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Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Home & Commercial Inspections
Higher Elevation has established itself as a trusted leader in property assessment services. With decades of combined experience across residential and commercial sectors, our team delivers meticulous inspections that prioritize client safety and informed decision-making. Our certified inspectors utilize advanced tools like thermal imaging and adhere to rigorous industry standards, including InterNACHI certification requirements.We maintain active involvement in professional education, offering state-approved courses for inspectors and real estate professionals. Our family-owned business operates with core values of integrity, thoroughness, and customer focus, ensuring every inspection report provides actionable insights. Through multi-generational expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement, we serve clients across New York and Florida markets.
Services
Home Inspections
Commercial Inspections
Final Walk Through
Thermal Imaging
Consulting Services
Highlights and features
- Certified Master Inspectors with engineering expertise
- Free termite inspection included with all home inspections
- 40+ years combined experience in residential and commercial inspections
- State-licensed instructors for home inspection education
- Multi-generational family business with proven reliability
Associations and certifications
- InterNACHI
What people say
Experienced team
Detailed reports
Excellent customer service
Certified inspectors
Free termite inspection
Services
Home Inspections
Our comprehensive home inspections evaluate all major systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural components. We identify safety hazards, maintenance needs, and potential repair costs. Clients receive detailed reports with clear recommendations to support informed real estate decisions.
Commercial Inspections
Commercial building inspections assess structural integrity, code compliance, and system functionality for business properties. We identify safety issues, regulatory concerns, and operational risks. Our reports help investors and tenants understand property conditions before leasing or purchasing.
Final Walk Through
Final walk-through inspections verify property condition before real estate transactions complete. We check for new damage, confirm repairs, and ensure systems function properly. This service protects buyers from unexpected issues during property transfer.
Thermal Imaging
Thermal imaging detects hidden moisture, electrical hotspots, and insulation gaps using infrared technology. This non-invasive method identifies issues invisible to the naked eye. It enhances standard inspections by revealing potential problems in walls, ceilings, and electrical panels.
Consulting Services
Our consulting services provide property-related guidance for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals. We offer maintenance recommendations, repair prioritization, and industry expertise. Clients benefit from our decades of inspection experience and technical knowledge.
People
Rob Byrne
Chief Executive Officer
Certified Master Inspector with electrical engineering background. 20+ years experience leading home inspections and training professionals. Licensed in New York with DEC termite certification.
Christopher Byrne
Chief Operating Officer
Licensed home inspector with 1,000+ inspections completed. Specializes in field training and report writing. Holds NY DEC termite certification and Florida state license.
Joseph Byrne
Chief Financial Officer
Finance expert managing business operations. Applies corporate financial strategies to inspection services. Graduated from Manhattan College with BS in Finance.
Ed White
Certified Inspector
40-year veteran with structural engineering expertise. Former FDNY chief and Army veteran. Provides mentorship to new inspectors while conducting thorough assessments.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide home inspections, commercial inspections, final walk-throughs, thermal imaging, and consulting services for property transactions.
Are your inspectors certified?
Yes, our team includes InterNACHI Certified Master Inspectors with specialized engineering backgrounds and state licenses.
Which areas do you service?
We operate throughout New York State and Florida, covering residential and commercial properties in both markets.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards for our inspection services and related consultations.
Do you offer termite inspections?
Yes, we include free termite inspections with all standard home inspections, valued at $150.
Can you help with inspection education?
Our team provides state-approved home inspection courses and continuing education for real estate professionals.
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Reviews (7)
Charlotte Liu
May 31, 2021
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I am so lucky that I could have Rob and his team come to do the inspection for the 2nd property I was going to buy. Since I had a very bad experience with my first inspector who did my first property. I decided to hired Rob who recommended by one of my previous termite treatment examinator. Rob is super knowledgeable, and informative to keep you knowing exactly whats going on by visually showing you everything throughout the process. He and his teammate John done the inspection on a raining day, I saw him climbed on the roof and spend so much time to checked every single space of the roof. While
Christopher Berberabe
May 30, 2021
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Higher Elevation was recommended to us by our realtor (Mike Furino). Rob and his team went through every detail in the house with us and explained everything in a way so we felt comfortable about moving forward with the purchase of the house. I also feel that we can now take better care of the property because of the advice he gave us on home care. Highly recommend Higher Elevation for your house inspection needs!
Sierra Lopez
Mar 06, 2021
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First timer here didn't know what to say or expect when I called Rob. We were looking at a new construction home so I didn't think Rob and his team would find a lot of damage. Rob took out a gadget that looked like something you see in the ghostbuster movies called, thermal imaging. It was pretty neat and to learn from what he used definitely sparked my interest. I saw his partner Ed up on the roof making sure they didn't just paste this house together while Rob inspected the basement/crawl space. Overall the house was in great shape and it made their jobs easier.
Sam Barnet
Feb 14, 2021
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It was really great to see Rob and his team come out to do this inspection for me. Rob actually brought his son who is learning the business as well. Love how it's a family orientated business. They came out and did such a great job. Rob's son chris found a lot of foundational damage while Rob found some missing shingles up on the roof. I was very happy I went with higher elevation and will be using them on the next house I find.
Selina Ramirez
Feb 03, 2021
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So happy our realtor introduced us. It was so easy to sit there and talk and to also learn. The job you guys did blew our minds. Never in a million years would I even think that certain area's of a home would be inspected like that. I am still mind blow how you fit into the attic crawl space. Watching you guys on the roof gave me anxiety but I am so happy that you guys ended up finding little damage to the roof itself. It helped saved us money and negotiating the price that is for sure. Happy to refer you to other friends that we know looking for a house.
Jessica Phillips
Sep 16, 2020
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We used Rob & Ed's inspection service when we were looking to buy a house. It was great to get two professionals that took their time and made sure every inch of that house was looked over. They pay such great attention to detail and their knowledge of the inspection process was very helpful. They pointed out some very important issues with the house which allowed us to make an informed decision before purchasing a home. I could not recommend a better company. If you want the job done right call Higher Elevation.
Paulette Bailey
Aug 16, 2020
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Buying your dream home is usually the single biggest purchase a person or family will ever make but your dream can be shattered when you discover the hard way that everything that glitters is not gold. Having an inspection of your dream property is key to sleeping at night knowing you made the right decision. Rob and Charlie from Higher Elevation Hoke Inspections spent over 2 hours doing a meticulous inspection of what I believed was my dream home. They were knowledgeable, thorough, detailed, thoughtful and honest. Before they were finished I knew this wasnt the home for me. They didnt shatter
