Why Do I Need a Home Inspection?

The purchase of a home is probably one of the single largest investments you will ever make. You should be as informed and educated as you possibly can when you consider purchasing a home. And a home inspection can provide that education. Also, the FHA and the VA, as well as many other mortgage lenders, recommend or require a home inspection be performed.

A home inspection lets you know the condition of the property as well as identifies the need for any repairs before you buy, so that you can make an informed purchasing decision. A Dexaco Home Inspection will identify the problems, offer solutions, and give cost estimates for repair and replacements to your home. It is a visual examination and analysis of the physical structure and mechanical components. After the inspection, you will have a much better understanding of the property you intend to purchase. 

Orlando home inspections are also valuable for homeowners to identify any potential problems, as well as for learning preventive maintenance measures to help avoid any costly future repairs. If you intend to put your house on the market, a home inspection could identify items that would appear on a buyer's inspection, which allows you to be proactive in making repairs, thereby placing your house in a more sellable position.

When Should a Home Inspection be done?

With the purchase of a pre-existing home, the home inspection should be completed before you sign a contract. This is important for the negotiating process and in your future maintenance plans. On new construction, it is recommended that the inspection be conducted just before the walk-through with the builder. Our Orlando inspectors, armed with the most advanced inspecting equipment, performs a complete structural and mechanical analysis.

What's Covered in a Home Inspection?

A typical Orlando home inspection includes examinations of your foundation, structure, roof structure, HVAC equipment, plumbing and electrical systems, built-in appliances, and exterior stucco where applicable. The purpose of the inspection is to insure the construction is sound and all major systems are working properly or if they are in need of repair and meet applicable codes.

Construction Progress Inspections

Are you building a custom home and want to make sure it is built correctly right from the start? The Dexaco Home Inspector performs inspections during the foundation, framing and construction phases, then conducts a final walk-thru inspection. The foundation inspection is prior to pouring any concrete, framing stage takes place just before the drywall is installed in the home. A construction phase inspection is a structural analysis ascertaining that all load bearing and framing components were properly installed. The inspection certifies that the home is structurally sound and compliant with building code standards. The process also includes an examination of the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins for code compliance.

The Inspection Report

After completion of the final inspection, we produce an on-site computer generated, 20-30 page report of the complete home inspection. The report you'll receive is the industry leader! The report includes a detailed analysis of the home, digital photographs for visual display of all problem areas (upon request of the client) and homeowner maintenance recommendations. We prioritize our findings based on their importance and overall costs to repair or replace and offer summary statements on each section of the home. Additional copies of the report can be faxed or e-mailed at no extra charge.

Reinspections

After the initial inspection is done and repairs have been made, we are available to come back, at a reduced rate, to inspect the repairs and make sure they were performed properly and to code. Reinspections help you to further protect your investment and your home from future damage resulting from improper repairs.  

One Year Warranty Inspections

A one year warranty is usually included when you purchase a new home. During this year the builder will correct any problems you discover with you new home. We suggest you have an inspection completed before the one year warranty expires. If you have the inspection conducted close to the end of your warrantyn you will know what to have the builder correct. Don't get stuck with those home maintenance bills later! Have your home inspected before the warranty runs out! View a list of the 50 most common problems found with new home construction.