Inspection turned up water staining, a crack, or a scary crawl space — and now everyone’s nervous and the clock is running. Call me. I’ll get eyes on it fast, tell everyone plainly what it is and what it isn’t, and put it in writing so your transaction keeps moving.
When agents and inspectors call me
- An inspection finding is spooking the buyer. Water stains, efflorescence, a stair-step crack, “moisture noted in crawl space” — I’ll tell everyone whether it’s a maintenance item or a real problem, and what fixing it actually involves.
- You need a repair scope and number during attorney review or a contingency window. A written, specific plan beats a vague fear every time — buyers can negotiate around a known cost; they walk away from a mystery.
- Pre-listing. Seller’s basement has a history? Getting it assessed — or fixed — before the sign goes up beats disclosing an open question later.
- You’re an inspector who found something beyond your scope. Refer it out with confidence. I’m certified for exactly this follow-up, and your client hears the same honest read you’d want.
What you get
- Me, directly. You’ll reach me or my assistant Ara — I reply from my personal cell, and I stay your single point of contact for the whole file.
- A straight answer, fast. Deals run on deadlines — tell me yours when you call and I’ll tell you how quickly I can have eyes on it. Send photos and I’ll often give you a first read the same day.
- Report-ready documentation. A clear written assessment and repair scope your attorney, lender, and the other side’s agent can all work from.
- No scare tactics — in either direction. If it’s cosmetic, I say cosmetic. If it’s structural, I say structural and design the right fix. My name is on the assessment either way.
Estimates vs. written reports
Free same-day estimates for your active deals — that doesn’t change. When a client wants a stand-alone written inspection report with no repair contemplated, that’s a paid foundation & basement inspection: independent, documented, and ready for the negotiation table.
How it works
- Call or text me the situation. Address, what was found, and your deadline. Photos help — send them.
- I inspect and put it in writing. I’m a Certified Structural Inspector (Supportworks, Inc.) and a Certified Basement & Crawlspace Inspector (Basement Systems, Inc.) — the assessment holds up when the other side reads it.
- If repairs are needed: I personally design the fix, then a licensed & insured certified Basement Systems dealer crew installs it. Your client gets one accountable point of contact — me — from diagnosis through done.
Why this works for your business
Agents and inspectors send me their deals because the answer is fast, honest, and defensible — which is exactly what keeps transactions together. Over 100 five-star Google reviews come from working this way, and repeat referral partners are most of my calendar. Your client’s experience reflects on you; I treat it that way.
Where I work
All five NYC boroughs, Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk), Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Ulster, Dutchess, Sullivan, Greene, and Columbia Counties in New York, northern and central New Jersey (down through Mercer and Monmouth Counties), and Wayne & Pike Counties in Pennsylvania. Full county map →
Straight Answers
Questions agents ask me
How fast can you get out to a property?
Tell me your deadline when you call — attorney review, contingency expiration, closing date — and I’ll tell you exactly what I can do. Deals have clocks; I schedule around them. Sending photos up front often gets you a useful first read the same day.
Will you kill my deal?
I’ll tell the truth about the basement — which saves far more deals than it kills. A named problem with a written fix and a price is something buyers and attorneys can negotiate around. It’s the unanswered “what’s wrong down there?” that kills deals.
Do you respond to specific inspection-report findings?
Yes — that’s half my referral work. Send me the relevant pages of the report and I’ll address each flagged item in my assessment: what it is, whether it matters, and what fixing it involves.
Do you work for the buyer or the seller?
Whoever hires me gets the same thing: an honest assessment. I’ve been brought in by both sides — sometimes on the same deal. The assessment doesn’t change based on who’s paying, which is exactly why it’s useful in a negotiation.
What does the assessment cost?
The estimate visit is free. Call me about anything unusual — occupied-property logistics, tight timelines, multi-unit — and we’ll sort it out on the phone.
Can my client call you directly?
Absolutely — give them my number, (914) 355-6362. Homeowners calm down fast when someone certified walks them through what they’re actually looking at. I’ll keep you in the loop on where things stand.