Category Archives: Palm Beach Home Inspector

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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.

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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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Buying a home? The process can be stressful.

Palm tree houseBuying a Home

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:

attic inspection for buying a propertyAttic inspections

 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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Important things to know about a Palm Beach Home Inspection…

Home Inspection

Home Inspection

Things to know about a Palm Beach Inspection and their benefits.

 

Important things to know about a Home Inspection and their 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 Palm Beach 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. 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.

 

Things to know about a Palm Beach Home Inspection and their benefits.

 

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A few things you should know before building your dream home!

Building a Home

 

If you want to build a new home, there are things you need to know before you begin. Homes and projects financed by FHA-insured mortgages are the collateral for these loans, and their lack of durability can increase the FHA’s financial risk in the event of default.

More specifically, the model codes do not contain any minimum requirements for the durability of items such as doors, windows, gutters and downspouts, painting and wall coverings, kitchen cabinets and carpeting. The MPS includes minimum standards for these, and other items, to ensure that the value of an FHA-insured home is not reduced by the deterioration of these components.  

The property report contains relevant information about the subdivision and must be delivered to each purchaser before the signing of the contract or agreement

The property report, which is also prepared by the developer, goes to the buyer. The law requires the seller to give the report to a prospective lot purchaser prior to the time a purchase agreement is signed. Ask for it. The seller is also required to have the buyer sign a receipt acknowledging receipt of the property report.

Do not sign the receipt unless you have actually received the property report. 

Check the developer’s property report before buying. This is the kind of information you will find in a property report:

  • distances to nearby communities over paved and unpaved roads
  • existence of mortgages or liens on the property
  • whether contract payments are placed in escrow
  • availability and location of recreational facilities
  • availability of sewer and water service or septic tanks and wells
  • present and proposed utility services and charges
  • the number of homes currently occupied
  • soil and foundation conditions which could cause problems in construction or in using septic tanks
  • the type of title the buyer may receive and when it should be received. 

Federal law requires that you receive this report prior to signing a contract or agreement to buy or lease a lot in this subdivision. However, no federal agency has judged the merits or value of the property.

If you received the report prior to signing a contract or agreement, you may cancel your contract or agreement by giving notice to the seller any time before midnight of the seventh day following the signing of the contract or agreement.

If you did not receive this report before you signed a contract or agreement, you may cancel the contract or agreement any time within two years from the date of signing. 

Don’t fail to ask questions. Don’t buy “sight unseen.” Better yet, hire an InterNACHI Inspector from Cris Insurance Inspections to perform a thorough Home Inspection.


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What is Asbestos?

What is Asbestos?

 Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen them and to provide heat insulation and fire resistance.

We know that breathing high levels of asbestos fibers can lead to an increased risk of lung cancer in the forms of mesothelioma, which is a cancer of the lining of the chest and the abdominal cavity, and asbestosis, in which the lungs become scarred with fibrous tissue. The symptoms of these diseases do not usually appear until about 20 to 30 years after the first exposure to asbestos. 

However, until the 1970’s, many types of building products and insulation materials used in homes contained asbestos. Common products that might have contained asbestos that may also release fibers in the past include:

  • steam pipes
  • boilers
  • furnace ducts-  insulated with an asbestos blanket or asbestos paper tape.

These materials may release asbestos fibers if damaged, repaired, or removed improperly. Houses built between 1930 and 1950 may have asbestos as insulation. Asbestos may be present in textured paint and in patching compounds used on wall and ceiling joints. Their use was banned in 1977. If you think asbestos may be in your home, don’t panic.

 

Usually, the best thing to do is to leave asbestos material that is in good condition alone.

 

Generally, material in good condition will not release asbestos fibers. There is no danger unless the asbestos is disturbed and fibers are released and then inhaled into the lungs. If the asbestos material is in good shape and will not be disturbed, do nothing! If it is a problem, there are two types of corrections: repair and removal. Unnecessary removal is a waste of money.

Improper removal may actually increase the health risks to you and your family Caution! Do not dust, sweep or vacuum debris that may contain asbestos. These actions will disturb tiny asbestos fibers and may release them into the air.

 


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10 Important questions to ask the Palm Beach Home Inspector

Certified Internachi Inspector

Certified Internachi Inspector

 

 

1. 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 Palm Beach 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.

 

10 Important questions to ask the Palm Beach Home Inspector.