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.
My Future Home looks Fine, Why do I need a Home Inspection?
Did you know that around two out of every five homes in the USA suffer from some sort of major defect? The thing about major defects is that they are generally not cheap to fix, hence the term major defect. A major defect, such as, a damaged neglected roof can cost anything upward of $15,000 […]
What to know about Asbestos in the Home
In the past, building standards were not as strict and far more relaxed then what they are today. This means there were a number of various materials used in everyday construction because they were cheaper to work with. Unfortunately, it has been found out that some of the materials used pose a serious health […]
Should the Presence of Mold put you off Buying a Home?
When you are looking to buy a home, there are many specialized services a professional home inspection can offer you. One of the services that is very important is the testing for mold. Mold is very distinctive and has a recognizable odor. The first thing you are likely to notice is the smell, which indicates […]
What’s the Best Decision you can Make when Looking to Buy a Home?
Buying a home is “up there” with the most important decision you will make in your life. So much needs considered when looking to buy a home, things like, location, cost, size, layout, nearby schools, and myriad of other personal preferences. Each need to be looked at and weighed before any final decision to […]
Avoid the Surprise of a Buyer’s Inspection by getting a Pre-listing Inspection First
The buyer requested a home inspection and you just received the results. The outcome shows that there are quite a few repairs that need fixed. It can be easy to feel stressed immediately at this point, as humans stress is a natural thing feel after bad news. On receiving bad home inspection results, it can be very […]
State Farm’s New Requirements for 4-Point Inspections
It was quite big news, when a few years ago State Farm was simply refusing to offer any type of property insurance to homeowners. It would be safe to say, many homeowners were bothered about this, as their insurance policies were dropped, and premiums from other providers continued to shoot through the roof making coverage nearly […]
Do I really need a Home Inspection?
You, as a homebuyer, will need to do your uttermost to ensure that the property you are looking to buy is a safe and smart investment. This is why a home inspection is becoming an increasingly popular service in the buying process. More and more people are contacting local home inspection companies to ask about […]
Tips on Avoiding Cheap Mistakes when it comes to a Home Inspection
People might not be aware that hiring a home inspection is important. It should be considered when contemplating or starting the home buying process. What one needs to understand is that it is an appropriate measure in order to make sure that a sound investment is being made. A home inspection is a comprehensive report that […]
Essential things a Home Seller should do to Best Prepare for a Home Inspection
We know from family who have been through buying or selling a home that it can be extremely stressful time. In general, most homeowners are proud of their homes and have put years of hard work, effort into keeping it in good condition, and looking well kept. So when the time comes to sell […]