Inspection Services

An experienced inspector will prepare your Home Inspection Reports with easy-to-read details on:

  • The condition of every major component from the roof to the basement
  • Major and minor deficiencies
  • Any major expenditures necessary
  • What to watch out for
  • Helpful home preservation tips
  • Safety concerns
  • And much more

Our Home Inspector will review the detailed report with you to make sure you understand everything and answer any remaining questions.

Roof, vents, flashing’s and trim – Gutters and downspouts – Skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations – Decks, stoops, porches, walkways, and railings – Eaves, soffit and fascia – Grading and drainage – Basement, foundation and crawlspace – Water penetration and foundation movement – Heating systems – Cooling systems – Main water shut off valves – Water heating system – Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets – Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats – Electrical service line and meter box- Main disconnect and service amperage – Electrical panels, breakers and fuses – Grounding and bonding – GFCI and AFCI Breakers and Outlets – Fireplace damper door and hearth – Insulation and ventilation – Garage doors, safety sensors and openers – And much more.

Pre-Listing Inspection Florida Building Inspectors service can help with legal implications of seller disclosure requirements that often put sellers in a difficult position. A seller providing a home inspection can disclose all conditions found and make repairs before selling. By having a Seller Pre-Listing Inspection Report you have documentation to supplement your Seller Disclosure form. Our Home Inspection Service is “NOW OFFERING” to the seller, inspections that can be paid at closing with free re-inspection and report updating if repairs are completed. Contact your Agent or Florida Building Inspectors at

(561)282-6498 to set up the pre-listing inspection for your home today

New Construction InspectionNew construction inspections are performed at the completion of construction, but prior to your final walk through with the Builder’s Customer Service Representative or Superintendent. It is always a good idea to verify that utilities (gas, water, and electric) have been turned on, either by you or the Builder depending on the Builder’s policy. The inspection should be scheduled just a day or two before you final walk through with the Builder. This will ensure that most, if not all, last minute items have been completed prior to your inspection. At the conclusion of the inspection a completed report will be distributed to you.

Home Maintenance Inspection A home maintenance inspection discovers issues as they develope, allowing remediation rather than major repair later. This inspection is similar to a standard home inspection but with emphasis on maintaining a sound property.

Radon Testing

Commercial Property Inspections - We provide a very detailed Commercial Property Inspection before you make your purchase. Our experienced Commercial Inspectors are specially trained and certified to inspect and evaluate your:

Office Building’s, Loading Dock’s, Hotel / Motel’s, Apartment Complex’s, Rental Properties, Service Station’s, Bed & Breakfast, Health Care Facilities, Day Care Center’s, Restaurants, Retail Outlets, Manufacturing, Malls, Warehouses and Parking Structures

Mold Inspections and Testing - We can assure you that the indoor environment where you and your family spend most of your time is safe, clean, and free from the danger of toxic mold. Our Home Inspection Service will investigate your indoor environment using a variety of certified mold inspection techniques and testing. Our Home Inspection Service will give you comprehensive results and detailed recommendations on how to eliminate hazardous mold growth in your home. A Mold Inspection should be done if you smell mildew or have water leaks in the home.

Pre-Warranty Expiration Inspection
Our Home Inspection Service knows that every new home in the tenth or eleventh month should be inspected before the warranty expires. Our Home Inspection Service has developed a New Home Warranty Inspection that is designed to help you catch the hidden problems that may exist in your new home before your warranty expires. Our comprehensive written and picture report has color digital photos, as well as a list of necessary repairs. Our inspection can easily pay for itself by saving you out-of-pocket repairs.

 

Construction Inspection We can help you with building a new home. Our expertise makes sure your Builder and your Builder’s Subcontractors are building you the home that you’re paying for. To assist you, we offer a variety of professional New Construction

Inspections specially designed to make sure your home is a “Good Home.”

Includes Multi-Unit Housing Investor property inspections are performed prior to purchase as well as periodically during ownership. Pre-purchase inspections are performed to identify defects prior to taking ownership to negotiate repairs or price adjustments which reflect the condition of the property. Periodic inspections for properties currently in your portfolio would ensure the identification of needed repairs following say a long term tenant’s departure. Long-term tenants sometimes neglect to mention repairs and/or abuse the property during their tenancy. Identifying those problems early is the key to profitable ownership.

Investor Property Inspection

Certificate of Use This is an inspection required to comply with Miami-Dade Ordinance No. 08-133, which applies to all residential properties in unincorporated Miami-Dade County which are acquired through a Certificate of Title (Foreclosures and Judgments), in accordance with Chapter 45, Florida Statutes. Residential properties affected include single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses and duplexes. The ordinance requires that title holders of foreclosed properties in Miami-Dade county obtain a Certificate of Use (CU) prior to offering the property for sale, transfer or alienation. This inspection must be signed off by an Engineer or Architect in the State of Florida. FBI is pleased to be able to offer Certificate of Use inspections for only $549.00 + county fees. Call Bob at (561) 282-6498 to order.