How to check age of roof and HVAC??
 

I'm planning on moving to TV, but if the realtor does not know the age of a roof for a property, can that information be obtained through the county? If so, who would I contact?

Same for the HVAC - would this be a county registered item, or I'd have to depend on the realtor and the seller?

The HVAC inside unit will probably have a sticker on it indicating when it was installed. I don't know of any way to determine the age of the roof, if the seller or agent doesn't know. The county may have a permit on file, but I doubt it. Also, the insurance company, who has the current policy, may have a roof age listed for the house.

Permit required for roof replacement. Go to eTRAKiT
And register as a member of the public.
Than go to the left side and click on Search Permit.
If no permit, assume it is the original roof.

The HVAC should have metal tags indicating model number and date of manufacture, check both the inside and outside units.

Just in case you are not aware, Florida insurance companies are refusing to insure homes if the roof is ~ 15 years old or older. If you find a house with an older roof you will have to pay for a new one unless you can negotiate with the sellers to pay or split the cost with you.

Good luck with your home search.

kathy

///

This link seems to be only for Sumter county.

I am a licensed Realtor. The roof and HVAC age are the first 2 items I check when searching for my clients. If your realtor doesn't know how to find the information you should look for another. Here is some insight. If the age is not on the Sellers Disclosure then a search of public record will indicate if a permit has been pulled for a new roof. If none can be found the roof was either updated without a permit (big no no) or it is the original. The condition will be indicated when you have an inspection. Many times when the owners have never lived in the property the roof age cannot be established with accuracy. HVAC can be found on the unit. Hope this helps. Please check out my Youtube Channel. I post episodes about living in The Villages and Florida fun. Robyn Cavallaro

Unless you are purchasing from a trust or a decedent who does not know the property, the seller's agent can certainly get that.

It sounds like you are just looking around - or do you have a home already picked out and need info?

There are a few companies that will insure an older roof but are very expensive. It is a short-term fix until you can get the roof replaced. Some homes are priced knowing the roof will need to be replaced. Rely on your Realtor for guidance.

If you have a realtor worth having he or she knows everything about each property they show..including the age of the roof, AC, appliances etc..

I can only speak from our experience, but the villa we bought in 2019 did NOT have a permit for the roof on record. The county records only went back to late 2004. The home inspector told us the shingles were in decent shape and had 5-7 years of life remaining. They appeared to him to have been one of the hurricane Charley/Frances roofs of 2004. (said 14-16 years old in the inspection report of June 2019).

I would assume however that at this point, if there is no permit on record, assume you need to replace the roof.

If your realtor can not give you that information you need a new realtor. Andrea Bonivich, Sellstate Superior Realty

Realtor will get that information if they're interested in the sale . That is part of there job to know all about the property.

I would ask the owners. Have yourself agent find out for ya.