Professional Home Inspections in Upstate New York

Upstate Inspection Services provides professional home inspections in Upstate New York, serving Otsego, Delaware, Schoharie, Chenango, and Broome counties. All inspections are performed by licensed, experienced and qualified home inspectors to ensure thorough, unbiased inspections that help buyers, sellers, and homeowners make confident property decisions.

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What We Do

The house will be inspected from the exterior grounds and walls to the roof. All the major systems will be inspected according to NY Articles 197-5, Standards of Practice for Home Inspectors, while complying with NYS Article 197-4, Code of Ethics and Regulations for Home Inspectors.

According to New York State, a home inspection is defined as the process by which a home inspector observes and provides a written report of the systems and components of a residential building including but not limited to:

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Our Story

With years of experience inspecting residential and light commercial properties, Upstate Inspection Services is trusted by homebuyers, real estate professionals, and property owners throughout the Upstate NY region. Inspections are performed according to recognized industry and New York State standards. Inspection reports are typically issued the same day and include detailed, easy-to-understand findings and recommendations. See the sample report at the top of the page for an example of a typical report.

Upstate Inspection Services provides thorough inspections focused on determining the safety, condition and functionality of the structure and major systems including the roof, structure, foundation, visible insulation, plumbing, electrical system, heating system, cooling system, exterior, interior and more. Being thorough takes time and experience. Not all inspections or inspectors are equal. Structures up to 2,500 square feet are typically booked for a 4-hour time slot to make sure there is adequate time. When you choose Upstate Inspection Services, you are choosing a certified, qualified, and reliable professional. We will go the extra mile and provide the very best home inspection experience by ensuring a thorough inspection along with top-notch communication and high-quality customer service.

Meet the Inspector

Josh Wood (owner & inspector) has lived in upstate NY for 40 years and currently resides in Oneonta with his wife, Isabelle, and two children, Brock and Zoe. He is a New York State licensed home inspector and Certified Professional Home Inspector by InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors). Having grown up around the construction trade, as well as being an active real estate investor, Josh is well versed in the real estate business and has an outstanding understanding of building structure and systems.

How It Works

We will go the extra mile and provide the very best home inspection
experience through flexibility, communication and high-quality customer
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Inspection

We work with your schedule so that you can be present on the day of the inspection

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Our Process

We communicate with you directly throughout the entire process

Report

We provide a full report and will be available to answer any of your questions

Our Work

      
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   Melanie Zeich 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Josh Wood was excellent while inspecting a house I was considering to purchase. He was professional, friendly, and extremely thorough. Josh walked us through and explained what would be in the report and gave us an opportunity to ask questions. I was really impressed with how detailed the report was while also being very easy to understand.
  
 
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   Peter Iannace 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Josh did a fantastic job. His inspection was detailed and lengthy. His report was detailed.  His expertise and professional is evident in his demeanor and reporting
  
 
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   Seth Lucas 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Josh was great! Timely and thorough home inspection reporting. Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Michael 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very thorough. Highly recommend!!
  
 
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   chuck mccoy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Arrived early, very friendly, qualified, price was spot on, will follow through on all his comments. This inspection was on an 1893 Victorian on Main St., Cooperstown. For decades a B & B with lots of comfort and friendship.
  
 
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   vanesia smith (Rokwell) 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. communication was above average. Completely competent and effective.  Very please with the assistance and support provided by Josh  Yeah
  
 
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   louis pesout 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would recommend Upstate Inspection Services to anyone looking to buy a home or even a commercial property.  Josh was very thorough and took the time to explain what was going all along the way.  Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.  I wouldn't hesitate to call Josh back for any future endeavors.
  
 
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   Zach Cordero 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I couldn’t be happier with the inspection Josh did on our new home. From the moment he arrived, his enthusiasm was contagious – he genuinely loves what he does, and it shows in every part of the process. What impressed me most was how educational the entire inspection felt. Josh didn’t just point out issues and leave it at that; he took the time to explain everything in a clear, patient way – why something mattered, how it works, what the long-term implications could be, and even simple fixes or preventative steps. As first-time homebuyer, I left feeling empowered instead of overwhelmed. His communication was outstanding. He was quick to respond before the inspection, showed up right on time, and sent a beautifully detailed yet easy-to-read report the same evening, complete with photos, annotations, and priority rankings. And thorough? I’ve never seen anything like it. Josh inspected places I didn’t even know could be inspected – crawling into every nook of the attic and crawlspace, testing every outlet, running every faucet, checking the roof with a drone, you name it. Nothing was rushed or overlooked. If you want an inspector who treats your potential home like it’s his own, educates you along the way, and delivers an incredibly detailed results with a smile, Josh is your guy. Worth every penny and then some. Highly, highly recommend!
  
 
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   M 998 HMMWV 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very thorough and helpful.  Personable and reasonably priced. Accurate AAA+++