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Are you selling your home?

It can be a very difficult and a long process. You want every advantage in marketing your home to prospective buyers. The best way to show that your home is a good investment is to have us perform a Home Inspection.

inspectedAs InterNACHI certified Inspectors, we will thoroughly inspect your home and generate a detailed report along with pictures the same day.

You can complete repairs and improvements before you show or even list your home. A Home Inspection helps you justify your asking price, and can help avert any last-minute re-negotiations on price or condition. A Home Inspection may convince a buyer to waive his own Inspection, making the process to go faster.

You can advertise that your home has been pre-Inspected, which will help drive traffic to your home. Of course, We would be happy to perform an Inspection for the new home you’re buying – just give us a call.

Whether it’s for Windstorm Mitigation Inspection, Citizens Roof Certificate Inspection, 4 Point Inspection, Home Inspections or Commercail Property Inspection we can assist your family, friends and neighbors with all Residential/Commercial Inspections on their homes, weather they are selling their home or buying a new one. Thank you in advance for the opportunity to serve you once again.

Please give us a call anytime at #561-393-9977 & #954-523-4040.


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Lower Home Insurance Premium by Installing Hurricane Shutters

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Enjoy Lower Home Insurance Premium by Installing Hurricane Shutters and Arranging for Windstorm Mitigation Inspection

Hurricane shutters not only protect your home during a storm but they can also save you money on your homeowner’s policy. Extreme weather conditions often take its toll on our homes in South Florida. In fact much of the devastation that took place in Miami, Florida with hurricane Andrew in 1992, could well have been avoided if the homes were better protected with hurricane shutters. Different varieties of hurricane shutters made from various tough materials such as

  • Steel 
  • Plywood
  • Aluminum

The shutters can be operated either manually or with power but make sure there is a power back up to operate it.

The main protection that hurricane shutters provide….

Lower Homeowners Insurance Premiums

Lower Homeowners Insurance Premiums

 The main protection that hurricane shutters provide is for doors and windows of a home and also in preventing the entry of debris at the time of a hurricane taking place. Unfortunately in most cases, homes that are prone to severe storm threats are forced to pay higher premium rates towards home owners insurance.

This can be well avoided by getting a Windstorm Mitigation Inspection done for the home having hurricane shutters installed. Such an Inspection provides an accurate evaluation of eligible credits available to a homeowner that can be used against paying of premium towards a homeowner’s insurance policy premium.

Martin County Inspection Process

When a Windstorm Mitigation Inspection is done it implies that licensed Inspectors have inspected and assessed the home premises thoroughly with regard to the structural and infrastructural worthiness of the home and its strength to withstand the damaging effects of frequently occurring natural catastrophes such as hurricanes, thunderstorms and tornadoes.

The inspection process involves checking on the four key components and their features for vulnerability towards damage in the event of a hurricane, thunderstorms and tornados.In addition to these, it gives a clear perspective to homeowners on what new protective features need to be included at the time of upgrades or renovation.


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The best way to show that your home is a good investment is to have us perform a Home Inspection.

Are you selling your home?

It can be a very difficult and a long process. You want and need every advantage in marketing your home to prospective buyers. The best way to show that your home is a good investment is to have us perform a Home Inspection. As InterNACHI certified Inspectors, we will thoroughly inspect your home and generate a detailed report along with pictures the same day.

You can complete repairs and improvements before you show or even list your home.  A Home Inspection helps you justify your asking price, and can help avert any last-minute re-negotiations on price or condition.  A Home Inspection may convince a buyer to waive his own Inspection, making the process to go faster. You can advertise that your home has been pre-Inspected, which will help drive traffic to your home.  Of course, We would be happy to perform an Inspection for the new home you’re buying – just give us a call.

Inspection we provide::

  • Windstorm Mitigation Inspections
  • Citizens Roof Certificate Inspections
  • 4 Point Inspections
  • Home Inspections
  • Commercial Property Inspections

We can assist your family, friends and neighbors with all Residential/Commercial Inspection needs on their homes, weather they are selling their home or buying a new one.  We would greatly appreciate it if you would tell them about us. Thank you in advance for the opportunity to serve you once again.  Please give us a call anytime at #561-393-9977 & #954-523-4040.

