4 Things To Check Before Having a 4-Point Inspection:

4 Things To Check Before Having a 4-Point Inspection

It is the time of year where insurance companies are renewing policies with their clients. If you are living in an older home this means you may be asked to get a “4-Point Inspection.” If that phrase is new to you here is what you need to know...

Why Is a Home Inspection Critical?

Let’s face it, buying a home is a long, tedious process and it often feels like everywhere we turn we are asked to write another check for another service that we are being told we will need. So, why would you as a client want to invest in…

What to Expect on Home Inspection Day?

What to Expect on Home Inspection Day? Your inspection will last about 3 hours (it may be longer or shorter depending on the size of the home, but 3 hours is the average). Your inspector does not mind if you ask questions. We want to…

Post Storm Inspections

Preparing your home, buying supplies, and making the choice to evacuate or hunker down can be very stressful for families in Florida. We always think about preparing our home before the weather comes, but what about when the hurricane has hit…

STUCCO CRACKS

    There is an old saying I have heard many times, “There are two types of stucco houses, one that is cracked and one that is going to.” Concerns about stucco cracking are some of the most asked questions during a home inspection.…

Questions To Ask A Current Owner Before Buying A Home

  Take care not to let enthusiasm blind you to potential problems you may face when buying a new home. Curb appeal, nice landscaping, and a great location do not mean obvious problems – such as cracks on the wall, musty smells, or…

Federal Pacific Electrical Panels – Facts

  Federal Pacific Electric Company (FPE) manufactured circuit breaker panels in North America from the 1950s to the 1980s. The panel was well known in the building community as a cheaper alternative to some of the more recognizable panel…

Polybutylene Piping aka Grey Piping

  This newsletter gives brief information about polybutylene plumbing, aka Grey Piping. It is recommended you always have a professional inspect your new home before purchase. This `is just one of many possible hidden defects creating…

Private Sewer Systems

  When a public sewer system is not available, usually, the only other option is a private septic system to capture waste from the homes plumbing drains.  The purpose of the septic tank is to separate the wastewater from the solid…

Home Inspection Reports: What to Expect

Influenced by the changes in the economic and legal environments over the past 30 years, home inspection reports have changed to accommodate increased consumer expectations, and to provide more extensive information and protection to both…

Infrared Thermal Imaging

As home inspectors, we do our best to give our client’s the most thorough inspection possible. We will inspect everything that we can visually see. After all, knowledge matters when making a large purchase. But, what does a client do when…