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Home Inspection Questions and ANSWERSLet Residential Inspection LLC help you thru the Inspection process. Not every home requires all the inspections offered. We will ask questions to make sure we complete the inspection you want, your insurance or lender requires and some inspections that can save you thousands of dollars in potential repair/replacement costs.
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HOME INSPECTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
What is included in a Florida home inspection?
Residential Inspection LLC includes the inspection of the Roof, Plumbing, Electrical , Exterior, Interior , HVAC Heating Venting and Air Conditioning, Structural, Insulation and Venting, we also include the appliances and irrigation systems. Not every inspector includes appliances or irrigation systems based on the standards of practice they follow.
How much should a home inspection cost in Florida?
The prices vary from place to place, depending on the property's size and the type of inspection you're performing. Fee schedule & Packages
How much does a 4 point home inspection cost in Florida?
The typical 4-point inspection cost is around $125 dollars for our service areas. These inspections are usually conducted at the request of the insurance provider for homes 12 plus years old, although each company has their own criteria.
4 Point Inspection
How long does a home inspection take in Florida?
How long does a home inspection take in Florida? A home inspection generally takes about 2 to 4 hours in Florida, depending on the size of the property. General rule is approx. 1 hr. per 1 thousand square feet, excluding other inspections.
Can a buyer be present during a home inspection in Florida?
Can a buyer be present during home inspections in Florida? Yes. A buyer can—and we think should—attend the home inspection. They can also bring along family, friends, and their real estate agent.
Who pays for home inspection in Florida?
Typically, the buyer of the home pays for the inspection. By paying for the home inspection, the buyer has control over which inspector they hire.
Who pays for the insurance inspection for a home purchase?
Generally the buyer pays for the 4point wind mitigation termite or wdo inspection in Florida unless either negotiated otherwise or per a lender requirement.
What will fail a 4 point inspection in Florida?
That being said, you could “fail” the inspection in the sense that an insurer may not be willing to issue coverage if your roof, HVAC, electrical or plumbing are too old or in poor repair. 4 Point Inspection
Are home inspections mandatory in Florida?
It is never recommended to skip house inspections on a home.
This means you as a home buyer have the right to do home inspections and maybe even back out of the contract if you are not satisfied with the inspection results. However, there are exceptions to this rule.
Can a general contractor do a 4 point inspection in Florida?
Only professionals licensed in the state of Florida may complete a 4-point inspection. According to InterNACHI, this professional may be a building code inspector, an architect, an engineer, a building contractor, or a home inspector.
Who attends a home inspection in Florida?
There are situations that arise in which the Buyers agent will send an assistant to answer any questions the Buyer may have. In most cases, Buyers will attend all or part of the home inspection. This may occur with or without his/her Agent, or it may also include contractors and possibly some relatives and friends.
Does seller have to disclose previous inspection in Florida?
While a seller's property disclosure form is not required under Florida law, Florida law does require seller's and their realtors to disclose any significant property defects that may not be easily visible to the buyer. Buyers still have the responsibility to have the property inspected.
What is the standard inspection period in Florida?
15 calendar days
The default inspection period if no other date is entered is 15 calendar days.
How much does a wind mitigation cost in Florida?
A wind mitigation inspection costs $125 without a home inspection with Residential Inspection LLC with a Home inspection the fee is $100. Wind Mitigation
Do all insurance companies require a 4 point inspection in Florida?
No: most of the newer homes built in Florida do not require a 4 point inspection. However, if you are considering purchasing an older home, then it is likely that such an inspection will be required by the insurer. Your agent will let you know if a 4 point is required based on their requirements to be bound. 4 Point Inspection
What is a 4 point home inspection in Florida?
A 4 point inspection looks at the 4 major systems (Roof, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC) in a home An insurance company wants to know that a home has been well maintained, and the major systems are in good working condition. This is not a safety inspection. 4 Point Inspection
How long is a wind mitigation inspection good for in Florida?
Wind mitigation inspections in Florida are valid for five years. Wind Mitigation
Is wind mitigation required in Florida?
Florida wind mitigation inspections are voluntary by the homeowner, and rather than determining an insurance agency's risk, they allow homeowners to earn discounts on their home insurance. Wind Mitigation
Are you licensed or certified to complete the inspection?
Yes, I am fully licensed and insured. I also am certified for many other types of inspections. All certifications and insurances can be verified by visiting our Licensed and Insurance pages on this website please click on any logo or certificate. Qualifications or Licenses and insurance State License/Insurance Certificate/Code Of Ethics/ Standards of Practice
These are typical questions that are asked, always consult with the home inspector, Realtor, Insurance agent or Lender for more details and up to date answers.
