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. …
How do you prepare your home for hurricane season with windstorm products? Living in Florida in general you will deal with a hurricane at some point and you a most likely considering some type of windstorm product to protect your property. There are several products that you can choose from. The…
Congrats! You have decided to become a home buyer. After you decide how you want to pay for your next property purchase. What do the next steps and the services you need to complete your purchase look like? Step 1 – Getting Pre-Approved Prior to Shopping for a Home. ... Step 2…
How much you know about the home inspection process?When I bought my home I did not know much about the home inspection process. Heck, I didn't know much about the process of buying a home but like many other home buyers and owners, we are all excited, full of anxiety, and…
The roof is one of the most popular components of discussion for a home in Florida and definitely a top component in the HVHZ zones which are Miami Dade. Broward and Palm Beach County. HVHZ stands for High-Velocity Hurricane Zones and is about the Florida Building code. If you live in…
4 Point Inspection vs Full Home Inspection? I have received questions asking whether the client should get a 4 point inspection vs a full inspection and my answer will always be the same or similar. "What are you trying to achieve and how much risk are you willing to take?" 4…
What do home inspections include? or What do Home Inspectors look at? Every home varies in what may be available or accessible at the time of the home inspection but all home inspections include the following items: Roof Exterior Foundation & Structure Plumbing Insulation, Ventilation & Attic HVAC Electrical Built-in Appliances…
Wind mitigation inspector explains form OIR-B1-1802: defined as a form that the insurance company uses to determine the stability of a homes' construction in the event of strong winds. In many cases, a homeowner can submit the results of their wind mitigation inspection to the insurer and obtain discounts on homeowners'…
