Home Inspection Questions & Answers: Your Guide for Homebuyers and Sellers in Central Florida

What Is a Home Inspection and Why Is It Important?

A home inspection is a comprehensive evaluation of a property’s condition, usually performed by a certified home inspector. During the inspection, key systems like the roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and foundation are carefully examined for issues that could affect the home’s value or safety.

Having the answers to your home inspection questions helps you make informed decisions, whether you’re buying or selling a property. A home inspection helps homebuyers identify any potential problems before closing and gives sellers a chance to address issues before listing their home.

The Value of a Thorough Home Inspection

Investing in a home inspection is one of the best decisions you can make when buying or selling a property. It provides crucial insights that help you avoid surprises after the transaction is complete.

What Does a Home Inspection Cover?

A home inspection covers essential systems such as the roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and foundation. Specialty services may also be included, such as mold inspections or termite inspections. Our thorough home inspection checklist ensures that all critical areas are evaluated, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the property’s condition. Thid includes:

• Foundation inspection (visual and non-intrusive)
• Thermal imaging inspection to detect hidden issues
• Roof inspection for wear and tear, damage, and leaks

How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost?

The cost of a home inspection can vary based on factors like the size, age, and location of the property. While home inspection costs can range from $340 to over $700, it’s important to remember that a more affordable, quicker inspection often means less thoroughness.

At Orgova Home Inspections, we provide a detailed and thorough inspection of all aspects of your home, ensuring that nothing is overlooked. We believe that a high-quality home inspection is an investment in your future home. Our inspections are priced based on the size and age of the property, with specialized services like mold inspection, thermal imaging inspection, and 4-point inspection available for an additional fee.

Factors Affecting the Cost of a Home Inspection

The main factors influencing home inspection price include the size, age, and location of the home, as well as any specialty inspections requested (e.g., mold inspection, thermal imaging inspection, or 4-point inspection).

Quality vs. Cheap Inspections – Why Thorough Inspections Matter

While there may be cheaper inspection services available, it’s important to remember that you get what you pay for. Orgova’s thorough, professional inspections help protect your investment in the long run. Choosing a comprehensive home inspection ensures you receive an in-depth report on the property’s condition, including foundation inspections, electrical home inspection, mold inspection, and more.

Our Home Inspection Services: Comprehensive and Specialized

At Orgova Home Inspections, we offer a wide range of general and specialized home inspection services to ensure that you have a complete understanding of your home’s condition. Whether you’re buying, selling, or maintaining a property, our inspections help you make informed decisions about your investment.

General Home Inspection Services

• General Home Inspections: A thorough evaluation of the roof, foundation, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other critical systems.
• Pre-Purchase Inspections: A detailed inspection for homebuyers to assess the property’s overall condition before committing to the purchase.
• Pre-Listing Inspections: A pre-sale inspection for sellers to identify issues and address them before listing the property.
• Mold Inspections: Assess the presence of harmful mold and moisture in the home.
• Thermal Imaging Inspections: Use infrared technology to detect hidden moisture or electrical issues behind walls or floors.
• 4-Point Inspections: A focused inspection of the roof, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, often required for insurance purposes.
• Wind Mitigation Inspections: Evaluate the home’s ability to withstand severe weather and help homeowners qualify for insurance discounts.
• WDO (Wood Destroying Organism) Inspections: Inspect for termites and other pests that may damage the structure of the home.
• Repair Verification: Ensure that necessary repairs have been properly completed and meet industry standards.

Specialized Home Inspection Services

In addition to the general home inspections listed above, we offer specialized inspections to address unique concerns or requirements:

• HUD Foundation Certification: Certification required for HUD loan approval, assessing the condition of the home’s foundation.
• FHA Water Testing: Testing the home’s water supply for quality, especially required for FHA loans.
• Pools, Spas, & Irrigation Systems Inspections: Assess the condition and functionality of pools, spas, and irrigation systems to ensure they are safe and operational.
• New Construction Inspections: Ensure that newly constructed homes meet building codes and industry standards.
• Mobile and Modular Home Inspections: Specialized inspections for non-traditional homes to ensure structural integrity and safety.
• Thermal Imaging: Use infrared technology to detect hidden issues, such as leaks or electrical hot spots, that may not be visible to the naked eye.

