Clear Answers. Confident Decisions.
Know Your Home
Before You Buy.
Home Inspect New England provides professional home inspections with clear reporting and the information you need to move forward with confidence. Serving Rhode Island home buyers, sellers, and homeowners.
What We Inspect
Professional Home
Inspection Services
Residential Home Inspections
Home inspections for buyers, sellers, and homeowners. Clear reporting and professional observations of the home's major systems and components.
Pre-Listing Inspections
Identify potential issues before listing your home and avoid surprises during negotiations.
New Construction Inspections
New construction does not always mean defect-free. Inspections performed before closing help identify concerns before taking possession.
Limited Scope Inspections
Focused inspections of specific concerns such as foundations, moisture intrusion, structural observations, and other building systems when a full home inspection is not needed.
Why Home Inspect New England
More Than a Checklist.
Real Construction Knowledge.
Renovation Background
Hands-on residential renovation experience provides practical context when evaluating how a home has been built, maintained, and repaired.
Quality Systems Approach
A background in manufacturing quality systems means every inspection follows a consistent, documented process. Findings are recorded clearly and objectively.
Thorough Written Reports
Photo-documented reports delivered promptly. Clear, plain-language findings organized by priority.
Clear Communication
Findings are explained in terms clients can use. Not just what was found, but what it means and what to consider next.
"Home Inspect New England follows the InterNACHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. Every inspection is performed with the goal of giving clients a clear, objective picture of the home's condition."Dan Gerade, Owner, Licensed Home Inspector
Background and Experience
Why Construction Experience Matters
Experience working on residential renovation projects and building systems provides practical insight into how homes are built, maintained, repaired, and evaluated. That background informs every inspection.
Residential Renovation Experience
Hands-on experience with residential renovation projects provides practical context when evaluating how a home has been built, maintained, and repaired.
Building Systems Knowledge
Familiarity with building systems from the inside out means observations go beyond surface-level findings to identify what actually matters.
Quality Systems Background
A background in manufacturing and quality systems means every inspection follows a consistent, documented process. Findings are recorded clearly and objectively.
Practical Reporting
Reports are written to be understood and used. Findings are described clearly, with context that helps clients make informed decisions.
Local Knowledge Matters
Common Issues in Rhode Island
and New England Homes
Older New England housing stock has specific, recurring issues. Knowing what to look for, and where, is part of what makes a local inspection valuable.
Moisture Intrusion
New England's wet climate means moisture finds every gap. Basement seepage, roof leaks, and improper grading are among the most common findings.
Stone and Fieldstone Foundations
Many Rhode Island homes sit on century-old stone foundations. Settling, efflorescence, and structural movement are documented and explained clearly.
Aging Electrical Systems
Knob-and-tube wiring, fuse panels, and aluminum branch wiring are common in older RI homes. These are safety concerns that require clear documentation.
Roofing Concerns
Ice damming, aging asphalt shingles, improper flashing, and flat roof drainage problems are routine findings in this climate.
Structural Issues
Sagging ridgelines, notched joists, and visible structural concerns are observed and documented with practical context.
Plumbing Systems
Galvanized steel, polybutylene, and cast iron drain lines all have known failure modes. Each is documented with clear explanations.
HVAC Systems
Aging boilers, undersized equipment, and improper venting are common. Operation, condition, and visible signs of age or wear are noted.
Deferred Maintenance
Deferred maintenance compounds over time. Inspections help identify what is urgent, what is routine, and what to budget for going forward.
Where We Work
Serving Rhode Island Communities
Home Inspect New England serves communities across Rhode Island, from Providence and Pawtucket to the East Bay and beyond.
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Your Inspection?
Call, text, or submit a request. Same-week scheduling is available for most areas.
Dan Gerade
Licensed Home Inspector, Rhode Island