Vantage Point Home Inspection Service LLC

09/25/2022

Thank you for your business and 5-star review!

09/01/2022

Improved website - Featuring more links and information, a blog, and online scheduling. Very user friendly!

Home inspector, Vantage Point Home Inspection Service LLC, servicing Tampa, St. Petersburg, and surrounding areas in Florida.

08/29/2022

What is a four-point inspection? What to expect and how to prepare.

What exactly is a four-point inspection? A four-point inspection is an inspection of the four basic components of a home - roof, electrical, hvac, and plumbing. Insurance companies use this information to determine if the home is insurable. A four-point inspection applies to both new home buyers and...

08/25/2022

It was a pleasure helping Ms. Baylies with her inspection needs. Thank you for the 5-star review!

08/21/2022

Thank you Ms. Keuling for the review!

08/20/2022

Thank you Ms. Knight for the 5-star Google review!

08/20/2022

Have you ever wondered why some roofs have sagging or low spots? A few reasons could be...

-The span between the trusses is too wide. The industry standard accepts 12, 16, or 24 inch spans
-Missing H-clips. H-clips provide additional support between roof sheathing panels
-Damaged roof sheathing from roof leaks or wood rot
-Incorrectly installed roof sheathing

If you have a sagging roof, call Vantage Point Home Inspection Service LLC for a roof inspection!

08/18/2022

New roof covering. Looks great, right?

The underside tells a different story. The roof sheathing sustained water damage from the previous roof and was never replaced. The time to replace the sheathing is when a new roof is put on.

Be sure to talk with your roofer about the condition of the sheathing prior to installation.

08/13/2022

Many homeowners do not know the condition of their roof. If you have overhanging trees you might have roof debris which can accumulate for years without you knowing. Debris on your roof can cause damage to the roof covering material and an accumulation of rain water that can backup and cause a leak in your roof structure.

08/12/2022

It’s hurricane season! And impact rated windows offer more than just storm protection. They lower energy bills, reduce noise pollution, and are a great insulator.

When purchasing impact rated windows, be sure to choose products designed and tested to meet impact, wind pressure, and pressure cycle requirements approved by Miami-Dade County or State of Florida Building Code Product Approval System.

One way to verify the impact rating is to locate the sticker or label on the window, as pictured.

07/24/2022

If you made a list of flaws and common problems found during a home inspection, what would that list include? Check out this article with great insights from some top inspectors in the country explaining their lists.

Look for these potentially expensive flaws when buying a house.

06/13/2022

Do you have a foggy window? What causes a window to be foggy and can it be salvaged or does it need replaced?

Almost all air contains water v***r, the gas phase of water composed of tiny water droplets. The molecules in warm air are far apart from one another and allow the containment of a relatively large quantity of water v***r. As air cools, its molecules get closer together and squeeze the tiny v***r dr...