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       ACS Home Inspection Services®        ACS Building Inspections®  
  • Licensed Certified Real Estate Inspection Company  
  • 30 +  years of Commercial and Residential construction experience.
  • Our clients include Home Buyers, Home Sellers, Insurance Companies, Real Estate Investors, Commercial Property Investors, Leasing Agents and others.

 

  
     Inspection  vs. Appraisal:
               Appraisal :        
 
  • Is an evaluation or opinion of the current market value of a property.
  • Compares similar properties in the area and the prices they sold for to help set the value of the property.
  • Appraiser is typically working for the lender.
                    Inspection:  
 
  • Visual inspection of the condition of the structure, its components and their function in relation to one another at the time of the inspection.
  • Technically Exhaustive Inspection is available  - this type of inspection typically involves disassembly of various components.
  • Written report on findings.
  • Cost Estimate included in all Inspection Reports.
            
       Commercial or Residential Inspection Report
 
  • Identifies items or issues that need repair or replacement prior to closing.
  • Allows the purchaser to negotiate cost of repairs to be subtracted from the purchase price.   
  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires buyers or purchasers sign a Consumer Notice advising them to get an Appraisal and a Home Inspection prior to purchasing a Home with an FHA Mortgage.
  In addition, HUD now allows homebuyers to included the cost of the Appraisal and the Home Inspection in their FHA Mortgage.
              
       Our services include
           ~    Infrared Camera Imaging [ Thermographic Imaging ]  - inspects for concealed water intrusion, heat loss, electrical, etc.
                            Note: Infrared Camera Inspections can be included in the Standard Inspection or as a separate Inspection.
               ~    Energy Analysis using Thermographic Imaging - inspects for defective door and window seals, missing insulation, moisture intrusion, etc.
      ~    Allergen and Asthma Trigger Screening
      ~    In-depth Home Inspections for Home Buyers
        ~    Commercial Building Inspections
        ~    SSI - Short Sale Inspections for the Real Estate Investor
          ~    Wind Mitigation Inspections - to secure insurance company discounts on the wind portion of your policy.
       ~   4 - Point Insurance Inspections - Certification of the HVAC [Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning], Electrical, Plumbing, and Roof  for Commercial and Residential Structures   
        ~     Electrical System Inspection and evaluation
         ~     Plumbing System Inspection and evaluation
         ~    Structural Inspections
         ~    Basement and Crawl Space Inspections
           ~   Phase Construction Inspections for Banks and Other Lending Institutions including Owner Builder Contractors
        ~    Homeowner Warranty Inspections for New Homes
         ~   Building Consultant
         ~    Litigation Consultant
        Note: Many Insurance Companies are requiring Building Inspections on Commercial and Residential Structures
                  to renew or originate earth movement /  sinkhole coverage.        
                            
 
     Our Service Area includes
     ~   Seminole,  Orange,  Osceola,  Lake,  Polk  and Volusia Counties
 
              I have been called in to inspect structures that had been previously inspected by a "professional home inspector" who claims to have inspected  
              "thousands of  homes", only to find they neglected to detect rotted support beams, porch columns and other defective structural components,
              defective water heaters and water piping,  rotted rubber boots around the sewer vent stacks and other roof penetrations, and many other various   
              issues.
             There are other obvious and not so obvious issues that most inexperienced inspectors will neglect to discover.
             With all that having been said, it is imperative to select an inspection company that is qualified to perform an inspection that can produce an
              evaluation of the components of a dwelling or structure showing their current condition, how they perform in relation to other components and
              the approximate cost  for maintenance, repair, or replacement.
 
             'Food for Thought - when a new vehicle is purchased, there is an immediate loss of more than 20% of the purchase price when the title is issued,
              and you have to live with your purchase and the payments for the oncoming months or years.
              When you purchase a Home, you may not experience the same immediate loss, however, the unexpected costs of correcting unforeseen or   
              hidden / latent damages may very well exceed what you are prepared to spend or are able to spend and very well could result in your not being
              able to maintain your home, compelling you to liquidate your investment. 
              A prospective client will give considerable thought to items or issues that they may be aware of, however, The Professional Home Inspector© will
              have the knowledge and experience to detect many minor and major issues that very well can and does affect the final purchase price.  The Client
              will know that in order to reach a conclusion regarding the purchase, they must have an in-depth written report to support that conclusion. 
             The Licensed Professional Home Inspector©  must have the education, training, and actual experience in the functions and operation of the respective  
              components to be qualified to issue the required report.
             One would not expect to seek out an inexperienced or unqualified inspector   -  one who has taken a week-end short course in "How to be a
              Home Inspector" and / or purchased a "Certified Home Inspector Certificate" with no independent testing procedures or verification of experience.   
             Consider very carefully the qualifications of a home inspector and the price they are quoting you.
            Remember, a low price is a direct reflection of the inspectors education, knowledge, experience and quality.
 
             ACS Home Inspection Services®  or  ACS Building Inspections®  follow the Code of Ethics and The Standards of Practice of
             the National Association of Home Inspectors [ NAHI ]  and Florida Association of Building Inspectors  [ FABI / ASHI ] to the
             extent they may apply.
              
            Call  ACS Home Inspection Services® or  ACS Building Inspections®  today  @  407 862 8063  and let's review your specific situation
             and analyze the financial benefits of a professional inspection.
 
            All inspection reports include estimated costs to correct noted deficiencies and / or other conditions as the circumstances may require.
 
           Sincerely,
       Brian M. Sullivan  - Licensed and Certified Real Estate Inspector  - Home Inspector License # HI 2360
                         National Association of Home Inspectors  (NAHI) – Certified Real Estate Inspector  # 2007134
                         Florida Chapter of NAHI – Charter Member  ~  Registered Professional Inspector    # RPI  0101
                         Florida Association of Building Inspectors  - Registered Professional Inspector  #  RPI 0615
                          Commercial and Residential Inspections
                   Infrared Camera Thermo Imaging Inspection  - Level  I Certified Inspections  ~ Water Intrusion, Faulty Wiring, Incorrect Insulation Installation, etc.
                   Energy Surveys - Energy loss prevention  ~ Door and Window Seals, Missing Insulation, Moisture Intrusion, Etc.
                         Allergen s and Asthma Triggers & ERMI/ARMI screening -  EMSL Certificate  #  NJ-207-1020
                         Wind Mitigation Certified  Inspector  - Mitigation Techniques, Inspections and DFS  / OIR Form B1-1802 - Construction Industry Licensing Board Approval No. 0609067
                         Mobile Home and Modular Home Certified Inspector  - State of Fla. Certified Installation Cert.  02 27 09
                          Pool and Spa Certified Inspector
                         SSI – Short Sale Inspection Professional  - for the Real Estate Investor
                         Building Inspection Consultant  ~  Litigation Consultant
                          FEMA Inspection Certified  /  Inspector Registration 29805.
                          Fla. Cert. Licensed Building Contractor  w/ Code Inspection Certification – CBC 056760 /1991, ( currently inactive).
 
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