Pre-Listing Home Inspections

Clarity for Complex Homes — Before You List

A pre-listing home inspection is a proactive inspection performed before a home goes on the market. It helps sellers identify issues early, reduce surprises during buyer negotiations, and prioritize repairs strategically. We evaluate visible and accessible systems and components and provide a clean, organized report using an InterNACHI-style format, with photo documentation and clear narratives.

Based in Southampton, NY, we provide pre-listing home inspections across the East End of Long Island, including Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Water Mill, East Hampton, and surrounding areas.

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Who This Is For

  • Homeowners preparing to list

  • Sellers who want fewer surprises during buyer due diligence

  • Agents who want clear documentation to support smoother transactions

  • Owners who want to plan repairs and present the home confidently

What We Inspect

Our inspection is a visual evaluation of the home’s visible and accessible components, typically including:

  • Roof coverings, flashing, and exterior conditions

  • Structure, visible framing, and foundation elements

  • Attic, insulation, ventilation, and moisture indicators

  • Windows, doors, siding, trim, decks, and exterior penetrations

  • Interior rooms, walls, ceilings, floors, and signs of water impact

  • Plumbing fixtures and visible plumbing components

  • Electrical system overview (service, panels, visible wiring)

  • Heating and cooling systems (as accessible and in season)

  • Basement and crawlspace conditions (when present and accessible)

What You’ll Receive

  • A clear, organized inspection report (InterNACHI-style format)

  • Photo documentation of key conditions

  • Clear narratives that explain what we’re seeing and why it matters

  • Practical recommendations to help you prioritize decisions and follow-up

Additional Diagnostics (When Appropriate)

Depending on the home and your concerns, we may recommend additional services such as:

  • Thermal Imaging Inspections (helpful for investigating concealed moisture/insulation concerns)

  • Mold Assessments (when moisture impact or suspect growth is observed)

  • Moisture Intrusion Diagnostics (when active leaks or recurring water entry is suspected)

  • Water Quality Testing (for well systems or specific concerns)

How It Works

  1. Schedule your inspection and share any known concerns or disclosures

  2. On-site inspection with documentation of visible and accessible conditions

  3. Report delivery with clear findings and recommendations

Important Notes

Inspections are observational and non-invasive, based on conditions that are visible and accessible at the time of the visit. Concealed conditions may exist and are outside the scope of a standard visual inspection.

Why Get a Pre-Listing Inspection?

A pre-listing inspection can help you:

  • Identify material concerns early—on your timeline

  • Prioritize repairs that improve marketability

  • Reduce last-minute negotiation pressure

  • Support clearer disclosures and smoother due diligence

  • Present the home with confidence

Repair Planning Support (Optional)

If you want help deciding what to tackle before listing, we can provide construction consulting support to:

  • Review repair priorities and sequencing

  • Clarify scope for contractors

  • Compare proposals and identify missing items

  • Help you plan improvements efficiently

 

Service Areas

Casablanca Environmental & Building Diagnostics is based in Southampton, NY and serves the East End of Long Island, including:

  • Southampton

  • Bridgehampton

  • Sagaponack

  • Water Mill

  • Sag Harbor

  • East Hampton

  • Wainscott

  • Amagansett

  • Montauk

If you don’t see your town listed, reach out—many projects fall within our normal coverage area.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Usually, buyers will still choose to do their own inspection. A pre-listing inspection helps you get ahead of issues, reduce surprises, and plan repairs before you’re under negotiation pressure.

  • No. Many sellers use the report to prioritize what matters most and make informed decisions about repairs, credits, or disclosures.

  • Yes. We can provide construction consulting support to clarify scope, prioritize items, and help you communicate effectively with contractors.

  • Turnaround depends on scope and scheduling volume. We’ll confirm expected delivery timing when the inspection is booked.

  • Certain systems may require specialized evaluations (for example: septic inspections, well yield testing, pool equipment, or invasive/engineering assessments). We can coordinate recommendations based on the property and your goals.

  • Thermal imaging can be a valuable diagnostic tool, especially when there are concerns about moisture intrusion, insulation gaps, or building envelope performance. We’ll recommend it when it’s likely to add value based on conditions and your concerns.

Ready to Schedule?

If you’re buying a home and want clarity before moving forward, contact us to request an appointment. If you’re not sure what level of inspection or diagnostics you need, we’ll recommend the best starting point.

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