East Meadow grew up fast after World War II. Farm fields turned into blocks of capes, ranches and split-levels, most of them built in the 1950s. Those homes are now about 70 years old, and many have been added to, opened up and redone more than once.

That’s where the surprises hide. Gregory Girardi has spent over 35 years building, fixing and inspecting homes like these. He’s a NYS licensed home inspector and a licensed home improvement contractor, so he knows what a 1950s house looked like when it was new, and what’s been changed since.

What We Check in East Meadow Homes

Expanded capes and second floors. Many East Meadow capes have had the upstairs finished or a dormer added. We look at how the addition was framed, how it’s heated and insulated, and whether the stairs, wiring and windows were done right.

Lead paint and asbestos. Homes built before 1978 can have lead paint under newer coats. Many 1950s homes also used asbestos in floor tiles, pipe wrap and siding. We point out what to watch, and we can test it. Lead & Water Testing Asbestos Testing

Old wiring. Small panels, two-prong outlets and old cloth-covered wire are still common here. We check the panel and the wiring we can see, and tell you what needs an electrician. Before you move in, read our breaker panel tips.

Roofs near the end of their life. Many roofs here are on their second or third round of shingles. Some have new layers laid over old ones. We tell you how much life is left so a new roof doesn’t catch you off guard. Drone Roof Inspection

Insulation for real winters. A lot of 1950s homes have thin attic insulation and little in the walls. We check the attic and use infrared cameras to show you where heat is getting out.

What Your Home Inspection Covers

Every pre-purchase home inspection includes:

• Foundation, structure and basement

• Roof, gutters, chimney and exterior

• Electrical panel, wiring and outlets

• Heating, cooling and hot water

• Plumbing and drainage

• Attic and insulation

• Windows, doors, walls, ceilings and floors

• A full PDF report with photos, sent within 24 to 48 hours

East Meadow and Nearby ZIP Codes We Serve

• East Meadow – 11554

• Uniondale – 11553

• Hempstead – 11550

• Westbury – 11590

• Levittown – 11756

• Merrick and North Merrick – 11566

• Bellmore and North Bellmore – 11710

We inspect homes across the rest of Nassau County too.

What Our Clients Say

“Greg inspected a single-family home that I was looking at as a first time purchaser. He was punctual and was able to schedule the inspection on short notice.” – Joe C.

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Questions We Hear From East Meadow Buyers

The upstairs of this cape was finished years ago. Can you tell if it was done right?

We can tell you a lot. We check the framing we can see, the heat and insulation, the wiring and the exits. If something looks like it was done without care, we’ll say so and tell you who to call.

Is a 70-year-old house a bad buy?

Not at all. Most East Meadow homes were built solid. You just need to know which parts have aged out, so you can plan and price the repairs before you sign.

How long does an inspection take?

Most East Meadow homes take 2 to 3 hours. You’re welcome to come along and ask questions.

Book Your East Meadow Home Inspection

Know what’s behind the walls before you buy. Call Girardi Home Inspections or book online today.

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