01/17/2026
Home Inspection Lynbrook NY: Spiral staircases are unsafe, and as you can see if you go up against the railing and go head over heels you will likely be injured, or worse.
On a regular staircase the handrail must be between 34-38 inches above the tread nosing, and often it is not the case, but in an older home that is normal. Your inspector should be telling you updates are needed for safety reasons. And spiral staircases can be installed in modern homes, but cannot be the only means to the second floor. It is allowable as a secondary means of getting to the second floor however.
Since 2005 I have inspected many homes on Long Island, and the 5 boroughs, and I always bring a separate termite inspector for wood destroying insects.
Inspectors that do their own termite inspections are not anywhere near as qualified as someone who treats homes and businesses, and who has an applicators license, and this is one of the biggest sales gimmicks out there - you hired a home inspector with a mere 30 hour class behind them, and NO applicators license.
This is for ONE REASON - they advertise FREE TERMITE INSPECTION on their website. As you have probable heard, there is nothing for free in this world, so do your research when hiring a home inspector, and get TWO SETS OF EYEBALLS looking at the most important part of your home - the foundation.
I am independent, I do not candy coat findings to please realtors, and I am available 7 days a week and on holidays if needed.
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