[patball]

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[retiredguy123]

Use a flashlight to inspect the ceilings for roof leak stains, even in closets, and for leaks in the sink cabinets.
Make sure the water pressure is good in the faucets.
Look for wall and floor cracks that may indicate foundation settling.
Check the ground around the house to see if it slopes away from the house.
Check the HVAC for age and proper heating and cooling.
Check the age of the water heater and the roof.
If there is an addition or lanai enclosure, I would ask to see the permit.
Do not buy a home warranty.

These are the important things that I would inspect, but I would also hire Frank D'Angelo to do a complete inspection, after you sign a sales contract.

[vintageogauge]

Use D'Angelo. They have the equipment to do a thorough job.

[rjm1cc]

Look at the angle of the drive way.
Location of home in terms of potential flooding
Not close to a pond
I would test each electrical outlet and turn on all water facets and lights.
Run dishwasher, garage door and anything else you can.
Turn down temp and listen to JHVAC starting and turn up temp and listen to heater starting.Make sure drain for heater is working. Check flters.
I would fill up all sinks and tubs and check how well they drain.
Budget for a roof replacement so you are ok when the time comes.
Look in the atic for insulation level and duck problems.

[trueorange]

Get a mold test.

[villagetinker]

Another vote for Frank, I would give him a call and see what he can do for you. He did our 1 year warranty inspection and was excellent. While I agree with the above suggestions, many of us are not qualified to do an inspection. IMHO, I would make any sale/purchase agreement contingent upon a complete home inspection by a 3rd party (aka Frank), and then you will need to discuss any problems that were found and what is to be done.

[starflyte1]

Age of roof. It may be a 25 or 30 year roof, but some insurance doesn't like over 20 year.

[villagetinker]

Also, as noted above, I would also ask for documentation showing when significant items were replaced, if there are extended warranties, or if the warranties are transferable to new owners.

[Bogie Shooter]

Post #3 is your answer.....let a pro do it right.

[retiredguy123]

I absolutely agree that hiring a professional home inspector is a good idea, but only after you have signed a sales contract. You still need to have some inspection skills when you are screening houses to buy.

[patball]

Thank you. This really helps. We were wondering if there are “Florida specific” things to look for. The mold is one for sure!


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[asianthree]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

Use D'Angelo. They have the equipment to do a thorough job.

Use him for all 3 of our homes. Unless you inspect for a living, I would never put my money at risk

[Topspinmo]

First thing I would look for? Make sure street drain don’t run through you’re property that’s connected to retention pond.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

First thing I would look for? Make sure street drain don’t run through you’re property that’s connected to retention pond.

Amen Brother!

[Carla B]

Not related to house itself but location. Analyze traffic going in and out of neighborhood. For example, drive up North Morse Blvd. above 466 to see residents attempting to turn left onto Morse during busy hours.