Taylor Inspection Services
New Construction Inspections
Due to the recent housing boom, the quality of new construction has declined significantly. Factors such as tight production schedules, overworked project managers, poorly trained sub-trade employees, and overburdened municipal inspectors contribute to this trend. Passing municipal code inspections does not guarantee top-quality construction or materials, as these inspections only ensure code compliance, making it important to have a professional home inspector conduct inspection services.
Pre-Listing/Seller’s Inspections
A pre-listing inspection will help home sellers identify defects in their home and allow for corrections prior to a buyer’s home inspector identifying the same defects. This will allow for the home owner to make repairs on their terms and help prevent any delays in the sale process.
New Construction Phase Inspections
We offer multi-phase inspections throughout the entire construction process to help reduce the possibility of hidden defects that can become costly repairs within a short period of time after the completion of the home. As a private inspector, we have the technical expertise, code knowledge, certifications, experience, and, most importantly, the time to conduct detailed inspections of your home throughout the construction process. We can custom design an inspection program to your specifications to help ensure that your new home or building is well built.
Buyer’s Inspection
A comprehensive home inspection will reveal defects, necessary maintenance, and the overall condition of the home, helping you make an informed decision before purchasing.
The areas included in our thorough inspection:
- Grading & Drainage (including guttering)
- Roof System
- Exterior Walls (including chimneys)
- Attic
- Interior Walls, Floors & Ceilings
- Foundation & Structure
- Doors & Windows
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Mechanical
- Major Appliances
11th Month/Builder’s Warranty
An 11th Month/Builder’s Warranty inspection will assist homeowners in identifying defects that are covered by a builder’s warranty. This inspection is recommended prior to the expiration date of your warranty.
Home Maintenance Inspections
A home maintenance inspection helps identify potential issues before they become costly repairs, ensuring your home remains safe and in good condition. Regular inspections can extend the lifespan of your home’s systems and save you money in the long run helping you protect your investment.
Commercial Property Inspections
We offer a wide range of commercial inspections. We use the ASTM E-2018-01 Standard Guide for Property Condition Assessments as a base template and customize it according to the client’s needs.
These services are tailored toward small to medium sized industrial, multi-family and other commercial type properties. Having been a Building Code Inspector for multiple jurisdictions over the years makes us uniquely qualified to perform commercial property inspections for our clients.
4 Point Inspections
This inspection is required by an increasing number of insurance companies before they will write a new policy on older homes. We inspect the roof, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems of the home. A written report with photo documentation is prepared and sent to the client via email. This allows the client to forward on the report to 3rd party insurance companies with ease.
Bank Draw Inspections
A service provided to lending institutions that inspects the progress of the construction project prior to releasing funds to the builder. This service is available for both commercial and residential projects.
Wind Mitigation
This is an evaluation of the homes ability to withstand high wind events such as hurricanes. The inspection utilizes a standardized form from the insurance industry. Most homes, even older homes, have some items incorporated into the construction of the home that will qualify for rate reductions from the insurance company. Our experience with these inspections has shown that the cost of the inspection is usually less than the amount of savings that can be obtained from the insurance provider on the insurance premiums. These inspections can only be performed by a licensed building contractor or a code certified building inspector.
All New Construction Inspections
Footing Inspection
The inspector will inspect the size, depth, and location of all footings to verify compliance with the construction drawings. The inspector will also inspect the footing rebar for proper size, location, overlap requirements, and compliance with construction drawings. We will inspect to ensure that all footings are clean and that all loose debris has been removed from the trench prior to the placing of concrete.
Foundation Inspection
The inspector will inspect the foundation to verify compliance with the construction drawings as well as overall workmanship and quality control issues. This includes, mortar joints, steel placement, and fully grouted cells as required by the drawings.
Lintel/Tie Beam Inspection
The inspector will inspect lintels and tie beams for proper bearing and steel placement as required per the construction drawings.
Slab Inspection
The inspector will inspect the slab prior to the placing of concrete to verify slab thickness, load bearing thickened slab sections, proper installation of moisture barrier, proper placement of steel, verification of termite pre-treatment as required by the construction drawings.
Underground Plumbing Inspection
The inspector will inspect all underground plumbing supply, drain, waste and vent piping to ensure compliance with the construction drawings and to assess the overall installation of the materials with respect to quality control and sizing requirements.
Nail-off Inspection
The inspector will inspect the wall and roof sheathing prior to covering to verify compliance with the construction drawings with respect to specific nailing schedules that are required for the structure to be in compliance with the Florida building hurricane codes.
Moisture Barrier/Flashing Inspection
The inspector will inspect the moisture barrier and any flashings at windows and doors for proper installation techniques and practices which are critical in preventing moisture intrusion to the interior of the structure.
Insulation Inspection
The inspector will inspect the insulation to verify compliance with the construction documents and to assess the overall installation with respect to quality control issues.
Framing/Cover-up Inspection
The inspector will inspect the framing, roof trusses, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems to ensure compliance with the construction drawings. The inspector will also inspect all of the aforementioned systems with respect to overall quality and industry standard installation methods and materials.
Final Inspection
The purpose of the final inspection is to alert the client of significant defects that may not be readily apparent to the home buyer. The inspector will inspect the entire house from top to bottom. This includes the plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, all installed appliances, windows, doors, walls, floors and ceilings, roof, exterior finishes, final grading and landscaping. The inspector will operate appliances and systems to ensure proper operation prior to occupancy of the structure.
Additional Services
Construction Litigation Inspections and Expert Witness Inspections
Our Commitment to Our Clients
Our commitment is to leverage our years of experience to give you a comprehensive understanding of your potential purchase. We exceed the standard Florida Standards of Practice by also adhering to the InterNACHI Standards of Practice with every inspection, ensuring we gather the most accurate information.
Contact us today to schedule!
- Weekend appointments are available upon request.
- Reports are delivered the same day!
- We welcome you to join us in person for your inspection.
- Available to answer questions after your report is delivered.
