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.
Cut the Stress of Buying a Home and Hire a Professional Home Inspector
When you are looking to buy a home, or property, it is a serious decision that you are looking to take on. Regardless, of whether the home you are interested in has been around for quite some time, or if it’s a newer built home you need to be certain you have the lowdown on […]
Does a Newly Constructed House need a Home Inspection?
Okay, so you are looking at buying a brand new home, don’t be fooled into thinking because the home has just been built that the need for a home inspection is void. This couldn’t be any further from the truth. We all know how big an investment it is to buy a new home, the different emotions, […]
What is a Home Inspection and how to get the best services
Photo Credit When buying a home there are a few things that you need to consider, the main things you will be considering will be the price and location of the property. The other major point to consider is deciding if the home is a sound financial option. As a homebuyer, you need to be […]
Buyers Beware, what exactly are you investing in?
Photo Credit People looking to invest in a home, often search through multiple properties in order to take advantage of lower priced homes and find a cheap bargain. The thing is this, just because the home is on the market for a cheap listed price does not mean it can bypass a professional home inspection. […]
Is an Insurance Inspection the same as a Home Inspection?
Image Source Did you know that if you buy a home in Florida that many insurance companies require that you have a specialized inspection on your property before they will extend any insurance coverage on it? As a homebuyer, in Florida, it’s easy to confuse an insurance inspection with a typical home inspection. Let’s learn […]
What should you do to Prepare for a Home Inspection?
It happens during every home sale. Homeowners neglect to prepare their homes in order make sure the home inspection runs as smoothly as possible. The advantage of preparing your home is it can ensure that you receive a thorough inspection report. Image Source Home inspectors generally arrive early to any property he or she is required to […]
Does a Pre-listing Inspection make sense when Selling a Home?
Even if you feel well prepared, and have done as much as you can to sell your home; get ready to brace yourself because the inspector (hired by the buyer) can find something wrong! As a seller, it is essential to understand a home inspector is meticulous, and it’s his/her job to find any […]
Spring Maintenance: Priority Areas to Check around your Home
It is always the better option to get in touch with a professional home inspection company to ensure an accurate evaluation of your home/property. There are, however, some things that you can look out for before hiring an inspector to keep you “in the know” of what’s broken, what’s needs repaired immediately, and what’s in […]
Florida Residents Ask about a Wind Mitigation Service
Florida is renowned for its hot, sunny, and humid weather. It makes Florida a vacation hot spot with guests from all over the world traveling to it each year. The thing about tourists is that they only visit for short periods of time in the warmer seasons; they get the best weather (sometimes) and often […]