John Menzie Home Inspections

Serving the Capital Region and Southern Adirondacks with honest, concise home inspections.

Meet John

Experienced Construction Professional & Licensed New York State Home Inspector

John Menzie is an experienced construction professional with a demonstrated history of working on building some of the country’s finest residential and commercial properties. He is skilled in construction, project planning, and construction management for over 40 years as the president of JF Menzie Construction and as a supervisor with Taconic Builders.

As a New York State licensed home inspector, he understands that a home purchase is a serious decision, and enjoys helping families on their journey to find the home that will keep them safe and happy for years to come. He will provide an unbiased, non-emotional evaluation of the house to assure buyers that there are no surprises or hidden defects.

“My mission as a home inspector is to provide professional services to navigate my client through these emotional and stressful times. In addition, I see to it that my clients are purchasing a safe home for themselves and their families.”

What is a Home Inspection?

A home inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of a residential dwelling, performed for a fee, designed to identify observed material defects within components of said dwelling. Components may include any combination of mechanical, structural, electrical, plumbing, or other essential systems or portions of the home, as identified and agreed to by the client and inspector prior to the inspection process.

Home Inspections are not Warranties. A warranty is a policy sold to the buyer that warrants that specific items are in sound condition and will remain in sound condition for a specific period of time.

Areas checked during the inspection:

Roof & Ventilation, Chimney, Exterior Walls, Exterior Grounds, Garage, Attic, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Laundry, Fireplaces, Heating Systems, Air Conditioning, Domestic Hot Water Systems, Electrical Systems, Plumbing, Foundations

Available Inspection Tests

Radon Testing

Radon is a colorless and odorless gas that is a known carcinogen. The gas moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation.
Well Flow Test

A well flow test determines if there is enough water to supply a family of 4 living in a residence, or if there is a problem with the well or its associated equipment such as the pump and storage tank.
Water Purity Test

Typically when there is a well supplying the drinking water in the house, the bank will require a water quality test. John will act as an agent for the laboratory by collecting the water sample for them.

Additional Services

Along with the primary tests above, John can also provide the following home inspection tests and checks

Termite & Wood Destroying Insects, Dye Test, Ecoli, FHA, and VA

What to Expect

Schedule an Appointment

Contact John to schedule a time to join him for an inspection of your future home. The appointment will last one to two hours. Appointments can be made via email or phone.
Join John for the Home Inspection

It is a good idea for home buyers to attend the inspection. There is value in the time spent learning about the home. Give John space to inspect the home then he will go over what is discovered.
Receive a complete, honest, and concise inspection report

The inspection report reviews the condition of the home’s heating and air conditioning system, interior plumbing, electrical systems, roof, attic, insulation, walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, foundation, basement, and structure.