Licensed NY & CT · ASHI Member

Home Inspections in Beacon, NY

Licensed inspections. Photo report typically within 24 hours.

We inspect homes in Beacon, NY. Chris Long inspects in person. Licensed in New York and Connecticut. ASHI member, not ASHI certified. Most buyers add a radon test on the same visit. Call (914) 260-8571 or book online.

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Licensed NY & CTASHI Member · NYSAHI Board

ReportWithin 24 Hours

Radon, Mold & WaterIn One Visit

Home Inspection Services in Beacon, NY

Buyer's Inspection

The full walk: roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, attic, and the exterior. Findings are explained in the house. The photo report typically follows within 24 hours.

Pre-Offer Walkthrough

Beacon listings can draw competing bids. This shorter visit happens before you write and targets deal-changers: structure, water, and systems near the end of their life.

Pre-Purchase Inspection

Once the offer is accepted, this is the exam that answers the contingency. Chris documents accessible systems and can fold radon, mold, and water sampling into the same visit so a second vendor does not hold attorney review.

New Construction Inspection

A certificate of occupancy is not a substitute for an inspection. On newer Beacon builds, we check flashing, grading, mechanical installation, and finish quality before you close.

Pre-Listing Inspection

Sellers in Beacon use this to repair or disclose on their schedule. Chris inspects the way a buyer's inspector will, so surprises do not show up under a deadline.

Yearly Maintenance Inspection

An annual visit catches small failures while they are still repairable, not emergencies. Same systems as a buyer's inspection, scheduled on your calendar.

Why Choose Longs GCS LLC in Beacon, NY

Hiring us means hiring the inspector who still does the walk himself.

Licensed in New York and Connecticut. ASHI member (not ASHI certified. ASHI does not certify inspectors). NYSAHI Board of Directors, Lower Hudson Valley.
45+ years in residential and commercial construction and inspection. Founded Longs GCS LLC in Mohegan Lake in 2009.
Photo-documented written report, typically within 24 hours. Preview a sample report.
Beacon is the Dutchess city we inspect most often. Call with any other Dutchess address.

Start with Beacon; call with any other Dutchess address. Neighboring Peekskill.

Also see the Dutchess County hub, Carmel · Peekskill · Nyack, what a home inspection covers, and all service areas. Tim Canniff, a licensed NY and CT inspector trained by Chris, also inspects for the firm. Call (914) 260-8571 with the listing address.

Add-On Testing We Bundle With the Visit

Ask when you book so the right kits go on the truck for this Beacon visit.

Radon

Radon testing by an NRSB measurement technician. Worth adding on Dutchess cellars even when the listing never mentions it. A county map is not your basement.

Mold

Licensed NYS mold assessment with lab analysis and a written moisture-source note. Used on homes and light commercial, not only houses with a visible stain.

Well and water

Water testing for bacteria, metals, and loan panels. Some houses remain on private wells. Ask at booking.

Termite / WDI

Wood-destroying insect inspection is a common lender request on older housing. Same-visit add-on. Confirm it when you schedule.

Gas line

Gas-line testing can be added when the house has gas or propane service. Ask at booking. There is no separate gas-line page.

Beacon Home Inspection FAQs

Straight answers for Beacon buyers and sellers.

Schedule Your Inspection

?How much does a home inspection cost in Beacon?

Chris Long inspects in person. He is licensed in NY and CT and an ASHI member (17598CG), not ASHI certified. The fee depends on the house. Size, age, whether anyone is living there, and extra tests like radon, mold, or water all change the time on site. The office is in Mohegan Lake. Travel is routine, and there is no trip fee. Call (914) 260-8571 with the listing address and we will quote that job. You can also book online.

?What does a Beacon home inspection cover?

Most Beacon jobs are houses and two-families. We inspect the roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, attic, and exterior, and photograph what we find. Findings get explained in the house, then written into the report. Call (914) 260-8571 if the listing has extras like a barn or an addition so we leave enough time on the calendar.

?Should I add a radon test in Beacon?

Dutchess County is EPA radon Zone 1. A map is not your basement. We can place a test during the inspection so you do not need a second appointment. Most buyers add it when they book so it runs during the same visit. Mold sampling and well-water labs can go the same day if you want them. Say which tests you need when you book online.

?How soon is the Beacon report ready?

Typically within 24 hours, often the same day. The report includes photos, and we follow up by phone so you are not left decoding it alone. Radon, water, or mold lab work comes when the lab finishes, which is later than the main report. If your attorney has a hard date, tell us when you schedule.

?Should I be at the Beacon inspection?

Yes if you can. We walk you through the panel, the heating system, and any moisture where it actually shows up. If work keeps you from staying the whole visit, come for the last 30 minutes. Note who will be there when you book online.

?Do you inspect commercial buildings in Beacon?

A storefront, mixed-use downtown, or small warehouse can be quoted from the address. Send it to (914) 260-8571 and we will tell you if it is a fit. A full industrial plant is outside this practice.

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“Chris is very experienced, knowledgeable and very excellent at what he does. If something not right he will find it. He comes to the inspection like “He’s going to fight a war” I like that because he has his clients best interest. He’s meticulous, nothing passes him. He’s very trustworthy. I would not hesitate to refer him to family/ friends or coworkers.”

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“Chris is the best in the field. Extremely knowledgeable and has one of the most detailed inspection reports I have ever seen. Not only does he provide you with a detailed report, he offers a homeowner manual that offers a maintenance schedule for everything in your home.”

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