Pre-Foundation Inspection
Completed before the concrete foundation is poured. The inspection may evaluate visible site preparation, footings, forms, reinforcement, vapor barriers, plumbing penetrations, and other accessible components.
Central Florida Home Inspector
Professional Home Inspection Services
Comprehensive inspection services for buyers, sellers, homeowners, property investors, and new-construction clients throughout Central Florida.
Buyer Home Inspection
Buyer Inspection
A buyer inspection provides a detailed visual evaluation of the home's visible and accessible systems and components before the purchase is completed. The inspection helps identify safety concerns, damaged components, maintenance needs, and conditions that may require further evaluation or repair.
Typical inspection areas
- Roof covering and visible roof components
- Exterior walls, doors, windows, soffits, fascia, and grading
- Foundation and visible structural components
- Attic, insulation, ventilation, and accessible framing
- Electrical panels, breakers, outlets, switches, and visible wiring
- Plumbing fixtures, supply lines, drains, and water heater
- Heating and cooling systems
- Interior walls, ceilings, floors, doors, and windows
- Kitchen appliances that are installed and accessible
- Bathrooms and plumbing fixtures
- Garage and accessible components
For Sellers
Pre-Listing Inspection
A pre-listing inspection is completed before a property is placed on the market. It allows the seller to identify visible concerns in advance, make informed repair decisions, and reduce the possibility of unexpected findings during the buyer's inspection.
A pre-listing inspection can help sellers
- Better understand the property's current condition
- Address repairs before listing
- Prepare for buyer negotiations
- Provide greater transparency to potential buyers
Pool and Enclosure
Pool Inspection
A pool inspection evaluates the visible and accessible pool components at the time of the inspection. This may include the pool surface, decking, coping, equipment, pumps, filters, accessible plumbing, drains, ladders, handrails, safety barriers, and screen enclosure when present.
Pool inspections are visual and operational within the limitations of the installed equipment and conditions present at the time of inspection.
Florida Insurance Inspection
Four-Point Inspection
A Four-Point Inspection evaluates four major areas of the property commonly requested by Florida insurance companies: the roof, electrical system, plumbing system, and HVAC system. The inspection documents the general condition, age, materials, and visible concerns associated with these systems.
The four areas
- Roofing
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
Insurance approval and underwriting decisions are made by the insurance company. The inspector documents the visible conditions present at the time of the inspection.
Florida Insurance Inspection
Wind Mitigation Inspection
A wind mitigation inspection documents qualifying construction features that may help a Florida homeowner receive available insurance discounts. The inspection may evaluate the roof covering permit date, roof-deck attachment, roof-to-wall connection, roof geometry, secondary water resistance, and opening protection.
Available insurance credits are determined by the insurance carrier based on the documented features of the property.
New-Construction Phase Inspection
Phase Inspections
Phase inspections provide independent evaluations during important stages of new-home construction. These inspections can help identify visible concerns before they are covered by later construction materials.
Pre-Drywall Inspection
Completed after major framing and rough mechanical systems are installed but before drywall is placed. The inspection may include visible framing, electrical wiring, plumbing lines, HVAC ducts, structural connections, insulation preparation, and window or door installation.
Final New-Construction Inspection
Completed near the end of construction before the final walkthrough or closing. The inspection evaluates the visible and accessible systems and components of the completed home.
Builder Warranty
11th-Month Warranty Inspection
An 11th-month warranty inspection is completed near the end of the builder's first-year warranty period. It provides homeowners with a detailed list of visible concerns that may need to be submitted to the builder before the warranty expires.
Common inspection areas
- Roof and exterior
- Attic and insulation
- Electrical system
- Plumbing system
- HVAC system
- Interior finishes
- Doors and windows
- Appliances
- Bathrooms
- Garage
- Visible settlement or construction-related concerns
Not Sure Which Inspection You Need?
Contact Autumn Wind Inspections to discuss the property and determine which inspection service is appropriate.