Residential Inspection LLC includes the inspection of the Roof, Plumbing, Electrical , Exterior, Interior , HVAC Heating Venting and Air Conditioning, Structural, Insulation and Venting, we also include the appliances and irrigation systems. Not every inspector includes appliances or irrigation systems based on the standards of practice they follow.
How much should a home inspection cost in Florida?
The prices vary from place to place, depending on the property's size and the type of inspection you're performing. Fee schedule & Packages
How much does a 4 point home inspection cost in Florida?
The typical 4-point inspection cost is around $125 dollars for our service areas. These inspections are usually conducted at the request of the insurance provider for homes 12 plus years old, although each company has their own criteria.
4 Point Inspection
How long does a home inspection take in Florida?
How long does a home inspection take in Florida? A home inspection generally takes about 2 to 4 hours in Florida, depending on the size of the property. General rule is approx. 1 hr. per 1 thousand square feet, excluding other inspections.
Can a buyer be present during a home inspection in Florida?
Can a buyer be present during home inspections in Florida? Yes. A buyer can—and we think should—attend the home inspection. They can also bring along family, friends, and their real estate agent.
Who pays for home inspection in Florida?
Typically, the buyer of the home pays for the inspection. By paying for the home inspection, the buyer has control over which inspector they hire.
Who pays for the insurance inspection for a home purchase?
Generally the buyer pays for the 4point wind mitigation termite or wdo inspection in Florida unless either negotiated otherwise or per a lender requirement.
What will fail a 4 point inspection in Florida?
That being said, you could “fail” the inspection in the sense that an insurer may not be willing to issue coverage if your roof, HVAC, electrical or plumbing are too old or in poor repair. 4 Point Inspection
Are home inspections mandatory in Florida?
It is never recommended to skip house inspections on a home.
This means you as a home buyer have the right to do home inspections and maybe even back out of the contract if you are not satisfied with the inspection results. However, there are exceptions to this rule.
Can a general contractor do a 4 point inspection in Florida?
Only professionals licensed in the state of Florida may complete a 4-point inspection. According to InterNACHI, this professional may be a building code inspector, an architect, an engineer, a building contractor, or a home inspector.
Who attends a home inspection in Florida?
There are situations that arise in which the Buyers agent will send an assistant to answer any questions the Buyer may have. In most cases, Buyers will attend all or part of the home inspection. This may occur with or without his/her Agent, or it may also include contractors and possibly some relatives and friends.
Does seller have to disclose previous inspection in Florida?
While a seller's property disclosure form is not required under Florida law, Florida law does require seller's and their realtors to disclose any significant property defects that may not be easily visible to the buyer. Buyers still have the responsibility to have the property inspected.
What is the standard inspection period in Florida?
15 calendar days
The default inspection period if no other date is entered is 15 calendar days.
How much does a wind mitigation cost in Florida?
A wind mitigation inspection costs $125 without a home inspection with Residential Inspection LLC with a Home inspection the fee is $100. Wind Mitigation
Do all insurance companies require a 4 point inspection in Florida?
No: most of the newer homes built in Florida do not require a 4 point inspection. However, if you are considering purchasing an older home, then it is likely that such an inspection will be required by the insurer. Your agent will let you know if a 4 point is required based on their requirements to be bound. 4 Point Inspection
What is a 4 point home inspection in Florida?
A 4 point inspection looks at the 4 major systems (Roof, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC) in a home An insurance company wants to know that a home has been well maintained, and the major systems are in good working condition. This is not a safety inspection. 4 Point Inspection
How long is a wind mitigation inspection good for in Florida?
Wind mitigation inspections in Florida are valid for five years. Wind Mitigation
Is wind mitigation required in Florida?
Florida wind mitigation inspections are voluntary by the homeowner, and rather than determining an insurance agency's risk, they allow homeowners to earn discounts on their home insurance. Wind Mitigation
Are you licensed or certified to complete the inspection?
Yes, I am fully licensed and insured. I also am certified for many other types of inspections. All certifications and insurances can be verified by visiting our Licensed and Insurance pages on this website please click on any logo or certificate. Qualifications or Licenses and insurance State License/Insurance Certificate/Code Of Ethics/ Standards of Practice
These are typical questions that are asked, always consult with the home inspector, Realtor, Insurance agent or Lender for more details and up to date answers.