The Inspection Connection

Chinese Drywall

Chinese drywall is the hot topic when discussing home inspecion issues. While we do not perform this type of inspection, we have included an article that gives you an overview on the issue AND might be able to give you a little peace of mind.

The Telltale Signs of Chinese Drywall

Ready for a Hurricane Yet?

Hi All,

 

In case you hadn't noticed, it's been raining a alot. It has a tendency to start doing that in Florida about this time every year. Why not get ahead of schedule and assemble a Hurricane readiness kit now? We found an article that most certainly will help you prepare now instead of waiting until you have to and making that mad rush to the stores only to find they're out of everything. Click here for more info: Hurricane Preparedness Tips

Also, it may not be a bad idea to have your home inspected for any structural concerns, roof issues or anything you may want to address prior to the hurricane season really kicking in. that's where we come in. Let one of our qualified inspectors perform an inspection for you. We can complete the inspection and have the report in your hands in less than 72 hours and remember all CABA members get a 20% discount.

 

Want to find out more? Call us at CIS at our local office...813-962-4392

 

 

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Private Provider Inspections- Time Is Money

Time is money. In the Construction Industry with high wages and late penalty clauses, delays waiting on building inspectors can eat deeply into the already slim profit margin.

County and City Building Inspectors are severely overloaded and at no fault of theirs; a permit inspection may be delayed several days. Every lost day costs the Builder hundreds of dollars.

CIS offers three types of building permit inspections:

• Private Provider Permits - CIS performs all of the building permit inspections in the place of the Building Inspector and submits for the Electrical Release and CO at the completion of the project. This arrangement requires approval by the Chief Building Official at the time the permit is issued.
• Inspection By Affidavit - CIS performs the inspections that the Buildng Inspector cannot schedule timely. This process is not accepted by all municipalities and counties.
• After the Fact Inspection - CIS performs inspections that were missed or not performed during the construction. Because of very involved testing for electrical and plumbing, CIS elects not to do after the fact electrical and plumbing inspections in Hillsborough County or the City of Tampa.

For more information on Private Provider or other services offered by CIS you can go to Chewning Inspection Services Website or call us at 813-962-4392

Easter Props of the Week!

Hi All,

Lisa from Chewning Inspection Services here with our props of the week!

Charles & Cheryl Visalli of Time for Wine did our gifts for our co hosting gig at the coffee this past week. I gave Cheryl a general idea and she did the rest. What an easy and really unique gift to give to anyone for just about anything! I also bought a couple bottles of what has become my favorite wine, Kadarka! I tried it at a wine tasting Cheryl did courtesy of David Farrar of Superior Bank. Thanks to the Visallis AND David. Call Cheryl or Charles and let them pour some wines for you…you won’t be sorry!

Next, everyone is keeping an eye on the housing market and it looks like it may be picking up here in the Tampa Bay area. We have seen more requests for wind mitigation inspections, roof, structural and engineering/ plans review. CIS has been performing these services and more for over 15 years. We have licensed, qualified inspectors with a collective 50+ years experience for residential and commercial. Roger B. Chewning, P.E. (Dad to me) is a Florida licensed engineer with 20+ years experience in structural engineering. Along with our Plans Examiner and Building Official we can help you with most any project or concern you have on any residence or commercial property. One call does it all! Feel free to contact me with any questions and remember that we give a 20% discount to all CABA members for most services.

You can go to www.carrollwoodbusiness.com for more information on Carrollwood area businesses.

FHA Uses Special Teams to Check on Lenders

Full story FHA Uses Special Teams to Check on Lenders 

More 203k info...what's the difference between a Full FHA 203k and a Streamline 203k

Easy question right? Full FHA 203K over $35,000 and the Streamline 203K under $35,000. Post over right?  Sadly no. Full story: FHA 203k vs. Streamline 203k

What's All the Fuss about 203k Funding?

The Section 203(k) program is the Department's primary program for the rehabilitation and repair of single family properties. As such, it is an important tool for community and neighborhood revitalization and for expanding homeownership opportunities. Since these are the primary goals of HUD, the Department believes that Section 203(k) is an important program and we intend to continue to strongly support the program and the lenders that participate in it.HUD 203k Lending Guidelines and Information

CIS is on the approved list to conduct 203k loans in Florida. This appears to be a type of loan that is on the upswing in popularity. It may just be the thing for you!  

How many types of home inspections can a buyer do?

Make sure to take a look at this article before you have a Home Inspection performed...it may save you some unnecessary time and money What Kind of Home Inspection Do I Need?

Want to save money on your homeowner's insurance?

In Florida you can typically save between 20-60% on your homeowner's insurance premiums. Take a look at this site and see what your savings could add up to: Welcome to the Florida Wind Insurance Savings Calculator We perform these types of inspections across the state of Florida. Call us at 813-962-4392 if you have questions or would like to order a Wind Mitigation Inspection. Shouldn't you start saving money today?

Why Should You Hire a Home Inspector

Here's a really great blog post explaining all the reasons you should hire a home inspector when purchasing a house: Why Should You Hire A Home Inspector This answers a lot of questions people have about home inspections. If you still have answers, feel free to ask them here and we'll help you out!