What to Expect From Your Inspection

Whether you are buying, selling or maintaining your home, Obsessed Inspections provides professional and quality service from the moment you call us. As a licensed home inspector, I will walk through your home with you and teach you as much as you want to learn. Most inspections can take anywhere from 2-4 hours depending on the property size. In the process, I follow the Standards of Practice (SOP’s) for home inspectors established by the State of Florida & InterNACHI the leading home inspection association.

After we walk through the home together, I will personally explain the general condition of the home and systems with you and your agent. We will talk through any major issues that need to be addresses sooner rather than later. I will also mention the items that you will want to keep an eye on for deferred maintenance. All of this will be detailed in my easy-to-read Spectora report, that will be delivered in HTML and/or PDF format. From that report, you’ll be able to see the items we discussed, with images for reference.

Now that you’ve had a home inspection, what do you do? As a new homeowner, it’s important to understand that your house requires care and maintenance. With time, parts of your house will wear out, break down, deteriorate, or simply stop working. I will prove you with a free home maintenance book (see video) that will teach you how your house works, how to keep it maintained, and how to save energy.

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What's Included in a Home Inspection

Obsessed Inspections thoroughly inspects and reports on the following:

  • Structural Systems

    We will examine the foundation, crawlspaces and basements to look for signs of things like past water damage, foundation cracking or shifting, and other such potentially expensive issues.

  • Roofing

    The roof is one of the most costly and important structures. We will examine the roof, its structure, shingles/tiles, flashing, gutters, downspouts and more.

  • Attic, Ventilation & Insulation

    We will examine the attic to ensure it is properly ventilated, check for mold and moisture, assess the level of insulation, and more.

  • Exterior

    This includes the exterior walkways and doors, siding, eaves and soffits, fascia, paint, and other such elements of the home’s exterior.

  • Doors, Windows & Interior

    We will check doors and windows for proper sealing and drafts, signs of moisture or water damage, and more. We will also check the condition of all interior spaces.

  • Electrical Systems

    We will visually inspect both interior and exterior electrical systems including service drops, service masts, grounding, outlets, meters, circuit breakers, and other such systems.

  • Plumbing

    We will visually inspect plumbing fixtures for proper function, including tubs, sinks, hoses, showers, and water shut-off valves, and look for leaks and other such flaws.

  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems

    We will visually inspect the HVAC systems including ducts, filters, furnaces and air conditioning units.

  • Appliances

    We will test and examine all major appliances like hot water heaters, washers and dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, and more.