HOME INSPECTION

Buying a home is a large finanical investment...

You deserve to know exactly what you are buying.
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We follow the Florida standards of practice for Home Inspector
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Our inspectors are InterNACHI certified.
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We regularly find issues that even the Sellers are not aware of.

What is a home inspection?

Simply put, a home inspection is a objective visual examination of a home's condition and functionality.
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.

​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 with photos which will be emailed to you the next business day.  ​
We inspect homes in accordance with the Florida Home Inspectors Standards of Practice.  Therefore, 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.

What We Inspect:

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GARAGE ​​​​​
​GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS 
PERMANENT APPLIANCES 
​TUB/SHOWER
CEILING FANS
FLOOR COVERINGS
TOILETS, SINKS, FAUCETS
WASHER/DRYER
WATER HEATER
ELECTRICAL PANELS
​ROOFING SYSTEM
​OUTSIDE HOSE BIBS
​FIREPLACE
EXTERIOR WALLS 
TRIM, SOFFITS, FACIA 
HVAC SYSTEM
GFCI PROTECTION
ELECTRICAL OUTLETS
​​PLUMBING
​STAIRWELLS
​​WINDOWS
​DOORS
​INSULATION
GRADING
​CARPORT
​​​ DRIVEWAY
​ATTIC & VENTILATION
​OUTSIDE DECK
POOL AREA/SCREEN CAGE
​FENCES & GATES
Some common items NOT included in a standard home inspection are:
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, presence/absence of rodents/termites/insects/pests, or any systems that are not visible and/or accessible. Some of these items can be requested as additional inspection services.

Major Inspection Components:

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.  
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.
HVAC Inspection
HVAC interior inspection
Inspection Interior 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.
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.

Optional Inspection Services available upon request:

What A Home Inspection Is Not:

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

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