I have a passion for building science, old houses and doing things right. This passion, coupled with my hands-on experience in all the building trades from foundation through custom cabinetry, my NY State Building, Code enforcement and Fire certifications, and my thousands of hours of research all funnel me into the only logical choice for a profession: I'm an independent home and building inspector.NY State certified me to be an instructor for home inspection licensing and continuing education.The EPA trusts me to teach contractors, painters and renovators how to not contaminate your home with lead.A major photovoltaic manufacturer sends me all over the North East to ensure their photovoltaic systems are installed safely, neatly and code compliant.Attorneys call me for help in construction defect cases. Home owners call me to help them get what they paid for when their contractor delivered sub-standard services.I'm frequently on the itinerary as speaker or adviser for Historic Societies.I like doing all those things, but I love to inspect houses for buyers to help them make an informed decision based on an objective inspection. If it's an old house... even better. Nearly all of my business is referred to me by past clients.Lic# 16000022490Specialties: Historic homes restoration, preservation, home inspection, public speaker , instructor, expert witness, window restoration,all phases of construction, report writing and restoration/renovation consultant.