New Construction Inspections
Do I need an inspection for new construction? You’ll have a hard time finding an experienced home inspector that can keep a straight face when asked that question. That’s because we all have experience inspecting new construction homes. We know we’re going to find...
Builder’s Warranty and/or 11 month Warranty Inspections
What is a Builder's Warranty Inspection? A “Builder’s Warranty Inspection” or an, “11 Month Warranty Inspection,” can be used interchangeably. Both refer to a formal inspection by a third party (click HERE for Tallahassee’s best option), before the home builders...
Open or Missing Junction Boxes
Part of my job as a licensed home inspector is to inspect all the visual components of the electrical system during a home inspection and report the defects. Two very common defects that are sometimes found multiple times in a home are open or missing junction boxes....
What is Wood Rot?
Wood rot is a commonly used term in the Real Estate and Inspection world refers to decayed and damaged wood. Wood decay is caused by a species of fungi feeding or consuming the cellulose and lignin that compose the wood cell walls. These fungi secrete enzymes which...
Curling Roof Shingles
Recently while doing a pre-purchase home inspection in Tallahassee I encountered a major roofing defect that was caused by some simple mistakes that could/should have been easily avoided. As I got out of my truck, I could see the curling roof shingles all over the...
