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Understanding Wind Mitigation
UNDERSTANDING WIND MITIGATION The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has mandated that Florida homeowners are entitled to certain discounts on the wind portion of their property insurance policy. In order to receive the discounts, most homes must have the home inspected by a qualified inspector who will prepare a report detailing which, if any, credits […]
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Fuse Panel
Buying a house with a fuse panel? Here is what you should know. Many older homes still have fuse panels serving part of the home. Often, the main panel has been upgraded with a newer circuit breaker box but certain components or parts of the home are served by a fuse panel. Homeowners may allow a […]
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Move-In Ready Information
Should you accept a home inspection provided by the Seller? Certified Home Move-In Ready ABC Home Inspections 845-CallMe Seller provided, home inspections, often referred to as Certified or Move-In Ready or something to that effect, were invented by home inspector associations as a means of attracting business. The concept is actually good. The Seller learns […]
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NAHB Life Expectancy of Home Components
The following is a guideline provided by the National Association of Home Builders. NAHBLifeExpectancy
ADA Inspection
Emergency Plan for Wheelchair Users
Site Access – Emergency Plan Preparation for an emergency may seem like a lot of work. It is. Preparing does take time and effort. So do a little at a time, as your energy and budget permit. The important thing is to start preparing. The more you do, the more confident you will be that […]
ADA Inspection
Residential Wheelchair Ramps
Site Access – Ramps and Lifts A ramp allows for independent access to areas both outside of and inside a home. There are several types from which to choose based on a user’s specific need. Most homeowners will get a wheelchair ramp installed, without realizing that a vertical lift is an affordable option. Whichever option […]
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Replacing 2 Prong Receptacles
REPLACING 2 PRONG RECEPTACLES Old fashioned two prong receptacles connected to two-wire cables don’t have the ground wires that protect people and electrical devices in case of a fault. Luckily, it is possible to convert these receptacles to three prong or GFCI receptacles using the same outlet box without any re-wiring, as long as the […]
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What should you know about the Florida home?
Florida Home Inspections: In a Florida home, most issues found in homes are generally consistent to the age of the home. Generally, the age of the home compliments construction styles, methodologies and materials common at the time. Most construction designs did not originate in Florida. We have not built the “Cracker” style since the 1940’s. […]