Find a home inspector you can trust with WHI Home Inspection Services — serving Northwest Florida and South Florida

Before you buy a home, it's critical you have an objective assessment of its current condition. WHI offers dependable and expert home inspection services to provide you with a clear picture of what you're buying and to alert you to any issues that may force you back to the negotiating table. Put simply, a home inspection is a proactive measure and can save you thousands of dollars in the long run.

Selling a home can be a daunting task but having a pre-listing home inspection is one surefire way to reduce your stress and expedite the process. Pre-listing inspections make sure you won't be caught off guard when you're seemingly at the one-yard line during negotiations. It will help you avoid delays and allow you to move quicker to your new property and the next chapter of your life.

Just because you're building a property from scratch doesn't mean you should assume everything is flawless. Whether it's human error or issues with materials, adverse situations that could lead to costly repairs can and do happen. Fortunately, a new construction inspection will catch these problems, and the earlier they're identified, the less expensive you'll pay for repairs if they're not covered by warranty.

Some mold growth can be toxic, and mold spores can cause symptoms of mold exposure in some people. A mold inspection will tell you if your home has a mold problem, and identify the moisture source that is causing it. If you are selling your home, then it's important to have your home pre-inspected for mold to avoid delays for remediation, which could take a month or longer.

What is a 4-point home inspection? Put simply, it’s a shorter version of a comprehensive home inspection, and examines the main pillars of a home, including the roof and HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. Many insurance companies require a 4-point inspection, especially for older homes, as part of their policies.

Save on annual insurance premiums and protect the most vulnerable areas of your home from wind damage with a wind mitigation inspection. We'll provide you with the documentation needed to receive discounts and rebates on your homeowners insurance.

Buying a home with a pool and or a spa is very exciting; however, they are often expensive to maintain and if they’re not in great shape, they can lead to costly repairs. With our pool and spa inspection services, we’ll closely examine the structure, equipment and deck to determine the current condition of the spa and pool on a property you’re interested in.

If you're considering buying a home equipped with a lawn irrigation system (sprinkler system), we highly recommend having that system inspected by a professional. This is a visual inspection of the controllers, connections and valves, exposed lines, and sprinkler heads to ensure that everything is working properly. Damaged or leaking irrigation systems can have high replacement or repair costs, and can significantly increase your water bill.

A sewer scope inspection is a video inspection of the sewer line leading from the house to the sewer system or septic tank. We'll check for obstructions, damage, or other issues such as root penetration, holes or cracks, pipe separation, and more. Some issues may not be affecting performance yet but could cause failure later as the problem worsens over time.

Commonly referred to as a termite inspection, Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) inspections look for more than just termites, including wood boring beetles and wood destroying fungus. Termites alone cause billions of dollars in property damage every year in the United States. Because they can be difficult to detect, a properly trained inspector is necessary to check for the presence of any WDOs in your home. WDO inspections are performed by a licensed third-party.

WHI Home Inspection Services uses the latest in high resolution aerial photography technology to safely obtain the most detailed roof inspections. With our video services, we'll give you a unique look at the current condition of your roof and property.

Most of us are familiar with the dangers of outdoor air pollution. But what about the air quality inside our homes? High humidity, pet dander and other allergens, mold, and various chemicals trapped in our homes can expose us to far worse air conditions than those found outside. We can test the quality of the air in your house and make recommendations for a healthier, more comfortable home.

We offer FHA/VA-approved testing for Coliforms, E-Coli, Nitrite, Nitrate, and Lead. The water is carefully collected following strict protocols and is tested by an independent laboratory. We will provide you with a separate, independent, and detailed report of the lab results. Contact us today for more information.

Chinese drywall refers to defective drywall manufactured in China and imported to the United States between 2001 and 2009. This defective drywall was used largely in residential construction throughout the South after major hurricanes, particularly in Florida. The off-gassing of chemicals from Chinese drywall can cause a number of respiratory issues from chronic coughing and difficulty breathing to asthma attacks and chronic headaches. The hydrogen sulfide gas can also corrode copper surfaces, turning them black and potentially damaging copper pipes, wiring, air-conditioning coils, and so on. We carefully cut and collect drywall samples and send them to a certified lab for testing.

Lead was used in paint primarily for its durability, resistance to moisture, and for its ability to speed up drying time. Nowadays, the toxicity of lead is common knowledge. The use of lead in paint was outlawed in 1978. However, lead-based paint is still present in millions of homes throughout the country, usually beneath layers of newer paint. For this reason, lead paint is a major concern for owners of older homes who are considering renovation projects. Identifying lead-based paint is tricky, and samples must be tested to be sure. We collect paint samples very carefully, so as not to make any potential toxins airborne, and then send them to a certified laboratory to be analyzed.

Until the 1980s, asbestos was widely used in construction, insulation, tiles, paint, and more. While incredibly useful, asbestos is a very dangerous material. To this day, the use of asbestos is still legal, though limited, in the United States. If your home was built before 1980, or if there are materials that you suspect might contain asbestos, then we highly recommend having your property inspected by a trained professional.