Your Hillsborough County, Florida Home Inspection Checklist
Wise home buyers or sellers should make their own checklist for a Hillsborough County home inspection. This checklist should include items and areas of concern that you have already located in the home. You will want to be sure that your Tampa home inspector adequately covers your areas of concern. He or she can also answer your questions about any problems.
Beryl Project Engineering is your top-tier choice for Hillsborough County home inspections. We perform VA, FHA, Home Warranty Inspections, Structural Assessments, and even periodic New Construction Inspections. Our inspection engineers are experienced in the construction industry and Certified Master Inspectors. We have the skill and expertise to ensure that the home inspection will be conducted to meet or exceed industry standards as approved by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), which is the world’s largest organization of residential and commercial property inspectors.
Checklist Items for Your Hillsborough County, FL Home
Different home inspectors will include certain items or areas that others may not include. The standard checklist Beryl Project Engineering home inspectors below will include the following areas of concern. Be sure your own checklist includes these vital items or components:
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Basement or crawlspace
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Foundation
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Exterior brick, siding, stucco, or paint
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Roof and roofing components
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Rain gutters and downspouts
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Electrical panel, light switches and fixtures, and power outlets
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Thermostats and heating, cooling, and ventilation (HVAC) system
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Plumbing fixtures, faucets, and water heater
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Appliances
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Walls, ceilings, and floors
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Doors and windows
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Stairs, steps, and railings
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Attic spaces
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Porches and balconies
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Walkways and driveways
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Attached garage
Your Beryl Project Engineering home inspector will provide an easy-to-read, computerized report within 36 hours of completing your Hillsborough County inspection. He or she will also include any relevant photos and Infrared images that outline areas of concern.
Other Areas of Concern
There may be other areas of concern in your Tampa area home that are not covered in a standard home inspection. Be sure to ask about anything on your own checklist that is not inspected by your Beryl Project Engineering professional. He or she may advise you to obtain a specialist inspection for some areas if needed. These items may include:
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Termites or other pest infestations
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Mold infestation
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Property drainage/flooding
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Sewer lines or external storage tanks
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Fireplaces and chimneys
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Swimming pools or outdoor hot tubs
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Trees and landscaping
Any issues of concern with these areas will require a separate specialist to perform an inspection or evaluation. Your Beryl Project Engineering home inspector can provide recommendations for other inspection professionals in Hillsborough County that handle these issues.
Call Beryl Project Engineering at 813-616-3301 or message us online to arrange for your Hillsborough County, Florida residential home inspection before buying or selling a home.