HomeTeam Inspection Service

When you’re looking for the information you need to make a sound decision about either purchasing or selling a home, you need the help of HomeTeam Inspection Service to make sure you’re making the best decision possible. We are a team of home inspectors who provide services for home buyers, home sellers, and real estate agents. HomeTeam takes great pride in not only being fast, but also trustworthy and accurate. Whether you’re purchasing or selling, you’ve made a major investment and you should protect it with a comprehensive home inspection.

A pre-listing inspection is a report that details the condition of a property and can be very helpful in uncovering any concerns that might disrupt a sale. These inspections can help real estate agents and homeowners prepare for a great showing and can lead to faster, smoother closings. These pre-sale inspections will help eliminate any surprises that could be found by the buyer's inspector, which could significantly slow down the entire process. At HomeTeam Inspection Service, our expert team is prepared to give you the information to help you sell your house as quickly as possible. When the pre-sale inspection is complete, you will receive a comprehensive report with all the information you need to make any repairs, if needed, and then confidently sell your home.

At HomeTeam, we’re dedicated to making sure you have the ultimate peace of mind in a variety of scenarios, from buying to selling your home. As aging-in-place becomes more common, we’ve been able to help make sure countless senior citizens have a truly safe place to live by delivering inspections with senior citizens in mind. With HomeTeam, you can expect every inspection we perform to be fast, trustworthy, and accurate. What is Aging-in-Place? As time passes, more and more individuals are deciding to age-in-place in their homes rather than moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility. This allows senior citizens the chance to live comfortably and safely, all while not having to worry about the large price tags, restrictive visiting schedules, and loss of freedom that comes with traditional senior living facilities – as well as a range of other benefits. Some benefits of aging-in-place include: More Comfortable – There truly is no place like home. Not only do nursing homes run the chance of being stuck with a roommate, but nursing homes do also not provide the familiar scenery and comfortability that comes with being in your home with all your things. Peace of Mind – With so many nursing homes and facilities out there, it’s hard to know exactly who you may be working with. Aging-in-place can give you and your family the peace of mind needed that you’ll be in a safe, healthy, and happy place! Independence – To many, nursing homes represents a loss of freedom and overall reduced quality of life. Staying in your home can give you the independence and self-determination you need, while still having the option to add additional care or help at your discretion. Costs Much Less – Nursing homes and other assisted living facilities are very expensive, ranging anywhere from $4,000 a month to more than $100,000 annually for full nursing care. And with a mortgage that is most likely paid off, it’s far more cost-effective to remain in the home and make any adjustments needed to ensure comfort and safety.

If you have a home that was built prior to 1950, there is a good chance that you have parts or materials that contain asbestos. Many home construction materials once contained these fibers, and exposure to asbestos could increase the likelihood of lung disease. The team at HomeTeam Inspection Service has extensive experience testing for the presence of these harmful fibers and can confidently determine if your home contains them. Typically, you can’t tell if an item has asbestos simply by looking at it. It’s a good idea to have your home tested for these items by a trained professional if: You are planning to build an addition or remodel your home, as this can disturb building materials Your home has damaged areas, including crumbling drywall and loose insulation Not sure if your home or business contains asbestos? The expert team at HomeTeam can take a sample of the material in question and conduct a test. It’s very important that whoever is handling these items has extensive training, takes every precaution, and has the appropriate certification. With us, you can trust that we are fully qualified to handle this job and have all the necessary tools and equipment. If it is determined that your home does have asbestos, the area should be immediately contained, especially if the asbestos-containing material is damaged, frayed, or broken apart. Make sure no one touches the material and keep children and pets away. You should never handle this material yourself, as special protective equipment may be required to ensure the health and well-being of the home’s inhabitants.

Though most drywall used in homes and businesses are manufactured in the United States, there was a short period of time in the mid-2000s when a residential construction boom led to a shortage of domestic drywall. During this time, many builders purchased products that were manufactured in China. Often found in homes built between 2004 and 2007, these materials were found to cause many issues for homeowners. HomeTeam Inspection Service offers Chinese drywall inspections to detect if your home has these materials. The components that can be affected by Chinese drywall are not necessarily easy to detect with a standard home inspection. In order to check the electronic equipment in the home and the wiring inside receptacles, a more invasive inspection is required. Our home inspection team is experienced and equipped to perform this inspection with confidence.

If you are a business owner, you may also consider your commercial property a second home, as you spend quite a bit of time there. When you purchase or lease your building, it’s integral that you know your property’s current condition. HomeTeam Inspection Service is here to help you make the best decision and to protect your investment by providing the highest quality and most professional inspection available.

