What is an infrared inspection? An infrared home inspection is conducted using a thermal imaging camera. The thermal imaging camera displays surface temperatures in a visual format so that the Jacksonville home inspector can identify any problem areas that can’t be seen with the naked eye.

There are many home inspectors in Jacksonville, Fl who do not use infrared cameras. Could you imagine a doctor that didn’t use specialized equipment and tests to identify hidden health issues? I wouldn’t use a doctor like that, would you?

An infrared inspection can identify many issues that will be missed by inspectors that don’t use a thermal imaging camera. Such as

• Plumbing Leaks
• Electrical Hot Spots
• Missing Insulation In Exterior Walls
• Roof Leaks
• Improperly Installed Heating and Air Conditioning ducts
• and more

An infrared home inspection that reveals hidden problems allows the home buyer to negotiate more repairs which means YOU save more money!

To contact your Jacksonville Infrared Inspector CALL 904-891-6309.

The first thing I noticed during this Jacksonville home inspection was that the roof didn’t look right. I have seen truss uplift, low spots and other things but this roof looked like nothing I had seen before. Once I entered the home I saw that the center line of the home was lifting and the ceiling was sagging.

What a mess! The ceiling joists were not tied together in the attic and pulling away from each other in the attic. The foundation was worse. There were multiple floor joists that weren’t resting on the support beams and the support beam itself had been repaired, at some point in time, by someone who must not have known that the beam was supposed to support the home.

This just goes to show that you never know what your getting yourself into until you have a professional home inspector evaluate the home you are considering purchasing.

Check out what some of our Florida home inspection customers have to say at Jacksonville Florida Home Inspection Reviews.

Want to see more about what goes on during a home inspection in Jacksonville FL watch my Jacksonville Home Inspection Videos.
Make sure that you are making an Informed Decision every time you by a home by calling your Jacksonville Home Inspector at 904-891-6309 right now, which will allow you to get the best property inspection possible.

One of the items that we look for during Home Inspections in Jacksonville is signs of water intrusion. At this Jacksonville home I noticed a large section wall sheathing that had wood decay. This was an ongoing problem. The Flashing where the wall and roof intersected was bad and that is what caused the problem.

To make the necessary repairs involved removing the stucco on the exterior and replacing the damaged wall sheathing. Some of the shingles also had to be removed to remove and properly install a new flashing. This repair cost in excess of $8000!

When I went back to do the re-inspection of repairs, you won’t believe what I saw. To see what I found check out this post “Does Your Roof Leak? Re-visited”. You will be shocked!!!

If you or someone you know is purchasing a home in the Jacksonville FL are, give us a CALL today 904-891-6309.

On a home inspection I performed over a month ago in Orange Park I found multiple problems. During the renegotiation process the buyer used the report and was able to get her deposit back because the seller was not willing to make the repairs.

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During a recent home inspection in Jacksonville, FL I found what could have made for a shocking Christmas. I pointed this out to the seller and he then realized the potential hazrd he had created by doing something as simple as putting up Christmas lights.

Here are a few more holiday safety tips

• When putting up lights outside your home, make sure that they are rated for outdoor use and approved by Underwriters Laboratories
• Check each string for cracked or broken light sockets, wires with damaged covering.
• Throw away any damaged lights.
• Do not use more than 3 sets of lights in any string
• Always use a 3-prong extension cord approved for outdoor use
• Always make sure your ladder is dry and firmly in place
• Do not use staples or nails to hold up your lights
• Turn off all lights before you go to bed or leave the house

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Our Home Inspections are performed in:  Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, Elkton, Fernandina Beach, Saint Augustine, Hastings, Saint Johns, Neptune Beach, Fleming Island, Doctors Inlet, Green Cove Springs, Middleburg, Penney Farms, Starke, Flora Homes, Lake Geneva, Keystone Heights, Melrose, Bryceville, Callahan, Yulee, Hilliard, Orange Park, Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Beach Including the following counties, Duval County, St Johns County, Clay County, Nassau county

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Let me start by saying that YOU are emotionally attached to your home! You believe home is so special and unique that the perfect family will come along, fall in love with your home and buy it for the listing price. There are currently 16.3 months of home inventory in the Jacksonville area. I hate to break the news to you, but this means that the families that are shopping for homes have an overwhelming number of homes to choose from. This means that YOU need an advantage to get that perfect family to buy your home. So what are the factors that they consider when buying a home?

What Buyers Look For In A Home

1. Price – Everyone is looking for a good deal. Your home needs to be priced comparable to the other homes in your local area and You can’t control the prices of other homes in your area.
2. Location - Location effects the price of the home, and location is another factor you can’t control. Your home is where it is, and you can’t move it unless it’s a mobile home.
3. Condition – This is the one area you can take control of, and by doing so you may be able to effectively sell your home faster and for more money than the other homes in your local area. HOW?

Take The Sellers Advantage

What’s the sellers advantage? Well I discovered how well this works a couple of years ago by mistake. I performed a home inspection for a young lady in Jacksonville, FL. The seller made all of the repairs, and then the young ladies mortgage didn’t go through. Well, the Jacksonville home had been on the market for more than 10 months before the first buyer came along, and now the purchase of their dream home was in jeopardy, because of what happened. Fortunately another buyer came along and 2 weeks later this Jacksonville home was SOLD!

Not only did it sell, they got there asking price! Why did this home sell in 2 weeks for the full asking price, when it took more than 10 months before? After the seller made the rapairs they displayed the home inspection report that I had prepared and showed proof that the repairs had been made. The buyer said that after seeing such a thorough report, he felt confident enough to buy this home.

What Does Having A Jacksonville, FL Home Inspection Do For The Seller?

 1. Helps buyers feel immediately more comfortable with the property.

 2. Increases the home buyer’s perceived value of the property. 

3. Gives the You the opportunity to eliminate certain defects before the buyer’s arrive.

4. Allows You time to make any needed repairs in order to more effectively market the home in the most positive light.

5. Reduces the likelihood that buyers will hire their own inspector.

6. Reduces the likelihood of costly surprises being found by a buyer’s inspector after the You thought You had a firm offer.

7. Virtually eliminates emotionally and financially draining renegotiations.

8. Increases the likelihood that serious offers will turn into closings.

9. Reduces the buyer’s negotiating leverage regarding the existing property conditions.

 So let’s review the facts: Having us inspect your home before the first buyer shows up will allow your home to be sold for more money, reduce the cost of the needed repairs, and minimize the frustration with the entire sales process.  

 We Provide A UNIQUE Marketing Package With Your Home Inspection

There are some other inspectors doing these types of inspections, but that is where their service ends. Whether your working with a real estate agent or your a FSBO, we provide a unique marketing plan to help you get your home SOLD! Your internet marketing plan includes submission to more than 30 of the top online directories with High Search Engine Visibility!