By offering both general and specialized home inspection services, we ensure that all aspects of a property are thoroughly assessed and that you have the information you need to make the best decisions for your home.

Common Home Inspection Questions

Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked home inspection questions:

• What does a home inspection cover?
  A full inspection covers essential home systems, including the roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and foundation. Specialty inspections, such as mold inspections or termite inspections, are also available.
• How long does a home inspection take?
  The length of a home inspection depends on the size and condition of the home. On average, inspections take between 2 to 4 hours.
• Can I attend my home inspection?
  We encourage homebuyers to attend the later part of the inspection so they can ask questions and gain insight into the condition of the home.
• What happens after the home inspection?
  After the inspection, we provide a detailed report that includes our findings and any potential issues. Buyers can use this report for negotiations.
• Should I negotiate based on the inspection findings?
  Yes! Many buyers use the results of a home inspection to request repairs or negotiate a lower purchase price.
• I’m considering waiving a home inspection, Do I really need to have one?
  Yes! Purchasing a home is one of the largest financial commitments you will make in your life. We understand that people may consider skipping the home inspection for various reasons, but that is not in your best interest. Relatively speaking, a home inspection is a tiny fraction of your overall home purchasing cost. You are about to spend a large sum of money on a home, and as tempting as it may be, if you skip the inspection, you may quickly regret it.

An inspection will provide you with a home’s overall current condition. During an inspection, not only will you learn about the home in general, but it could reveal both minor and major repairs that you would want to take into consideration before you purchase the home. Repairs that could have been taken into consideration or negotiated by your trusted agent before you are surprised after you take ownership of the home.

Why Choose Orgova Home Inspections?

Simply put – quality. We take our inspections very seriously. We are your eyes and your advocate when purchasing a home. When hiring us, you receive the expertise you deserve. Our chief inspector is a 30-year degreed and experienced electrical engineer with 25 years of construction experience. Though certification and licensure are extremely important, so is expert experience, especially when it comes to the most hazardous system of your home, the electrical system. There is no one in all of Central Florida that has the experience and the qualifications we have – and it shows.

In addition to our chief inspector being an electrical engineer, what else sets us apart? We do not rush our inspections; we stay as long as a particular home takes to do the job right. We include typical add-ons such as InfraRED Technology, which detects hot spots within walls, under floors, etc.

Once your inspection report is sent, typically an inspection company’s part of your home purchase is complete. However, when partnering with Orgova Home Inspections, we welcome you to contact us for any question you may have on your home during and after closing. Are you doing post-closing repairs and need clarification? Contact us! Do you want to put an addition on and want a professional to lean on? Call us!

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Do We Perform Wood Destroying Organism / Pest Inspections?

Yes, we do! We are certified pest inspectors through our partners at TermiteDepot Pest Control to perform, diagnose, and provide Florida State Reporting for termites and other wood-destroying organisms. We can provide this inspection during your home inspection, making it easier to get all of your inspection needs done at one time.

Can I Come to the Inspection?

Absolutely! We welcome you to come shadow your inspector to see your potential home first-hand and to learn about the home in general. We kindly ask that when you shadow your inspector, you bring a pen and paper to jot down notes or questions that, if not addressed during the inspection, can be asked at the end. Your inspector is there to do a thorough job on your behalf, and shadowing him is the best way to learn.

When Will I Receive My Report?

Typically, we release reports the same day of the inspection.

Consultation Calls are Included

We want our clients to be confident in their decision regarding the purchase of a home. As such, after you receive your inspection report, we offer a consultation call to go over the report and clarify any questions you may have.