Central Florida Building Inspectors 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.
What is Radon and Why is It Dangerous For Your Family?
Radon gas is common in many homes, but most people aren't even aware of its presence. This dangerous gas can cause a myriad of health problems including lung cancer, so it's important to perform a radon test to ensure your home is safe. Read on to learn more about...
How to Find a Home Inspector When You’re Buying a House
In 2018, 5.3 million Americans bought homes. Whether you are a first-time buyer or not, there are some things that you need to do in order to make sure that you make the right decision about your purchase. Finding a home inspector is one of the most critical steps you...
Orlando Wind Mitigation Inspections: What to Expect
In 2018, tropical cyclones cost the United States $30.4 billion in damages. This seasonal natural disaster is often responsible for the most wind damage per year. Of course, it's not the only source of wind damage. Tornadoes and even thunderstorms are other culprits....
Don’t Take Any Chances: Why Radon Testing is a Must for Homeowners
Radon can damage your lung cells and cause cancer. Due to the fact that radon can be the cause of a fatality, this would be the number one reason you should do radon testing at your new home. Your new home is a place where you should feel safe. If you are worried...
Ready to Sell? Five Steps to Take Before Your Home Inspection
So you have a buyer who agrees to buy your home. You're almost to the finish line for a deal. But first, you must pass a home inspection. That's understandable since most buyers don't want to sign the contract until they are sure there are no significant issues with...
How To Know If Your Well Water Quality Is Safe
We’ve all heard facts about water. The human body is made of 70% water. You can’t live without water for more than three days. The bottom line is that water is essential to the human body. However, obtaining clean, drinking water is in a whole other ballpark. Many...
Don’t Neglect Your Attic: 5 Reasons to Have It Inspected Yearly
It may sound strange, but an attic is essentially a health indicator for your home. Issues in an attic could point to obvious problems around your home- such as roof leaks or a pest infestation. But an attic also holds the answers to more sinister issues that you may...
A Checklist of What to Expect from a Home Inspection
Are you due for a home inspection? Preparing for one can be stressful, especially if you're not sure what to expect from a home inspection. The good thing, however, is that home inspections aren't all that scary as long as you study up. What to Expect from a Home...
Are Termite Inspections Required Before a Home Purchase?
The purchase of a new home is exciting, but it can also be a little scary. You want to make sure you are making the right decision. Part of that decision process is knowing the home is structurally sound and free from termite damage. Termite inspections are not...
Check the Air Quality of your Home and Rule out Radon Gas
The reason it's important to think about radon gas is a very simple one; Radon gas is dangerous to your health if you live in a home with high concentrations of it. Therefore, it is essential for anyone in a home to look into radon testing. Take the time to check your...
Radon the facts that you need to know about
Any homeowner, or anyone looking at buying property needs to be sure that they learn a thing or two about Radon Gas—it’s as simple as that. Radon is the second common cause of lung cancer in the United States of America, Radon gas is created by the natural breakdown...
Should my Appliances be Tested for Fire Safety in my Home?
There are many benefits of a home inspection, and it’s important to understand just how beneficial a home inspection service can be. A home inspection gives an accurate, detailed report of the inspected property. It gives the buyer all the information they need in...
Should I be Worried about Asbestos in my Home?
Perhaps the time has come for you to remodel the home you are in, or it could be that you want to purchase a home, either way it’s essential that you know everything there is to know about the property in question. In most cases, you might simply overlook small issues...
Is it Important to Use a Qualified Home Inspector?
We can all agree on one thing and that is that buying a home is a massive, financial step. Now knowing that this is one of the biggest decisions that you can make in your lifetime, it is essential that you watch all the steps you are taking very closely. You will need...
3 Costly Blunders to Avoid when Buying a Home
Buying a new home is a BIG deal! Any type of large investment such as this is worth doing right from beginning to end. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homebuyer there are a few blunders that can cost you more than you intended. Generally, the...
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