Norris Property Inspections LLC

12/12/2025

Another townhome inspection recently. Well built property. Sweet location! Thanks to buyers agent

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

Inspected this cool 3 story townhome with a rooftop deck. Super cool place! Thank you to the buyers agent

12/12/2025

Inspected this mix use commercial-residential building last week. 10 residential units and 10 commercial spaces. Interesting building but very cool and unique.
Thanks to the buyers agent - .ec

11/04/2025

Agents watch this short video!! You really want to know why you are getting worthless inspections from these new guys coming into the inspection industry!?
Want to know why they are so “cheap”?!
First let me comment - the standards of practice is the “minimum” standard to abide by. This video is a perfect example of people getting their inspection license and being taught you don’t have to and it’s recommended NOT to walk any roof, pitched or flat!! 🤯
So, it’s basically an “observation” of the roof from the ground. And taught to inquire from the seller - the age and history of the roof, and any maintenance its had. Looking for any noticeable damage from the ground.
The only safety issue is if you’re a dumb ass, have no common sense, no training or knowledge of safety procedures - common sense applies here. And are just simply lazy and want to offer the “minimum” in the service you provide.
Now remember it’s the “minimum”!! Doesn’t say you can’t go above and beyond the minimum. 9 times out of 10 these cheap new guys are giving you exactly what they have learned on the computer screen. A basic, generic inspection with absolutely zero substance to it.
Anyways this is more of an informative post so you can understand the difference between a lot of us but specifically me!
The saying “you get what you pay for” applies to this.

This applies to everything in a home inspection, not just roofs. I only used this as an example. But same goes for mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural, foundation etc…
If you want a thorough inspection by someone with experience and lots of credentials, call me!

10/28/2025

Commercial inspection of an office complex in Fort Walton Beach. Inspected the entire building and each suite. Not a building to small or to big that I can’t take on.

10/28/2025

Another Dr Horton inspection in Panama City. Not a bad built. Lots of new communities and construction going on in Panama City. Probably my 10th inspection out this was all new construction. Thanks to the buyers agent for referring and trusting me.

10/28/2025

DR Horton new construction inspection for the buyers. This DR Horton community in south Walton was actually built well. Yes. Surprisingly!

10/28/2025

Completed an inspection in Watercolor recently. Beautiful and well kept home. Made for an easy Friday. Thanks to the buyers agent

10/28/2025

New construction in Church Hill Oaks. Did a final inspection for the builder before it hits the market. Beautiful home! Thanks with the for always referring and trusting me with your clients.

10/28/2025

To add to the previous post about hardi cladding installation details. Butt joint flashing detail is also a detail that is always missing - 8 times out of 10 the contractor didn’t use it and caulked the joints. The manufacturer recommends using butt joint flashing and not to caulk the butt joints. Mainly for esthetic reasons. Once the caulk fails it’s a good source or path for water/moisture/humidity to get behind the cladding and create or cause unwanted moisture issues. At this home, this issue combined with the cladding being improperly painted had caused water/moisture to get trapped behind the cladding, speeding up the deterioration and damage the lap cladding materials.

Details in the application methods used to install all sidings is very important and should never be overlooked or ignored. This home now needs to be completely resided due to poor installation methods and maintenance.
This is also typically overlooked and or not reported or acknowledged by most home inspectors.
I can only suspect because they don’t want to upset their agent that refers them or kill the deal. That mentality is the wrong approach. That agent still has a buyer. The agent can find them another home and be the inspector that saved the homeowner/client a bunch of money and headache.

10/28/2025

Inspected a large beach home last week. The home had a combination of hardi lap cladding and hard coat stucco cladding. Both are in rough shape.
I wanted to share this particular condition because I think it’s typically overlooked by most inspectors and or contractors doing any maintenance or repairs. At some point over the life of this home it was repainted. Unfortunately the cladding was improperly painted. To further explain, the lap siding bottom joint - the over lapped joint has been painted. The bottom joint or over lapped joint should NEVER be painted or sealed. As you can see in the pictures the bottom has a good thick coat of paint. You can see the paint blistering and flaking away. The cement based product is actually soft, brittle, and falls apart when touched. Unfortunately the recommendation was to have evaluated for a full replacement due to its deteriorated conditions. Here is a list why.
Here’s the professional guidance straight from James Hardie’s installation and finishing standards:

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🎯 Should you paint the bottom overlap joint?

No — do not paint up under the bottom lap (the overlap area itself).

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🧱 Reason:

That bottom edge (the hidden overlap) is designed to:
• Allow moisture drainage and drying behind the lap.
• Maintain a small capillary break between boards so water can escape.
• Let air circulate and prevent paint from sealing moisture in.

If you paint that underside overlap:
• Paint can seal the joint and trap moisture, leading to:
• Premature paint failure (bubbling, peeling)
• Swelling or delamination along the board edges
• Reduced ventilation and drying capability