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No More Blown Deals

1/18/2019

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We understand...

Everyone wants home inspectors to be thorough and identify issues... ​
but worry they might exaggerate, scare customers, and "blow" deals.  
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Our inspectors won't scare or surprise customers. Additionally, we can provide REAL repair estimates, keeping everyone well informed and at ease during the home buying process.
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Announcing New VOC testing at Hope Home Inspections!

12/14/2018

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Products and materials present in our homes are constantly emitting chemicals, called Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCS) into the air.  Exposure to VOCs can cause numerous health issues, from headaches and nausea to respiratory and digestive irritation to asthma exacerbation. ​Hope Home Inspections wants to ensure that homes are in good working condition and safe for our customers.  That is why we have invested in the equipment to provide indoor air quality tests that will give you a total assessment of the air in your new home.
IF THERE WERE A WAY TO ENSURE YOU ARE BREATHING HEALTHY AIR IN YOUR HOME, WOULDN’T YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IT?
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VOC testing
Click here for more information about VOC testing
To schedule your VOC testing please call our office at 941-773-1144
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What to Expect When Inspecting

8/7/2018

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Home Inspection: what it is… what it is not … and how to get the most out of it!

What it IS:
  • A home inspection is an examination of the present condition of the home’s major systems.  Home inspectors, and what/how they inspect, is regulated by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Standards of Practice.
  • An inspection includes readily accessible, installed systems and components:
    • Structural components
    • Electrical System
    • Heating and Cooling systems
    • Roof/Attic
    • Plumbing
    • Interior Components (windows, doors, stairways, fireplaces, etc)
    • Exterior Components (siding, patios, walkways, driveways, etc)
    • Appliances
 
  • Home inspections are non-invasive – Inspectors don’t move furniture, rearrange closets, see through walls or under the ground, dismantle components, enter a dangerous situation or move any of the seller’s personal items.  
**Click for a full and complete copy of the entire Florida Standards of Practice***

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Top 10 Issues Found at New Construction Homes

6/8/2018

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​Building your dream home can be a very exciting time, but not realizing there are issues with your home until after closing can leave you with thousands in repair bills and in extreme frustration. Having your home inspected during the construction period and/or once the home is completed can identify these smaller issues before they become much larger problems. Some of the most seen issues with new construction homes by our inspectors are:
  1. Missed wired electrical outlets
  2. The dishwasher not being installed correctly
  3. Not installing GFCI outlets in required areas
  4. The presence of chipped, cracked, or slipped roof tiles
  5. Leaks in the plumbing fixtures
  6. The garage door and its safety functions not being installed correctly and/or working properly
  7. Missing roof straps for roof to wall attachments
  8. The insulation not being installed completely throughout
  9. The house having inconsistent framing during construction
  10. The TPR value blow off missing which is a safety feature
 
Having your new home inspected could save to thousands in repairs later down the road. Hope Home Inspections offers new construction inspections for the pre-dry stage, which allows the inspector to examine features present behind the walls, as well as, a final home inspection which is done once the home is completely move-in ready.  With each of these inspections you will receive about a 25-30-page report detailing 300+ items delivered the next business day.
 
If you are interested in scheduling a new construction inspection please call our office at 941-773-1144 and our friendly office staff will be happy to assist you.

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What To Expect From A Home Inspection

3/22/2018

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Buying a home can be a very exciting, but stressful event. This anxiety is usually do to the buyer wanting to ensure that they are making the right decision in their home purchase. Having a home inspection can give you that peace of mind by informing you of the condition of the home. An article from the Huffington Post, written by Hal M. Bundrick, explains the importance of a home inspection and what to expect from your home inspection:
"A home inspection is a lot like a test-driving a new car, only better. Instead of just punching the accelerator and a few dash buttons to see what they do, during a home inspection you’ll have a knowledgeable professional along with you, pointing out details and potential problems you might not notice otherwise.

A thorough home inspection when you’re buying a house can save you thousands of dollars in unexpected repairs — or from unwittingly buying a money pit.

A home inspector will take two to three hours or more completing a detailed walk-through of the home you’re looking to buy. It’s a top-to-bottom review of the physical structure, as well as its mechanical and electrical systems — including roof, ceilings, walls, floors, windows and doors. The inspector will check that major appliances are functional, scrutinize the heating and air-conditioning system, examine the plumbing and electrical systems and crawl up into the attic and down into the basement…”
For the complete article visit: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/
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How to Prepare for a Home Inspection

2/27/2018

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​The buying and selling process of a home can be a high stress situation for all parties involved, but having a smooth and trouble-free home inspection can assist in reducing some of this anxiety. As a seller, following these simple tasks described in the video below will help to minimize the amount of issues found during the home inspection. In turn, causing everyone involved to have a more enjoyable home inspection experience.  If you would like some more information about our home inspection services please check out our website or call our office at 941-773-1144 and one of our friendly staff members will be happy to help. 
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Save money as a seller by repairing these most common issues found during a home inspection before listing

1/11/2018

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Hope Home Inspections has completed thousands of home inspections in the Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and St. Petersburg area. After reviewing all of our inspection reports, one of our trusted inspectors compiled this list of items commonly found during the home inspection. Finding and repairing these minor issues before listing your home can save you, the seller, money at closing since these issues would not be negotiated into the cost of your home.
10 most common issues discovered by a home inspector:
  1. Broken or stuck window springs
  2. Missing or defective GFCI receptacles or plugs
  3. Typical satire cracks in stucco walls.
  4. Cracked and chipped floor tiles
  5. Sliding doors won’t open/lock
  6. Slow draining sink
  7. Leaking drain under sink
  8. Dirty or missing A/C filters
  9. Missing TPR extension pipe on water heater
  10. Rot on base of door leading to garage or side yard

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What is a 4 Point and Wind Mitigation Inspection?

