| AtlantiCape Inspections, LLC | P.O. Box 3350 | 7809 Wellington Ave., Margate NJ 08402 | Phone (609) 487-7757 |
Contact: AtlantiCape Inspections, LLC at (609) 487-7757 or e-mail: Zack@AtlantiCape.com
AtlantiCape Inspections, LLC offers home inspections and commercial property inspections to buyers, sellers and owners of residential and commercial buildings in Atlantic and Cape May Counties and vicinity. (For inspections outside of these counties, an additional fee may apply, to cover the additional travel time and car expenses.) Please click here for additional information.
NOTE TO BUYERS OF FORECLOSED OR SHORT-SALE PROPERTIES: In these economic times, investors are jumping on "bargain" distress properties that are bank-owned, in forclosure proceedings or short-sales. When buying these properties, you need to know as much as you can about them, otherwise you may end up with a "lemon". Do yourself a favor and get an inspection, to identify if there are any issues that would make the purchase less than attractive even at the lower price. Structural issues, buried oil storage tanks, water intrusion issues and other conditions can lead to repair costs that can balloon into the tens of thousands of dollars. AtlantiCape has can meet all of the inspection needs of investors, including As-Is, Focus or a Full Home Inspection.
I. G. "Zack" Lilienfeld, PE, CEM, owner of AtlantiCape Inspections, LLC, offers prompt, professional real estate inspection and consulting services, using state-of-the-art tools and resources. Zack offers a high degree of professionalism, thoroughness and dedication to the needs of his clients. Complete home inspection reports are provided late the same evening of the inspection via e-mail.
As a Licensed Home Inspector (NJ Lic. #24G00050500), Zack has the required state-approved credentials that you should expect in a professional. Additionally, Zack is a Licensed Professional Engineer in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with 30 years experience performing building surveys and inspections of all types. Zack is a member of the National Association of Certified Home inspectors. If you are a home or business owner, or real estate buyer looking for prompt, personal inspection services, then please contact Zack at (609) 487-7757.
Interested in an energy inspection, to identify where your home or commercial building is wasting energy? Zack Lilienfeld is also a Certified Energy Manager and Certified Green Building Engineer who has performed hundreds of building energy audits and been helping clients lower fuel and utility bills since 1980. For more information, visit www.NJEnergySavings.com.
HOME AND COMMERCIAL INSPECTION SERVICES:
If you are a homeowner planning to sell, or a homebuyer looking for an experienced local home inspection professional, you can be confident in your selection of AtlantiCape Inspections, LLC. Home inspections can be arranged on YOUR timetable, and you are highly encouraged to attend the inspection. Results, in the form of a customized report with annotated photos and detailed explanations, will be available that same evening, and can be provided via e-mail for the fastest service.
Full home inspections are performed following the State of New Jersey Standards of Practice, which can be found by viewing the New Jersey Home Inspection Statutes and Regulations. A thorough home inspection is performed and depending on the age, size and complexity of the home, can take 2 -1/2 to 4-1/2 hours. Condominium inspections, where the condo unit is part of an Association, are less complicated (in that the client may not wish to have areas of Association responsibility inpected); these are available at a reduced fee recognizing that only the interior of the unit is inspected.
FOCUSED INSPECTIONS: Besides offering thorough New Jersey Standards of Practice inspections, AtlantiCape Inspections, LLC also offers targeted inspections to buyers and owners that focus on specific inspection issues and concerns - structural, deck, crawlspace, fire escape, energy conservation and roof, to name a few. Whether it is for peace of mind, to meet an insurance requirement, or because you believe you are paying too much for your natural gas, water or electicity, AtlantiCape Inspections, LLC can help.
SECOND OPINION CONSULTATIONS: Home inspections can sometimes create problems between buyer and seller, especially in these times when buyers can be very picky or demanding. Unfortunately, real estate transactions can become jeopardized for a variety of reasons as a result of misunderstandings that occur during the home inspection process. Sometimes, a second opinion by a qualified, independent home inspector can help overcome these problems by helping the participants in the transaction look objectively at the home inspection issues. The problem can be questions about the validity or seriousness of issues identified in the home inspection report, or deciding about whether additional recommended inspection services are really required for the situation. Second opinions by AtlantiCape Inspections, LLC are offered at no cost for short phone consultations, or at a nominal fee if a site visit is requested by the real estate agent, owner or buyer.
NEW HOME OR RENOVATED HOME/CONDO BUYERS: Buying a brand new home or a completely renovated home or condominium? Don't assume that the expensive home you are buying is defect-free. Code inspectors are only looking for code issues, and are not charged with inspecting the same things as home inspectors. Additionally, busy code inspectors may overlook problems because they are rushed and only visit the site for a few minutes at a time, so should not be relied upon to be the final answer in whether your new home is defect-free. And while new homes built in New Jersey have a home warranty, many of the defects found in new homes would likely not be discovered by homeowners within the warranty period. A home inspection by a competent, experienced home inspector is an investment that can save you money - and aggravation - in the short and long term. For eye-opening examples of major defects that were missed in new home construction and ground-up renovations in South Jersey, click here.
NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION: Having a new home built for you? Consider an inspection of your home while it is being constructed. A construction progress inspection greatly improves the chance that problems like inadequate insulation, unwanted infiltration, and substandard design or installation of a heating and air conditioning system don't get built-in to the home. Having an ally who understands the issues involved with home construction can be a great benefit for those who are experiencing the construction of a new home for the first time. Note that building inspectors for municipalities are looking for code compliance during construction only, and works with the builder; a home inspector works for the buyer and can offer much more value in the final analysis. A certificate of occupancy does not guarantee that deficiencies are not being built-in to your new home.
"AS-IS" INSPECTIONS: AtlantiCape Inspections, LLC offers a home inspection service tailored to, and ideal for, investors, "fix and flip" buyers, or buyers who want information on hot-button items either prior to finalizing their offer or if their agreement of sale has no formal home inspection contingency. This $200 inspection service focuses on issue of primary importance to most buyers in these situations - the condition of roof, structure, windows, plumbing drain, water and space heater, air conditioning and electric service, as well as major safety-related items, that would not be readily evident to the buyer. It does not replace a thorough full service home inspection that follows the New Jersey Standards of Practice.
AtlantiCape Inspections, LLC based in Margate, NJ, and is local to the shore and Mainland communities, serving the area from Tuckerton south to Cape May. Consider that a home inspector based out of the area may be less than available if a problem arises, or if you need followup after the inspection. With AtlantiCape Inspections, LLC, you have local expertise, and familiarity with typical construction found on barrier island and shore communities.
HOME SELLERS: Get to know your home before you sell it. In this real estate environment, you cannot afford to wait until the buyer's home inspector finds things that you were not aware of; you'll end up conceding more than you should to save the sale. Buyers are more demanding than ever, and major issues are sure to end up in your lap at the 11th hour, when you don't have time to make informed decisions or to obtrain competitive price quotes from contractors. Also, buyers are willing to offer more for a home where a professional has already come through. So consider a seller's inspection before you list with a real estate agent.
If the home you are buying is located in these communities, we'd be pleased to offer our services::
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Isaac G. Lilienfeld, PE, CEM, NJ Licensed Home Inspector serving Margate, Egg Harbor Township, Brigantine, Ventnor, Longport, Atlantic City, Somers Point, Linwood, Northfield, Sea Isle City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Wildwood, Mays Landing and Cape May
