Results from a home inspection could affect the purchase of a home. Florida homeowners are required by law to disclose all known problems that could negatively impact the value of a home to a potential buyer. Requesting an updated Seller\u2019s Property Disclosure Statement<\/a> is a good start. However, the seller can only disclose problems they are aware of regarding the property. A home inspection can reveal problems the current homeowner might not know about.<\/p>\n Home inspection services should be performed by a licensed home inspector. They are required to provide written reports of the home inspection. The report will contain detailed information on the property and be delivered no longer than a week after the inspection. Florida law<\/a> requires the inspector to check the following:<\/p>\n Structural components including framing and the foundation of the home<\/p>\n Electrical system including service panels, breakers and fuses<\/p>\n HVAC system equipment and venting<\/p>\n Roof covering including shingles, flashing and skylights<\/p>\n Plumbing systems including pipes, drains, water heating equipment and sump pumps<\/p>\n Interior components including walls, ceilings, floor, windows, doors, stairs and railings<\/p>\n Exterior components including siding, soffit, porches, balconies, walkways, railings and driveways.<\/p>\n As well as site conditions that affect the structure<\/p>\n Keep in mind, home inspections are defined by Florida law as, \u201ca limited visual examination.\u201d While home inspectors cover a lot they do not cover<\/em> the following unless specified.<\/p>\n Pest control and termites<\/p>\n Swimming pools and hot tubs<\/p>\n Appliances<\/p>\n Alarm systems<\/p>\n Fire and smoke detection and suppression systems<\/p>\n Environmental hazards-asbestos, radon gas, lead paint, toxic mold<\/p>\n Detached structures- docks, garages, sheds<\/p>\n Code compliance<\/p>\n Well systems<\/p>\n Several of these listed are real issues in Florida homes. To check for those, a specialized inspector is required.<\/p>\n \u201cMake sure you hire a state certified home inspector,\u201d recommends Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>, Florida\u2019s top independent homeowners insurance<\/a> agency.<\/p>\n Your real estate agent, friends and family are great resources to find a dependable home inspector in your area. \u00a0Other resources include: American Society of Home Inspectors<\/a> and Porch<\/a>.<\/p>\n Make sure you get the adequate homeowners insurance<\/a> you need with GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>. Contact us today.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/homeinspection1-300x290.jpg\")
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