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What Is Involved in a Wind Mitigation Inspection?
It’s essential to have wind mitigation built into your home when living in Florida. With an average of one extremely damaging hurricane occurring here every two years, you need to know what parts of your home are designed to protect you and your investments. A wind mitigation inspection can help you understand your house’s current…
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How Do I Check My House for Moisture?
Excess moisture in a home can lead to a range of problems, all of which require expensive repairs. Some of the telltale signs might include discoloration of the surfaces, water on window sills or around doors, and a moldy or musty smell. However, moisture intrusion isn’t always easy to spot, so getting a periodic water…
11-Month Warranty Inspections
Purchasing your new home is an exciting adventure. There are open houses, scheduled viewings, and homes to peruse before you make an offer. However, these homes will not always be free of issues. That’s why 11-month warranty inspections conducted by a third party are vital during the new construction process. Why Are 11-Month Warranty Inspections…
4-Point Home Insurance Inspection Florida
The 4-point home inspection is a type of home inspection that looks at four main systems: Roofing, Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical. This type of inspection ensures that all these systems are working correctly and won’t need a replacement for the next five years. It’s quite a short process and won’t take more than 30 minutes…
What Should Be Included in a Home Inspection Checklist?
If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, you’ll need to make sure the property is up to scratch by getting a home inspection. Experts will visit the property to determine that a home is in livable condition before someone new settles in. Curious about what the process looks like? Here’s what’s included in…
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Who Can Do Home Inspections?
Anyone who would like to sell or buy a home, has a problem with their property, or is looking to move into a brand-new house should get an inspection. But how can you find a competent professional, who will provide you with an accurate and easy-to-read report? In Florida, there are many rules and regulations…
What Are the Most Important Home Inspection Services?
Both new and old homes have to be inspected periodically so sellers, owners, or prospective buyers can find out what kind of work needs to be completed. A great provider will offer various home inspection services such as general inspections, four-point inspections, new construction inspections, pool inspections, and wind mitigation inspections. The time your inspection…
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How Long Does a Home Inspection Take?
If you’re ready to seal the deal on buying a new home, then it’s probably time to schedule a home inspection. A home inspection is an essential step before you finalize a property purchase so that any potential material or construction defects can be identified and fixed before you move in. But how long does…
Hound Dog Inspection Hit’s the ground.
Watch us in action Home inspections are more important than you might think — here’s why. Bill Daniel with Hound Dog Home Inspection joined News 6 anchors Bridgett Ellison and Julie Broughton on News 6 at nine to discuss the importance of home inspections. Daniel will be at the Orlando Home and Garden Show this…