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South Florida inspection articles

New articles each month, plus evergreen answers to the questions South Florida buyers, homeowners, and agents ask most. Plain English, no fluff, no upsell.

Buyer's Guide

Termite & WDO Inspections in Florida: What Buyers Need to Know

Published September 20266 min read

What the official WDO report is, who can write it, and the termite signs we flag during a home inspection.

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Storm Season

Hurricane Season Home Checklist for South Florida

Published September 20266 min read

What to check before a storm reaches South Florida, and how to document damage the right way afterward.

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New Build Guide

Do I Need an Inspection on New Construction in Florida?

Published August 20265 min read

What actually goes wrong in new Florida homes, and the three moments worth inspecting.

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Buyer's Guide

How to Read Your Home Inspection Report

Published August 20265 min read

What the severity ratings mean, which findings matter, and how to turn the report into a repair request.

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Buyer's Guide

Cast Iron Pipes in South Florida Homes

Published August 20265 min read

Why pre-1975 Miami and Broward homes hide failing drain lines — and how to find out before you close.

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Insurance Guide

What Fails a 4-Point Inspection in Florida

Published August 20266 min read

The roof, wiring, plumbing, and HVAC conditions Florida carriers reject — and how to get ahead of them.

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Comparison Guide

4-Point vs Full Home Inspection

Published July 20265 min read

What each one covers, which insurers require, and when you need both.

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Pricing Guide

Home Inspection Cost in South Florida

Published June 20267 min read

Real 2026 price ranges for full home, 4-point, wind mitigation, and roof reports — plus what's included.

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Insurance Guide

Florida Wind Mitigation Inspection

Published January 20258 min read

The OIR-B1-1802 form, how the discounts work, and what we look for in the attic.

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