My husband and I made an offer on a home in Glenmont and had to get an inspection done on an expedited basis because of some previously planned travel. We called Dave on a Sunday morning, expecting that he would probably call us back Monday morning. We were happily surprised and very impressed that he called us back in less than an hour from his daughter's softball game on Long Island! We greatly appreciated that he worked us into his schedule for early Tuesday afternoon. Dave actually arrived before we did, took his time, and did a very thorough inspection of the home. He was very patient in answering our many questions. The next day we received his extremely detailed report document via email. He provided great written detail, along with many photos and links to products, resources and information. We plan to use his report as a blueprint and guideline for future work we will have done on the home. Dave is professional, knowledgeable and courteous and we would highly recommend him to anyone we know who needs a home inspection done. Thanks very much, Dave, for doing such a great job for us! read more

I was very pleased with the home inspection done by David on a house I intend to buy. He found a problem with the wiring on the electrical panel that the current owner said had not been picked up previously by his inspector. He also found significant problems with the house siding on the roof, which had been mounted touching the roof shingles in many areas, resulting in deterioration of the siding due to moisture wicking into the siding. In addition, he identified a lack of kick out flashing next to the chimney to divert water into the gutter so that it does not cascade down the side of the chimney. David was very helpful in going through all of the home's systems and helping me understand them. I feel much more confident that I know the true condition of the home after his inspection. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a home inspection. read more

I am not from the area and had to search for a home inspector on my own, and did not want to rely on a real estate agents recommendation, after much researching I decided on David. Initially I thought the inspection might be overkill since the property was not that old, however just to be on the safe side I went ahead and ordered the inspection. David was very thorough with the inspection and saved me from buying a home with extensive mold damage in the attic that had been festering for years. The current owners purchased the place just 3 years prior and demonstrated to me that the prior inspector missed a significant defect which could cause major health problems. I will definitely be calling on David to inspect the next house I plan to purchase. I have no hesitation recommending David to anyone, especially if you want an honest thorough inspection. read more

Dave at House about homes LLC is the absolute best. His reports are very detailed, with diagrams and links. He takes his time to make sure that the house is structurally and mechanically sound. Operating out of Delmar he drove an hour twice to the South Glens Falls area. The first time he notices that the foundation sills where rotted away and after having my contractor look at the issue he noticed that the floor joists, subfloor and all the sills where completely rotted away. Without Dave coming out and crawling under the house, in a very tight crawl space, we wouldn't have noticed the issue. He came out this past Thursday to the other home I looked at after cancelling the first home and did another amazing job. I would recommend Dave to anyone looking for a new home. He only does 1 inspection a day so his time is 100% dedicated to his customers. read more

David provided a very thorough inspection of a home I had put an offer on. He was extremely courteous and professional. As a first time home buyer, I made sure to come prepared with many questions and asked many additional ones while I walked through the house with David. He was patient and answered most of my questions with good detail. Questions regarding prices which could involve contractor work were the only ones he couldn't answer. Additionally, his actual report was very detailed and easy to digest. The fact that it came with pictures that I could refer back to turned out to be very useful. I would also mention that the sellers did not provide keys to the thermostat to check the heaters but David had no problem coming back to check. All in all, I would not hesitate to hire David again. read more

David was very professional, polite, and attentive. As first-time buyers (and of an older home), we had a lot of questions and he answered all of them. David spent about 2.5 hours inspecting the 1,600 sq. foot home and highlighted a handful of things he had varying levels of concerns with. He did not gloss over issues, but he was also measured and did not alarm us over things that were normal in an older home. It felt like the right balance (he didn't quickly say everything was fine, but also didn't scare us over minor things that were fixable). The report he provides (complete with pictures and suggestions for maintenance) is great, and will be a valuable resource even after we (hopefully) move in. I recommend hiring him if you are around the Albany area. read more

HouseAbout Home Inspections provided me with a thorough inspections, answered my many questions, noticed details that I would never have noticed -- both defects and strong points about the house construction, and gave me the guidance necessary for me to make an educated decision about purchasing the house I had chosen. In conversations during the thorough inspections and the next day I was able to understand how to prioritize improvements to the home. The document provided to me has served as a valuable guide to navigate the many choices available to me with regard to fixing what's broken and living in the house in a cost-efficient way. I recommend HouseAbout Home Inspections with highest enthusiasm. Most helpful indeed. read more

Dave O'Keefe of HouseAbout Home is a master at what he does. I shadowed him in a 4-hr inspection of a 4BR 4B house with outbuildings and a pool. He has a well-defined methodology and takes excellent documentation. He is happy to explain what is going on with your house -- you will meet your house in a profound way if you do what I did and follow along. Either way, the detailed and well-organized online documentation is extremely clear and well-organized, you can take just the appropriate chapter (eg: Health Concerns) and only print that out as a PDF and send it to the appropriate service provider, complete with photos. Dave is hands-down the best inspector I have ever used and would recommend unreservedly. read more

