HOME INSPECTIONS
Double Palm Home Inspections is here helping you get to know your home through an easy to read home inspections.
Double Palm Home Inspections is committed to serving you, our customer. Our business is built on trust, integrity, and ensuring you have the information you need about one of the largest investments you’ll make. Choosing the right home inspector can help ease your stress and give you peace of mind. We will help you make sure your investment is secure.
Ultimately, a thorough home inspection depends heavily on experience and attention to detail. With Double Palm Home Inspections, you are getting a Certified Professional Inspector who understands the commitment you are about to make. When you hire us to inspect your new home, we guarantee that we will take the same care as if it was our own home.
- Residential Home Inspection
- Condo Inspection
- Four Point Inspection
- Wind Mitigation
- WDO- Wood Destroying Organisms- Termite Inspection
What's Included in a Home Inspection
This includes the condition of
- The roof coverings
- Gutters
- Downspouts
- Vents
- Flashings
- Skylights
- Chimney
- Roof penetrations and the general structure
Note that a home inspector may or may not walk on your roof. In many cases they can perform a visual inspection from a ladder.
The home inspector will look at the insulation and ventilation of unfinished spaces, including
- Attics
- Crawlspaces
- Foundation areas
- Exhaust systems
- Foundation movement
- Cracks
- Structural concerns
- Indication of water penetration
The condition of the cooling system, location of thermostat, energy source and the type of cooling system you have in the home.
The condition of the heating system, location of thermostat, energy source and the type of heating system you have in the home.
The home inspector will inspect
- The visible portions of the fireplace & chimneys
- Lintels
- Damper doors
- Cleanout doors & frames
Plumbing tends to get the most attention due to the impact a water penetration can have on a home. The home inspector will check
- Main water & fuel supply shut-off valves
- Water heater
- Interior water supply
- Toilets
- Sinks
- Tubs
- Showers
- Drains
- Waste & vent systems
This section includes
- The service drop (where the electrical company connects to your home)
- Conductors
- Service head and mast
- Electrical main
- Panelboards
- Grounding switches
- Light fixtures
- Outlets
- The presence of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
This includes a representative number (some inspectors check all) of:
- Doors
- Windows
- Floors
- Walls
- Ceilings
- Stairs
- Railings
- The garage door and openers
Most home inspectors will have options for what they call add-on services that are related, but not required for an inspections:
- Mold tests will sample air in an area of the house. They can often be left for a brief period and picked up by your inspector and taken to a lab. You’ll usually get a result within days. Other test may use swabs, but only if the mold is visible (in which case, you probably don’t need a test!)
- Radon tests also use air samples to check for dangerous particles in the air caused by contaminated soil.
A pool inspection assesses the condition and safety of a swimming pool.
It typically includes checking the pool’s
- structure
- surface equipment (like pumps, filters, and heaters)
- electrical systems,
- plumbing
- safety features (e.g., fences, gates, and covers).
The inspector also looks for leaks, cracks, and compliance with local regulations.
You‘re not just buying a home inspection, you’re buying years of experience!