How Much Does A Wind Mitigation Inspection Cost? Are you looking for how much wind mitigation cost? You have come to the right place. I put together a quick FAQ that covers some burning questions that typically are asked when there is a discussion about windstorm protection inspection also known as…
Is there a Difference between a GFCI Receptacle and GFCI Circuit Breaker? Learn what's the difference is between the receptacle type and the circuit breaker. While inspecting homes in South Florida I have come across both types of GFCI, the receptacle, and the circuit breaker. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), …
Are S Traps Still Used? What is all the talk about "S" Traps? Yes, they are still in use. You wouldn't think that we would still find "S" traps during a home inspection but it's a common defect in older homes. These traps are prohibited by the Florida Plumbing Code. What…
Wind Mitigation Form OIR-B1-1802 When you live in Florida, especially South Florida counties Miami, Broward, and Palm Beach that are considered HVHZ(High-Velocity Hurricane Zone) areas. you will at some point discuss this type of inspection. Though many homeowners schedule an inspection as requested by the insurance company, I found in most…
Do you know what are the pipes on your roof used for? The pipes that penetrate the roof are plumbing vents. The plumbing vent, also known as a vent stack, helps regulate the air pressure in your plumbing system. Just as drain pipes remove water and waste from your home, the plumbing vent pipe – also known as a plumbing air vent…
The worst electrical panels found in homes and Why? There are a ton of home buyers that are buying in cash to be able to compete while the inventory levels are low. They are waving appraisal contingencies and sometimes the home inspection too. While this may work for some buyers such…
Electrical Panel Clearance: Have you ever had to get one of your tippy toes to reach the electrical panel or had some other obstacle in the way of being able to reach the electrical panel? What should the clearance be for electrical panels? A home inspector has to have access to…
Sizing the Air Conditioner Circuit Breaker Do you know if your air conditioner breaker is the right size? In Florida, we have inspections for insurance that can be conducted with home inspections and stand-alone requests. Inspectors have to provide pictures of the exterior of the panel as well as the…
Lintel? We don't hear the word lintel being used much unless you are in the construction industry but it's important and has a purpose in all of our homes and other structures. In this article, you will learn what a lintel is, its purpose, and your responsibility as a homeowner to…
A dishwasher high loop is one of the most frequent defects found during a home inspection. Have you seen pictures like the one below in your home inspection report before with a similar comment? A dishwasher high loop is a common defect that can be easily fixed in most cases. …