12/15/2017

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Wind mitigation

A wind mitigation inspection is really not an inspection, but a report for your insurance company. The wind mitigation report informs the insurance carrier of a home’s construction to determine its stability in the event of strong winds. The report assesses and notes the age of the home, the age of the roof covering, the method of attachment for the roof decking to the truss/rafters, the roof to wall attachment style (toenail, clips, straps), the geometrical shape of the roof (hip, gable, other), any secondary water resistance that may have been installed during construction/replacement, and the opening protection rating.... 

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A Guide to Mold Testing - Do You Really Need it?

4/4/2017

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           Quite commonly, people think of mold as a bad word, but it’s not. Our earth would be inhabitable by humans and animals without mold, therefore making it impossible to ever buy a “mold-free” home. However, an issue arises when there is too much mold. But fear not, our inspectors work closely with one of the best mold testing companies around, InspectorLab.  Keep reading to determine if you would benefit from mold testing and which services will fulfill your needs.

            The first type of service offered is surface testing. During your home inspection, the inspector looks for evidence of mold, or “microbial” growth. Using a swab or tape lift to sample the growth, they can see if there is evidence if the home has current or former mold growth. Mold growth can come from a variety of different sources such as past water intrusion or excess humidity. It’s recommended to surface test when visible mold is present, evidence of cleanup or removal of mold took place, or to ensure repairs due to mold, performed by a third party, were done properly.

            The second type is air quality testing. It is perfectly normal to find mold spores in the air because the environment cannot survive without them, but the air samples taken in the home are based on a baseline sample from the outside and then compared with the air inside. This evidence will help our inspectors determine hidden dangers that could be lurking such as moisture or leaks which would cause the mold spores to be produced. You should consider an indoor air quality test when a recent water event is suspected, a musty smell is noticed, any family members have a high sensitivity to mold or allergies, or recent mold removal took place.

            Our third service is a comprehensive moisture evaluation. This involves samples that are tested to evaluate potential health hazards from mold as well as locating any sources of moisture that will eventually transform an area to be wet and moldy.  This is a good idea if the home sat vacant for a long period of time or when a major water event happened in the home.
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    InspectorLab provides clear results in an easy to read report and an exclusive guarantee with their services. If you have mold testing done and the results are good, but mold is visible later on, they will pay to have your mold removed. For a complete copy of the terms and conditions of the InspectorLab Guarantee, click here.
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Infrared Technology

3/7/2017

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Infrared thermography captures infrared energy and surface temperatures that our naked eye can’t see. Our infrared cameras are the only diagnostic technology that lets us visualize and verify the performance within a home.
What is seen without infrared technology
A normal picture; nothing appears to be wrong
Infrared inspection
A picture taken with an infrared camera; the blue area depicts moisture
Our brains have been conditioned to associate the color red with negativity. Stop at a red light. Pull over for the red firetrucks and so forth. Seeing the color red sends up warning signals in our brain that something is wrong. With infrared thermography, sources of potential electricial issues or missing insulation show up bright red to orange on the camera due to the heat being transmitted.
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Not only do these high tech cameras illuminate the hot spots, they can also show signs of moisture intrusion. Just like how we associate blue with water, the bright blue and purple colors represent cool spots in an area. With these cameras, we are able to locate potential sources of water damage, alerting the buyers/sellers of a potential threat to the home.

With this tool we are able to find sources of electric damage, missing insulation, water damage, etc.. Infrared thermography scans is one of the most 
effective, proven, and predictive technologies available to quickly, accurately, and safely locate problems within a home. 
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  • Inspection Services
    • Home Inspection
    • Mobile and Manufactured Homes
    • New Construction
    • Air Quality / Mold
    • Wind Mitigation & 4 Points
    • Water Testing
    • Well Inspection
    • VOC testing
    • Lead Paint Testing
    • Walk-Through Service
  • About us
    • Meet The Team >
      • Career Opportunities
    • How We Give Back
    • Service Areas >
      • Sarasota/Bradenton Location >
        • SRQ Inspectors
      • Lakewood Ranch Location >
        • LWR Inspectors
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        • St. Pete Inspectors
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        • Venice Inspectors
  • Contact Us
  • Resources
    • Reviews & Testimonials
    • Blog
    • Sample Report
    • Licensing & Insurance
    • Final Walk-Through Checklist
    • How to Reset GFCIs
  • Schedule Inspection