Our Full Home Inspections cover:

• Roof, vents, flashings and trim;

• Gutters and downspouts;

• Skylight, chimney, and other roof
   penetrations;

• Decks, stoops, porches, walkways and
   railings;

• Eaves, soffits and fascia;

• Grading and drainage;

• Basement, foundation and crawlspace;

• Water penetration and foundation
   movement;

• Heating system;

• Cooling system;

• Main water shut-off valve;

• Water heating

• Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets;

• Drainage sump pumps with accessible
   floats;

• Electrical service line and meter box;

• Main disconnect and service amperage;

• Electrical panel(s), breakers and fuses;

• Grounding and bonding;

• GFCIs and AFCIs;

• Fireplace damper door and hearth;

• Insulation and ventilation;

• Garage doors, safety sensors and openers;

• And much more!

Here are some advantages of having your home-for-sale inspected

before you list it:

• You can choose an InterNACHI Certified
   Professional Inspector® to inspect your
   home first, which may prompt the buyer to
   waive his own inspection contingency.  And
   even if he doesn’t, a Seller Inspection means
   you won’t be in for any surprises.

• You can schedule your inspection at your
   own convenience, rather than
   accommodate a buyer and his/her
   inspector.

• You can assist your inspector during the
   inspection, which is something not normally
   done during a buyer’s inspection.

• A Move-In Certified™ Seller Inspection may
   alert you to any immediate concerns, such a
   broken pressure- relief valve or an active
   termite infestation.

• The Seller Inspection:

     - allows you to take the time to shop for
        competitively priced contractors to make
        repairs, rather than making rushed
        decisions to get things fixed in a hurry;

     - lets you attach repair estimates or paid
        invoices to the inspection report; and

     - removes over-inflated buyer-procured
        repair estimates from the negotiating
        table.

• Move-In Certified™ yard signs, free from your
   InterNACHI inspector, will attract potential
   buyers touring homes in your neighborhood.

• A Move-In Certified™ Seller Inspection is the
  ultimate gesture in forthrightness on your
  part.

The purpose of a wind mitigation inspection is to determine the appropriateness of a given structure’s construction in the event of strong winds, such as those present in a hurricane and save YOU money on your home owners insurance premium! During a wind mitigation inspection, we will look for construction features that have been shown to reduce losses in hurricanes, such as a hip roof, concrete block construction, the presence of gable end bracing, shutters and opening protections, the presence of roof to wall attachments such as toe nails, clips or hurricane straps, and the presence of a secondary water resistance barrier on the roof. Each of these items give a variable discount on your home owners insurance depending on what your home has. We will record all findings on the standard Florida uniform mitigation form for you to submit to your insurance company. Depending on the findings of this inspection, you could receive a substantial discount on your homeowners insurance! The average savings we are seeing are anywhere from $300 – $700 per year off the cost of your home owners insurance premium!

What exactly is a 4 Point Insurance Inspection and do I need one?

Most insurance companies today require a 4-point inspection to be performed on a home 30 years old or older in order for you, the home buyer to receive Home Owners Insurance. These 4-point insurance inspections are to be performed by certified, licensed and insured home inspectors and can not be performed by the home owner themselves.

What does the 4 Point Insurance Inspection Cover? 

All 4 Point Inspections include a limited scope evaluation of the following four most specific systems and components:

• Roof – Insurance companies want to know
   the condition of the roof as well as the                          
   approximate year the roof might need to be
   replaced.

• Plumbing – Insurance companies are
   looking for what kind of piping (copper,
   plastic etc.) is being used, dates if the
   system has been upgraded, any leaks or
   flaws and information about the hot water
   heater.

• Electrical System – Insurance companies
   want to know size of the main service, any                    
   dangerous wiring, dates of any upgrades
   and then SOME not all Insurance
   companies want to know the make of the
   electric panel and if there is any aluminum
   wiring.

• Heating and Air Conditioning – Insurance
   companies are looking for the date of
   installation, approximate life span of the unit
   and if the system is functioning properly.

I’ve had a home inspection performed… can’t I just use that report?

Insurance Companies will not accept home inspection reports because they are looking for specific information. Your home inspection report is very detailed and they only want the 4 point inspection. We suggest that you contact your insurance company before you have a home inspection performed to verify if you will need a 4 point inspection or not. This way if you do, while we are there we will gather the necessary information for your 4 point inspection.

Termites can be a home’s worst enemy. Termites consume the foundation of a home. Extensive damage often occurs before it becomes obvious and repairs can be costly. Prevention is the best cure against these annoying pests. Wood Destroying Organism (Termite) inspections can catch the early warning signs of infestation and early treatment can save you a considerable amount of money on the costly repairs that could arise if the infestation was left undetected. When purchasing a home, a termite inspection is a must. It is especially important on a wood frame home, but even on a concrete block home a termite inspection is highly recommended since all of the roof framing is made of wood and termites can work their way up through cracks in the foundation to get to that wood to feed on. A termite inspection is a visual inspection of the readily accessible areas of a home for evidence of WDIs (wood destroying insects) and WDOs (wood destroying organisms). The inspector inspects the entire interior of the home and exterior of the property. The inspector may also access and inspect the attic. After the inspection has been performed, the inspector reports findings on the standard Florida state form.

* WDO Inspection performed by state licensed associate

Our pool/spa inspection, is a review of the type and general condition of the visible and accessible components of the pool and/or spa system, including pool equipment, pumps, filters, heaters, lights, drains, copings, tiles, fences and gates.

Infrared technology, also known as Thermal Imaging, is an advanced technology that can greatly enhance your home inspector’s ability to discover hidden defects within a home that may easily have gone undetected using conventional inspection methods. It also makes it easier for us to show you these defects.  Thermal imaging gives us the ability to see heat energy which is not visible with the naked eye.  The ability to see this heat energy greatly benefits us in some of the most important aspects of a home inspection. We include Thermal Imaging at no extra cost in our full home inspections.