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Eagle Eye Home Inspection

Service area · Dutchess County, New York

Home Inspection in Dutchess County, NY

Licensed New York home inspections across Dutchess County, from pre-war river-city houses to newer suburban homes, with radon, well water and sewer scope testing as well.

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Home inspections across Dutchess County

Dutchess County stretches from the Hudson River cities of Beacon and Poughkeepsie east to Pawling on the Connecticut line. Its housing covers just as much ground, from pre-war homes in the river cities to newer single-family neighborhoods in towns such as East Fishkill and Pleasant Valley.

We inspect for buyers, for sellers who want a pre-listing inspection, and for homeowners who want to know where their house stands.

Book on our scheduling page or call 914-438-6817. If your town isn't listed below, call and ask.

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Dutchess County homes: radon, wells, age and oil heat

Our services for Dutchess County homes

Home Inspection

From pre-1940 houses in Beacon and Poughkeepsie to newer subdivisions further east, Dutchess homes span a century of building methods. We inspect each one against New York's standards and explain the findings in a clear, photo-rich report.

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Commercial Property Inspection

A New York home inspection covers buildings of one to four units. Larger apartment buildings, which hold a big share of the housing in the Town of Fishkill, and commercial property need a commercial inspection instead.

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Mold Assessment Services

Ida's remnants in 2021 (opens in a new tab) and storms and flooding in July 2023 (opens in a new tab) both brought federal disaster declarations to Dutchess. Where a basement has taken on water, a mold assessment looks for hidden growth and the moisture behind it.

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Radon Testing Services

New York law keeps radon out of a licensed home inspection, so it's always a separate test. In an EPA Zone 1 county with the highest state-program results we see in New York, it's worth booking with any purchase.

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Sewer Scope Inspection

New York's standards don't cover underground drainage, so the pipe from the house to the street or septic system goes unseen. A sewer scope runs a camera through it to find roots, cracks, bellies and blockages before you buy.

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Water Testing Services

With more than half of Dutchess residents on community or private wells, water quality is a real question when you buy. Our testing covers coliform and E. coli bacteria, nitrates and lead.

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Dutchess County communities we serve

From the river cities to the Connecticut line.

Also serving: East Fishkill.

Don't see your town? Call 914-438-6817 or send us a message.

Buying in Dutchess County: radon, wells and the disclosure form

Radon is never part of the home inspection. New York's licensing law (opens in a new tab) says a home inspection "shall not include an inspection for radon or pests." In a Zone 1 county, book the radon test when you book the inspection.

Read the disclosure form, then test. New York sellers fill out a Property Condition Disclosure Statement (opens in a new tab) that covers radon and water tests, among much else. Treat it as a list of questions to follow up, not as results.

A private well is the owner's job. Dutchess County (opens in a new tab) leaves routine monitoring of a private well to the homeowner. The county's resource inventory (opens in a new tab) also found road salt a likely source of higher sodium and chloride in domestic wells near roads. If the house has a well, test it before closing.

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What clients say about Eagle Eye

★★★★★5.0 on Google · 434 reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Lance was awesome to work with! He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and was able to explain all the aspects of the home inspection in an easily understandable way. Since we were looking at an older home, my wife and I appreciated that he took his time looking at every possible detail a homeowner should know. His reports were extremely thorough to that of other home inspection services and lays out any potential problems or future projects a home may have in store for the next home owner. We also appreciated him noting where other experts may be needed for a more in depth inspection on some parts of the house. His methodology is thorough and is oriented on educating clients on aspects of the home and keeping it well maintained, whether they are first time home owners or not. My wife and I are truly grateful for his expertise!
    Jonelle ReyesVerified Google review
  • ★★★★★
    Highly recommend Eagle Eye Home Inspection! From the first communication, Lance was very responsive, and performed the inspection (pre-purchase) on short notice on a weekend. The inspection was very thorough and he took the time to explain the process, the details of the inspection, and provided tips on maintaining home mechanicals in good working order. Top notch service at good rates--thanks, Lance!
    Timothy KollmerVerified Google review
  • ★★★★★
    We used Eagle Eye for our home inspection and had a great experience. It was very easy and quick to schedule with Lance. He is also friendly and knowledgeable. He showed up on time, was thorough in his inspection, gave us an even more thorough home inspection report with photos, and was happy to answer questions after we had gone through the report. I would recommend Eagle Eye to anyone looking for a home inspection.
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Dutchess County home inspection questions

How common is high radon in Dutchess County?

Common enough to test every home. EPA (opens in a new tab) places Dutchess in Zone 1, and 53% of the 3,428 basement tests submitted to the state's radon program (opens in a new tab) measured 4 pCi/L or more. Those are voluntary tests rather than a random sample, and EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone. A New York home inspection excludes radon by law, so book radon testing separately.

Will the seller's disclosure tell me whether the radon or well water was tested?

It should tell you whether a test was done. New York's disclosure statement (opens in a new tab) asks whether a radon test has been done, with the report attached, and whether the water quality or flow rate has been tested. It's still the seller's answer, not a test, and the form says it is "not a substitute for any inspections or tests." Ask for copies of any reports and their dates.

Should I test the well when buying in Dutchess County?

Yes, if the house has a private well. The county health department (opens in a new tab) recommends testing a private well for coliform bacteria every year at a state-approved lab, and leaves that testing to the owner. A buyer's water test gives you current results for bacteria, nitrates and lead instead of relying on an old report.

Which Dutchess County towns do you cover?

We have town pages for Beacon, Fishkill, Hopewell Junction, Pawling, Pleasant Valley and Poughkeepsie, and we also inspect in East Fishkill. If your town isn't on that list, call 914-438-6817 and ask.

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Book your Dutchess County inspection

Schedule online or call to talk it through with the inspector. Buying on a private well, or anywhere in Zone 1? Ask about adding water or radon testing when you book.

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