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Home Inspector Near You – Serving the Florida Panhandle
Beach House Home Inspections, LLC is a licensed home inspection serving the Florida Panhandle. If you’re searching for a home inspector near you, we proudly serve Bay, Walton, and Okaloosa Counties including Panama City Beach, Panama City, Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach, Niceville, Fort Walton Beach, and surrounding areas. Our services include home inspections, four-point inspections,wind mitigation, and balcony inspections for buyers, sellers, and homeowners.
Military and Educator Discounts Available: Beach House Home Inspections proudly offers military discounts for active-duty service members, veterans, and families transferring to Eglin Air Force Base and NSA Panama City Beach. We also offer educator discounts for teachers, school staff, and education professionals serving our local communities.
We are honored to support those who serve, protect, and educate throughout the Florida Panhandle.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes. Military and educator discounts are available. Discounts apply to primary residences only.
Can buyers attend the inspection?
Yes. Buyers are welcome to attend toward the end of the inspection for a summary and questions. This allows inspectors to remain focused and complete a thorough evaluation.
What does a home inspection Include?
A home inspection includes an evaluation of the visible and accessible components of the property at the time of inspection, including the roof, exterior, interior, electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, attic, crawlspace, and other accessible areas.
The following questions and answers are provided to help buyers, sellers, and homeowners better understand the home inspection process, what to expect before and during an inspection, and how inspection findings are documented. These FAQs are intended for general informational purposes and reflect common questions we receive from clients.
Do you offer insurance inspections?
Yes. We provide wind mitigation and four-point inspections commonly required by Florida insurance carriers.
How long does a home inspection take?
The length of the inspection varies based on the type of inspection, the age of the home, and the square footage. Please ask your inspector for an estimated timeframe specific to your property.
Is a home inspection a guarantee or warranty?
No. A home inspection is based on observations made on the date of the inspection and represents a snapshot in time. It is not a prediction of future conditions or a guarantee of performance.
Do I need specific documentation for a wind mitigation?
Yes. Certain features must be visible and identifiable at the time of inspection to receive credit on a wind mitigation inspection. Glass etchings should be visible on impact-rated windows and glazed doors. Garage doors should have manufacturer rating stickers or labels indicating impact resistance. Glazed doors and windows should display either a visible etching or a Florida Product Approval number to document impact-rated construction.
If required documentation or markings are not visible, credit may be limited or not applicable.
should utilities be on before an inspection?
Yes. Water, gas, and electrical utilities should be on at the time of inspection so systems can be operated and evaluated where applicable.
Should pets be secured during the inspection?
Yes. All animals should be secured or kenneled prior to the inspection to help keep pets and inspectors safe and to prevent pets from escaping.
Will a home inspection find every issue?
No. A general home inspection will not identify every issue that exists or may develop. The inspection documents material defects that are visible and accessible at the time of inspection.
do i need to prepare the home before an inspection?
Yes. Providing clear access to attics, crawlspaces, HVAC equipment, electrical panels, and plumbing components help ensure a complete inspection and may reduce delays or the need for re-inspections.