by cfbi1 | Apr 15, 2014 | Home Inspection
You and your family’s health and safety should be priority when it comes to choosing a home to live in. Many obvious factors can be checked in order to gain information on the place you want to hang the sign, “Home Sweet Home”.
Many people check local crime rates, they check the levels of education provided by schools, they look at the level of medical care and medical facilities close by.
We’ve mentioned several times throughout previous blogs on how to get information on the above factors, but have you thought about checking the level of Radon?
Radon gas is odorless, colorless, and can be silently poisoning you and your family.
Let’s take a quick look at the facts about Radon Gas:
- Radon is colorless and odorless, making it impossible to detect, unless you have the right testing equipment.
- Radon is found in Florida, and across many States.
- Radon is the second cause of lung cancer in the U.S. Smoking is the #1 cause of lung cancer.
- Radon is found in 1-in-5 homes in Florida each showing unsafe levels.
- Radon is created by Uranium break down in the soil surrounding homes.
It’s evident that Radon is a serious health concern and can have grave consequences. Please know and understand that radon is unsafe high levels can be prevented.
Get in touch with a professional, local home inspection company. Test the soil surrounding your home and the air quality in your home in order to know if it’s it at a safe level and radon-free.
If you have any concerns regarding Radon, and worry that it is affecting your home, then contact Central Florida Building Inspectors, Inc. we offer radon testing, and can put your worry to rest.
by cfbi1 | Apr 14, 2014 | Home Inspection
Anybody that has been through the homebuying process will tell you it can be an extremely stressful and a testing time. There are a number of important factors that need considered when buying a home, such as location,
pricing, and the current condition of the structure. Another factor is the life expectancy of major systems in the home.
You need to be certain what you finally choose is the best investment that you can take. The best way to determine that is with a pre-purchase inspection report.
A professional home inspection should be an unbiased, detailed report of the home’s true condition. As a homebuyer, you need reassurance and a trained inspector’s advice can help bring that assurance you need.
Home evaluations can take anything up to 3 hours, and in some cases longer, it depends on the age, location, and size of the property. It is highly recommended that when the walkthrough takes place you attend it with the inspector.
Advantages of attending the walkthrough…
- 1. You will be able to see the true condition of the property first-hand.
- 2. You will be able to ask any questions that come to mind. (Remember to ask as many questions as you can because it’s the inspectors job to explain the answer.)
It is important to understand that a home inspector’s job is not just to point out and highlight the negative factors of any property that is inspected. It is also the home inspector’s job to promote and highlight the positive attributes.
A home inspection is a very valuable service, but it is sometimes ignored and overlooked. Many people see is as an added cost and too much of an extra strain on an already tight budget. The truth is, by avoiding or ignoring a home inspection service you are stepping out in blind faith. When it comes to providing a roof over your head, and providing your family with a safe home, you can’t afford not to hire a home inspector!
by cfbi1 | Apr 4, 2014 | Home Inspection
For those who do not know what a building inspection involves, it is a visual evaluation of the current condition of both residential and commercial properties. For any property owners, investors, or prospective homebuyers a quality evaluation is a vital service.
A professional home inspection gives accurate and detailed information regarding the property that has been inspected. A finished report can prove invaluable and helps to make the best choice when deciding about the biggest financial decision that one can make.
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The quicker that one gets a residential or commercial property inspection the better, as in any contract negotiation process, time is of the essence!
1. Primarily, the buyer/investor will want to know what sort of condition the property they want to purchase is in. The buyer/investor will need estimated costs and figures of any repairs that are major fixed on the property before finalizing the sale contract.
2. The seller of the property also needs an expert opinion from a professional home inspector. Sellers must be confident the property they listed is in a suitable condition and ready for a quick sale. They need to assess any repairs worth fixing to make their home more desirable to buyers.
A home inspection is not solely intended to highlight just the defects and concerns of the home that is being inspected. A professional inspector also highlights the property’s positive attributes, which helps relieve the buyer or seller of any stress or anxieties that they may have about the transaction.
When a home inspection is requested, the home’s major systems are scrutinized, including the internal and external structure. The plumbing, heating/air conditioning, electrics, and roof should all be inspected to show each meets the high standards required by the American Society of Home Inspectors.
If you would like to know every element that it looked over at the time of an inspection, feel free to view Central Florida Builder’s Inspection List.
by cfbi1 | Apr 3, 2014 | Home Inspection
It can be a tricky task when it comes to hiring a home inspector, especially for those not familiar with what a home inspection should consist of. A common mistake people make is thinking that choosing the cheapest inspector is the best option available to them!
Everyone likes a bargain, no questions asked; however, when it comes to a home inspection, some people tend to grip onto their already depleting savings. They refuse to turn over another large sum of money for yet another service.
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The truth is that you need an experienced inspector who is qualified and able to provide an extensive evaluation, and hand you a detailed written report afterwards. That report should answer all your questions about the property. A decent home inspection will cost you extra money, but this is nothing in comparison to the thousands of dollars that you may need to spend in repairs, if you avoid a professional home inspection service.
Research and know whom you are hiring. When hiring your home inspector ask for proof of experience, something indicating they have performed at least 250 home inspections or more, and verify if they are NACHI certified. Central Florida Builders Inspectors is both experienced (over 15,000 inspections performed) and certified by NACHI.
Another common mistake made by people when it comes to buying a home is that they totally ignore the opportunity to hire a home inspector. You can see why people opt to neglect this service as buying a home is a large, costly investment without more bills being added.
When buying or selling a home, please do not ignore the opportunity you have to hire a professional home inspection service. It can help lead you to a happy future in your new home and ease your mind during the sale process.
by cfbi1 | Apr 2, 2014 | Home Inspection
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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 it over before you do so.
An experienced and trained inspector is needed to ensure a proper evaluation. They should follow up any completed inspection service with a written report of all problem areas. As a homeowner, having a completed report will allow you the necessary time it takes to maintenance the property before you put your home on the market.
It is always better to get any repairs fixed prior to the ‘open house’ where potential buyers view it. No one would buy a home that has a leaking roof, or has structural damage and overrun with termites or cockroaches. By having all repairs done and any insect issues treated means that you can stand firm on the value of your home and be in control of any haggling that the buyer may want to do.
As a home buyer having an inspection at the right time helps you make the best decision regarding that property and your possible future in it. It would be unwise to sign on any deal unless you have had a home inspection done and you are happy with its results and findings.
A home inspection is not obligatory in the homebuying or home selling process. Buying a home is a massive investment, you need to be sure it’s the right investment and the best way to make sure that happens is to find and hire a home inspector.
