Central Florida Building Inspectors

Central Florida Building Inspectors "Experience Matters" CFBI has been proudly serving the Orlando and Central Florida area since 1988! Central Florida Building Inspectors, Inc.
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is where "experience matters". We provide accurate and trust-worthy residential & commercial property inspections for a potential buyer or seller. We perform thousands of inspections each year for the Orlando and Central Florida area. Central Florida Building Inspectors is a family-owned business and we pride ourselves on the quality of our inspections & excellence in our 5-star customer service. You will be treated like a member of the family throughout the entire process!

๐Ÿ  ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ Your water heater works hard every dayโ€”but when was the last time you gave it a little mainte...
08/31/2026

๐Ÿ  ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ 

Your water heater works hard every dayโ€”but when was the last time you gave it a little maintenance?

Over time, sediment naturally settles at the bottom of the tank. If left unchecked, that buildup can make your water heater work harder, reduce efficiency, shorten its lifespan, and even lead to costly repairs.

Flushing your water heater helps:
๐Ÿ’ง Remove sediment buildup
โšก Improve energy efficiency
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Extend the life of your water heater
๐Ÿ’ฐ Help prevent costly repairs

๐Ÿ’ก ๐๐ซ๐จ ๐“๐ข๐ฉ: Before flushing your water heater, turn off the power (or set a gas unit to "Pilot"), attach a garden hose to the drain valve, and direct the hose to a safe drainage area. Flush the tank until the water runs clear, then restore power once the tank has completely refilled.

A little preventative maintenance today can help keep the hot water flowing for years to come!

๐Ÿ  ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ Your GFCI outlets are one of the simplestโ€”๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘š๐‘œ๐‘ ๐‘ก ๐‘–๐‘š๐‘๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘กโ€”safety features in your home.Fou...
08/24/2026

๐Ÿ  ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ 

Your GFCI outlets are one of the simplestโ€”๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘š๐‘œ๐‘ ๐‘ก ๐‘–๐‘š๐‘๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘กโ€”safety features in your home.

Found in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, laundry rooms, and outdoor areas, GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets are designed to quickly shut off power if they detect a ground fault, helping protect you and your family from electrical shock.

The good news? Testing them only takes a few seconds.

Simply press the "TEST" button to make sure the outlet trips, then press "RESET" to restore power. If it doesn't trip or won't reset, it may need to be replaced by a qualified electrician.

๐Ÿ’ก ๐๐ซ๐จ ๐“๐ข๐ฉ: Test your GFCI outlets once a month to ensure they're working properly. It's a quick habit that can make a big difference in your home's electrical safety.

A few seconds of maintenance today can provide peace of mind all year long.

๐Ÿ  ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ Feeling a draft near your front door? Worn weatherstripping could be the culprit.Over time, w...
08/17/2026

๐Ÿ  ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ 

Feeling a draft near your front door? Worn weatherstripping could be the culprit.

Over time, weatherstripping can crack, flatten, or pull away, allowing conditioned air to escape and outside air, moisture, dust, and even pests to find their way inside. Replacing it is an inexpensive DIY project that can improve your home's comfort while helping reduce energy costs.

Benefits of replacing worn weatherstripping:
โ„๏ธ Keeps cool air in
๐Ÿœ Helps keep bugs out
๐Ÿก Improves indoor comfort
๐Ÿ’ฐ Can lower your energy bills

๐Ÿ’ก ๐๐ซ๐จ ๐“๐ข๐ฉ: Close the door on a dollar bill. If it slides out easily without resistance, your weatherstripping may no longer be sealing properly and it's probably time for a replacement.

A few dollars and a few minutes today can help keep your home more comfortable all year long.

๐Ÿ  ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ A small drip today can turn into a big repair bill tomorrow.Take a few minutes each month to ...
08/10/2026

๐Ÿ  ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ 

A small drip today can turn into a big repair bill tomorrow.

Take a few minutes each month to check under your bathroom and kitchen sinks for signs of trouble. Look for water stains, damp cabinets, corrosion on pipes, or even a musty smellโ€”these can all be early warning signs of a leak.

Catching a small leak early can help:
๐Ÿ’ง Prevent water damage
๐Ÿฆ  Reduce the risk of mold growth
๐Ÿ’ฐ Avoid costly repairs
๐Ÿ  Protect your home and belongings

๐Ÿ’ก ๐๐ซ๐จ ๐“๐ข๐ฉ: While you're under the sink, gently feel around the drain and supply line connections for moisture and make sure nothing is being stored against the plumbing that could hide a slow leak.

๐Ÿ  ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ Would you know how to shut off the water if a pipe burst?In a plumbing emergency, ๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’“๐’š ๐’”๐’†๐’„๐’๐’...
08/03/2026

๐Ÿ  ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ 

Would you know how to shut off the water if a pipe burst?

In a plumbing emergency, ๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’“๐’š ๐’”๐’†๐’„๐’๐’๐’… ๐’„๐’๐’–๐’๐’•๐’”. Knowing where your home's main water shut-off valve is located can help minimize water damage and potentially save you thousands of dollars in repairs.