If you’re looking to improve the energy efficiency of your home or business, the first step is to find out which parts of your property use—or waste—the most energy. HomeTeam Inspection Service offers home energy audits that will examine, measure, and evaluate the factors that affect the energy usage in your home. We’ll then make recommendations and provide energy-saving opportunities. Each home and business is unique and requires a different amount of electricity and power. Often, your property is using more energy than necessary, resulting in higher utility costs. Our team of experts will extensively assess your home’s energy usage and identify specific areas where energy efficiency can be improved.

If you’re a new homeowner purchasing a new insurance policy or renewing an existing policy, a crucial part of that process should be a four-point inspection. This inspection focuses on the four main areas of interest in your home and will assist insurance companies with determining whether to insure your home in its current state or if improvements would first be required. HomeTeam Inspection Service conducts four-point inspections and will determine the approximate age and general condition of your home’s major systems. A four-point inspection covers: HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)—We’ll check both the interior and exterior of your systems to determine the year, make, model, and condition. We’ll check for visible corrosion, leaks, drain pan issues, and more. Plumbing—We’ll assess your supply lines and look for any visible leaks under sinks or around drains and pipes. Electrical—A few of our tasks include checking panels, breakers, grounds, and types of wiring. If there is an overhead electrical panel, we’ll identify the year it was installed and verify the condition of the GFCI’s. Roof—In addition to assessing the general condition of your building’s roof, we’ll also check the attic for leaks, determine the age of your roof coverings, and assess insulation, skylights, and other important areas. Some insurance companies will require that your four-point inspection be performed by a licensed inspector, depending on state requirements. Make sure to consult your insurance provider to learn more about their requirements.

You spend a lot of time in your home—which is why the air you breathe should always be the best quality possible. Many people don’t pay much attention to their home’s air, most likely because they are unaware that it can at times be quite unhealthy. From everyday dust and grime to dander and germs, your air, unfortunately, isn’t always as fresh as you may believe. At HomeTeam Inspection Service, we offer indoor air quality testing that will ensure you’re always breathing easy. In addition to your comfort, the quality of your home air is also important to your health. Pollutant levels inside your home can be 2 to 5 times higher than the air outside, and the EPA claims that indoor air quality poses a greater health hazard than the pollution outdoors. Poor indoor air quality can result in: Breathing issues Eye and throat irritation Dry skin Mold growth Causes of Poor Air Quality There are several products and materials in your home that continually emit VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). Additionally, mold can grow in hidden places within your home simply due to an increase in humidity. Both of these can decrease the quality of your indoor air and lead to a number of health issues, including headaches and increased asthma symptoms.

HomeTeam Inspection Service specializes in thermal imaging, which enhances human vision and is one of the most powerful technologies developed to detect heat. Thermal imaging cameras convert heat that is emitted by objects into colors to show variations in surface temperatures to a fraction of a degree. By capturing thermal images in and around your home, we can uncover potential areas, including: Moisture Missing insulation Overheating electrical systems This technology allows us to find hard-to-spot problem areas in your current or prospective home. Our team is thoroughly trained and experienced with this technology and uses it to provide the most thorough results available.

If you are concerned that your home has lead contamination, count on the team from HomeTeam Inspection Service to help you test for this hazardous material. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) considers lead poisoning to be the #1 environmental health threat to children and can often be found in homes built prior to 1978. With a lead inspection, you can protect your family from the health hazards of this material. Lead paint was not regulated prior to the late 1970s, when it was determined that lead-based paints create invisible, tasteless, and odorless dust when it deteriorates, chips, or peels. This lead dust can mix with the soil around your home and possibly be ingested by children and pets while they play. Even if your home has been remodeled, risks can still be present, as lead dust and chips can be disbursed in the building during construction.

If you suspect you have mold in your home, it’s important that you have a mold inspection and test from HomeTeam Inspection Service to find out for sure. Many homeowners believe that mold is easy to spot. Though in some cases mold can be found in places like ceilings and walls or can be detected due to its musty odor, many times it is not visible to the eye. Often, mold can be found underneath wallpaper and baseboards, behind walls, or may discolor drywall or plaster. It can even be found inside heating and cooling system ducts. A thorough inspection and mold test is the best way to determine if your home has mold spores. If our team finds mold in your home, we’ll conduct a swab or air test to identify which kind of mold it is. We’ll collect a sample of these molds and send you a report from the EPA-certified lab that will identify the type of mold and the level. This report is both comprehensive and easy to read. If you find mold in your home, it’s important that you don’t try to remove it yourself. Touching or even breathing in the mold spores can be detrimental to your health, so instead reach out to our team and we’ll take the appropriate actions to determine what it is.

