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Eagle Eye Home Inspection

Service area · Westchester County, New York

Home Inspection in Westchester County, NY

Licensed New York home inspections across Westchester, from pre-war city housing in Yonkers to northern Westchester homes on private wells, plus radon, water and sewer scope testing.

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Home inspections from Yonkers to northern Westchester

Westchester has the oldest and densest housing of the counties we serve, from pre-war apartment buildings and two-families in the southern cities to houses on private wells further north. It also has some of the most specific local rules a buyer will meet: a county well-testing law, village sewer-lateral programs and lead service-line inventories.

Our town pages cover Yonkers and White Plains, and we also inspect north through Ossining, Pleasantville, Katonah, Armonk and Pound Ridge; the full list is below.

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

Eagle Eye inspector Lance Kotash in white protective gear and a headlamp at a crawl-space opening

Westchester homes: age, density, radon and service lines

Our services for Westchester County homes

Home Inspection

Westchester's mix of pre-war houses, two-families and post-war suburbs puts systems from many decades under one roof. We inspect to New York's standards and explain what we find in a clear, photo-rich report.

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Commercial Property Inspection

Apartment buildings of five or more units are common in Westchester, and a New York home inspection stops at four. Our commercial property inspection covers those, plus mixed-use and commercial property.

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Mold Assessment Services

Westchester was part of federal disaster declarations for Ida's remnants in 2021 (opens in a new tab) and for storms and flooding in late September 2023 (opens in a new tab). If a finished basement took on water, a mold assessment traces the moisture and checks for growth behind the finishes.

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Radon Testing Services

Low-zone counties still produce high readings, as the state's Westchester results show, and New York keeps radon out of the home inspection. A separate radon test tells you where your house falls.

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Sewer Scope Inspection

Several Westchester municipalities require a sewer-lateral inspection when a house is sold. A buyer's sewer scope is separate: your own camera look at the line from the house to the street, before you commit.

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Water Testing Services

Most of Westchester is on public water, where the question is often lead from older service lines and plumbing, while about 6% of residents (opens in a new tab) rely on private wells. Our testing includes lead and bacteria for either supply.

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Westchester County communities we serve

From Yonkers to northern Westchester.

Also serving: Ossining, Pleasantville, Katonah, Armonk, Pound Ridge, Bedford Corners, Shrub Oak, Tuckahoe, Pelham, Sleepy Hollow and Shenorock.

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

Westchester rules buyers and sellers should know

Homes on private wells are tested at sale. Under the county's Private Well Water Testing Law (opens in a new tab), once a contract of sale is signed, the seller must have the well water tested for a list of contaminants that includes coliform bacteria, nitrate, arsenic, lead and MTBE. A buyer's own water test is separate from that required test.

Some villages require a sewer-lateral inspection. Scarsdale (opens in a new tab), for example, requires a CCTV video of the entire sewer lateral when a house is sold, performed by a licensed plumber, professional engineer or architect. Our sewer scope is the buyer's own look at the line and doesn't replace a required municipal certificate, so check with the building department.

The disclosure form now asks about flooding. Since March 2024, New York's Property Condition Disclosure Statement (opens in a new tab) asks whether the property is in a FEMA floodplain, whether it has flood insurance and whether flood claims have been filed. Read those answers alongside the inspection report.

Sewer scope camera reel and monitor beside a basement drain cleanout

What clients say about Eagle Eye

★★★★★5.0 on Google · 434 reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We’ve had a couple of home inspectors before Eagle Eye, and honestly, I wouldn’t go back to either. Lance was just amazing! He was so kind, professional, and super easy to work with from the very beginning. Buying a home can be a lot of stress, but Lance really took the time to walk us through everything, answer our questions, and explain things in a way that made us feel at ease and well-informed every step of the way. What really stood out to me was how thorough and honest he was, along with his friendly and patient attitude. His pricing was very fair, especially considering the time and attention he gave to the inspection. We really valued his help and would definitely recommend Lance to anyone looking for a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and genuinely great home inspector.
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  • ★★★★★
    I highly recommend this outstanding team! They were incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and a pleasure to work with throughout the entire inspection process. Their experience was evident, and they took the time to thoroughly explain their findings and answer all of my questions. I had complete confidence in their insight and judgment while evaluating a potential home, and I truly appreciated their honesty and attention to detail.
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  • ★★★★★
    Lance Kotash was great! He takes the time to inform you of all the issues and how to address them in a professional manner. His assessment was thorough and honest. I'd highly recommend using his services when looking for a new home.
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Westchester County home inspection questions

Does Westchester require a well water test when a house is sold?

Yes, for homes on a private well. Under the county's Private Well Water Testing Law (opens in a new tab), in effect since 2007, the seller arranges and pays for the test once a contract of sale is signed. A state-certified lab or its authorized representative must collect the sample, and both buyer and seller get the results. A water test you order as the buyer is separate.

Does my village require a sewer line inspection before closing?

It might. Scarsdale (opens in a new tab) requires a video inspection of the sewer lateral at sale under a 2023 local law, and the City of Rye and the Village of Mamaroneck have similar lateral codes. Those inspections are done by licensed plumbers or engineers, so ask your building department early. A buyer's sewer scope is separate, for your own decision.

Westchester is a low radon zone. Do I still need a radon test?

We'd recommend one. EPA (opens in a new tab) puts Westchester in Zone 3, its lowest category, but says "all homes should be tested, regardless of zone designation." In the state's records (opens in a new tab), 17.5% of 2,875 voluntary basement tests in Westchester measured 4 pCi/L or more. New York home inspections exclude radon by law, so radon testing is booked separately.

Which Westchester communities do you serve?

Our town pages cover White Plains and Yonkers. We also inspect in Ossining, Pleasantville, Katonah, Armonk, Pound Ridge, Bedford Corners, Shrub Oak, Tuckahoe, Pelham, Sleepy Hollow and Shenorock. If you don't see your town, call 914-438-6817 and ask.

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Book your Westchester inspection

Schedule online or call the inspector. Buying on a well, or in a village with a sewer-lateral rule? Ask how a water test or sewer scope fits your closing timeline.

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