Most Florida homes have two main water shut-off valves:
โ€ข ๐ป๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘ ๐‘’ (๐ธ๐‘š๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘”๐‘’๐‘›๐‘๐‘ฆ) ๐‘‰๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘ฃ๐‘’ โ€“ Typically located near the front foundation wall, garage, or water heater. This is the valve you'll use to quickly stop water flowing into your home.
โ€ข ๐ถ๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘ฆ ๐‘‰๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘ฃ๐‘’ โ€“ Usually located underground near the street beneath a utility box lid. This valve is owned by the utility company and is generally only accessed by them.

๐Ÿ’ก ๐๐ซ๐จ ๐“๐ข๐ฉ: Take a few minutes this week to locate your home's emergency shut-off valve and make sure everyone in your household knows where it is and how to turn it off before an emergency happens.

A little preparation today can prevent a major headache tomorrow.

๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ  ๐&๐€ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ ๐ข๐Ÿ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง?Issues are commonโ€”even in well-maintained homesโ€”and f...
08/01/2026

๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ  ๐&๐€ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ก๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐ฌ ๐ข๐Ÿ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง?

Issues are commonโ€”even in well-maintained homesโ€”and finding them doesnโ€™t automatically mean you should walk away. Your inspection report gives you the information needed to understand the homeโ€™s condition, prioritize repairs, and discuss possible next steps with your real estate agent.

The goal isnโ€™t to find a โ€œperfectโ€ home. Itโ€™s to help you make a confident, informed decision before moving forward.

Schedule your inspection anytime at CFBINSPECT.COM.

๐ŸŒŸ ๐ˆ๐๐’๐๐„๐‚๐“๐Ž๐‘ ๐’๐‡๐Ž๐”๐“๐Ž๐”๐“! ๐ŸŒŸThis week, weโ€™re recognizing Bryon, Anthony, and Carl for providing thorough inspections, detaile...
08/01/2026

๐ŸŒŸ ๐ˆ๐๐’๐๐„๐‚๐“๐Ž๐‘ ๐’๐‡๐Ž๐”๐“๐Ž๐”๐“! ๐ŸŒŸ

This week, weโ€™re recognizing Bryon, Anthony, and Carl for providing thorough inspections, detailed reports, and exceptional service!

Whether guiding clients through multiple stages of new construction, delivering clear recommendations, or uncovering concerns that helped prevent a costly mistake, these inspectors demonstrate why ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ.

Thank you to our clients for sharing these wonderful reviewsโ€”and congratulations to Bryon, Anthony, and Carl on the well-deserved recognition! โญโญโญโญโญ

๐Ÿ  ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ Is your bathroom exhaust fan working as hard as it should?Over time, dust and debris can buil...
07/27/2026

๐Ÿ  ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐Œ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ 

Is your bathroom exhaust fan working as hard as it should?

Over time, dust and debris can build up inside the fan, reducing airflow and trapping excess moisture in your bathroom. That extra moisture can contribute to peeling paint, musty odors, and even mold growth.

Taking just a few minutes to clean your bathroom exhaust fan can:
โœจ Improve airflow
๐Ÿ’จ Remove dust buildup
๐Ÿ’ง Help prevent moisture problems
๐Ÿ  Keep your bathroom healthier and your fan running efficiently

๐Ÿ’ก ๐๐ซ๐จ ๐“๐ข๐ฉ: Remove the cover and wash it with warm, soapy water. While it's drying, use a vacuum or microfiber cloth to carefully remove dust from inside the fan housing before reinstalling the cover.

A little maintenance goes a long way toward protecting your home!

๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ  ๐&๐€ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐‹๐จ๐ง๐  ๐ƒ๐จ๐ž๐ฌ ๐š ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐“๐š๐ค๐ž?One of the most common questions we hear is, "๐ป๐‘œ๐‘ค ๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘ค๐‘–๐‘™๐‘™ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘ ๐‘๐‘’๐‘...
07/25/2026

๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ  ๐&๐€ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ

๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐‹๐จ๐ง๐  ๐ƒ๐จ๐ž๐ฌ ๐š ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐“๐š๐ค๐ž?

One of the most common questions we hear is, "๐ป๐‘œ๐‘ค ๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘ค๐‘–๐‘™๐‘™ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’ ๐‘–๐‘›๐‘ ๐‘๐‘’๐‘๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘ก๐‘Ž๐‘˜๐‘’?"

In most cases, a home inspection takes 2โ€“4 hours, depending on the size, age, and condition of the home, as well as any specialty services that are added, like a WDO/termite inspection, mold testing, sewer scope, pool inspection, or well water testing. A thorough inspection takes timeโ€”and that's a good thing! We carefully evaluate the home's major systems so you have the information you need to make a confident decision.

Remember, the goal isn't to be the fastest inspectorโ€”it's to be the most ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘ข๐‘”โ„Ž.

For a closer look at what happens during a home inspection and what can affect the timeline, check out our full blog postโ€”linked in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

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14422 Shoreside Way Suite 100
Winter Garden, FL
34787

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