Inc 716-868-5712 Used him for both my home purchases. ---
**Author:** ![LowlyOilBurner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a6a055/32.png) [@LowlyOilBurner](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LowlyOilBurner)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 10:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/17 "2012-06-01T22:00:36Z")
NCS Home Inspection. Prolly around $600.00, but when you buy quality, you only cry once. Sorry if it’s out of your budget, but the dude doesn’t disappoint. He can also qualify welding procedures. One stop shopping. John, pm me for info I can hook you up;) ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2012, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/18 "2012-06-02T08:37:08Z")
> [@LowlyOilBurner](#): > > NCS Home Inspection. Prolly around $600.00, but when you buy quality, you only cry once. Sorry if it’s out of your budget, but the dude doesn’t disappoint. He can also qualify welding procedures. One stop shopping. John, pm me for info I can hook you up;) Paid him $400. Saved me buying a house I shouldn’t have. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2012, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/19 "2012-06-02T19:16:39Z")
> [@evane](#): > > Mark Kiczewski > Prospec Home Inspection Inc > > 716-868-5712 > > Used him for both my home purchases. I believe I used the same guy, it was definitely pro spec. The guy was super nice, very thorough, and has a German Shepherd that he brings along. ---
**Author:** ![Clean\_Baldy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clean_baldy/32/7308_2.png) [@Clean\_Baldy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clean_Baldy)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2013, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466/20 "2013-01-23T15:41:47Z")
Do you recommend the use of thermal imaging at the home inspection to check for proper insulation on walls, windows, attics, etc? I am about to need a home inspector, but am interested in the quality of the build. The house was built in 2009, but it’s a Ryan Home. Either it’s decent, or it’s not. I’d like to know… NCS Home Inspection seems like a safe bet. Their website mentions thermal cameras. Did anyone go that route and have positive results? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-need-of-a-home-inspector-please/223466.md?page=2)