Central Florida Building Inspector’s Learning Center
Welcome to the Central Florida Building Inspectors Learning Center. Our blog is focused on home inspections and other home and safety related subjects. The topics are based on our experience providing home inspections in and around Orlando, FL.
House Inspection Checklist for Florida Home Buyers
A house inspection checklist lists the parts of a home you should look at before you buy: the roof, foundation,...
Garage Vent Fan Guide
A garage vent fan pulls hot, damp, or fume-filled air out of your garage and sends it outside. In Central Florida,...
What Are the Phases of New Construction Inspections?
New construction inspections happen in four phases: before the concrete is poured, after framing but before drywall,...
Signs You Need a Foundation Inspection: Central FL Homes
The signs you need a foundation inspection are the ones that change: a crack that widens, a door that starts sticking,...
What Is the Importance of Wind Mitigation for FL Homes?
Wind mitigation matters for Florida homes because it does two things at once: it documents the features that help your house survive a hurricane, and it unlocks insurance discounts that Florida law requires insurers to offer. A wind mitigation inspection records those features on a state form, and for most Central Florida homeowners it pays […]
What are the Benefits of Sewer Scope Inspections in FL?
The biggest benefit of a sewer scope inspection is simple: it shows you the one part of a home that no standard...
Pool Inspections: What Do Inspectors Check?
A pool inspection is a professional evaluation of a swimming pool's structure, equipment, electrical systems, and...
What Happens During a Sewer Scope Inspection?
A sewer scope is a video inspection of the underground lateral sewer line that carries waste from your house to the...
How Well Water Quality Can Impact Property Value & Sales
Well water quality has a direct effect on what a home is worth and how smoothly it sells. Clean, safe well water...