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As
part of a network of Nationally Certified Home Inspectors,
Florida Gulf Coast Home Inspections
represents HomePro, a company that was founded in 1981
to provide reliable, timely, and expert home inspection
services.
Over half a million home inspections
later, by over 165 affiliates throughout the United
States, Canada, and the Virgin Islands, Inspectors like
Florida Gulf Coast, use the Homebook® by HomePro,
to address more than 600 potential problem areas.
“By The Book”
Inspections work for you by analyzing the following:
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Existing
Home Inspections
Existing Home – Structural
Inspection
Covers the structure of the building in terms of materials
used and type of construction. Foundation type, framing
materials, and other significant sub-components are
noted along with any idiosyncrasies. The inspector/surveyor
also checks for major or minor problems in the foundation,
floor, wall and roof framing.
Existing Home – Electrical
The electrical system is checked for sufficient capacity
and safety, and evaluated in terms of its current condition
and suitability for future use. Upgrades and repairs
are recommended where appropriate.
Existing Home – Heating
and Air Conditioning
The inspector assesses the capacity of the existing
equipment, and by considering the age of the equipment
and its intended capacity, approximates the life expectancy
and recommends appropriate repairs an upgrades.
Existing Home – Plumbing
The
piping and fixtures throughout the house are checked
for function flow and life expectancies. They are screened
for unsanitary conditions and potential repairs, freeze
vulnerability, or spillage/overflow. Laundry equipment,
tile work, and domestic water heating equipment are
also surveyed.
Existing Home – Basement/Crawl
Space/Slab
Water seepage probabilities and structural problems
are evaluated and remediation advice given if needed.
The inspector also looks for possible problem areas
that could cause structural problems, such as poor soil,
surface drainage, proximity to tree roots and rotating
stoops.
Existing Home – Kitchen
All appliances are operated and deficiencies noted.
The inspector approximates the age of each piece and
its life expectancy. The inspector may also, depending
on the age and usefulness of the kitchen, suggest a
budget for repairs ranging from addressing typical minor
problems to a complete renovation.
Existing Home – Interior
Walls, floors and ceiling surfaces are scanned for problematic
conditions, visible evidence of water penetration, potentially
dangerous or toxic materials, fire hazards, or security
breaches. Ventilation and energy conservation aspects
are checked and appropriate upgrades are itemized.
Existing Home – Exterior
The roof (where safe and appropriate), roof runoff controls
and landscape drainage are inspected and necessary improvements
are recommended. Stoops, steps, walks and drives are
checked for voids, surface problems and safety hazards.
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New
Construction – Phase Inspections
New construction inspections are one of Florida
Gulf Coast Home Inspections special services. Florida
Gulf Coast Home Inspections offers phase inspections
to make sure that your home is built properly from start
to finish. Phase inspections are a three-step procedure:
Phase One – Pre Slab
Inspection
HomePro will come to the property before the foundation
is poured to insure that everything from rebar to drainage
to plumbing is in the proper place before concrete is
poured to avoid the delays of re-pouring if something
is out of place. A narrative report is made available
to the buyer and can be forwarded to the builder upon
request.
Phase Two – Pre Drywall
Inspection
HomePro will come back to the property before the drywall
is hung and insulation put in, usually just after the
code inspector has done his inspection. He will check
the framing and structure, wiring, roof, and plumbing
to make sure everything matches the plans. The homebuyer
receives a second narrative report on the items reviewed
and can be forwarded to the builder upon request.
Phase Three – Final Inspection
HomePro will return for a final full home inspection
using the HomeBook, evaluating all systems at the time
of the final builder walk-through. The new homeowner
will receive the completed HomeBook for future reference
and to aid them in their one-year warranty builder inspection.
Florida Gulf Coast Home Inspections, By The
Book inspections, are competitively priced, so please
call or e-mail us today for more information or to set
an appointment!
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