Home Inspections

What to look for when selecting an ethical Home Inspections Company:

1. You should choose only those companies who incorporate the Standards of Practice of National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) or Florida Association of Building Inspectors (FABI) or National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

2. Request references. Sometimes, contacting past clients will give you insight as to how capable a potential home inspector is.

3. Make sure the inspection takes time, if they complete it in 30 minutes, beware! A proper home inspection should take upward of 3 hours to complete.

4. Make sure to be present during the inspection, even though a written report will be given to you. Witnessing the issues first hand will make a world of difference.

5. Make sure your inspector has knowledge about the different parts of the house they will be inspecting. They should be knowledgeable about roofing, heat and air conditioning systems as well as plumbing and electrical.

6. Look for a company that will tell you how many home inspections they have completed. Also ask them how many home inspections the inspector coming to your home has completed inspections on. 

7. Look for a company that respects the property their inspecting and educates you on the condition of the home.

Questions to ask when selecting a company in this industry:

1. How long have you been inspecting homes in the area?

2. How many home inspections have you completed?

3. Are you familiar with electrical and plumbing issues, as well as roofing and heating systems?

4. How soon do you provide a written inspection report? How long do you keep the inspection on file?

5. How is cost calculated? How do you take payment?

6. What are your hours of availability?

7. Can you offer me any references in the area?

What to avoid when selecting a company in this industry: 

1. Avoid an inspector that does not show you their license when first meeting you.

2. Avoid inspectors that must see your home before quoting you an inspection price? They should have pre-set pricing based on size of your home and time taken.

3. Avoid inspectors that do not have knowledge of your house type and layout.

4. Do not write checks to an individual. It may take days to get a written copy of your inspection. Know how to keep in touch with the company prior to payment.

My name is Brian M. Sullivan
                             Certified Real Estate Inspector

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and to present to you my Qualifications and the Services I offer.

ACS Home Inspection Services is a Certified Professional Real Estate Consulting and Inspection Company with more than 30 years of Commercial and Residential Construction experience including electrical and plumbing systems.

Some of our services:

• Allergens and Asthma-ARMI/ERMI Trigger Screening- Allergens and Asthma Screening may detect unhealthy indoor air quality conditions that may be causing or contributing to many health issues relating to children as well as adults. (ref.www.epa.gov)

• Full Commercial and Residential Building Inspections to help determine the Building and its components condition.

• SSI-Short Sale Inspections-which are directed to the Real Estate Investor-A short sale inspection report is an in-depth report outlining the deficiencies as well as the approximate costs to repair or replace the items.

• Wind & Hurricane Structure Mitigation Inspection to help determine a buildings resistance to wind and rain. Also, most insurance companies will allow a reduction in the wind portion of their insurance premiums upon verification of specific items.

• Home Warranty Insurance for A/C, Appliances, and other items is available on existing homes as well as recently purchased homes.

• New Construction Progress Inspections-verifying construction progress for the Home Owner or Financial Institution.

• Citizens Insurance Inspections-to replace non-renewed or cancelled policies (6 Page report).

• Mobile and Modular Home Inspection- 4 point Insurance Inspection; Full Inspection including Tie-Down Anchoring System, Mounting Pads and Frame Inspection.

My Qualifications:

• National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) - Certified Real Estate Inspector # 2007134

• Florida Chapter of the National Association of Home Inspectors-Registered Professional Inspector NAHI-Fla. # RPI-0101

• Florida Association of Building Inspectors (FABI) Registered Professional Inspector
  FABI/RPI-0615

• Allergens and Asthma Triggers & ERMI / ARMI Screening - EMSL Certificate No. NJ-207-1020

• Certified Hurricane and Wind Mitigation Inspector (University of Florida - My Safe Florida Home).

• Certified Mobile Home and Modular Home Inspector· Certified Pool and Spa Inspector

• FEMA Inspection Certified/Inspector Registration 29805

• Fla. Certified Licensed Building Contractor w/Code Inspection Certification (1991), (currently inactive)

• Over 30 years of experience in Commercial and Residential Construction and Renovation; plus Electrical and Plumbing Contracting, (Michigan)

• Continuing Education - more than 40 hours annually.

• Consultant on various aspects of building components and their relationship to the structure as a unit

• All inspection reports include estimated costs to correct noted deficiencies and / or other conditions as the circumstances require

It would be my pleasure to have the opportunity to be of service to you.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Brian M. Sullivan

Certified Real Estate Inspector - CRI# 2007134
Registered Professional Inspector - RPI# 0101 / RPI# 0615

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