When to Schedule your Inspection

You’ve just put an offer on the home of your dreams, and it was accepted. Congratulations! Now is the fun part: paperwork, negotiations, appraisals and a Tampa home inspection. The inspection may cause a feeling of dread; what if the house has issues that seem...

Inspections on a Flat Roof

Checking the roof is part of the standard Tampa home inspection, but what if your roof is slightly out of the norm? A flat roof, though not technically flat, poses it’s own sets of problems that needs to be thoroughly checked. Roof damage can be one of the costliest...

Can a termite inspection be done in the rain?

If you’re about to undergo a Tampa home inspection, you may be worried about rain. In Florida, especially during the summer months, it rains almost every day, and you don’t want this to interfere with closing on your new home. The good news is that most inspectors...

Do Inspections Cover Appliances?

When you are buying a home, it is likely that most, if not all, of your appliances are included with the sale. This would include common things like your dishwasher, stove, microwave, and sometimes your washer and dryer. Since these are not your appliances, you want...

Inspecting a Home with Water Damage

If you’re buying or already own a home in Florida, checking for flood and water damage after a major event is important. If the home has water damage, a Tampa home inspection can reveal structural harm or other major problems that must be repaired. If you think...

What to do If the Inspection Offends a Seller

When you sell a home, there is likely to be an emotional attachment; if you’ve spent any amount of time there, the memories will stay with you for a lifetime. That being said, this attachment may cause problems when it comes time to sell your home to someone else....