Wondering what exactly a home inspection is, and what it entails? A home inspection is a limited, non-invasive, visual examination of a home, often in conjunction with the sale of that home. The inspection is designed to identify material defects within the dwelling, and provide documentation of those through a written report, checklist, photograph, environmental report, etc., thus allowing both the buyer and the seller to make more informed decisions regarding the property. While this task may seem stressful and somewhat daunting, most of the issues identified in the inspection will be maintenance recommendations, life expectancies and minor imperfections. However, there are issues that matter significantly, and these will fall into the following four categories:

• Major defect – One example of a major defect would be a structural failure.
• Things that lead to major defects – A small roof-flashing leak, for example.
• Things that may hinder your ability to finance, legally occupy, or insure the home.
• Safety hazards, such as an exposed, live buss bar at the electric panel.

Whether buying or selling a home, it is absolutely essential to utilize the services of a home inspector who is certified by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI). This is utterly important because of InterNACHI’s stringent qualifications which ensure all inspectors are up to par with their standards, ethics, and education requirements, and able to readily identify major issues such as those listed above. As such, we’ve worked hard to become members of InterNACHI, and our promise to you is that we will provide you with exceptional service as we inspect your home or condo. We are certified, licensed and insured, and draw from over 30 years of experience in the construction industry in the Miami, Fort Lauderdale area and all of South Florida.

With something as important as a home inspection, why settle for anything less than the best? Contact us now to schedule your inspection.

In order to buy a home or condo in the Miami Fort Lauderdale area most of the time the lender will require you to get a home or condo inspection. Since you are paying for the inspection anyway you may as well get the best inspection possible….