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What Is A Home Inspection?
A home inspection is a visual inspection of the structure and components of the home to see if there is anything that is unsafe
or improperly working. Think of the home inspection as an “x-ray” of the home’s functional parts. It gives you a picture of the
true apparent condition and hopefully, a bill of “good health”. If not, proper contract language can be written by your real
estate professional to have any major defects or unsafe conditions corrected prior to closing.
Who Is The Client?
A home inspection client is the interested party who orders and pays for the home inspection. The home inspector performs
the inspection for either the home buyer or the home seller.
Why Should Home Sellers Get A Home Inspection?
More and more sellers are getting there home inspected before listing it on the market. The main reason being for full
disclosure. You, the seller will have shown that you did not conceal anything about the home. Money will also be saved by
knowing the defects ahead of time and not after the buyer’s home inspection discovers costly repairs during negotiations.
Defects found early before the buyer comes along allow you to shop for a contractor and not deal with last minute inflated
estimates that the buyer could present.
What Are The Order Of Events? (What Do I Need To Do?)
Upon calling All Around Home Inspections, LLC, you will be asked several questions about the home to determine how much
the inspection will cost, where the property is located, and when to schedule the actual inspection. You are certainly welcome
and advised to attend the inspection, but are not required to. You will be advised that all utilities must be on and all pilots lit
before the inspector arrives. Before the inspection can begin, a contract must be read and signed. If you plan on attending the
inspection, it can be read and signed at that time. If you can’t attend, then you may download a copy of the contract from this
website or have a copy faxed to you. Read and sign the contract and fax it back to us. Payment is expected at the time of the
inspection and before the report is presented. Checks, money orders, or cash is accepted. The inspector will be able to give
you a ballpark figure on how long the inspection will take. A typical inspection runs anywhere from 2 ½ to 4 hours depending
on the size of the home. Again, you are advised to attend the inspection, and are welcome to follow the inspector and ask
questions during the time of the inspection. A copy of the inspection report will be delivered. Feel free to call us at anytime
with questions you may have before, during, or after the home inspection.
What Separates All Around Home Inspections, LLC From The Rest?
At All Around Home Inspections, LLC we believe in putting the client first. We will to the best of our ability arrange
inspection times and meets at our client’s convenience. At All Around, we believe in customer service before, during and after
the home inspection. You are always welcome to call with questions concerning your inspection. Our service is a long-term
investment. At All Around, we also think are custom reporting software is second to none. Our reports contain high resolution
digital pictures that clearly reveal what and where the problem is and also we not only list the home’s defects but feel it
appropriate and only fair to point out the good things about the home. Our report also includes handy maintenance tips and
suggested upgrades when needed. Your home insurance company may require certain information such as electric service
size, type of wiring and type of water piping to name a few before a policy can be in force. Our report lists all this needed
information and much more in our detailed styles and materials area for each section of the house inspected.
How Much Will It Cost Me?
The cost of a home inspection depends on a number of factors. There are many methods in use to determine cost. Some derive
a price from the total square footage. This can be very confusing because some include basements in the square footage and
some don’t. Some use a certain percentage of the home list price which can become unfair based on the type of area the house
is in, for example two identical houses in two different areas can list for two different prices. At All Around Home Inspections,
LLC we calculate the majority of the cost of the inspection based on the number of bathrooms, number of heating and cooling
systems and whether there is a garage, basement, or crawlspace, thus making what we think is a more realistic pricing system.
Inspections typically range from $250 and up. Call or email us for an exact quote today.
What Is Inspected?
The report is based on the inspection of all the major systems and structural elements of the house. Some items inspected are
the roof, siding, eaves, gutters, landscape, driveways, walkways, foundation, decks, porches, balconies, garages, structural,
doors, windows, interior rooms, basements, crawlspaces, heating systems, cooling systems, fireplaces, chimneys, attics, and
insulation. A complete listing of “what is inspected” and “what is not inspected” is listed in the Standards of Practice for
Florida home inspectors. This can be downloaded in the Helpful Links section of this website along with the Code of Ethics for
Florida home inspectors.
Can A House Fail Its Inspection?
No. A home inspection is not a code inspection. While the inspector will be familiar with the local building codes, the
objective is to describe the apparent physical condition of the house and reflect the findings in the report.
Why Can’t I Do The Inspection Myself?
