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Hidden Problems Behind the Walls of an Older Home?

Older homes often hide problems that show only after demolition begins. Luxury Home Builders New York surveys existing conditions first, so the estimate reflects what is really inside the walls.

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01

What Older Homes Hide

  • Outdated or undersized wiring
  • Galvanized or cast-iron plumbing that leaks
  • Sagging beams and notched joists
  • Rot, moisture and insect damage
  • Missing or failed insulation

02

How We Find Problems Early

  • Measure and photograph every room
  • Open walls, floors and ceilings in selected spots
  • Review the framing and foundation with your structural engineer
  • Document what we find in a written report

03

How We Price the Unknowns

Some conditions stay hidden until demolition. We hold a contingency for them and tell you at once when one is found, with the cost to fix it.

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