10 Years Experience
10 Years Experience

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Tamper Resistant Receptacles/Outlets

Inspecting Receptacles in Broward

Inspecting Receptacles in Broward County

This device was designed to prevent the insertion of objects that children try to stick into the outlets. Nearly, 2,400 children get an Electric shock or burns due to putting objects like keys, scissors, paperclips, etc. into outlets each year. Installing TRR’s is one of the safest ways to prevent any injury. In order for the TRR’s outlet to work it requires a double prong entry.

Since, 2008 TRR’s have become required. All homes that are built in 2008 and newer should have the TRR’s.


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10 Important questions to ask the Home Inspector…

INTERNachi certified1.  Do you participate in Continuing Education programs to keep your expertise up to date?

Yes, Florida Home Inspectors are required to have 14 CEU’S yearly. Some must be on certain topics such as: Roof Covering, HVAC.

2.  Do you maintain a membership in a Professional Home Inspection Association? If so, which one?

There are several different association’s out there. Internachi is the most well  known.

3. When will I get my report from my Home Inspector?

The Inspector will fill out an Electronic form and it will be emailed to you and your agent. We try to do this within hours of the Inspection.  

4. What does the Inspection cover?

Depends on the Inspection. Check out OUR Inspections page and it will tell you about what the Inspection you need covers.

5. How long have you been doing  Home Inspections?$10,000 Honor Guarantee, Backed by InterNACHI

We have been doing Home Inspections for 10 years in South Florida.

6. Do you work for me, my agent or the Insurance Company?

 You. You hire us to come and do the Inspection. We work for our client’s ONLY. We do follow all rules and regulations by the Insurance Company’s.

7. Are you Licensed, bonded and Insured?

Yes, I would never recommend using a Business who is not licensed, bonded or insured.

8. Do you preform the repairs?

No, we DO NOT preform any repairs. We may be able to help recommend a Business.

9. Will your Inspection meet recognized standards?

Yes, our Inspection goes above and beyond regular standards and even exceeds recognized standards.

10. Will I be able to attend the  Inspection?

Yes, we encourage you to be there. Sometimes, if something needs to be fixed or replaced it is easier to show you then try to explain it over the phone.

Have me call you.


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Things to know about a Martin County Home Inspection.

Palm Beach County HomeImportant things to know about a Martin County Home Inspection and the benefits. Home Inspections are an important process that plays a pivotal role in the buying or selling of property. It is done by a professional Home Inspector trained for this specific purpose.

A house will probably be one of the largest investments you make, you do not want to lose any time while forking out where you are not required to. Generally, the procedure is beneficial to both the seller who gets to know the real value of the property in context, and the buyer who gets an in-depth understanding of the home’s condition.

What does a comprehensive Home Inspection process entail?

The procedure may slightly vary from one Home Inspector to the next simply owed to the varying personalities of each. While one may be thorough and detailed, he/she may not be as experienced as the next hence, losing an edge in that perspective.  However, there are three common components that every good Inspector should cover and include in the final report.

A comprehensive Home Inspection should basically elaborate and categorize each problem as a safety issue, minor defect or major defect. Secondly, the Inspector should also list down all items that need to be replaced, repaired or needs servicing. Lastly, the Inspector should explain the items that are suitable for now and those that require close monitoring.

Roof Inspections can uncover problems

Roof Inspections can uncover problems

 Benefits of a Martin County Home Inspection:

To a home owner, contrary to common perception, Home Inspection shouldn’t be carried out only when buying or selling. It is equally beneficial to all home owners and in fact, those that do it on a regular basis enhance the longevity of their property.

A comprehensive Home Inspection will not only document the condition of your home, but also identify minor defects before they turn into expensive repairs. The procedure will go a long way in helping you find solutions to problems in a professional and timely manner.

To Buyers technically, this is the lot that stands to gain the most from Home Inspections. Qualified Inspectors are trained to detect as many defects as possible with the help of acquired techniques, specialized tools and extensive experience. This basically means that the buyer will be made aware of any problems and hazardous conditions within the property hence avoiding over-paying.

This gives the buyer peace of mind as he/she makes an informed decision on whether or not to purchase the house or to keep looking. Not only will the buyer get valuable, in-depth knowledge about the new home, he/she will also avoid future surprises. To Sellers it is common to find home owners seeking to sell and not identifying problems on the property while showing it to a prospective buyer.

