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"Giving your biggest purchase, an honest perspective"


Growing up in a family that has called the Hudson Valley home (Kingston & New Paltz) for four generations, I care deeply about our local communities and the people who live here.

After 10 years of working as a software engineer, I became a New York State Licensed Home Inspector to help my clients protect their investments and make confident decisions about their properties.

Professional Services

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Residential Home Inspection

Your home is where your future begins. We provide the honest perspective you need to move forward with complete confidence.

Buying a home is a massive milestone. We protect your dream home by ensuring you know your property inside and out!

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Pre-Lising Home Inspection

A proactive evaluation of your home's major systems and components, giving you a clear picture of its condition so you can make repairs and price it accurately before putting it on the market.

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New Build Inspection / 11 Month Warranty Inspection

An independent evaluation of your brand-new home's components to ensure every detail meets quality standards. It protects your investment before your warranty is up or before you close on the deal

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Commercial Inspection

Smart business decisions require solid foundations. We deliver vital property insights that you need to protect your company's bottom line

Minimize your risk and maximize your investment. Get the clear, objective look necessary to secure your commerical venture

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360° Drone Roof Inspection*

Ultilizing advanced aerial technology to safely and thoroughly examine hard-to-reach roofing and exterior structures

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Thermal Imaging*

Utilizing infrared technology during your inspection to detect hidden moisture anomalies and heat loss

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Water Testing*

Comprehensive laboratory analysis of well of municipal water to check for harmful contaminents, bacteria, and chemical imbalances

Have a Well or Private Water Source?
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Radon Testing*

Make your home a healthy home, with well water analysis, and subsurface radon gas testing. Test results are availble just a few days after inspeciton

The #2 Leading Cause for Lung Cancer
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Mold-Like Substance Observation

While New York State law prohibits home inspectors from performing mold remediation or formal mold assessments, we visually monitor for and report any evident mold-like substances or conditions

Included in All Inspections
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Wood Destroying Insect Observation

We carefully scan the property for visible signs of structural wood-destroying insect activity. This includes mud tunnels, frass, and insect body parts. We notate our findings in your report so you know when a specialist is needed

Included in All Inspections

Pricing

All services are subject to NYS 8% tax rate and will be included on all services being rendered. Payment is due prior to services being rendered. Please note that structures over 2400 square feet will have an additional charge.

Standard Residential Home Inspection

A complete exterior and interior home inspection for buyers and sellers. Your Digital Report Delivered within 24 hours after the inspection!

$ 600 / under 2400 sqft
  • Exterior Roof System, Exterior Walls, and Exterior Grounds (Grading, Drainage, Decks, Porches, Driveways, Patios, Walkways)
  • Interior Attic, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Hallway, Stair Systems, Living Room/Family Room, Offices, 3 Season Rooms
  • Core Systems HVAC, Plumbing, & Electrical (exterior & interior)
  • Garages Attached or Detached
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Ancillary Services

Add-on services. We are always happy to make custom package deals with our ancillary services!

$ 75 - 250 / each
  • Carbon Monoxide
    Testing ($75)
    Ambient air monitoring around the HVAC, Vents, Heating System, & Hot Water Heater
  • 360° Roof & Property
    Imaging via Drone ($200)
    Detailed images of the entire Roof System & approximate property boundary.
  • Radon Testing ($250) 72-hour EPA Charcoal Canister placement
  • Water Testing ($250) Tests for Coliform Bacteria (E.coli), Nitrates & Nitrites, Lead
  • Thermal Scan ($200) Standalone infrared imaging for heat loss and moisture detection
  • Moisture Detection ($300) Moisture Meter (pinless and pin intact) detection on all surfaces, ceilings, and wood
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Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Does An Residential Inspection Take?

The standard is 3-4 hours on-site, depending entirely on the size, age, and condition of the building

When Can I Expect My Residential Inspection Report?

Your comprehensive digial inspection report is delievered withing 24 hours of the walkthrough, keeping your real estate transaction moving fast. Please be sure to check your spam or junk folder from an email from deschhomeinspections@gmail.com

Are You A Licensed New York State Home Inspector?

Yes, Desch Home Inspections is a fully licensed, certified, and insured under the strict regulations of New York State. License Number: #16000150789

How Far Are You Willing To Travel?

We proudly service the Mid-Hudson Valley region and beyond, including Greene, Columbia, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam counties

How Do I Pay For An Inspection

Invoices can be securely paid via online via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer through our digital client portal on Spectora via Stripe. I also accept Zelle payments. Note that payment must be paid in full prior to services being rendered

Why Are You Using A Drone?

Drones allow us to safely examine high, steep, or fragile roofs while capturing high resolution 360° visual data without damaging components of the roof structure

How Many Years Does My Roof, Water Heater, HVAC, or Appliance Have Left?

NYS Standards of Practice state that home inspections are visual evaluations of current conditions, not future predictions or life expectancy guarantees

Can You Recommend Someone For Repairs?

To avoid strict conflict or interest under NYS law, we never recommend specific contractors or perform repair work ourselves

Do You Inspect Log Cabins?

No. We focus exclusively on standard modern, historic, or commercial building styles and do not inspect or evaluate log cabin structures

Do You Walk On Roofs?

For safety and property protection, we do not physically walk on roofs; instead, we use high-reach ladders at the eaves, specialized camera equipment, and high-powered binoculars to safely examine the roof system. This approach strictly aligns with the NYS Standards of Practice (Section 197-5.7), which does not require inspectors to traverse roof surfaces. If you want a comprehensive, top-down view of every shingle and flashing detail, ask about our Drone Add-on Service when booking.

Are Additional Structures Included in the Inspection?

No, the standard inspection fee only covers the main house and its primary attached garage; any additional detached structures are excluded from the report unless you choose to add them for $100 per structure.

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Have questions about an upcoming property assessment or ready to lock in your date? Reach out or schedule directly through our Availablity Calendar!