[EdFNJ]

Can anyone recommend a home inspector for our soon to be purchase? I really don't want one a real estate agent can "provide" for obvious reasons.

There is a good possibility we'll be buying a manufactured home and the one fellow I found on this forum (Frank D'Angelo) said he doesn't do mfg'd homes. I replied back to him asking if he could recommend someone who did but I didn't get a response.

Anyone know someone who does mfg'd homes should we need that?

[DangeloInspections]

Dear Ed,

I know we have had a few e-mail correspondences and the ball was last in my court to respond back to you for some other recommendations. At the time I did not have any who came to mind. Just this weekend I remembered I still needed to research that and get back to you. I apologize.

Between needing to be at a out of town Home Inspector's conference this past weekend and having out of state relatives visiting, my intent to reply slipped through the cracks. Again, I apologize.

Here are a few inspectors whom may be able to help you out.

1) CIC Home Inspections, Randy Vermullen. His number is 352-552-8182

2) JenTana Home Inspections- John McDaniel- 352-238-0763

I know both of these gentlemen and trust them.

I hope that helps! Good luck with your future purchase. I think in life folks regret more what they do not do than what they do....I love it down here and glad I made the move.

Respectfully, Frank D'Angelo

[Chatbrat]

Word to the wise--stay away from any manufactured home built before 1992 (hurricane Andrew) HUD changed the specs on the houses drastically after hurricane Andrew--for a few bucks more get a patio villa

[JoMar]

I was going to recommend Frank D'Angelo but I see you have already been in communications.

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Word to the wise--stay away from any manufactured home built before 1992 (hurricane Andrew) HUD changed the specs on the houses drastically after hurricane Andrew--for a few bucks more get a patio villa

Well, from what I have been reading on MLS and VLS just about every mfg home was built before 1992. Don't think I have come across one yet (not saying there aren't any, just haven't seen one in the listings I have looked at) built at all in the 90's. Most of them seem to still be standing as I drove through the area. I understand where you are coming from but I think you are being a bit alarmist. I also find the interior layout of most of the 2/2 mfg homes (especially the "double wide" ones) I have seen are way nicer than the "cookie-cutter" Villas of which MANY were built pre-1992. Despite that I agree, the Villas (or ANY site built home) are definitely constructed better than the MFG but that area has so much more "character" the the rest of the areas.

[EdFNJ]

Thanks Frank. Appreciate it.

Originally Posted by DangeloInspections

Dear Ed,

I know we have had a few e-mail correspondences and the ball was last in my court to respond back to you for some other recommendations. At the time I did not have any who came to mind. Just this weekend I remembered I still needed to research that and get back to you. I apologize.

Between needing to be at a out of town Home Inspector's conference this past weekend and having out of state relatives visiting, my intent to reply slipped through the cracks. Again, I apologize.

Here are a few inspectors whom may be able to help you out.

1) CIC Home Inspections, Randy Vermullen. His number is 352-552-8182

2) JenTana Home Inspections- John McDaniel- 352-238-0763

I know both of these gentlemen and trust them.

I hope that helps! Good luck with your future purchase. I think in life folks regret more what they do not do than what they do....I love it down here and glad I made the move.

Respectfully, Frank D'Angelo

[barebones1191]

Comer Inspection Services Inc
Home Inspection Ocala
Workphone: 352-323-5715 Mobile: 352-255-7126
Fax: 866-558-3317 Fruitland Park, FL 34731
Tom did my inspection and I was more than pleased. He was thorough including walking through my entire attic area without a pull down ladder and advising me he was doing some serious surgery the next day. WOW I was shocked but please with his thorough report.

[Nucky]

Hey Mr. Ed, Randy Vermullen, 4 point inspection, beautiful thing, same as having Bob Vila with you Capiche!

[EdFNJ]

Only 4 points? That's not a lot.

[DangeloInspections]

Tom Comer is a great friend whom I recommend often...but he has told me he no longer does manufactured homes. Actually I was with Tom this weekend.

Randy does more than 4 point inspections. Randy does a full inspection also. A "Four point" inspection is a different inspection sometimes required by insurance companies for older homes.

In Florida there are full inspections, warranty inspections, 4 point inspections and Tie down and strapping inspections and Wind Mitigation inspections. I know it is confusing.

Frank

[EdFNJ]

Thanks! Actually got an email from Tom this morning and he said he does.

Originally Posted by DangeloInspections

Tom Comer is a great friend whom I recommend often...but he has told me he no longer does manufactured homes. Actually I was with Tom this weekend.

Randy does more than 4 point inspections. Randy does a full inspection also. A "Four point" inspection is a different inspection sometimes required by insurance companies for older homes.

In Florida there are full inspections, warranty inspections, 4 point inspections and Tie down and strapping inspections and Wind Mitigation inspections. I know it is confusing.

Frank

[DangeloInspections]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

Thanks! Actually got an email from Tom this morning and he said he does.

Great news Ed! I guess Tom goes back and forth on this....glad he can help. Tom is a great Inspector and I'm sure you will be happy with him. Tell him Frank says Hi...!

Respectfully, Frank

[barebones1191]

Comer Inspection Services Address: 1369 Spring Lake Rd, Fruitland Park, FL 34731 Phone: (352) 323-5715
Tom did my house and I was very impressed with his extensive report. He climbed completely through our attic in search of any problems. He got into the attic without a walkup ladder but afterwards I learned from him the next day he was scheduled for heart surgery. He didn't hold anything back during his inspection. Tell him Roger from Stonecrest recommended him.

[ShabbyChick]

HouseMasters did a wonderful and thorough inspection for me today.