Building & Home Inspection Services

​Moisture Intrusion Inspections

​Home Pro Miami will assess the exterior of a property to locate any crack(s) or gaps that may potentially provide conditions conducive for moisture intrusion to the interior.  While evaluating the interior, our inspectors use some of the newest state of the are technology to locate the source of elevated moisture levels or water damage throughout your property.  By utilizing infrared thermal imaging cameras. as well as digital imaging moisture meters. we are able to locate potential sources to water damage that may be found throughout the property.

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Sewer Scope Inspections

There are many reasons a sewer scope may be necessary.  Whether you are purchasing a property and would like to know the condition of the underground piping, or having an inspection for routine maintenance of your property.  Having a routine inspection of your drain lines can inform you of any potential as well as costly risks for structural damage or health risks.

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A damaged sewer line below a home can cause structural erosion, water damage, and potentially serious concerns for harmfil mold growth.  A leaking drain line may also present potential concerns for exposure to bacteria, parasites, raw sewage, and harmful gasses within a property.

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Indications you might need to investigate the condition of your drainage system may include, but are not limited to back-flow from your plumbing drainage system, settlement or movement in the soil around your property site, large trees around the property which may have rooting system that can affect the underground piping, and merely the age of the home will be a good reason to check the drain lines.

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Properties built in Florida pre-1980s are generally likely to have used cast iron drain lines in the construction of the property which was the standard piping used until 1975 when PVC piping preempted it as the industry standard.  It is always recommended to scope your drain lines if cast iron piping is present.  Cast iron which happens to erode from within due to oxidation of the interior of the pip can present a high risk for potential damage or leaking as the pips age.

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Chinese Drywall Inspections 

​Any home built 2003 and newer SHOULD be checked for Chinese Drywall. Houses built 2002 and 2003 might have the defective drywall because the drywall was allegedly in Florida in 2001. Chinese Drywall produces gasses such as hydrogen sulfide, which coats metals with a black residue. This gives off a very distinctive smell, which resembles burnt matches. This black residue has caused new AC units to fail within 2 years. This may also become a fire hazard. Severe health effects are common with Chinese Drywall cases.

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Balcony Re-Certificaitons

​Balcony re-certification reports which may be required for any public lodging establishment of 3 stories or more by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.  Inspection reports completed on a DBPR HR-7020 (Division of Hotels and Restaurants Certificate of Balcony Inspection) form.