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.
Is a Wind mitigation test a waste of time?
You may have heard of a home inspection service, and it's possible you've hired the services of a home inspector in the past, but are you aware of what a wind mitigation service is? A professional wind mitigation simply gives homeowners insight that is needed to...
Be a Bright Spark and let a Professional check Electrical Wiring Safety in your Home
One of the main causes for fires starting in the home is faulty, outdated electrical wiring, and faulty electrical mains. As a homeowner it’s your duty to ensure your home is safe to live in for you and your family. One thing to be aware of is, if your home was...
Four Point Inspections are Becoming Common Practice in Gaining an Insurance Policy
Nowadays, insurance companies are holding back on writing new home policies, especially on homes that are over 25 years old. They will only offer insurance policies on homes over 25 years old if a four-point inspection has been carried out on it. If you want more...
Is Thermal Imaging Necessary when You are Looking to Buy a Home?
There are many things that come with buying a home; there is a lot of attention needed in order for the home buying process to be a success. One of the main things that needs considered is the area of a home inspection service. A home inspection service is the best...
What is mold and Why Should I be Bothered about it in my Home?
Firstly, let’s take a look at what mold actually is, mold is part of the natural world and the surrounding environment. Outside the home, mold plays a vital part in the breakdown of organic matter such as rotten dead wood, leaves, and other commonly found organic...
Tips for the Seller to Prepare Before a Home Inspection Takes Place
When the time comes to sell your home, it can be quite a nervy time. As you probably know, most homebuyers will be attending in person with their own hired home inspector. So, it’s best if you are the seller of the home you are well prepared and ready for any home...
Can a Home Inspection help me Financially?
Buying a home is an exciting time for those involved, but it can also be quite a stressful time as well. The endless searching finally ceases when you eventually find a property that you feel you can call home. What you need to watch out for, after choosing a home, is...
How important is a Wind Mitigation Test and How Does it Affect my Home Insurance?
When you are thinking about purchasing a property, or you already own a property, make sure to contact a professional home inspection company for a home review on that property. A home inspection is not just a one-time service, there are many specialist services home...
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...
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...
A Home Inspection is a great way to Professionally Identify Termite Activity
The sight of termites in and around your home is never a good thing. As a homebuyer, it can be a deal killer and it’s a sign that you’ll need to dip into your emergency funds in order to treat and eradicate them. After they are gone, you’ll need to repair the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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