You're spending a great deal of money on this home purchase...

you deserve to know what kind of condition the home is in.
  • We inspect over 300 items during the home inspection.
  • We follow the Florida standards of practice for Home Inspectors.
  • ​Our inspectors are InterNACHI certified.
  • We regularly find issues that even the Sellers are not aware of.

Don't move into a new home with issues. Let us inspect the nooks and crannies, so you know exactly what you are buying.

What is a home inspection?

Simply put, a home inspection is a objective visual inspection of a house. The inspection looks at the physical structure and primary systems of the home to report on whether the components and systems are working as intended to on the day of inspection. As well as, report defects that could negatively affect the value of the property and/or pose danger to someone.  
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We inspect homes in accordance with the Florida Home Inspectors Standards of Practice.  We do not inspect areas and/or items that are not readily accessible or place our inspectors in dangerous situations. Also, we do not give predictions on how long the systems and components of the home will function for.

With a full home inspection, Hope Home Inspections will provide a consultation with you on the inspector's findings, a FREE infrared thermal scan, and a professionally written report detailing 300+ inspected items with photos which will be emailed to you the next business day.
Home Inspector
Inspections in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Saint Petersburg, Tampa

What We Inspect:

ROOFING SYSTEM
​OUTSIDE HOSE BIBS
​FIREPLACE
EXTERIOR WALLS 
TRIM, SOFFITS, FACIA 
FENCES & GATES
​DRIVEWAY
​ATTIC & VENTILATION
​OUTSIDE DECK
POOL AREA/SCREEN CAGE 
GRADING & LANDSCAPING ​​​​​
​GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 
PERMANENT APPLIANCES 
​TUB/SHOWER
CEILING FANS
FLOOR COVERINGS
TOILETS, SINKS, FAUCETS
WASHER/DRYER
WATER HEATER
ELECTRICAL PANELS
HVAC SYSTEM
GFCI PROTECTION
ELECTRICAL OUTLETS
​​PLUMBING
​STAIRWELLS
​​WINDOWS
​DOORS
​INSULATION
GARAGE
​CARPORT
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Some of the more common items not included in a standard home inspection are as follows: cosmetic issues (floor coverings, paint, trim, etc), environmental hazards (radon, molds, asbestos, etc), security systems, humidifiers, sprinkler systems, septic systems, sewer lines, water softeners, wells, smoke detectors, central vac systems, and presence or absence of rodents, termites or other insects, or any systems that are not visible and/or accessible.   Some of these items can be requested as additional inspection services (see below).

Optional Inspection Services available upon request:

What A Home Inspection Is Not:

  • A home inspection is not an appraisal of the home to determine its worth.
  • A home inspection is not a verification of building permits.
  • A home inspection is not an engineering report to determine structural integrity.
  • A home inspection is not an examination of local code enforcement to ensure the home and systems are up to local code.
  • A home inspection is not a warranty or prediction on how long the systems and components of the home will function.
  • A home inspection is not a guarantee against future defects from occurring. 

 Thermal Scan Inspection

Thermal Imaging, also called infrared imaging or thermography, is an advanced, non-invasive technology that allows the inspector to show homeowners things about their homes that can’t be revealed using conventional inspection methods.  

An infrared inspection can help identify issues such as:
  • Moisture Intrusion
  • Heating/Cooling Loss
  • Electrical Hot Spots
  • Insulation Issues

Our home inspectors use this as a tool when inspecting your home to help detect issues that may not be visible to the human eye. This tool allows the inspectors to determine temperature differences, but it will not allow them to see physically behind/within a wall.

Roof Inspection​

When our inspectors deem the area safe, they will walk on and all over the roof for a thorough roof inspection.
The inspection will include:
  • An evaluation of the roof-covering materials
  • The gutters and downspouts
  • The plumbing stacks/exposed vents
  • The flashing
  • Any skylights
  • The chimney, and other roof penetrations.
 The inspector will note the overall condition of the roof and any recommended repairs or replacements within the full home inspection report.  

HVAC Inspection

HVAC Inspection
Inspecting Exterior HVAC System
Our home inspections include an HVAC inspection, which our inspectors will examine the heating and cooling system using normal operating controls.
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Our inspectors examine:
  • The interior and exterior HVAC units
  • The coils, and filter
  • Thermostat
  • Exposed ductwork and refrigerant lines
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​The inspection report will include anything in need of correction, any components of the system that did not operate correctly, and if the HVAC system was deemed inaccessible.
HVAC interior inspection
Inspection Interior HVAC System

Electrical Inspection

The electrical inspection is an examination of the home's electrical components. These components include:
  • The main service disconnect
  • Panel boards 
  • Over-current protection devices (circuit breakers and fuses)
  • Service grounding
  • Light switches
  • Lighting fixtures and receptacles
  • All ground-fault circuit interrupter receptacles
  • The circuit breakers are observed and deemed to be GFCI's using  tester.

Plumbing Inspection
Our plumbing inspection covers and includes the main water supply shut-off valve, the main fuel supply shut-off valve, the water heating equipment, interior water supply, including all fixtures and faucets, all toilets for proper operation by flushing, all sinks, tubs and showers for functional drainage.
Inspectors evaluate deficiencies in the water supply by viewing the functional flow in two fixtures operated simultaneously.
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​Deficiencies in the installation of hot and cold water faucets, mechanical drain stops that were missing or did not operate, and toilets that were damaged, had loose connections to the floor, were leaking, or had tank components that did not operate will be noted in report.

What does a Home Inspection Cost?
The cost of a home inspection is based on several components of the house. When you book online simply enter in basic information about the home and select any additional inspection reports you may want and you will get the total cost of the inspection services along with available inspection dates and times. Or you can contact our office at 941-773-1144 and one of our friendly office staff will be able to assist you 24/7.

How does the Inspection Process Work?
  1. Simply book an inspection by phone at 941-773-1144 or online 24/7.
  2. Provide basic information about yourself and the home to be inspected.
  3. Then pick a date/time. ​
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​Confirmation emails will be sent out to the parties involved.  The client will need to electronically approve and sign the pre-inspection agreement that is sent via email before the time of inspection.

Payment is due at the inspection, cash or check are accepted and collect by the inspector. If the buyer is unable to attend, they will have to pay online by a credit/debt card (there is a 3.5% technology fee) or by eCHECK.

​The inspector will contact you when the inspection is complete to review their findings.  Reports are sent via email to the client the next business day.   

Questions?  Contact us

Hope Home Inspections LLC
​1748 Independence Blvd
​Unit E-7
Sarasota, FL  34234
941-773-1144
info@hopehomeinspections.com