Closer Look Inspections, Inc.

If you’re in the market for a new home, understanding the structure and style of the roof can be as important as any other aspect of your possible new home. Today, we’re going to look at how to tell which type of roof your home has and look at how to calculate the percentages of gable versus hip roof sections on your home. This can not only aid you in making informed buying decisions but also in understanding the implications for maintenance, insurance, and aesthetics. Types Of Roofs Gable Roofs - are easily identified by their triangular shape, which is formed by two roof sections sloping in opposite directions and meeting at a ridge. The end wall of the house forms a triangle, which is the gable. Hip Roofs - have slopes on all four sides that come together at the top to form a ridge. This design allows for more stability, especially in high-wind areas, and offers a different aesthetic appeal. Calculating Roof Percentages Understanding the percentage of each roof type on a potential

  Your comfort! Your home working at its best! Your money in your pocket! Your Ounce Of Prevention: Inspect your water heater for signs of corrosion or leakage. Check for any overloaded circuits, frayed cords, or other electrical hazards in the home. Inspect attics for adequate ventilation and insulation and check for any signs of roof leaks, pests, or mold. Inspect fences, decks, patios, and other outdoor structures for stability, damage, and signs of wear. Check septic systems and sewer lines to ensure they are functioning properly, and arrange for pumping if necessary. Have a fantastic and safe rest of your week everyone! Closer Look Inspections Team

Building a new home in Florida, as in many places, is an intricate process that involves multiple phases, each with its own set of activities, inspections, and approvals. The timeline for each phase can vary widely depending on factors such as the complexity of the project, the builder’s efficiency, weather conditions, and local permitting processes. Here’s an overview of the typical phases of a new build home in Florida,  the expected timeline for each, and the approximate timing for your 3rd Party Inspection Company to complete their inspection for you. Make sure that you have written into your contract that you have access to at least a PreFoundation , PreDrywall , and Final Inspection for you new home. Call your 3rd Party Inspection Company so that they can send their credentials to your Builder for approval. PreConstruction Phase Approximate Amount of Time: 1-2 Months Activities During This Phase: This phase includes selecting and purchasing your lot, finalizing your home’s desig

New Construction is hot right now. With supply chain pressures and manpower shortages errors are being made. Mistakes can and do happen and if caught early, are easier to correct. Building Codes have nothing to do with Build Quality. Your builder will have control of when these inspections can take place. Making sure to have access to them in a contract and scheduling them is important to protecting this investment and ensuring quality work takes place. A quality built home should be everyone’s goal. PrePour Foundation & Post Pour Foundation  These two inspections primarily look at plumbing, electrical, foundation support, and structural systems before and after the pouring of the main slab of the home. PreDrywall Focuses on framing, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems before drywall goes up and the walls are closed making it too late to catch errors. The images taken are also valuable should you decide to make changes or additions to your home in the future - allowing you to kn

  Your comfort! Your home working at its best! Your money in your pocket! Your Ounce Of Prevention: Inspect the home for signs of termites and other pests, which can become more active as the weather warms up. Check for leaky faucets, pipes, and fixtures both inside and outside the home. Inspect pools for algae growth and the proper functioning of pumps and filters. Text smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and ensure fire extinguishers are fully charged and accessible. Have a fantastic and safe rest of your week everyone! Closer Look Inspections Team

In the world of New Home Construction, timing and sequence are everything. Each step, from laying the foundation to the final touches, plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and safety of the final structure. We have included images and examples of items we have found that were placed incorrectly or missing altogether at different phases of a New Build. If these items are caught prior to moving to the next phase, they are much easier to remedy and can make a difference in the life and quality of the home. PrePour / PostPour Foundation Inspection Findings Underground plumbing, electrical, and structural foundation supports, which would be covered by the main slab of the home, were laid out and facing the wrong direction. This was not part of the plans and would have caused the home to be built facing the home next to it. Water Pressure Test performed after concrete pour causing damage to the foundation Missing footing, Missing footing reinforcement, Missing vertical reinforcemen