[DangeloInspections]

A typical Home Inspection costs about $275.

There are variables, such as square footage of the home, if there is a crawlspace or not, if it is a manufactured home, a Patio or Courtyard villa, etc, etc. Because I am doing inspections in The Villages almost everyday, I know what to look for in the different models and pay extra attention to these areas proven to be a concern.

There are also different types of inspections done in The Villages. You have your "normal" potential buyer inspection where a buyer hires a Licensed Home Inspector to do an inspection after a purchase offer is made but before closing.

There is also a Warranty Inspection, where a person who has purchased a home built within a year, and is fast approaching the end of the warranty period. The inspection is geared towards finding existing defects AND cosmetic issues, etc. The report also goes directly to The Villages Warranty Department.

Most always the Inspector finds many issues that the Homeowner was not aware of. The cost of having these additional issues found and repaired UNDER WARRANTY most always is many times the cost of the inspection.

The wiser question to ask is "What type of inspection am I buying?" I can only speak for myself here. I spend between 2.5 to over 4 hours inspecting a home. I crawl in the attic, I walk on the roof, I check all of the utilities, exterior and interior, bathrooms, kitchen, appliances and cabinetry. I then go back outside and check the sprinkler system. Sadly, many Inspectors do not do the above things and do not take the time to do a complete inspection. They may also charge a bit less, but it can end up costing you much more.

After my inspection I go over every issue found with you, then return to my office and spend an hour or two more completing the report. By the end of the day you have a full color, easy to read and understand report complete with pictures, etc. A typical report is between 30-50 pages....sometimes more.

If it is a warranty inspection, The Villages Warranty Department will also receive the report that same day, so all you need to do is answer the phone a day or two after when they call you to schedule the correct contractors to fix the issues found.

If it is a new buyer inspection, I have an ethical obligation to work for you.....not the Realtor, not the seller, but you.

I am an ASHI Certified Inspector. Many others out there are not. I apologize for the long post. It is a subject I am passionate about. I hope I have answered your question adequately.

If you do not mind me adding here, if you are considering a Warranty Inspection it is important to book early, as The Villages Warranty Department requires to have all issues found fixed BEFORE the one year anniversary of your closing. It is not uncommon to call to book a Warranty Inspection 2-3 months prior to the anniversary date.

Respectfully, Frank D'Angelo, ACI