A Home Inspection is performed for clients considering the purchase of a residential propery. The purpose of the inspection is to provide you an assessment of the functionality of the essential components of the property you have decided to purchase, as well any potential safety issues observed.

A home inspection will not reveal every concern that exists or could ever exist, but only those material defects observed on the day of inspection.

1. On-site home inspection (approx 3.5 hrs)

A non-invasive, visual examination of the following essential systems and components is performed:

• Structure, Foundation
• Exterior
• Roofing
  
• Electrical
• Plumbing 
• Heating, Ventillation, Air Conditioning
• Doors, Windows & Interior

2. Detailed Inspection Report (available next business day)

Your BEACHSIDE Home Inspection customized report will contain the following:

• Summary page of significant findings for quick reference
• Photos of key components and major material defects
• Detailed breakdown of inspection observations
• Identification of items requiring further attention
• Pre-closing inspection walk checklist
  

This HomeEval is an exclusive BEACHSIDE Home Inspection service!  Why wait until after you have made an offer on a home to have an understanding of it's general condition?  While you are narrowing down your home search, and before you make an offer, we will evaluate the condition of property with you in accordance with the BEACHSIDE HomeEval Checklist.

This is an informal, limited review of the condition of key home components potentially affecting the value of the home, as well as any obvious safety issues. The purpose is to educate you about the home, answer your questions, and evaluate the general condition of the home.
 

This is not a substitute for the complete inspection, which is absolutely necessary, but a way to educate yourself before you make an offer on a home.

Wether you use the on-site service or not, the BEACHSIDE HomeEval Checklist is yours to utilize.

Make your home more marketable and reduce the time to close by having a home inspection performed as part of the listing of your property! Pre-Inspected homes have a huge edge over others and are a win-win for everyone in the real estate transaction:

• Pre-Inspected by BEACHSIDE Home Inspection yard signs attract potential buyers.
• Sellers receive a clear unbiased review of their home and can take action on issues that may impact the sale of the home. 
• A seller inspection is the ultimate gesture in forthrightness on the part of the seller.
• The report might relieve a prospective buyer's unfounded suspicions, before they walk away.
  
• A seller inspection lightens negotiations and 11th-hour renegotiations.
• The deal is less likely to fall apart the way they often do when a buyer's inspection unexpectedly reveals a problem, last minute.
• The report provides full-disclosure protection from future legal claims.
• The report provides a third-party, unbiased opinion to offer to potential buyers.

A Four-Point Insurance Inspection is typically performed for current homeowners looking to update or change their current insurance policy or provider at the request of an insurance company. It is less in scope than a standard home inspection, limited to a visual survey of the following:

• Roof Inspection 
• Electrical Inspection
• HVAC (Heat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)
• Plumbing

BEACHSIDE Home Inspection utilizes the Citizens Approved Universal Four Point Insurance Inspection Form which must be filled out by a certified InterNACHI home inspector.

Mold naturally exists inside and outside of homes. If you suspect you have a mold problem in your home, a mold inspection may be appropriate. A mold problem is when excessive amounts of mold exist in an evironment condusive to further mold growth

A mold inspection is a non-invasive, visual examination of the readily accessible, visible and installed systems and components of the building, as outlined in the IAC2 Mold Inspection Standards of Practice and includes:

• moisture, temperature and humidity measurements;
• at least three air samples (one indoor and two outdoor); and
• possibly one surface sampling at an area of concern 

The inspector shall report

• moisture intrusion
• water damage
• apparent mold growth
• conditions conducive to mold growth
• the results of laboratory analysis of all mold samplings taken at the residence
• any system or component listed in the Standards of Practice that was not visually examined, and the reasons they were not inspected
  

Service Includes:

• On-site Inspection with 3 air samples and 1 surface sample
• Additional air sample
• Additional surface sample

Your home is arguably your most significant and important investment. Ensure the safety of your family and integrity of your home by having an annual home checkup. This is a follow up service for BEACHSIDE Home Inspection clients who have had a complete home inspection performed. The inspection targets safety and material defects affecting the value and condition of your home.

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Do you wonder how energy efficient your home really is? Would you like to know what you can do to make your home less expensive to operate while reducing your carbon footprint?

A Green Certified Class I / II Inspection checks the components of your house which directly contribute to energy savings and losses, operating costs and impact on the environment.

This service is a great way to obtain a good understanding of the operation of your home and drive down your operating costs. Call Today!!

Partial or 'Limited' Home Inspections are performed for home owners on a single or selection of subsystems. Typically, a home owner has a concern or known issue in a part of their home and needs a more detailed inspection of the area to determine the overall condition:

• Roof
• Structure
• HVAC
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Exterior

For example, you may see staining on an interior ceiling and wonder if there is an active leak. Or rot is observed on facia or soffits and you wonder if you have a larger problem.  A limited home inspection will give you the information you need to understand the condition of your home so you can take appropriate action.

Wind mitigation is the implementation of certain building techniques in order to limit damage caused by intense wind. A Wind Mitigation Inspection checks for compliance with the updated 1994 South Florida Building Code or 2001 Florida Building Code.

In 2006 the My Safe Florida Home program was created to help Floridians identify and make improvements to strengthen their homes against hurricanes through free wind inspections and grant funds. However, due to budget constraints, the program expired on June 30, 2009".  (source: mysafefloridahome.com 

Insurance companies provided millions of dollars in premium reductions, and after the program was terminated, realized many of the wind mitigation forms we're being filled out improperly. As a result, many homes obtaining discounts now require re-inspection and documentation requirements for new insurance reduction claims (Form OIR-B1-1802) has become much stricter, including the need for copies of building permits / materials documentation.

Currently, the law requires wind mitigation inspections be performed by licensed general contractors or building engineers. The new law coming into effect in April will allow trained / qualified home inspectors to fill out the form, but acceptance is still up to the individual insurance company.

While BEACHSIDE Home Inspection is trained and qualified to perform these inspections, it is essential that you contact your insurance agency to verify they accept inspections by InterNACHI Certified Home Inspectors. Alternatively, we partner with local general contractors who can perform this service.