Reading previous recs for good inspectors and estimates of the time an inspection might take. Early on before I even had a grasp of the buying process, I called one inspection outfit. They said their price would be based in part on the cost of the property. By my calculations, the inspection was going to…
Unless the seller allows you to pull up floorboards and go through walls, which I doubt, there really is no way of seeing what lies underneath. Yes, it's a good idea to have an inspection anyway. Loose or creaky floors and big settlement issues might be indications that joists and beams need replacing. Is it a finished basement where you can't see the foundation? It has been my experience that all old homes that haven't been worked on need structural repairs.
Q Re: InspectionsHe is not a licensed engineer, but I highly recommend Matt Wynne of Aberdeen Building Consulting: http://aberdeenbuildingconsulting.com/ Best, Kyle Page, AIA, LEED AP Sundial Studios Architecture & Design, PLLC
Brownstone InspectorWhat made you think these guys were really FDNY? Did you ask for ID?
FIRE INSPECTIONanyone? i need an engineer to test for firestop, subgrade and excavation so i can submit TR-1 for certificate of occupancy.
TR-1 Inspection Reco Needed