Just because it is a new home, doesn’t mean it is perfect. And if your 1 year builders warranty expires, it will probably be difficult to get the builder to fix them. A 1 year builders warranty home inspection can help. Get a detailed punch list of everything your builder needs to fix on your […]
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Another Florida classic
You might be surprised how often I see this during a home inspection. Why install a drain pan for your water heater if it’s just going to leak out on the floor anyway because you didn’t plug the fitting?
Why didn’t I think of that?
When I saw this, see picture, I wondered why people didn’t do that a long time ago. Raising the dryer electrical outlet off the ground makes it much easier to plug in without pulling the dryer out. Paul Drayton 360 Home Inspections ph: 904.321.9121 www.360InspectionsLLC.com Book an Inspection Online! Did I do a good job? […]
Why proper deck flashing is important
On a home inspection in Callahan, I came across this wood deck at the back of the house. The deck is attached directly to the house, which is ok for a permanent site built house. But not for a mobile home. At this house there was no flashing between the house and the deck. This […]
Resources for Realtors
Below are resources to help you as a realtor. As a home inspector I know that realtors have a difficult job what with all the paperwork and large amount of information that has to be processed and organized for every home sale. Not to mention interacting with the buyer, the seller, the sellers agent, the […]
Wind Mitigation Inspections
A wind mitigation report can save money on your home insurance if your roof is newer than 1999, and your house was built before 2002. If you live in North Florida and haven’t had a Wind Mitigation inspection performed on your home, you could be paying more for your home insurance than you have to! […]
How to Choose a Home Inspector
A good home inspection is essential when buying a home. But how do you choose the right home inspector for you? Different inspectors have different specialties. I suggest you look at the background and experience of the different home inspectors and decide what is most important to you. My specialties are water damage and honesty. […]
Choosing the Right Home Inspector
Buying a home? It’s probably the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make. This is no time to shop for a cheap inspection. The cost of a home inspection is very small relative to the value of the home being inspected. The additional cost of hiring an InterNACHI-Certified Professional Inspector® is almost insignificant. You have recently […]
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4 Point Inspections for Insurance – Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Yulee Florida
A 4 Point Insurance Inspection is required by most insurance companies in Florida on homes older than 30 years. Recently, newer homes have been needing 4 point inspections to get insurance. The newest house I inspected was less than 10 years old and needed a 4 point inspection. The purpose of a 4 point inspection […]
