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Home, septic, radon, and well water inspections for buyers and sellers in Carmel.

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In Business Since 1998
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Our Services

Inspection and Testing Services in Carmel

Home Inspection

Home inspections look at the roof, structure, and major systems, then explain the findings in plain terms.

Home Inspection

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Septic System Inspection

Septic inspections uncover the tank, check the pipes with a camera, and probe the leaching field.

Septic System Inspection

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Radon Testing

Radon testing checks the lowest lived-in floor over a couple of days with a lab kit or monitor.

Radon Testing

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Well Water Testing

Well water testing shows what is in a private well before the home is bought or sold.

Well Water Testing

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Sewer Camera Inspection

Sewer camera inspections show roots, cracks, and sags inside the private line before they turn into backups.

Sewer Camera Inspection

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Underground Utility Locating

Utility locating marks the buried lines on your own property that utility companies will not mark.

Underground Utility Locating

Reviews

What Our Clients Say About Their Inspections

Mirtha Martinez
I just had a home inspection with Chuck, and he was great. He was very thorough and explained everything clearly as he went through the house. He answered all my questions, pointed out things I wouldn't have noticed, and even offered to look up additional info afterward. He made the process easy to understand and much less stressful. I'd definitely recommend Chuck to anyone buying a home.
Bahar Ansari
Chuck was fantastic to work with. He was thorough, patient, and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. He is genuinely knowledgeable and reliable inspector. I highly recommend Chuck to anyone looking for a thoughtful, careful, and trustworthy home inspection.
Laura Apperson-Pink
Chuck is great to work with. He's inspected two houses my husband and I have offered on and his report saved us from investing in a home with serious water problems in the basement, and helped us feel reassured about the second home we offered on. He's also taught me a lot, and as a new homeowner, that's especially valuable! Thanks Chuck!
Casey Cracolici
Chuck is amazing! First time meeting him and it felt like you knew him forever! Replied quickly and was able to get me within short notice. Did a septic inspection for me and was very knowledgeable within the field. Would highly recommend him to anyone doing a home/septic inspection.
Cynthia Lopez-Arroyo
Chuck was amazing. Meeting him for the first time he demonstrated a great deal of knowledge with home inspections. He explained what he was looking at. What was problematic and of no concern. He took his time and was very thorough. He answered all the questions we had and made us feel comfortable throughout the whole inspection.
Alana Bosland
As first-time home buyers, we really appreciated how thorough Chuck was with our inspection. He explained everything in detail, answered all of our questions, and made the process easy to understand. He even got us scheduled the very next day after we called. Highly recommend Above Grade Home Inspections!

Why Us

What Sets Our Inspections Apart

We are a veteran-owned home inspection company, licensed by New York State and insured. Every home inspection follows the InterNACHI Standards of Practice, a published checklist of what an inspection covers. We explain each finding in plain terms on site and answer your questions after the report. Radon, well water, septic, and other inspections can be added to a home inspection or booked on their own. Every quote is free.

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In the Area

Carmel's Water and Sewer Districts

The town runs public water and sewer through named districts: 13 water districts and 8 sewer districts, each tied to an area such as Mahopac, Carmel hamlet, or Lake Secor. Ask the seller which districts, if any, bill the house.

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What services do you offer in Carmel?

Home inspection, septic system inspection, radon testing, well water testing, sewer camera inspection, underground utility locating, termite inspection, and chimney inspection.

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Can a buyer see a house's septic plan before buying?

Often, since the Town of Carmel keeps many houses' septic plans in its Building Department files. Ask the seller for a copy of the plan before the house is inspected.

How much sodium is in Lake Mahopac water?

Homes in the four Mahopac water districts drink treated water from Lake Mahopac. Sodium in their water ran from 78.7 to 85.3 mg/L in 2025, well above the 20 mg/L level New York flags for very low-sodium diets. If anyone at home is on a low-sodium diet, ask the seller whether the tap water is filtered.

How can a Carmel buyer check a newer well or septic system?

New wells and septic systems in the town need a permit taken out by a contractor licensed by Putnam County. Ask the seller for the permit on any well or septic system put in recently.

How did Carmel hamlet's water do on lead?

District 2 serves the hamlet with water bought from New York City's Lake Gleneida. In the lead sampling listed in its 2025 water report, 2 of 20 homes were over the lead limit. Ask the seller whether the tap water in the house has been tested for lead.

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