Buyers who walk along during the inspection get more out of the report. Not because they need to find anything themselves, but because a photograph of a stained ceiling means far more once you have stood under it.
- The roof, honestly. Ask for remaining service life rather than pass or fail. That number drives both your insurance and your first big expense.
- Where water has been. Staining at ceilings, baseboards, and under sinks tells a longer story than what is wet today. Infrared and moisture readings are included on every full inspection here for exactly this reason.
- The air handler and its closet. Age, condensate line, and whether the surrounding drywall has ever been wet.
- The panel. Brand, service size, and whether anything has been modified without a permit.
- Grading and drainage. Where rain goes when it leaves the roof. In Central Florida this is the difference between a dry crawl space and a recurring problem.
- Signs of wood destroying organisms. Mud tubes, frass, and blistered trim near the ground line all deserve a closer look.
- What is not accessible. Every honest report lists what could not be inspected. Read that list, then decide whether any of it is worth opening up before closing.
Which findings actually move a negotiation
Safety items, active water intrusion, and systems at the end of their life. Cosmetic notes rarely change a price, and asking for all of them at once tends to weaken the requests that matter.
Related reading: what Florida insurers look for in a 4-point inspection. Ready to book? See contact and scheduling.
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