Question 1

What is a residential home inspection?

Accepted Answer

Buying or selling a home involves a lot of specific procedures, and the most important step is getting your home inspected.
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Although a home inspection is not a requirement for closing a home sale, it is crucial that you do not overlook the importance of this process. In many cases, a buyer will hire a home inspector to inspect the homes major systems and components. If an inspector finds any issues, a buyer may ask for a reduction in the cost of the home or for the homeowner to repair the problems before closing the sale.
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Home inspectors operate in accordance with standards set and regulated by the state. They look for unsafe mechanical or structural issues. This comprehensive inspection of the condition of a home can help a buyer understand what they’re purchasing in a way that’s not possible during a simple walkthrough.

Home inspections are performed by a licensed and certified home inspector. Although these professionals will look at the general condition of the home, they don’t repair any of the issues they find. They can, however, make recommendations for the professionals you’ll need to make those repairs.

Question 2

What does home inspectors look for?

Accepted Answer

A standard home inspection is a non-invasive visual overview of the accessible areas of a property which is designed to identify components and/or systems that are significantly deficient or at the end of their service lives.

The home inspector will inspect; 
•Structural components 
•Exterior components 
•Roofing 
•Attic, insulation, ventilation 
•Plumbing systems 
•Electrical systems 
•HVAC systems 
•Interior components 
•Bathrooms 
•Kitchen and appliances 
•Garage and carport

Question 3

What are outbuilding?

Accepted Answer

Structures classified as “outbuilding” are the following; detached garage, guest house, shed, small cottage, and mother-in-law suite. These can be inspected for an additional fee.

Question 4

Where do you service?

Accepted Answer

We are servicing Martin, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties.

Question 5

How soon can I schedule my inspection?

Accepted Answer

You can schedule by text, email, phone, or simply fill up the online "contact us" form. If we are busy inspecting houses, we will call you back as soon as possible. All requests will be answered the same day.

Question 6

What do I need to do to prepare for my home inspection?

Accepted Answer

You can significantly reduce the amount of time your home inspection takes by properly preparing ahead of time. Once you schedule an appointment with us, you will receive a preparation check list and some other instructions by email.

Question 7

How long does a home inspection take?

Accepted Answer

For the average home, a home buyer inspection can take anywhere from 3-5 hours. The amount of time the inspection takes will vary depending on; the size of the home, the age of the home, the condition of the property, the accessibility of certain areas, the weather, and the number of people assisting the inspection.

Following the inspection, the home inspector will prepare a comprehensive report including pictures and videos. It usually takes 24 hours to complete the report and send it to the client.

Question 8

What should I know about your pricing?

Accepted Answer

The advice I would give to anyone looking to hire a home inspector is; do not price shop for the lowest inspection quote. In this industry, you get what you pay for. An inspector, who is not getting paid enough, may cut corners, provide poor work, and can ultimately cost you thousands of dollars in the long run.

For a Florida single family home, the average home inspection cost ranges from $450 to $800. For condos, you can expect paying between $350 and $500.  Additional services like insurance inspection, pool inspection, crawlspace inspection  as well as the age and size of the property can affect home inspection rates.

In addition to your standard home inspection, Florida Wisdom Home Inspections includes FREE post-inspection warranties with every full residential home inspection. This will provide you peace of mind for potential problems that may arise after your home inspection has been performed. Visit our "Warranty" page to learn more about the protection plans we offer at no additional cost!

Question 9

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! I am a Certified InterNACHI and Florida Licensed Home Inspector. InterNACHI is the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. They are the world’s leading association for home inspectors. I trained with inspectors with decades of experience and learned through a mix of field training and textbook education. I've conducted hundreds of residential inspections and insurance reports. I am also a certified Drone Pilot with the Federal Aviation Administration. Rest assured, you have chosen a trustworthy and knowledgeable home inspector. View the "About" page to learn more!

Question 10

Do I need a sewer scope inspection?

Accepted Answer

If the property you are looking to purchase is older, you should hire a licensed plumbing contractor to inspect the drains prior to closing. The sewer scope inspection will tell you if the drains are in good working order or not. This inspection usually comes with a report (with pictures and videos) and with a repair cost estimate which can then be used as a negotiation tool. You will be able to know if there is any root intrusion and/or if any other damages exist. This is especially important for properties with original cast iron drain pipes, since they are known to rust and break overtime. Replacement of those drains can be costly. Therefore, knowing their condition prior to purchase will prevent unpleasant surprises. You can expect paying around $500 for a professional sewer scope inspection.

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