A seller can avoid losing out on sweet deals by procuring a Home Inspection.

Things we inspect on a property

Things we inspect on a property


This will enable the Seller to replace or repair any defects to increase the property’s value. This also eliminates the rush and costs that come with last minute repairs that are known to cause delays.

The bottom line is that regardless of whether you are a buyer, seller or home owner, Home Inspections are a highly beneficial procedure that you will be glad about in the future. It is certainly worth every penny offering great value for your money.

 

 

 

 

Is your wiring correct?

Is your wiring correct?

Palm Beach certified Inspector

Palm Beach certified Inspector

Things our Inspector will look at

Things our Inspector will look at


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Things to know about a Broward Home Inspection and the benefits.

Home inspections process
Home inspections process

 Important things to know about a Home Inspection and the benefits. Home Inspections are an important process that plays a pivotal role in the buying or selling of property. It is done by a professional Home Inspector trained for this specific purpose. A house will probably be one of the largest investments you make, you do not want to lose any time while forking out where you are not required to.

Generally, the procedure is beneficial to both the seller who gets to know the real value of the property in context, and the buyer who gets an in-depth understanding of the home’s condition. What does a comprehensive Home Inspection process entail? The procedure may slightly vary from one Home Inspector to the next simply owed to the varying personalities of each

While one may be thorough and detailed, he/she may not be as experienced as the next hence, losing an edge in that perspective.  However, there are three common components that every good Inspector should cover and include in the final report. A comprehensive Home Inspection should basically elaborate and categorize each problem as a safety issue, minor defect or major defect.

Secondly, the Inspector should also list down all items that need to be replaced, repaired or needs servicing. Lastly, the Inspector should explain the items that are suitable for now and those that require close monitoring.

 

Benefits of a Home Inspection for Broward County Residents:

To a home owner, contrary to common perception, Home Inspection shouldn’t be carried out only when buying or selling. It is equally beneficial to all home owners and in fact, those that do it on a regular basis enhance the longevity of their property.

A comprehensive Home Inspection will not only document the condition of your home, but also identify minor defects before they turn into expensive repairs. The procedure will go a long way in helping you find solutions to problems in a professional and timely manner.
To Buyers technically, this is the lot that stands to gain the most from Home Inspections. Qualified Inspectors are trained to detect as many defects as possible with the help of acquired techniques, specialized tools and extensive experience. This basically means that the buyer will be made aware of any problems and hazardous conditions within the property hence avoiding over-paying.

This gives the buyer peace of mind as he/she makes an informed decision on whether or not to purchase the house or to keep looking. Not only will the buyer get valuable, in-depth knowledge about the new home, he/she will also avoid future surprises.
To Sellers it is common to find home owners seeking to sell and not identifying problems on the property while showing it to a prospective buyer. A seller can avoid losing out on sweet deals by procuring a Home Inspection. This will enable the Seller to replace or repair any defects to increase the property’s value. This also eliminates the rush and costs that come with last minute repairs that are known to cause delays.

The bottom line is that regardless of whether you are a buyer, seller or home owner, Home Inspections are a highly beneficial procedure that you will be glad about in the future. It is certainly worth every penny offering great value for your money.

Call us today!!!Call us today!!!
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Buying a home? The process can be stressful.

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Buying a home? The process can be stressful.  A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind, but often has the opposite effect.  You will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short time.  This often includes a written report, a checklist, photographs and what the inspector himself says during the inspection.  All this, combined with the seller’s disclosure and what you notice yourself, makes the experience even more overwhelming.  What should you do?

Relax.  Most of your inspection will be maintenance recommendations, life expectancies for various systems and components, and minor imperfections. These are useful to know about.

However, the issues that really matter will fall into four categories:

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 Major defects –  example: of this would be a structural failure

Things that lead to major defects – example: such as a small roof-flashing leak

Things that may hinder your ability to finance, legally occupy, or insure the home

Safety hazards, such as an exposed, live buss bar at the electrical panel

Anything in these categories should be addressed.  Often, a serious problem can be corrected inexpensively to protect both life and property (especially in categories 2 and 4).

Most sellers are honest and are often surprised to learn of defects uncovered during an inspection.  Realize that sellers are under no obligation to repair everything mentioned in the report.  

