Got Your Six NY Home Inspections

12/31/2025

Wishing you a great close to 2025 and a fantastic start to 2026!

Happy New Year 🎆 💫

12/29/2025

We wish you a fantastic close to 2025 and a strong start to 2026!

12/21/2025

Happy holidays to all! 🔔

12/17/2025

Thank you Dominick and the Marchesiello Team for hosting us this week! We learned so much from all your great questions and feedback. Look forward to supporting your clients with quality home inspections in 2026! (& leading a self defense workshop for you guys 👊 )

12/04/2025

Have you ever found yourself in an uncomfortable or uneasy situation with a client, contractor, or passerby?

Got Your Six NY Home Inspections is here to ensure safety for both your clients and you!

👊 NOW OFFERING SELF DEFENSE TRAININGS FOR REALTY GROUPS 👊

Our goal is to give realtors an extra level of security and confidence while out in the field. Self defense trainings are led by Got Your Six Owner / Licensed Home Inspector Andrew Ballato, a life-long martial artist.

These self defense workshops are specifically designed for you and your colleagues to receive expert training and practice in the comfort of your office. The techniques taught are easily available to everyone regardless of size/stature or physical fitness level.

Contact Andrew today to get more info or to schedule yours.

➡️ MORE DETAILS + PRICING: gotyoursixny.com/selfdefense

11/20/2025

This is the Fluke ST-120 Socket Tester, a tool used by inspectors and others to determine the functionality of an electrical outlet receptacle. It can tell the user if the outlet is wired correctly - especially concerning GFCIs (Ground Fault Circuit Interruptors) that are used around areas where moisture contact is high, ie: kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and exterior power outlets.

An improperly wired outlet receptacle can not only cause failures to the utility being plugged into it but can also be a safety hazard to the user.

Electric ⚡️ issues are no joke! A good Home Inspector can determine & make you aware of any outlet receptacles that may have issues and could pose a safety risk.

11/13/2025

This article may feel like a lot if you are new to the home buying process, but a highly trained and knowledgeable home inspector can show you the areas that may present a hazard and or that likely would need repair.

Specialized professionals can then provide estimates of what each issue would cost- which gives you negotiation room (that’s where your expert realtor comes in!)

Your best bet is to find a home (new or old) that has been well cared for and maintained by the previous owner!

https://www.redfin.com/blog/most-common-home-inspection-problems/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Buying a home or inspecting one? Knowing the most common issues found during inspections can make all the difference.

ASHI is featured in Redfin’s latest article on the 10 most common home inspection problems — from roofing to electrical systems. A must-read for homeowners and inspectors alike!

👉 Check it out: https://conta.cc/4qP0cCY

11/11/2025

A sincere thank you to all our Veterans and a special shout out to Andrew’s alma mater during today’s Veterans Day Parade in Albany! 🙌🏾

We support Veterans and active military year round through donations and by offering them a 10% discount on all home inspections - everyday.

🇺🇸 Your sacrifice does not go unnoticed over here!

11/06/2025

She also won a year of MLS dues at the Greater Capital Association of Realtors Trade Show last week! Lucky gal!

11/06/2025

Who will win the $50 amazon gift card from our booth raffle at the Trade Show last week with our friends at the Greater Capital Association of Realtors ?? (video part 1 of 2)

11/04/2025

At an inspection yesterday, my client (the buyer) was concerned about water damage in the basement suspecting some sort of major issue with the foundation and/or drainage in the basement. The homeowner had removed all of the damaged sheet rock prior to my inspection so there was no evidence of water damage in the basement.

When I probed deeper, I discovered two sump pump pit locations and only one was working. Since the entire ground area is known to have a high water table, it is even more important for your sump pump to work properly. If it fails (like when you are away or on vacation) this can flood the basement and cause serious damage. In this case, there was no major issue with the foundation or the drainage - the sump pump just needed repair or replacement.

A good home inspection leads you to the root cause of any suspected “problem”, allowing you to resolve it and move forward with your home purchase.

10/23/2025

Only a week left to take advantage of this October special!

$50 off a complete and thorough home or building inspection with fully detailed written report

Get your home checked out now before the weather shifts & you encounter something scary 😱

Reach out today:

Andrew
518-603-0947 call or text
[email protected]