Phone: (845)228-1237
When buying an older home, you should generally expect the need for repairs, and higher maintenance costs. In most older homes there is usually at least one major system in need of updating. Keep in mind, most mechanical systems have been added to an old home and were not considered when it was originally constructed.
Typically, older homes are more work for the inspector. Therefore, you should hire an inspector who has taken the time for additional training in inspecting older homes. I enjoy learning about older homes. Not only have I taken (and plan to continue to take) additional training, I have also chaired the 4th,5th and 6th annual Hudson Valley Historic Home Seminars. The events are specific to historic homes, and we educate home inspectors in the proper inspection techniques and skills needed for properly inspecting historic homes.