If you are involved in buying or selling a house, it’s impossible for you to remain completely unemotional about the house, and
this may cloud your judgment. The professional home inspector is a disinterested third party that can be totally objective
about the condition of the home. Also, even the most savvy do-it-yourselfer will not have the level of training, knowledge, and
expertise as a professional home inspector who must pass state and national exams and be involved in continuing education
programs.
What If Several Problems Are Uncovered?
Our report will tell you the apparent condition of the house. No house is going to be perfect. It is up to you to decide how any
problems the inspection uncovers might affect your decision to purchase. If major problems are found, you may want to try
negotiating with the seller to have them repaired before closing the deal, or the seller may lower the price. In the end, the
decision rests with you, but knowing about potential problems, before you buy, gives you the power to negotiate and make the
best decisions. Even if the seller won’t budge and you still elect to purchase the home, at least you will know what will need to
be repaired and how to plan your budget accordingly.
Does The Inspector Fix The Problems?
No. The Code of Ethics of Florida prohibits home inspectors from doing repair work on properties they inspect. This prevents
there from being conflicts of interests. The inspector’s responsibility is to provide an unbiased, objective third party report on
the apparent condition of the home at the time of inspection. Please refer to the Code of Ethics for Florida home inspectors on
the Helpful Links page.
Why Does The Inspector Refer A Specialist?
Having a home inspected is like having a physical. Think of a home inspector as a generalist, similar to a family doctor. If a
major problem is uncovered a specialist will be referred. For example, if wiring problems are detected within the main breaker
panel, a licensed electrical contractor will be referred for further evaluation and repairs or if structural problems are detected in
the foundation, a structural engineer will be referred for further evaluation and repairs.
Is There Any Warranty And What About Appraisals?
No, a home inspection is not protection against future failures. Remember that things happen!
Heating systems and Air Conditioners could breakdown and need repair at any given time. A home inspection tells you the
condition of the home at the time it was inspected and is not a warranty against future breakdowns and defects. If you expect
protection from future failures then you may want to consider looking into a home warranty from an established insurance
company. A home inspection is not an appraisal determining home value. All Around Home Inspections, LLC will not give
you advice on whether you should or should not purchase the home or what you should pay for the home.
A home inspection is a visual inspection of the structure and components of the home to see if there is anything that is unsafe
or improperly working. Think of the home inspection as an “x-ray” of the home’s functional parts. It gives you a picture of the
true apparent condition and hopefully, a bill of “good health”. If not, proper contract language can be written by your real
estate professional to have any major defects or unsafe conditions corrected prior to closing.
Who Is The Client?
A home inspection client is the interested party who orders and pays for the home inspection. The home inspector performs
the inspection for either the home buyer or the home seller.
Why Should Home Sellers Get A Home Inspection?
More and more sellers are getting there home inspected before listing it on the market. The main reason being for full
disclosure. You, the seller will have shown that you did not conceal anything about the home. Money will also be saved by
knowing the defects ahead of time and not after the buyer’s home inspection discovers costly repairs during negotiations.
Defects found early before the buyer comes along allow you to shop for a contractor and not deal with last minute inflated
estimates that the buyer could present.
What Are The Order Of Events? (What Do I Need To Do?)
Upon calling All Around Home Inspections, LLC, you will be asked several questions about the home to determine how much
the inspection will cost, where the property is located, and when to schedule the actual inspection. You are certainly welcome
and advised to attend the inspection, but are not required to. You will be advised that all utilities must be on and all pilots lit
before the inspector arrives. Before the inspection can begin, a contract must be read and signed. If you plan on attending the
inspection, it can be read and signed at that time. If you can’t attend, then you may download a copy of the contract from this
website or have a copy faxed to you. Read and sign the contract and fax it back to us. Payment is expected at the time of the
inspection and before the report is presented. Checks, money orders, or cash is accepted. The inspector will be able to give
you a ballpark figure on how long the inspection will take. A typical inspection runs anywhere from 2 ½ to 4 hours depending
on the size of the home. Again, you are advised to attend the inspection, and are welcome to follow the inspector and ask
questions during the time of the inspection. A copy of the inspection report will be delivered. Feel free to call us at anytime
with questions you may have before, during, or after the home inspection.
What Separates All Around Home Inspections, LLC From The Rest?
