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6 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home in South Florida
The questions to ask before buying a home can make the difference between purchasing your dream house and inheriting someone else’s expensive problems. Before investing in an inspection appraisal and other home buying costs, answers to these questions can help you know whether you even want to put in an offer in the first place.
How to Prepare for a Commercial Property Inspection
How to Prepare for a Commercial Property Inspection: A Property Condition Assessment Buyer's Guide How to Prepare for a Commercial Property Inspection is one of the most important questions a commercial real estate buyer can ask before putting in an offer on a...
How to Find a Good Building Contractor
Finding a good building contractor can make the difference between a successful project and a costly headache. Whether you're building a new home, remodeling a kitchen, replacing a roof, or completing a major renovation, the contractor you hire will directly affect...
5 Warning Signs of Water Intrusion in South Florida Homes
Water Intrusion - Why a Major Concern in South Florida? Water intrusion is one of the most common and expensive problems found in South Florida homes. It can quietly damage walls, ceilings, flooring, insulation, and structural components long before obvious signs...
Does a Home Inspection Come with a Guarantee?
Does a Home Inspection Come with a Guarantee? What Buyers in Florida Need to Know Does a Home Inspection Come with a Guarantee? (Quick Answer) The short and legal answer is No, a home inspection does not come with a guarantee. With that being said, I do also want to...
The ACI Inspections 90 Day Guarantee!
The ACI Inspections 90 Day Guarantee! When purchasing a home, peace of mind matters. At ACI Inspections, our goal is to provide buyers with a thorough, professional home inspection and helpful information about the visible condition of the property on the day of the...
Indoor Air Quality Testing – When and What Type?
Whether buying a new home or in your existing home, the indoor air quality can have an impact on your family's health. Poor indoor air quality increases maintenance and operating costs for business according to United States environmental research. The Occupational...
Why ASHI Membership Elevates the Professional Home Inspector
ASHI Membership Elevates the Professional Home Inspector—Across many markets, ASHI Certified Inspectors frequently command premium fees
Inspection of Manufactured Homes
What to Know About The Inspection of Manufactured Homes I have written this article to help home inspectors know how to perform a professional Inspection of Manufactured Homes. In this article, I provide HUD codes that are helpful for identifying possible problems; I...
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Free Reference Articles on South Florida Home Inspections
This website provides free reference articles intended to provide information related to home inspections and building related topics particularly applicable in South Florida communities; however most of the material is intended to be helpful throughout North America. The series of articles focuses on topics and issues providing referenced information answering common questions we receive while performing our home inspection services. Many times home inspectors see something that looks wrong but need to pinpoint industry standards that apply. This site provides answers to these types of questions.
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All due care is taken to provide true and accurate information on this website. However always call and check with a local building department professional before acting on anything you read on this site as changes are always happening with Codes, Standards and Regulations and requirements can vary greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This information is for general knowledge and reference but is not a code enforcement or building science authority. Some information on this site is based on our opinions and experience developed from our home inspection services and past construction experience as well as our affiliations with The American Society of Home Inspectors and the International Code Council. These opinions are not authoritative but may be helpful in understanding industry standards and finding relevant answers.
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