by Sean Whaley | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most of the time, I do an inspection… write a report… send it off… and that’s the end of the story. I don’t usually get to see what happens next. Did the builder fix it? Did the homeowner push back? Did the repairs get done correctly? Did the whole thing get swept...
by coreykcreech@gmail.com | Dec 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why You Need a Warranty Inspection Before Your 1-Year Builder Warranty Expires in Florida Don’t miss your Florida builder’s 1-year warranty deadline. Learn what happens if your home inspector finds a code violation before it expires, and how to get it...
by Sean Whaley | Oct 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
I’ve been doing this a long time. Every once in a while, I get a chance to right a wrong. It’s like a shooting star—rare, and lucky to catch. A woman hired me to do a home inspection for her. She needed the forms for insurance, nothing out of the ordinary. While I was...
by Sean Whaley | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
If your newly built home has issues — and we’re seeing a lot of them — Florida’s new warranty law just gave you more power than ever to get the builder to fix them. But here’s the catch: it only applies for the first 12 months. And without the right documentation,...
by Sean Whaley | Sep 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Story: A Printer, a Breaker, and a Big Red Flag We were originally called out for a pre-drywall inspection on a new build. We documented the usual issues — some minor, some worth watching. Fast forward almost a year later, and the homeowner called us back for her...
by Sean Whaley | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
What Is a Polyurethane Roof? When people talk about a “polyurethane roof,” they’re usually referring to a Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Roofing System. This isn’t a shingle, tile, or metal roof — it’s a roof where a liquid polyurethane is sprayed onto the surface and...
by Sean Whaley | Aug 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Power Master Electrical Panels in Florida: Insurance and Safety Risks During a recent inspection, we came across a Power Master electrical panel. At first glance, it looked like a standard breaker box. But looks can be deceiving. Panels like these often raise red...
by Sean Whaley | Aug 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Learn why FHA water testing is required for well water homes, what we test for, and how to avoid delays in your home purchase. If you’re buying a home in Indian River County with an FHA loan—and it’s on well water—there’s a step you can’t skip: FHA water testing. The...
by Sean Whaley | Aug 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Mold Analysis: The Real Story Behind a “Mold Test” When people think “mold test,” they usually imagine a quick swab or maybe a guy in a hazmat suit waving a magic wand. Reality? It’s a lot more methodical—and for good reason. We get calls for mold testing when...
by Sean Whaley | Aug 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Pinpoint Problem: What This Leaky Pipe Tells Us About Copper in Indian River County It doesn’t look like much. A fine mist of water quietly spraying from a weathered outdoor pipe. You’ve probably seen it before—or worse, walked past it without noticing. But that...