March 2017. I have found David O'Keefe's work to be extremely thorough. He takes his time going over the entire house and is always willing to answer questions. He highlights questionable areas which would require other opinions His report is very professional and informative - I will use it as a guide for planning future repairs or improvements. The first house Mr. O'Keefe inspected for me had multiple issues and the sale did not go through saving me from a large mistake. This house also has an issue where Mr. O'Keefe suggested I contact a structural engineer, which I did. I mention this because the engineer had very complementary comments to make regarding Mr. O'Keefe's work and assessment of the situation. read more

We recently had an inspection of a 1830's farmhouse and barn and we felt HouseAbout Home did a fantastic and thorough job. The inspection was completed over a weekend (we had to travel a fair distance to our new home) and we were very appreciative that we could be accommodated on a non-workday. We spent a full morning (approx 3 hours) with the inspector. He was very professional and pointed out issues and concerns. We received a full report of all the findings the very next day. We are very happy with the service that was provided and would absolutely recommend any home buyers use the inspection company. Very reasonably priced, timely communication and a comprehensive report that we will have on our new home. read more

Mr. David O'Keefe was highly recommended by two friends who personally used his services. We are very glad we used his expertise to evaluate our house before buying it. David was very thorough going from sink to sink, window to window, basement to attic. He took a lot of pictures and his report was timely and inclusive. He made good recommendations in terms of repairs needed and provided rough estimates. David was patient answering questions, he met us where we were, and explained all the concerns in easy to understand terms. Overall, he was pleasant to work with, professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. We would definitely recommend David to friends or family. read more

David hands down is the most personable, thorough, and knowledgeable home inspectors I have ever dealt with period. He is incredible to work with, walks you through every step of the home inspection, takes pictures of everything and sends out a very thorough home inspection report within less than 24 hours. He is prompt to answer phone calls, and/or return phone calls. He is extremely patient and when I had questions about certain things from the inspection report he addressed every single one of them. If you need a home inspector, look no further you have just found the perfect one! I found him off of yelp reviews myself, thus why I am adding to the review pool. read more

David from HouseAbout did a fabulous job with the home inspection. He was very thorough and the report he created was exceptional, beyond what I thought was a good report from prior inspections. Everything was very detailed and all items were photographed for easy reference. He's obviously very experienced and did a great job pointing out items during the inspection. He also was very flexible when our original appointment was delayed due to our delay with the realtors and contract signing. Couldn't have asked for anything more, highly recommended! read more

David was wonderful! He was very thorough with his inspection. He didn't leave anything out. He answered all questions that we had and even walked the roof! He was amazing and made my fiancé and I feel confident in knowing any issues with our home. His full report is amazing, he goes in depth with pictures and points out the issue in the picture along with a description of the issue. All around a great experience and the price is awesome. You won't regret working with David! read more

David did a great job on my home inspection. He did all the "hard" stuff too, like crawling in the attic on a very hot day, putting up a ladder to check the roof, etc. And what was really exceptional is that he accommodated me and worked my inspection in on a Saturday because I had to travel from out of state. His final report was thorough, detailed, and professionally written. If you need a home inspection, I can highly recommend the services of David O'Keefe. Paul J. read more

I highly recommend Dave to do your home inspection. Dave was extremely thorough and professional. His inspection report was completed the next day. He took the time after he was done with his inspection to walk me around the house and get me familiarized with the property. Not only did he point out issues with the home he recommended solutions as well. We have had handful of inspections on other properties and by far Dave is the best inspector we have had. read more

Working with David of HouseAboutHomes was a pleasure. He was professional, very thorough and very patient with answering all my questions. His report was received very quickly and was lengthy and detailed. In addition to good explanations of any problem areas, it contained photos of those areas, recommendations and many helpful links to other informational sources. I believe I will be using this report as a reference guide for quite a while. read more

Excellent and thorough inspection. Dave was a great with communication and arrived on time. He helped us with a very old home we were thinking of purchasing. If Dave did not address the problems in the home to us, we would have been in a very big problem in the future. He saved us from a lot of issues. We got a very detailed report with pictures very soon after the inspection day. We will be using Dave again for our next inspection! read more

Over the years, I have worked with several home inspectors in buying homes. David was recommended by my realtor and did an excellent job with the inspection. He was thorough, explained what he was doing as he went along, and looked at all aspects of the house both inside and out. His report was comprehensive and full of illustrative pictures. His prices are reasonable and you will find him to be very informative. read more