Home Inspection Services

Palm Coast Home Inspection Services

Home Inspections

Full home inspections should be performed on all types of homes. Unlike 4-point inspections, a full home inspection is recommended for any home regardless of how old the house might be. Having a full home inspection done can help you resolve any home issues before they get worse and become a costly repair further down the line. Some of the things that are carefully looked over in a full home inspection is condition of the roof, siding, windows and doors and the overall structure of the home to ensure it wont fall apart anytime soon… Read More

Wind Mitigation Inspection

A Wind Mitigation Inspection is an inspection used to determine if the structure can withstand damage from hurricane force winds. Our wind mitigation inspections determine if the home has certain protective features, and if such features are correctly installed. Wind mitigation inspections also determine the condition of these features and whether or not the hurricane winds they have already taken damage from is enough to replace them. Among the things that wind mitigation inspections analyze are construction features such as reduced losses in hurricanes, concrete block construction… Read More

4 Point Inspection

A 4 Point Inspection is not a detailed home inspection or a Wind Mitigation Inspection. A 4 Point Inspection is often required for homes over 25 years of age by insurance companies when obtaining a new homeowners insurance policy or renewing an existing policy.The reason behind this is insurance policies view older homes as a liability risk to them. A 4-point inspection will thoroughly check the 4 main components of a home that of damaged can cause catastrophic results on the home while the insurance company is covering the home… Read More

Pool & Spa Inspections

It’s called the sunshine state for a reason and owning a pool in Florida is terrific but it can also be an added expense if not maintained up to standard. If you are buying a home with a pool already installed, you don’t really know how well maintained the pool was by the previous owner which could cause you big problems down the line. This is where our Pool and Spa Inspections can assist you. Properly inspected and maintained pools and spas reduce the risk of recreational water illnesses such as intestinal or respiratory diseases, ear, throat and/or eye infections. Outside of these important health aspects are the architectural aspects of owning a pool. Pools with proper fencing, barriers, and other safety equipment can help prevent possible drowning or serious injury. Repairing/replacing a pool or spa can be expensive… Read More

WDO / WDI Termite Inspections

A Wood Destroying Organism inspection (WDO), commonly referred to as a “Termite Inspection” is a written report of an inspection on a home for visible and accessible evidence of an infestation or damage by wood destroying organisms. Usually a termite inspection report is done when a home or structure is being sold and the mortgage lender requires the inspection as part of the transaction. Upon request, South Country Home Inspections will provide a third party licensed pest control company to perform this inspection… Read More