Building a new home? You’ve most likely got a lot on your plate. Architectural drawings, fabric swatches, color schemes—the list goes on and on. It’s certainly an exciting time, but also a stressful one. To ensure your finished home is exactly as you planned it, make sure that your home is being built with the watchful eye of a certified, trained inspector. At HomeTeam Inspection Service, we offer over 25 years of experience and can make sure your new home is safe and secure. Comprehensive Phase Inspections Whether you have hired a general contractor or are contracting out the work yourself, there are a lot of steps in the process and sometimes even the best home builders can miss certain critical items that are involved with this complicated process. A phase inspection from HomeTeam can greatly benefit you. Phase inspections include: Pre-drywall Foundation Final punch-out list and walkthrough We’ll inspect the important structural and mechanical components of your home prior to them being covered with drywall, concrete, or other materials. Our phase inspections include a written report that is comprehensive, easy to read, and will highlight areas of concern.

Wood-destroying insects and other organisms can cause serious problems in the wooden structural components of a house and can go undetected for a long period of time. Depending on the area of the country, this service has different names and is sometimes referred to as termite inspections, pest inspections, wood-destroying insect inspections, etc. Regardless of what this inspection is called in your area, it is a relatively inexpensive service that could potentially save you thousands of dollars on repairs while also making sure your structure is safe. In many parts of the U.S., these inspections are required prior to closing.

Few things beat a summer day spent in the pool or a relaxing evening soaking in the spa. Make sure both are ready to be enjoyed with a pool or spa inspection from HomeTeam Inspection Service. It’s important that you not only have the pool itself inspected but the equipment as well. You want to be sure that your pool or spa is as safe as can be for all who use it. Our inspections will make sure of that. Some of the items our pool and spa inspections cover include: Pumps Heaters Liners Plumbing Ladders Some of the most common safety concerns include: Faulty wiring, poorly attached ladders, loose railings, unsafe deck surfaces, failing steps, and more.

HomeTeam Inspection Service offers radon testing to measure the radon concentration in homes. Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that can pose a health risk, including cancer, to those who are exposed to it. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is the leading cause of cancer among non-smokers and the second most common cause of lung cancer in the United States. Our team of certified inspectors can test for this gas to ensure you and your family are safe. Where Does Radon Come From? Radon is found in many homes in the U.S. and comes from a natural breakdown of rock, soil, and water and can seep into your home’s air through cracks and holes in your foundation. Radon can also make its way into your home through: Floor drains Floor cracks Sump pump openings Pores in walls and concrete Wall and floor joints in basements Well water Certain areas of the United States have a higher concentration of radon than others and the EPA estimates that approximately 1 out of every 15 houses may have an elevated level of radon.

For homes that are not connected to the city’s sewer system, a properly functioning sewer system is integral to day-to-day life. When purchasing a home with one of these systems, it’s very important that you have an evaluation that can ensure you’re not going to have any issues after the sale is final. Being that it’s underground, it’s obviously impossible to visually inspect the entire system without digging it up. Therefore, you need a non-invasive inspection that will make sure all is well. At HomeTeam Inspection Service, we offer professional septic system evaluations that will empower you with the information you need to make confident decisions. After we are finished with our assessment, we’ll provide you with an easy-to-read, detailed report that will be useful to you today and in the future. Why go through the hassle of hiring multiple companies to conduct all of your inspections when HomeTeam can handle them all? If you need a home inspection, our team can also provide you with a septic system evaluation during the same visit. You’ll save both time and money and will have a thorough understanding of your entire home.

A sewer scope inspection is a video-recorded examination of a property’s lateral sewer line – the same privately-owned line that runs from your property to a city tap or septic tank. HomeTeam Inspection Service highly recommends this type of service to determine the condition of this critical component of your property. Many homes 20 years old and older have sewer pipes made of clay and other materials that may be prone to breakage. Our goal is to help you avoid unpleasant plumbing surprises and costly repairs. With our 25+ years of experience and advanced sewer scoping equipment, we can assess the condition of your line and any damage it may have accrued. Whether you are moving into a new home, moving out of an old home, or working with a builder to construct your new home, it is critical to understand the condition of your sewer lines. There are a few ways our team of professionals determine the likelihood of a sewer problem. Your sewer line may be damaged if there is: Contamination in a water test Backflow in your home A damp depression in the lawn above your sewer line We would be happy to perform a sewer scope service and line inspection in conjunction with your home inspection.

