Florida State Certified Inspector #HI-7498 | ASHI Certified Inspector #252252
(941) 716-0208 | info@reliablefloridahomeinspections.com
Florida State Certified Inspector #HI-7498 | ASHI Certified Inspector #252252
(941) 716-0208 | gleach4259@gmail.com
It’s July here in southwest Florida, and we’re now experiencing our usual summertime afternoon thunderstorms. As any homeowner knows, this kind of weather can cause big problems: leaky roofs and windows, flood-damaged slabs and foundations, and a whole slew of […]
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A lot of things can go wrong in a home over the years. Weather damage, accidents, and the simple aging of materials and appliances can all cause problems. But one thing I really hate to see is when a do-it-yourself
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A home inspection is a vital part of a real estate transaction for sellers as well as buyers. But ultimately, buyers stand the most to lose. Once a sale is final, you’re stuck with the home as-is. When you think
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Believe it or not, the 2021 hurricane season is just around the corner. We’re less than two months away from June 1. And I know there’s been a lot on your mind this year already, but I have to ask:
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Appraisals and home inspections are both important parts of a real estate transaction. They both involve analyzing and assessing the property, and the providing a report based on the findings. So what’s the difference? What They Find In short: An
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You may not use your fireplace year-round, but it can still be a lovely part of your southwest Florida home this time of year. And a fireplace is often a tremendously sought-after home feature–especially for homebuyers from up North, who
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Happy 2021! January puts us right in the middle of southwest Florida’s visitor season. And while the changing landscape of the coronavirus pandemic is still keeping us on our toes, it looks like things are getting better. If you own
Rental Property Priorities Read More »
Tropical Storm Eta recently lurched over southwest Florida, dumping rain and pushing a significant storm surge up into our yards and roads. We hope you didn’t suffer any property damage, but if you think you might have, it’s important to
Storm Damage? Act Soon Read More »
A home inspection isn’t just about buying and selling property. It’s a valuable tool no matter where you are in your time as a homeowner. Even if you don’t plan to put your home on the market in the foreseeable
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We’ve written in the past about Florida’s home insurance requirements, which include a “Four-Point Inspection” for homes that are more than 30 years old. Of course, home insurance can be expensive in southwest Florida in part because our environmental conditions throw
Wind Mitigation Inspections Read More »