A Home Inspection is performed for clients considering the purchase of a residential propery. The purpose of the inspection is to provide you an assessment of the functionality of the essential components of the property you have decided to purchase, as well any potential safety issues observed.

A home inspection will not reveal every concern that exists or could ever exist, but only those material defects observed on the day of inspection.

1. On-site home inspection (approx 3.5 hrs)

A non-invasive, visual examination of the following essential systems and components is performed:

• Structure, Foundation
• Exterior
• Roofing
  
• Electrical
• Plumbing 
• Heating, Ventillation, Air Conditioning
• Doors, Windows & Interior

2. Detailed Inspection Report (available next business day)

Your BEACHSIDE Home Inspection customized report will contain the following:

• Summary page of significant findings for quick reference
• Photos of key components and major material defects
• Detailed breakdown of inspection observations
• Identification of items requiring further attention
• Pre-closing inspection walk checklist
  

This HomeEval is an exclusive BEACHSIDE Home Inspection service!  Why wait until after you have made an offer on a home to have an understanding of it's general condition?  While you are narrowing down your home search, and before you make an offer, we will evaluate the condition of property with you in accordance with the BEACHSIDE HomeEval Checklist.

This is an informal, limited review of the condition of key home components potentially affecting the value of the home, as well as any obvious safety issues. The purpose is to educate you about the home, answer your questions, and evaluate the general condition of the home.
 

This is not a substitute for the complete inspection, which is absolutely necessary, but a way to educate yourself before you make an offer on a home.

Wether you use the on-site service or not, the BEACHSIDE HomeEval Checklist is yours to utilize.

Make your home more marketable and reduce the time to close by having a home inspection performed as part of the listing of your property! Pre-Inspected homes have a huge edge over others and are a win-win for everyone in the real estate transaction:

• Pre-Inspected by BEACHSIDE Home Inspection yard signs attract potential buyers.
• Sellers receive a clear unbiased review of their home and can take action on issues that may impact the sale of the home. 
• A seller inspection is the ultimate gesture in forthrightness on the part of the seller.
• The report might relieve a prospective buyer's unfounded suspicions, before they walk away.
  
• A seller inspection lightens negotiations and 11th-hour renegotiations.
• The deal is less likely to fall apart the way they often do when a buyer's inspection unexpectedly reveals a problem, last minute.
• The report provides full-disclosure protection from future legal claims.
• The report provides a third-party, unbiased opinion to offer to potential buyers.

Did you know Florida law requires insurance companies to offer homeowners premium discounts for existing building features or home improvements that reduce damage and loss from hurricanes?

A wind mitigation inspection is performed to assess your homes ability to withstand storm force winds experienced during severe storms and hurricanes. New and existing homeowners often have this verification performed to maximize available insurance discounts.

Wind mitigation is the implementation of certain building techniques / features in order to limit damage caused by intense wind. A Wind Mitigation Inspection checks for compliance with the updated 1994 South Florida Building Code or 2001 Florida Building Code. Areas reviewed are (ref: Citizens Insurance)

• Roof Shape (common roof shapes are hip, gable or flat)
• Roof Covering (includes asphalt shingles, clay tiles, metal, and built up roofs)
• Roof Deck Attachment (method of securing roof sheathing to to trusses or rafters)
• Secondary Water Resistance (SWR) (presence water resistive barrier)
• Opening Protection (presence of rated windows and doors, or rated shutters)
• Roof to Wall Attachment (method of securing roof trusses or rafters to walls)

During a wind mitigation verification inspection, an inspector fills out the Uniform Wind Mitigation Verification Form (OIR-B1-1802) for submittal to your insurance company. The form has recently been updated with very specific criteria, including the need for photos, copies of building permits and materials documentation. It is in your best interest to obtain permit information (city or county code enforcement office) and material documentation (window, door, shutter receipts) prior to your wind mitigation inspection.

Insurers must accept a mitigation verification form if it is signed by a home inspector licensed under Section 468.8314, Florida Statutes, who has completed at least three hours of hurricane mitigation training and completed a proficiency exam. (Ref: Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Memo Dated August 2, 2010)

A Four-Point Insurance Inspection is typically performed for homeowners at the request of their insurance company, typically for those looking to update or change their current insurance policy or for older homes. It is less in scope than a standard home inspection, limited to a visual survey of the following:

• Roof Inspection 
• Electrical Inspection
• HVAC (Heat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)
• Plumbing

BEACHSIDE Home Inspection utilizes the Citizens Approved Universal Four Point Insurance Inspection Form which must be filled out by a certified InterNACHI home inspector.

Always ask your insurance company exactly what they are looking for, to prevent multiple submissions and inspections.

Your home is arguably your most significant and important investment. Ensure the safety of your family and integrity of your home by having an annual home checkup. This is a follow up service for BEACHSIDE Home Inspection clients who have had a complete home inspection performed. The inspection targets safety and material defects affecting the value and condition of your home.

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Partial or 'Limited' Home Inspections are performed for home owners on a single or selection of subsystems. Typically, a home owner has a concern or known issue in a part of their home and needs a more detailed inspection of the area to determine the overall condition:

• Roof
• Structure
• HVAC
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Exterior

For example, you may see staining on an interior ceiling and wonder if there is an active leak. Or rot is observed on facia or soffits and you wonder if you have a larger problem.  A limited home inspection will give you the information you need to understand the condition of your home so you can take appropriate action.

BEACHSIDE Home Inspection serves all of Brevard County Florida. We are Cape Canaveral Home Inspectors, Meritt Island Home Inspectors, Cocoa Beach Home Inspectors, Satellite Beach Home Inspectors, Indian Harbour Beach Home Inspectors, Indialantic Home Inspectors, Melbourne Beach Home Inspectors, Melbourne Home Inspectors, Viera Home Inspectors, Palm Bay Home Inspectors