Most homeowners tend to forget about storms once they pass. However, they can result in underlying problems that may not present themselves until later. Whether you are buying or selling a home, scheduling a storm damage assessment with HomeTeam Inspection Service is the best way to ensure your property is safe for you and your family or the new owner. It’s our goal to make sure you are absolutely confident with the functionality of your dream home. During our storm damage assessment, we may inspect your: Entry doors Windows Roof Exterior and interior walls Driveways and walkways Gutters and downspouts Decks, railings, and fences When you schedule a professional storm assessment with HomeTeam, our team will conduct a thorough inspection and give you comprehensive verbal feedback about our findings. We will also provide you with a written report with an accurate assessment of the damage from a recent storm. HomeTeam utilizes a team inspection approach as well as cutting-edge technology to provide the most efficient, reliable, and accurate inspections. HomeTeam storm damage assessments are independent of insurance companies and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). Homeowners nationwide turn to our team of professionals to perform these inspections instead of claims adjusters from their insurance companies.

When was the last time you had your sprinkler system inspected? Irrigation leaks and failures can result in high water bills and costly damage to your property. If you’re in the process of purchasing a home with a sprinkler system, reach out to HomeTeam Inspection Service. Our team would be happy to conduct a fast, reliable, and thorough inspection to ensure you get the most out of your new home. While most of your sprinkler system is located underground, we can assess the sprinkler operation. We will also take extra precautions by inspecting your water meters to ensure there are no possible leaks.

When you’re in the process of buying a new home, having your water tested is essential. While public water systems are mandated to test and treat their water, these tests only cover the water that has yet to leave the treatment plant. Once it leaves the plant, your water must pass through miles of piping, some of which may be in disrepair or contain lead, before it enters your home’s plumbing system. HomeTeam Inspection Service is equipped and eager to ensure the water in your home is high-quality and safe to consume. Whether you are just moving in or you’re already settled and just recognizing that your water has an abnormal odor, color, or taste, our professional team can assist you with confidence. The Dangers of Low-Quality Water Not only does low-quality water have an unpleasant taste and smell, but it can also have a number of long-term effects on the body. Poor water quality can result in several problems, such as: Neurological disorder Abdominal disease Respiratory disease Cancer Cardiovascular disease According to the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act, there are two categories of contaminants. Primary contamination encompasses contaminants that have health-related effects. Secondary contamination includes contaminants with aesthetic effects. It’s possible for your water to have no traces of Primary contaminants above the recognized limits but still contain Secondary contamination that yields a bad odor, color, and taste. Fortunately, HomeTeam has the tools and expertise necessary to identify any contamination in your water so you can ensure your family’s safety, health, and peace of mind. If you get your water from a private well, you are responsible for scheduling water testing services. Most homeowners who use well water don’t request these services until they decide to sell their property. The EPA highly recommends that well owners schedule water testing services every year and whenever they suspect an issue. You should test your well for any traces of pH, total dissolved solids, nitrates...

Wind mitigation inspections report on the wind resistance features of a home, building, or structure. These inspections were developed to save homeowners money on home insurance by crediting them for features that mitigate the amount of damage that could occur during a hurricane or strong windstorm. Typically, the reports and wind premium discounts* are based on an inspection of these features: Building Code (up to 86%) Roof Covering (up to 11%) Roof to Deck Attachment (up to 9%) Roof to Wall Attachment (up to 35%) Roof Shape (up to 47%) Secondary Water Resistance (varies) Opening Protection (up to 44%) *Discounts may vary based on your insurance policy and/or state regulations. Your insurance agent is best prepared to assist you in determining your eligibility for mitigation credits and discounts. Florida and many other states require insurance companies to lower rates for homes with specific wind mitigation features that make them better equipped to withstand storms. HomeTeam Inspection Service would be happy to conduct a wind mitigation inspection on your property to help you protect your home from damage caused by severe weather. This, in turn, can help you save on your home insurance while ensuring you are protected in the event of a storm. Allow our skilled team of professionals to perform a wind mitigation inspection so you can enjoy more protection and savings. In many cases, we can provide wind mitigation reports that are certified for 5 years! Single-family and multi-family homes may be eligible for the credits and discounts. Mitigation premium discounts are based on nine different credit points that can only be determined by a certified wind mitigation inspector. One of our knowledgeable HomeTeam professionals can provide you with more information regarding this.