At All Around Home Inspections, LLC we believe in putting the client first. We will to the best of our ability arrange
inspection times and meets at our client’s convenience. At All Around, we believe in customer service before, during and after
the home inspection. You are always welcome to call with questions concerning your inspection. Our service is a long-term
investment. At All Around, we also think are custom reporting software is second to none. Our reports contain high resolution
digital pictures that clearly reveal what and where the problem is and also we not only list the home’s defects but feel it
appropriate and only fair to point out the good things about the home. Our report also includes handy maintenance tips and
suggested upgrades when needed. Your home insurance company may require certain information such as electric service
size, type of wiring and type of water piping to name a few before a policy can be in force. Our report lists all this needed
information and much more in our detailed styles and materials area for each section of the house inspected.
How Much Will It Cost Me?
The cost of a home inspection depends on a number of factors. There are many methods in use to determine cost. Some derive
a price from the total square footage. This can be very confusing because some include basements in the square footage and
some don’t. Some use a certain percentage of the home list price which can become unfair based on the type of area the house
is in, for example two identical houses in two different areas can list for two different prices. At All Around Home Inspections,
LLC we calculate the majority of the cost of the inspection based on the number of bathrooms, number of heating and cooling
systems and whether there is a garage, basement, or crawlspace, thus making what we think is a more realistic pricing system.
Inspections typically range from $250 and up. Call or email us for an exact quote today.
What Is Inspected?
The report is based on the inspection of all the major systems and structural elements of the house. Some items inspected are
the roof, siding, eaves, gutters, landscape, driveways, walkways, foundation, decks, porches, balconies, garages, structural,
doors, windows, interior rooms, basements, crawlspaces, heating systems, cooling systems, fireplaces, chimneys, attics, and
insulation. A complete listing of “what is inspected” and “what is not inspected” is listed in the Standards of Practice for
Florida home inspectors. This can be downloaded in the Helpful Links section of this website along with the Code of Ethics for
Florida home inspectors.
Can A House Fail Its Inspection?
No. A home inspection is not a code inspection. While the inspector will be familiar with the local building codes, the
objective is to describe the apparent physical condition of the house and reflect the findings in the report.
Why Can’t I Do The Inspection Myself?
If you are involved in buying or selling a house, it’s impossible for you to remain completely unemotional about the house, and
this may cloud your judgment. The professional home inspector is a disinterested third party that can be totally objective
about the condition of the home. Also, even the most savvy do-it-yourselfer will not have the level of training, knowledge, and
expertise as a professional home inspector who must pass state and national exams and be involved in continuing education
programs.
What If Several Problems Are Uncovered?
Our report will tell you the apparent condition of the house. No house is going to be perfect. It is up to you to decide how any
problems the inspection uncovers might affect your decision to purchase. If major problems are found, you may want to try
negotiating with the seller to have them repaired before closing the deal, or the seller may lower the price. In the end, the
decision rests with you, but knowing about potential problems, before you buy, gives you the power to negotiate and make the
best decisions. Even if the seller won’t budge and you still elect to purchase the home, at least you will know what will need to
be repaired and how to plan your budget accordingly.
Does The Inspector Fix The Problems?
No. The Code of Ethics of Florida prohibits home inspectors from doing repair work on properties they inspect. This prevents
there from being conflicts of interests. The inspector’s responsibility is to provide an unbiased, objective third party report on
the apparent condition of the home at the time of inspection. Please refer to the Code of Ethics for Florida home inspectors on
the Helpful Links page.
Why Does The Inspector Refer A Specialist?
Having a home inspected is like having a physical. Think of a home inspector as a generalist, similar to a family doctor. If a
major problem is uncovered a specialist will be referred. For example, if wiring problems are detected within the main breaker
panel, a licensed electrical contractor will be referred for further evaluation and repairs or if structural problems are detected in
the foundation, a structural engineer will be referred for further evaluation and repairs.
Is There Any Warranty And What About Appraisals?
No, a home inspection is not protection against future failures. Remember that things happen!
Heating systems and Air Conditioners could breakdown and need repair at any given time. A home inspection tells you the
condition of the home at the time it was inspected and is not a warranty against future breakdowns and defects. If you expect
protection from future failures then you may want to consider looking into a home warranty from an established insurance
company. A home inspection is not an appraisal determining home value. All Around Home Inspections, LLC will not give
you advice on whether you should or should not purchase the home or what you should pay for the home.
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