Home Inspection Questions

1. How long will the home inspection take?

An average sized home takes about of 3 hours to inspect. For larger homes that have a swimming pool, or older homes that require a wind mitigation and 4-point inspection, the time needed to complete the inspection will increase.

2. Do I need to attend the inspection?

You are welcome to attend the inspection. However, it is not required. Many people have work obligations or are moving from out of state and are unable to attend. And that’s no problem. I strive to provide you with a comprehensive and informative inspection report that contains the information you need to make an educated decision about the house you plan to purchase.

3. Are on-site inspection reports available?

No. I do not offer on-site reports. Your written report needs to be as specific and detailed as possible. To accomplish that, I will not rush the report writing process.

4. Can the house fail the home inspection?

No. A home inspection is a visual examination of the current condition of a house and its components. It is not an appraisal, which determines market value. It is not a municipal inspection, which verify local code compliance. A home inspector, therefore, will not pass or fail a house, but rather describe its physical condition and indicate what components and systems may need major repair or replacement.

5. Do you offer pest and termite inspections?

No. A pest and termite inspection must be completed by a licensed pest control contractor. To remain unbiased, Hidden Hazard® Home Inspection Service, LLC does not offer any pest control services.

6. What is inspected and what is excluded?

The inspection and the written report are governed by the Florida Home Inspection Standards of Practice. Please click here to view and download a copy.

7. Aren’t all licensed home inspectors the same?

Absolutely not. A home inspector provides their client with an opinion about the condition of the home and the mechanical components. A less experienced home inspector may have a different opinion than an experienced home inspector. All home inspectors do not have the same background and training. All home inspectors do not utilize the same tools and techniques to form their opinion. When choosing a home inspector, be sure to research their qualifications and review a sample home inspection report.

8. Why can my home inspection only be scheduled to start between 8AM-10AM?

Hidden Hazard® Home Inspection Service, LLC is all about quality rather than quantity. On average, I will spend about 3 hours performing your inspection and another 3 hours writing your inspection report. Add in a swimming pool inspection, wind mitigation, 4-point inspection and drive time, it could easily be a 10 hour day to complete one home inspection.

Please feel fee to contact me with any other home inspection questions you may have.