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.
A Home Inspection can Help Determine the Best place to Call Home
Image Source Law does not require a home inspection service during the homebuying process; it is an added service that has great benefits to both the buyer and the seller of a property. If you are considering putting your property on the market, then it is recommended to consider hiring a home inspector to check […]
Termites can Eat Away your Home: Take the Steps to find and prevent them
Image Source If you live in Florida, then you are well aware of the threat and damage that a termite infestation can cause. Termite infestation can cause severe structural damage to your home and can even bring it to the ground! Termite infestation is not only a major inconvenience, the high cost of treatment and […]
Smart steps every new homeowner and homebuyer should be taking
Keep your eye on home repairs and maintenance If you are looking for a new home, you need to be able to spot any areas of neglect and are in need of repair. If you need any help on how to spot issues of concern, then you need a home inspection. One of the most […]
Is your Drinking Water Free of Harmful Bacteria and other Contaminants?
Image Source You need to make sure that your home meets all the safety requirements required by law. Many areas need to be kept maintained and looked after to ensure that your home is a safe place to live on an ongoing basis. One area that needs special attention is the condition of the […]
Make it your business to hire the best home inspector
By knowing as much as you can about the home you want to purchase, plus its condition, helps prevent paying out extra repair costs in the future. One of the best ways to ensure that the financial decision you are about to make is a wise one is to have a pre-purchase inspection carried out […]
Key questions you need to Ask your Home Inspector
There are multiple options available for you to consider when you are looking to hire a home inspection service and the most qualified inspector. In some cases, the lender or the real estate agent will recommend a company or certain inspectors that they know of in the industry. It’s important not to feel pressured or […]
What’s the Point of a Four-Point Inspection?
When a homeowner is looking to satisfy the insurance requirements when they are looking at a home owner’s insurance policy, a four point home inspection is required to be carried out. A four-point inspection will cover the key areas of your home that are highly likely to be involved in any type of insurance claim. […]
Don’t neglect the one thing that keeps you warm comfy and safe… your roof!
Keeping your roof in good condition is very important; let’s be really honest here, how often do you check the roof or do you even check it at all? Most people are too busy with carrying out their other daily duties to think about checking the condition of the roof covering the home. In fact, […]
Why is my Home Insurance Company Requiring a 4-Point Home Inspection?
As each year passes, people celebrate a birthday and get another year older, and houses have birthdays too, so to speak. If you live in a home that was built in 1989, then that means it’s 25 years of age and that age represents a higher risk to home insurance companies. So, if you received […]