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Granite Inspection Group

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How to Choose your Inspector and Prepare for Your Home Inspection

The Inspector For You!

Choosing the right home inspector should be an informed choice, and we encourage you to do your research and call other companies. We are confident that the quality of services we offer will exceed your expectations.  See our reviews ans testimonials.  We offer an uncompromising dedication to provide the most thorough inspection possible, while educating and informing you about the functions of your home or potential home.

When looking for an inspector, be sure to ask questions, and no question is too minor or inconsequential. We at Granite Inspection Group realize the importance of a home, and we would expect these questions and considerations from any homeowner or home buyer who values his or her own property or future property.

  • Is the company certified and licensed?
  • What is the company’s reputation?
  • What is the level of service the company will provide?
  • Are the inspectors Full Time or Part Time?
  • Will the company’s inspector’s climb on the roof, go in the attic & crawl space, open the electrical panel, look for destroying insects and organisms and operate appliances and equipment?
  • Are inspection hours flexible to fit with your schedule?
  • Is there a written report provided? If so, when will you receive the report?
  • Are you encouraged to attend the inspection & ask questions?
  • Will you have unlimited access to the company for questions & follow up?
  • Does the company carry Insurance?


Is the company certified and licensed?
Granite Inspection Group is ASHI Certified & New York State Licensed.

 What is the company’s reputation?
Granite Inspection Group has an outstanding reputation –Solid Recommendations ….For A Solid Home!!  See our testimonials page and reviews for a showcase of what our clients say about us.

What is the level of service the company will provide?
Granite provides thorough, exemplary service- just ask our clients.

Are the inspectors Full Time or Part Time?
Granite’s inspectors are all career-oriented professionals, and are ONLY Full Time Inspectors.

Will the company’s inspector’s climb on the roof, go in the attic & crawl space, open the electrical panel, look for destroying insects and organisms and operate appliances and equipment?
Granite Inspection Group will do all of the above.

 Are inspection hours flexible to fit with your schedule?
At Granite, we understands your busy lifestyle, and will do everything we can to make sure your inspection is scheduled and performed to meet your time table.

Is there a written report provided? If so, when will you receive the report?
Granite will provide reports with photos and most test results on-site.

 Are you encouraged to attend the inspection & ask questions?
Granite Inspection Group encourages questions and attendance at all inspections.

Will you have unlimited access to the company for questions & follow up?
Granite is readily available for any further inquiries, and we want you to be confident in understanding your inspection results.

Does the company carry Insurance?
Granite Inspection Group does.

How to Prepare for a Home Inspection

  •  Make sure gas, electrical and water utilities are on, lights are functional and all appliances are operational.
  • Confirm that electrical panels, water and gas meters and all access openings to attic areas, eave and crawl spaces are accessible.
  • If the home owner has aggressive pets, please have them secured before the inspector arrives.
  • For safety reasons, inspectors are not allowed to turn on utilities, light pilot lights, power up or plug in appliances.
  •  Inspectors are not allowed to remove sealed or secured access openings or move stored items placed there by the owner.
  • If you have special concerns about your home, be sure to let the inspector know. A great example would be if it recently rained and you saw water in the basement the last time you visited the home. However, your inspection occurred on a beautiful and sunny day and no signs of water were present at that time. You should express this issue as a concern.

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Testimonials

Granite inspection group provided a fair, detailed, highly actionable report of findings, and risk areas. I highly recommend their team, easy to work with and communication was great.

Paula Blomquist   

Granite Inspection really came through for us! Due to some careless things our builder did, there were several obstacles and challenges to installing a radon mitigation system in our home. After two others had shown up and failed to help us, I was losing hope. Then I called Granite Inspection, and I wish I had called them first! Michael is knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. He got the job done, no problem. I highly recommend Granite Inspection.

Julie Gonzalez   

This company is awesome. Very Very professional. Totally happy with their performance. I will definitely use them again in the future if the need arises.

David McPartland   

I have been through several home inspections for prior purchases and after each I found out a lot of details were missed. Fast forward to my latest experience with Michael @ Granite Inspection. All I can say is WOW, never have I had a such a thorough, well informed, detailed inspection. Michael spoke and explained to me as someone who genuinely cared and literally gave me a brain dump in person and in his report about the house, all the good, bad and ugly, he held nothing back. He really wanted to ensure that I was in a position to make a well-informed decision. I don't usually write lengthy reviews, but Michael has saved me from a very costly mistake. Truly appreciated his objectivity and professionalism.

Marlyne Bennett   

Granite inspection was wonderful to work with. Michael installed a radon mitigation system in our 150 old house and he did a wonderful job. He was always clear, concise, and friendly. Would highly, highly recommend. Thank you so much!!

Kristin Luks   

Micheal was amazing and very informative! I appreciate his hard work especially by himself. Lisa was very helpful and so polite over the phone. Would definitely recommend for services.

Ashley F   

We had to have a Radon Mitigation system installed in our house. Started by looking at the NY State's website for Certified Radon Mitigation Contractors. Narrowed the search down to those who are Certified Radon Testers at Dutchess County (currently there are 4). We chose the Granite Inspection Group because of their qualifications listed on their business website.
Contacting them and scheduling for a Radon test was very easy.
Michael and his wife Lisa are very friendly, pleasant, and more importantly very responsive and professional. After the test and the evaluation, we received a written estimate regarding the cost of the installation of the Radon Mitigation system.
The installation and subsequent evaluation (re-testing) of the Radon Mitigation system was flawless. Granite Inspection Group did an excellent job. As a retired engineer I appreciate their professionalism.

GTM   

With basement radon levels between 19 and 21, I contacted Michael. He installed the radon mitigation system in one day. The result is astonishingly successful: the average is now around 0.35, well below 1, and our house is now virtually free of this carcinogenic gas. Michael is thoroughly professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. The results speak volumes.

Garry Hagberg   

I used granite inspection for my home inspection and the gentleman that was there doing the inspection was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Gave a full break down of what was needed and what needed to be done. Very professional service from beginning to end .Will highly recommend to anyone

Michael Roman   

We used Granite Inspection when we purchased our current house and had them carry out an inspection for a property we recently had an offer accepted on. Michael provided a 108 page report. Thorough, professional and invaluable. Simply put, we would not have anyone else inspect a property.

Claire Bracken   

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Granite Inspection Group
Phone: 845-635-2552
Email: michael@gigrp.com

Service Areas

Service Areas Include, But Not Limited To:
Dutchess County- Poughkeepsie, Fishill, Pleasant Valley, Lagrange, Hyde Park, Hopewell Junction, Wappinger Falls, Rhinebeck, Beacon, Millbrook, Red Hook, Dover, Pawling
Putnam County- Carmel, Mahopac, Brewster
Orange County- Newburgh, New Windsor, Wallkill, Chester, Middletown
Ulster County- New Paltz, Highland, Kingston, Saurgerties
Rockland County- Monroe, Nanuet, Pear River
Columbia County, Green County, Westchester County and beyond

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