Licensed NY & CT · ASHI Member

Home Inspections in Scarsdale, NY

Licensed inspections. Photo report typically within 24 hours.

We inspect homes in Scarsdale, NY. Chris Long inspects in person. Licensed in New York and Connecticut. ASHI member, not ASHI certified. Call (914) 260-8571 or book online.

45+ YearsExperience

Licensed NY & CTASHI Member · NYSAHI Board

ReportWithin 24 Hours

Radon, Mold & WaterIn One Visit

Home Inspection Services in Scarsdale, NY

Buyer's Inspection

The full walk Scarsdale buyers book: roof, structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, attic, and slate or steep roofs, plaster, and 1920s mechanicals. Chris explains findings in the house. The photo report typically follows within 24 hours.

Pre-Offer Walkthrough

Fox Meadow and Heathcote listings can move in days. 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 Scarsdale builds among pre-war blocks, Chris checks flashing, grading, mechanical installation, and finish quality before you close or before a builder warranty expires.

Pre-Listing Inspection

Sellers in Scarsdale 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

Steep roofs and older boilers work on a Scarsdale house every year. An annual visit catches small failures while they are still flashing and grading problems, not emergencies.

Why Choose Longs GCS LLC in Scarsdale, 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.
Pre-war Tudors and Colonials are the usual Scarsdale walk, not a specialty upcharge category.

These houses were built to last. Roofs, boilers, and wiring still age. Chris separates age-typical from deal-changing. Neighboring White Plains, Larchmont, and Mamaroneck.

Also see the Westchester County hub, White Plains · Larchmont · Mamaroneck, 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 Scarsdale visit.

Radon

Radon testing by an NRSB measurement technician. Ground-contact homes should still be tested. Zone 3 is a county average.

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. Scarsdale is municipal. Water testing remains available as a same-visit add-on.

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.

Scarsdale Home Inspection FAQs

Straight answers for Scarsdale, NY buyers and sellers.

Schedule Your Inspection

?How much does a home inspection cost in Scarsdale?

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 Scarsdale home inspection cover?

A lot of Scarsdale work is older Tudors and colonials with steep roofs and older systems. Deals often move fast. Termite inspections are a common lender request and can share the visit. 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 Scarsdale?

The EPA map for this county is an average, not your basement. We still recommend testing ground-contact homes in Scarsdale and can place the test in the same visit. 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 Scarsdale 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 Scarsdale 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 do termite inspections in Scarsdale?

Yes. Lenders often ask for it, and it can share the same visit. Call (914) 260-8571 if your form has a deadline.

★★★★★

What Clients Say

Real Google reviews from clients of Longs GCS Home Inspections.

“

“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.”

rose DavisGoogle review

“

“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.”

Matthew & MelissaGoogle review

★★★★★5.0average from 389 Google reviews