Tag: Florida
Electrical Infrared Inspections: Multi-Year Building Recertifications
Miami-Dade County has established a code that requires buildings to undergo a specific recertification process, depending on their age and location. Buildings located along the coast must complete this recertification process at 25 years, and buildings inland must do so at 30 years. After this initial recertification, the process needs to be repeated every 10 […]
Understanding Replacement Cost Valuation for Your Home
Homeowners insurance is an important way to protect your investment in the event the unthinkable happens. One of the insurance requirements is the appraisal to determine the replacement cost for your home in case of a catastrophe. This type of appraisal is often referred to as the replacement cost valuation of your home. Evolve Property […]
The Connection Between Home Inspections and Home Insurance
There are certain types of inspections you’ll need to have to secure homeowners insurance or renew your current policy. Insurance companies can be cautious about insuring a home that they believe to be a liability, especially an older one. However, when you present three specific types of completed home inspections by Evolve Property Inspections to […]
4 Common Home Inspection Mistakes to Avoid
A home inspection can be a sobering moment of truth for all interested parties, specifically the seller and the buyer. As a seller, you don’t want anything to prevent a smooth real estate transaction as you prepare to move on to your next chapter in life. As a buyer, you don’t want to learn that […]
3 Things to Consider When Choosing a Home Inspector
Choosing the right home inspector is one of the first steps to a smooth transition into your new home. After all, you depend on their knowledge and expertise to help you make the best decision about what will likely be the largest investment of your life. At Evolve Property Inspections, we understand that our clients […]
An Inspection Will Determine the Lifespan of Your Sea Wall
Do you own waterfront property in Miami-Dade County in Florida? You may not realize that most of the original sea walls in the county were built 50-60 years ago and are reaching the end of their serviceable life. Evolve Property Inspections specializes in sea wall inspections to help you determine approximately how much time you […]
How to Prepare for Your Commercial Building Inspection
Whether you have a new property in mind to potentially add to your investment portfolio, or are scoping available locations where you plan to unveil a new Miami restaurant, you need to know everything you can about the building in question. Both seasoned and first-time business owners understand that an inspection is an important step […]
Which Home Inspections Are Required in Florida?
Many insurance companies are becoming rigid about insuring homes more than 25 years old in the state of Florida, as they assess their level of risk. Unfortunately, these homes are more likely to become an insurance liability and pose a higher risk of experiencing a major system failure. So, what is a Florida homeowner supposed […]
Maintenance Checklist for New Florida Homeowners
Have you recently purchased your very first home in the state of Florida? Being a new homeowner is an exciting time in your life, no matter what season you are in. Evolve Property Inspections loves to help new and prospective homeowners with the myriad of inspection services we offer. Let’s review some important home maintenance […]
What You Need to Do Before You Buy a Home With a Pool
It’s no surprise that over one million residences throughout the state of Florida have a swimming pool on the property. Whether you own a single-family residence or a multi-family residence, maintaining a pool is a big responsibility for the safety of all involved. Before you buy a home or an investment property with a pool, […]