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.
What Is the Importance of Wind Mitigation for FL Homes?
Wind mitigation matters for Florida homes because it does two things at once: it documents the features that help your house survive a hurricane, and it unlocks insurance discounts that Florida law requires insurers to offer. A wind mitigation inspection records those features on a state form, and for most Central Florida homeowners it pays […]
What are the Benefits of Sewer Scope Inspections in FL?
The biggest benefit of a sewer scope inspection is simple: it shows you the one part of a home that no standard...
Pool Inspections: What Do Inspectors Check?
A pool inspection is a professional evaluation of a swimming pool's structure, equipment, electrical systems, and...
What Happens During a Sewer Scope Inspection?
A sewer scope is a video inspection of the underground lateral sewer line that carries waste from your house to the...
How Well Water Quality Can Impact Property Value & Sales
Well water quality has a direct effect on what a home is worth and how smoothly it sells. Clean, safe well water...
What Is a Zinsco Panel and Why Do Inspectors Flag It?
A Zinsco panel is an older brand of electrical panel that was installed in homes mostly from the 1950s through the...
What are the Most Common 4-Point Inspection Findings?
The most common findings on a 4-point inspection involve the roof, electrical system, plumbing, and HVAC: the four...
Are Termite Inspections Required Before Buying a Home?
Termite inspections are not required by Florida law for most home purchases, but your lender almost certainly requires one before closing. VA loans and FHA loans both mandate a wood-destroying organism (WDO) inspection. Even with a conventional loan, your bank may request one depending on the property’s location and age. At Central Florida Building Inspectors […]
What Is a Phase 1 Site Assessment and Who Needs One?
Let's make sure you know what a Phase 1 site assessment actually is, what it covers, and who needs to get one before...