Keep things in perspective.  Do not kill your deal over things that do not matter.  It is inappropriate to demand that a seller address deferred maintenance, conditions already listed on the seller’s disclosure.


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Ventless fireplaces and their safety defects:

Ventless fireplace vent into hte living spaceVentless fireplaces and their safety defects:

During production, installation or servicing, a gas leak can be created

The contractor may accidentally plug the burner ports while spreading ceramic tile over the burners, or they may be painted over at the factory. The resulting unbalanced burn will create excessive carbon monoxide

 Dust, carpet lint and pet hair can gradually choke off the fireplace’s air supply, leading to incomplete combustion and high amounts of CO (carbon monoxide) that are vented into the living space

Excessive CO (carbon monoxide) ventilation or overheating of the unit will result from firing the gas higher than the input rate set by the manufacturer’s specifications. This can be caused by high gas-supply pressure, an incorrect orifice drill size done at the factory, or if the installer gives the customer’s unit a larger flame for aesthetic reasons;

The fireplace is oversize for the square footage of the area to be heated.

The gas burner may develop a crack over time and function erratically, producing high levels of CO (carbon monoxide)

The fireplace contains items other than the artificial logs designed for the unit. Problems caused by the incineration of firewood or other flammable items will be immediate and extreme. A more likely and less obvious hazard is created by adding pebbles, lava rocks, and other non-combustible aesthetic touches to the fireplace, as their exposure to flames will cause an unsafe rise in levels of CO (carbon monoxide)

As these components may fail, it is advisable to install a CO (carbon monoxide) detector near a ventless fireplace and, ideally, in other rooms, as well.

In summary, vent less fireplaces, while attractive and portable, suffer from a design flaw that may allow dangerous gases to enter the living space.


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Windstorm Mitigation Inspection can save you money.

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Windstorm Mitigation Inspection

 Living in sunny South Florida our homes are located in a storm-prone area, and because of that Homeowners Insurance becomes a little bit more of a complex issue.

The Complexity relates to storm threats inflating your Home Insurance premiums, because storms are such a big Insurance and financial risk.

All is not lost however.

You definitely don’t have to subject yourself to higher premiums even if we are located in an area that is vulnerable to damaging windstorms and hurricanes. 

A Windstorm Mitigation Inspection, will help to determine what credits you receive on your Homeowners Insurance premium. 

What is a Palm Beach Windstorm Mitigation Inspection?

A Windstorm Mitigation Inspection is an official protocol through which Inspectors assess your home. This is carried out with a visual Inspection to determine how

appropriate your home’s building structure is in withstanding the effects of strong winds such as hurricanes, tornados or windstorms.

During the Inspection, the four major components in your home are zoned-in on and we focus on a selection of established construction features which

have the ability to limit losses during  wind storms or hurricanes.  

A Windstorm Mitigation Inspection could be commissioned by an Insurance Company, or it can be initiated by the homeowner. A homeowner should get the Windstorm Mitigation

Inspection because this would be a step to reduce the Policy Premiums and give you peace of mind knowing that your home is safe.

Since Insurers themselves are justifiably notorious for offering increased premiums to homeowners in hurricane high-risk areas, it becomes imperative for homeowners to take this initiative.

 A complete Windstorm Mitigation Inspection, which is certified and fully-recognized by Insurance Companies, is best attained through a dedicated Home Inspection business.

These specialized professionals offer additional value services such as:

  • 4 Point Inspections
  • Citizens Roof Certification Inspection
  • Home Inspection

Money Saved through Windstorm Mitigation Goes Beyond Homeowners Insurance While the money-saving implications of a Windstorm Mitigation Inspection are

primarily linked to the savings on the policy premiums. Homeowners also gain expert knowledge on how they can physically improve their homes to withstand

the forces of nature. In case a storm actually does materialize with the potential to damage their property, homeowners can save money if their properties have

structures that can withstand those storms and avoid damage.

 Any subsequent upgrade, contract job adjustment, reconstruction or improvement not only better equips the building to deal with possible wind damage, but can

also be worked into one’s Home Insurance premiums quote. At the end of the day, insurers assess the amount of risk tied to their contractual arrangement with homeowners.

A Windstorm Mitigation Inspection plays a major role in reducing that risk, which ultimately affects the calculated Insurance premiums.

Call us today to schedule your next Inspection – Phone #561-393-9977